This is Kasho Kyoto, a Chinese restaurant that is common in this area. The nearest station is Mototanaka Station, about a 15-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station and about a 30-minute walk from Imadegawa Station. It's also close to Shimogamo Shrine, so it's worth visiting if you're in the area. Despite being in Kyoto, this restaurant offers a variety of Chinese lunch options. The most popular menu item is the Egg White Fried Rice with Sauce. The interior and exterior are still clean and have a chic feel typical of ramen shops. It wasn't too crowded during lunchtime on weekdays. The clientele is mainly older people. I ordered the Egg White Fried Rice for 950 yen. The pickles and soup arrived first, with the soup having a ramen-like flavor. The fried rice arrived in about 10 minutes and had a unique appearance that would be great for Instagram. The egg white sauce had a subtle broth flavor. The fried rice was delicious and fluffy. When eaten together, the flavors complemented each other perfectly. It's addictive in a way. People with high cholesterol should be cautious. The Egg White Fried Rice is the standout dish, but the other menu items also seem authentic and intriguing. Overall, the flavors are bold and satisfying. It may be inconvenient to get to from Kyoto Station by train, but it's a restaurant worth revisiting. Payment can be made with PayPay.

Steamed chicken with scallion sauce is very delicious. Shrimp with egg white sauce and shrimp and scallop shumai are also light and tasty. The ankake yakisoba had a bit too much pepper that kicked in later. We visited near closing time, but the restaurant was still bustling. Overall, we enjoyed the food.

In 2021, a popular restaurant that was selected as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants. THE Machi Chuka is delicious and affordable. It's conveniently located near the station, and with a second floor and plenty of seating, it's easy to get a table. Around noon on a weekday, the first floor was about half full, so we were able to sit down easily. [What we ate] Egg White Ankake Fried Rice ¥950, Water Dumplings with Sesame Flavor ¥550, Balearic Orange ¥350. It took about 10 minutes for our order to arrive. The fried rice with ankake sauce was not soggy, but rather fluffy and delicious. The water dumplings were a bit light on the sauce, but chewy and tasty. The Balearic Orange drink was nostalgic and I couldn't resist ordering it (laughs). However, my companion mentioned that the Chinese cold noodles had a unique vinegar taste that was a bit strange. It's rare and delicious, so I recommend the Egg White Ankake Fried Rice. Thank you for the meal!

Yesterday, before going to the Mitarashi Festival, I had lunch at Kasho-san. It was a hot day as I walked from Demachiyanagi for about 10 minutes on a weekday. There was only one man as the first customer. I ordered the limited 20 servings of Ankake Yakisoba set for ¥950, while my wife ordered the Egg White Ankake Fried Rice for ¥950, which was previously featured on TV. The Ankake Yakisoba was delicious! It had a taste similar to high-class Chinese cuisine, and the fried chicken was also delicious. The Egg White Ankake Fried Rice had a light and fluffy egg white sauce on top of crispy fried rice. It was also delicious! They also offer a Mapo Don set, and for an additional ¥300, you can add fried rice to noodle dishes. I will definitely come back to try other menu items next time!

After a long time, I visited Hanjo near Kyoto University. On a hot day, I decided to have cold noodles! Since my stomach wasn't feeling great, I chose the white sesame cold noodles. The young male staff kept asking if I wanted black sesame cold noodles instead, even though I clearly said white sesame cold noodles. It was a bit confusing, but after a few attempts, I finally got my order right. The cold noodles with a light sesame flavor were delicious, and the addition of sliced cucumbers made it even more refreshing.

Visited for lunch on Sunday. The temperature was over 30 degrees Celsius, so I decided to go for a beer set. I ordered chicken karaage (5 pieces) with a Kirin beer for 1100 yen. Surprisingly, there were 6 pieces of karaage in the serving. The chicken karaage was a bit small, but it was a nice surprise. After finishing the beer with the karaage, the main dish of egg white sauce fried rice arrived. The egg white helmet on top of the fried rice was as rumored, but surprisingly, it paired well with the fried rice. It was a unique combination. Overall, it is recommended to order the egg white sauce fried rice as the main dish. Unfortunately, the chicken karaage was a bit disappointing as it lacked flavor and was a bit dry inside. I deducted points for the karaage, but overall, it was a good meal. Next time, I might try the spring rolls. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a famous Chinese restaurant in Mototanaka after a long time. It's my third time since they moved. I've been a regular customer since they were in Hyakumanben. The founder was Chen Jianmin, and the late disciple was Mr. Taguchi. Now, his son is carrying on the taste as the second generation. I ordered the "tantanmen" and "pork rib rice". The tantanmen had a mild flavor, not too spicy. It was easy to eat. The pork rib rice had a large portion of meat and was very satisfying!

On May 1st, I visited a spring book fair in the morning. I was very satisfied with the old books, but I realized that I hadn't had a single drop to drink, and it was already approaching dinner time. Tonight is Chinese food, I somehow heard that voice in my head. I feel like having Chinese food. On the other hand, I have a lot of books, so I prefer something not too greasy. In the Motonakata area, it has to be "Kasho" then. I ordered the famous "Egg White Ankake Fried Rice" with deep-fried chicken. The pickled vegetables and soup were brought out first. The pickled vegetables had the aroma of sesame oil and were very delicious. It would definitely go well with alcohol. The deep-fried chicken pieces were large and a bit challenging to eat in one bite. The taste was simple. The main fried rice, if eaten alone, might seem strong, but when eaten with the egg white, it balanced out nicely, creating a good harmony! Kasho may be a bit expensive for students, but it's worth it once in a while.

