I extended my trip to Kyoto on this day♪ The restaurant I chose for lunch was a Japanese restaurant that I had bookmarked after seeing Myレビ's review. The first floor had an L-shaped counter and there was also a second floor seating area. I sat at the counter and started with a toast with a draft beer♪ I had reserved the "彩点心" (3,080 yen). When the lid of the "点心" was opened, a colorful array of dishes appeared! It was an exciting selection with 16 different types of dishes such as grilled mackerel with miso, fresh yuba, black beans, and more. Everything was delicious and it was hard to choose a favorite♪ The beer went well with the meal, making it even more enjoyable. After the "点心", I tried the "玉子宝楽", which seemed to be a specialty of the restaurant. It was a dish of steamed egg covered with meringue and baked in the oven. The meringue had a gentle sweetness and went well with the steamed egg♪ It was a unique fusion of Japanese and Western flavors! Next, the "鯛飯" arrived. It was filled with fluffy sea bream and the red miso soup was also delicious♪ I was able to have a second serving, which I enjoyed. For dessert, I had strawberry yokan. It was a refreshing and moist treat to end the meal. The restaurant was categorized as a kaiseki cuisine, which seemed intimidating at first, but the staff were very friendly and made the dining experience relaxing and enjoyable♪ Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I arrived at Chimoto, where I had made a reservation for lunch before heading to the Kyocera Museum. It's just a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, right by Shijo Ohashi. I was seated at the counter, and the atmosphere was quite charming, raising my expectations. It seemed like the restaurant was already full with reserved guests, as a few walk-in customers were gently informed. After being served green tea (with a hint of sweetness), the colorful appetizers were brought out. Opening the lid was exciting, as each bite-sized dish looked beautiful. The flavors were delicious, with a strong dashi taste that made them stand out from homemade dishes. The signature Tamago Horaku was a unique blend of fluffy souffle and chawanmushi, complemented well by the side of ginger. The simmered rice had a rich dashi flavor and the aroma of burdock, making it irresistibly tasty. The red miso soup was also satisfying, living up to expectations. Sometimes, enjoying a gentle Japanese meal like this is truly delightful. It was incredibly delicious, and I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

The atmosphere was warm and elegant! Each dish was delicious! (The eggplant was so good. Seriously. lol) It was very hot outside and I was feeling down, but the food and the attentive staff really comforted me~ It was nice to have a meal with my mother at such a lovely restaurant after a long time♩ The fluffy egg was really delicious~ I want to eat it again!!

The other day, after about a year, I went on a trip to Kyoto. I arrived in Kyoto in the morning, took a stroll around the city center, and then visited "Saiseki Chimoto" for the first time in about 5 years. I had their famous lunch set called "Sai Tenshin". As you can see in the photo, the main dishes were various colorful Japanese dishes served together like an assortment. Each dish was just right in flavor, not too strong or too weak, with a delicate dashi broth. The famous Tamago Hooraku was also fluffy and had a deep flavor. It was truly amazing. However, what was disappointing was that the rice (mixed rice) and miso soup came out after I finished eating the main dishes and Tamago Hooraku. If they were served at the same time, or at least when I finished the main dishes, it would have been better. The rice and miso soup were delicious as well, so I felt even more regretful. I may want to visit again, but if the service is like it was on that day... I'm not sure.

I had lunch in Kyoto on this day at Chimoto, located just a short walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. I made a reservation in advance for the colorful dim sum set priced at ¥3080 (tax included). I was seated at the counter surrounding the kitchen and was served plum kelp tea right away, which made me feel a little happy. First, I enjoyed a bento box with a variety of colors that was pleasing to both the eyes and the taste buds. Next, I had a steamed egg cake-like dish called Tamago Horaku. For the main course, I had chicken rice. For dessert, I had chestnut yokan. Despite being busy, the chef made sure to take care of us, and even saw us off at the end. I look forward to trying their kaiseki course next time.

We had the opportunity to guide guests from the United States to the Gion Festival and were looking for a place for dinner. I remembered the delicate and delicious dishes served by the white, crisp chefs when I visited for lunch before, so I inquired here. It was about two days ago, but miraculously they had an opening so we jumped at the chance and made a reservation! Thanks to that, we had a wonderful evening.

I made a reservation to try the colorful kaiseki cuisine at Eggplant Kagura, which costs 3080 yen. When I called three days in advance, there was plenty of availability. The dishes were visually appealing and the Eggplant Houga had a gentle, castella-like flavor. Everything was well-executed and impressive, but the portion sizes were a bit small overall. I felt a bit unsettled sitting next to a large family, and there were times when I had to wait about 10 minutes after finishing a dish because it seemed like the second floor seating was being managed by only two people. However, I noticed some customers dining alone at the counter seats, so it seems like a good option for solo diners as well.

At lunchtime, when I entered the restaurant, I was told that only dim sum was available today, but since I came for dim sum, it was no problem. The box was filled with colorful dim sum, including egg custard, sea bream rice, red miso soup, and dessert, which was just enough to satisfy my hunger. I enjoyed the flavors while sipping on chilled sake. The egg custard had a two-layer structure of chawanmushi and souffle, which looked fresh and tasted delicately sweet with a soft texture.

Mysterious Gourmet Expedition in Kyoto. Enjoying the autumn leaves in Kyoto. For lunch, I went to a Japanese restaurant called Saiseki Chimoto in Gion Shijo, recommended by a friend. There is a 300-year-old main store across the street, but this is the casual version. There are counter seats on the first floor and table seats on the second floor. Today, I opted for the Snow Course (4,400 yen including tax). The course included: 1. Appetizers, salmon sushi balls, marinated squid, etc. 2. Soup, scallop and yam 3. Sashimi, flounder and sweet shrimp 4. Side dish, ginkgo nuts and rice 5. Egg custard 6. Simmered dish, yellowtail and daikon radish 7. Tempura of shrimp 8. Mushroom rice, red miso soup 9. Purple sweet potato jelly, kiwi A total of 9 dishes. Every dish was delicious, especially the scallop and yam. Considering the quality of Kyoto's traditional cuisine, this meal was a great deal. It was truly delicious.

I visited for lunch! The course meal changes with the season, offering visually appealing dishes with delicious flavors! Each dish is meticulously prepared! The fluffy chawanmushi is exquisite ( ´ ▽ ` ) I was worried about not being able to get in because it was crowded, so I made a reservation. Some people came without a reservation, but if there are seats available, it seems like you can go without one tooˊᵕˋ

Since I came to Kyoto, I wanted to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, so I decided to have lunch at Saiseki Chimoto. I didn't make a reservation and sat at the counter. I ordered the colorful dim sum, which was quick and satisfying. It was a luxurious time to enjoy the beauty and taste of Japanese cuisine. I had visited once when they had just opened, and the meticulously prepared dishes were still consistently delicious. Next time, I would like to try the leisurely kaiseki course.

I wanted to have a lunch that reflects the beauty of Kyoto, and I was drawn to a wonderful review of Tamago Houkou by a fellow reviewer. When I called at 11:30, it was fully booked. I was able to make a reservation for 1:00. The colorful and beautiful bento box called "Sai Tenshin" costs 2800 yen plus tax, and it looks so exciting just by looking at it ❤️ The tempura was freshly fried and delicious. Everything was carefully made. Just when I was feeling calm like the calm sea, Tamago Houkou was served. Under the fluffy and flavorful egg with dashi, there was a hidden chawanmushi. At first, it was interesting in texture but didn't really impress me... However, when I added the pickled ginger, I was so surprised‼️ The taste became so vibrant and light, and it was incredibly delicious ❤️❤️❤️ I never knew that pickled ginger could change the taste so much. It was a mysterious experience. The rice with beans and the clear soup were served together with the bento when I requested. Considering the quality of the food, the price is very reasonable. I am very satisfied with this Kyoto-style lunch! Thank you to the fellow reviewer (^^)

After a long time in Kyoto... I did some research on lunch options and found the perfect one that I wanted to try. I made a reservation in advance. It's a sister store located diagonally across from the high-class main store. The first floor has a counter seat and the second floor has regular seating. On the day of our visit, some customers without reservations also came in. We chose the counter seat on the first floor where we could watch the chef's cooking up close, a special seat indeed. First, we were served plum kelp tea, which was delicious. The menu we reserved was called "Saitenshin" for ¥3024. It came in a bento box with various small dishes packed inside, like a treasure box. The dishes included sea bream sashimi, mountain vegetable with deep-fried tofu, grilled yellowtail, simmered greens, simmered daikon radish, simmered taro, simmered wheat gluten, simmered snow peas, lucky beans, simmered bamboo shoots, simmered yuba, asparagus salmon roll, bean sprouts, vinegar lotus root, fiddlehead tempura, white fish tempura, green pepper tempura, and paprika tempura. We could enjoy 18 different flavors. It was beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. It's a type of Kyoto cuisine that you can't replicate at home. Just when we finished eating, we were served "Tamago Horaku," a dish we had never tried before. It was like a fluffy souffle egg with a delicate flavor and various ingredients like lily bulbs inside. It was delicious. For the finale, we had sea bream rice and red miso soup, which was incredibly tasty and satisfying. The sea bream rice was elegant and delicious. I wanted seconds. The dessert included in the meal was "Shiratama Zenzai," which was sweet and rich, with smooth and chewy white rice cakes. It was a lunch full of satisfaction. I highly recommend it for women, although men might find it a little lacking. The menu changes with the seasons, so I would love to come back and try it again. The Kyoto cuisine lunch is easy to access, which is great. Highly recommended!

Located near the Shijo-Ohashi Bridge, "Saiseki Chimoto" is a popular restaurant often featured in guidebooks. During my Kyoto trip, I had lunch there. The "Saiseki" course for 2800 yen (excluding tax) was beautifully presented with freshly fried tempura. The "Tamago Horaku" dish featured a fluffy omelette with a unique twist of chawanmushi underneath. Every dish was delicious, and I left feeling very satisfied. ❤️

On March 18, 2017, we had lunch at Saiseki Chimoto in Kawaramachi. We selected the Saitenshin, which allows you to enjoy a variety of dishes in small portions. The menu had a huge amount of text, making us wonder if everything was really included. But to our surprise, it was all there. It reminded us of Japan's cramming education system. Despite the wide variety of dishes, each one was delicious without any flaws. The specialty dish, Tamago Houraku, had a fluffy and creamy texture that was delightful. It was a very satisfying lunch.