Ankake yakisoba set for ¥950 (comes with zasai, karaage, and rice). The ankake yakisoba was so delicious. The sauce was tasty, but the noodles were also amazing. I can't quite describe it, but the flavor was very satisfying. I opted for no rice, but I was full and happy.

I visited a restaurant with my friends after a long time after class. It is located right near Motonaka Station. I had the Egg White Fried Rice (950 yen). It looks good for photos. They make the dish after you order, and even though I ordered just the main dish, it came with soup and pickled vegetables. The egg white itself doesn't have much flavor, it's more like it's on top of the fried rice. I ordered it because it's a specialty dish, but since I'm not a big fan of eggs, I didn't find it particularly delicious. The portion was a bit small for me as a student, so I thought I would order a larger serving next time.

The lunch set of Mapo Tofu is great value for money at 900 yen. It comes with Mapo Tofu (served with rice), fried chicken, pickled vegetables, and soup. The Mapo Tofu is spicy, but goes well with the rice. The fried chicken is juicy and has plenty of meat. I will definitely be coming back for more!

Finally, I was able to visit this restaurant. The interior was clean and I was able to eat in a calm atmosphere. The appearance and light seasoning were to my liking, so I finished all the ramen soup and side dishes without leaving any. The dishes I had were egg white ankake fried rice, salt butter ramen, ankake soba, fried chicken, and boiled dumplings with soy sauce dressing.

I visited Hanasho, a restaurant I used to frequent when I lived in Kyoto. I had the Chicken and Green Onion Ramen for 750 yen, which I always used to order. It had been over 8 years since I last visited, but the taste remained unchanged and was still very delicious. Surprisingly, it seemed like the price had not changed either.

Order: Mapo Don Set (900 yen). The mapo don with mild spiciness was easy to eat. The set comes with a generous portion of fried chicken, providing a satisfying meal. I recommend visiting for lunch as you can enjoy dishes of this quality at this price.

All the dishes were delicious. That's all. I want to go back again, so I will definitely repeat. The service was also good. It's a proper restaurant. There was mapo tofu, spring rolls, boiled dumplings, fried rice, some kind of squid dish, fried rice, and something with egg whites, but I'll try them next time.

I quickly ordered the Chicken and Green Onion Ramen with Fried Rice set. First, the Chicken and Green Onion Ramen arrived. The thinly sliced chicken and shredded green onions were sautéed in hot oil, bringing out the savory aroma of the green onions and the flavor of the chicken. It was quite delicious! The broth was very light, and I ended up finishing it all. The thin noodles paired perfectly with the dish, and I found myself losing track of time while eating. The Fried Rice was light and crispy, and I felt very satisfied.

This is one of the top 100 restaurants in 2021, located in the fierce Chinese food battleground of Motonakano. When I passed by around 10:50 on a Saturday morning, there was no one in line yet. After wandering around the area, I visited at 10:58 and there were already two people in line, with two more behind me shortly after. The second floor was not in use due to an elevator malfunction, so by 11:10 the first floor was full. When I left at 11:30, there were four people waiting. I debated between ordering just the yakisoba or the set, but opted for the set which came with two small pieces of delicious karaage. The aroma of pepper in the sauce was wonderful and the dish was very tasty. It was a bit salty, but the white rice that came with the set balanced it out nicely.

I arrived just after the restaurant opened on a regular day and was seated right away. That day, only the first floor was open for business and customers were coming in one after another, so by noon it was full. I was tempted by the great lunch menu deals, but I really wanted to try the famous Egg White Anka Fried Rice, so I ordered it separately! It cost 950 yen. It arrived in about 5 minutes. The fluffy egg white on top of the fried rice was impressive! It also came with pickled vegetables and soup. The egg white was very fluffy and lightly seasoned, I think. The fried rice was light and simple in ingredients. When you eat the fluffy egg white and fried rice together, it's amazing! The egg white has a very gentle flavor, so even though it's Chinese food, it's not too heavy, which is nice. It was a nice change of taste when I ate the pickled vegetables on the side. The lunch menu item that many other customers were ordering, the Anka Yakisoba, looked delicious too, with plenty of vegetables and sauce!

Egg white sauce fried rice for ¥950. It took about 30 minutes to be served because they cook for a group of people at once. The fried rice comes with pickled vegetables and soup. The pickled vegetables are lightly salted and the soup is soy sauce-based, both are average. The fried rice is reheated, and the egg whites are cooked in oil. The seasoning for the egg whites is speculated to be a mixture of salt, sugar, and MSG. The taste is gentle and blends well with the fried rice. The texture is also varied and adds to the overall experience. The rice itself is delicious, especially with the fragrant and crunchy scallions. Overall, it's a tasty dish, but the chef may lack experience.

This is a very light Chinese dish. Dishes like egg white fried rice are okay even for breakfast. The fried chicken is not just crispy, but the surface of the breast meat is fried to a crunchy texture. My favorite dish was the butter ramen - it was the most delicious.

I visited this restaurant based on a high rating from a strict reviewer, and I must say it was a good choice. I ordered the mapo don set, which cost around 1000 yen. It came with fried chicken, pickled vegetables, and Chinese soup. The soup had a soy sauce base, reminiscent of the old-fashioned ramen soup I used to enjoy as a child. I really like this kind of soup. The fried chicken had a crispy coating and was delicious with the oil and fat. The mapo don was spicy with a main flavor of Sichuan pepper, giving it a brown color. It wasn't as spicy as some other versions I've had, but for a local Chinese restaurant, it was tasty. The restaurant was bustling with Kyoto University students and local residents, and the atmosphere was lively. It was a vibrant and enjoyable dining experience.