Revisited in November after a year and a half. The classic dishes like karasumi mochi, karaage, and mackerel sushi are still incredibly delicious. The unique fried somen noodles with sauce that I tried for the first time this time was also great. Menu for this visit: - Namako vinegar with yuzu peel - Octopus and daikon karasumi mochi - Grilled conger eel sashimi - Fugu sashimi with ponzu sauce and grated daikon - Uni with ponzu sauce - Karaage (fried chicken) - Fugu karaage - Steamed turnip with mackerel sushi - Conger eel sushi - Fried somen noodles with sauce Plus, one bottle of champagne and one bottle of white wine for three people (dinner) totaling 13,000 yen per person. This restaurant is known for its popularity and difficulty in making reservations. The theme of the restaurant is to serve familiar Japanese cuisine with simple seasoning, mostly just salt. The counter has a V-shape with only 13 seats, creating a sophisticated and adult atmosphere. Enjoying the impeccable service of the staff, led by Ogawa-san, and indulging in the joy of traditional Japanese cuisine is truly a blissful experience.

I visited after 2 years and everything from the classic menu to seasonal dishes was delicious and satisfying! The grilled eel sushi was new for me this time, and it was very tasty. The variety of souvenirs for takeout, including the grilled eel sushi, has increased! I will definitely ask for souvenirs next time.

Today, all 14 seats were fully booked again. Occasionally, foreign tourists come in holding their smartphones. The owner says, "I'm sorry, we're fully booked." He believes that giving false hope is not good, so he maintains a full reservation policy throughout the year! It's difficult to get a reservation indeed... So, it's tough for us who struggle to get reservations when people just show up expecting to be seated. Today, each dish served did not disappoint and lived up to expectations! Thank you for today. It was a wonderful meal.

...・At Dining Ogawa in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine that is extremely popular! The restaurant has a humorous and fun atmosphere, with only 13 counter seats making it easy for even solo diners to come in. #DiningOgawa #JapaneseCuisine #KyotoGourmet #Gourmet ・@yoshinori_enomoto

I have always wanted to go to this restaurant, but it seemed like a place that was impossible to get a reservation at (mainly because the phone line was always busy). Just when it seemed like a lost cause, a friend invited me to a private reservation that they had managed to secure far in advance. It was a pleasure to meet the owners for the first time and my spouse and I were able to join the meal. The freshness of the ingredients, the timing of each dish being served, and the intricate cooking techniques were all truly impressive. Each dish was made with care and was delicious. I now understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at this place. I am grateful to my friend for giving me the opportunity to visit this amazing restaurant. I would love to go back again someday.

The Gion Festival was bustling, and I was invited to a private seat in Kyoto's Kawaramachi by my favorite restaurant, "Shokudo Ogawa"! Talented chefs have outstanding personalities! Their communication skills are top-notch, and I think they would be successful in any business they pursue. The taste is undeniably the best in every aspect! I hope to visit again soon.

A super hard-to-reserve restaurant in Kyoto. It's a place where you can find delicious, affordable, and fun food all in one. Everything was so tasty that you feel like you could eat endlessly. The herring, pork cutlet sandwich, and pasta were all amazing. I wanted to try the fried rice too, but unfortunately ran out of time. I definitely want to visit this place again.

After several years, I visited this restaurant again. It was already very delicious before, but now it seems to have been upgraded even more. The crispy outside and fluffy inside texture of the sweetfish, the gentle flavor of the bonito tataki seasoned only with salt and pepper, the juicy and crispy texture of the fried chicken, the sweet and savory balance of the corn and ginger tempura, etc. Just writing about it makes me want to eat it again. The chef, Ogawa-san, is very friendly and even taught me how to make the dishes. I had a delicious and enjoyable time. A renowned restaurant in Kyoto loved by foodies who know both high-end and low-end cuisine. I hope I can visit again. Approximately 14,000 yen (course menu around 10,000 yen). [Menu] - Sweetfish tempura with lotus root and wood sorrel flavor - Octopus from Shimotsui - Karasumi mochi - Pike conger eel - Bonito tataki seasoned with salt and pepper, okra and onion seasoned only with mustard - Simmered Pacific herring and udo - Tempura of fresh ginger and corn - White pickled zucchini with sesame vinegar - Fried chicken - Pike conger eel cutlet sandwich - Boiled noodles with bay scallop sashimi and trefoil - Mackerel sushi roll (couldn't eat, took it out) - Shredded shiso pepper fried rice (took out) - Melon ice cream, plum and peach ice cream

Dining with the members of "Salon Kigi" at the extremely difficult-to-reserve restaurant in Kyoto, "Shokudo Ogawa," this time with the special guest, President Aihara of "Ugokano Tsuki," who recently won the gold award for the 12th consecutive year at the "National New Sake Appraisal." The food researcher Sanae and President Aihara also brought their own sake, and I was very curious. First, starting with pickled ayu fish, the bitterness and acidity of the ayu fish calm down the sweaty body in the heat of Kyoto. Next was white zucchini with sesame vinegar, which was delicious with a subtle taste. The octopus was large but tender and full of umami. The dish of Awaji conger eel was superb with soy sauce mixed with bonito broth. The first bonito of the season had a wonderful aroma and went well with sake. The Karasumi mochi from Ogawa was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The fried chicken was juicy and flavorful. The tempura with fresh ginger and corn was amazing. The mackerel sushi with nori and shiitake simmered in sweet soy sauce was a perfect combination. The conger eel sushi had a strong umami flavor. The Maizuru white clam noodles were comforting with a gentle broth. The ume and peach gelato was a delightful way to end the meal. Thank you for the feast. I had a great time with the gourmet members, and I ended up drinking too much. Thank you, Sanae, for this wonderful experience. #Kyoto #KyotoGourmet #ShokudoOgawa #SalonKigi #AiharaSakeBrewery #UgokanoTsuki #JapaneseCuisine #Tabelog #Foodstagram #WantToConnectWithFoodies #WantToConnectWithJapaneseFoodLovers #DifficultToReserve #DifficultToReserveRestaurant #ExtremelyDifficultToReserve #HiroshimaGourmet

The light rain as the rainy season nears its end... Yet the faint scent of early summer visited during the evening. The reliable ingredients and outstanding skills as always. Therefore, I am always amazed by the deliciousness and impressed by the taste. I really don't know any other restaurant that can provide such delicious dishes. I think that to offer delicious food, both the ingredients and the chef's sense are important. In addition, the passion and power to make customers happy are also crucial. That's what I thought tonight. Thank you very much for today as well. Itadakimasu. Please also see the photos and comments on the dishes.

I had a private party where the dishes were served at the chef's choice. With plenty of drinks, the total came to around 12,000 yen including tax. The white zuiki had a crunchy texture and the sesame sauce was rich and incredibly delicious! I made sure to finish every bit of the sesame sauce ❤️ The escabeche of ayu had just the right amount of acidity to bring out the flavor of the ayu ☺️ The oil sardine was exceptionally delicious! I wish I could have had more of it! The karasumi mochi had a crispy and fluffy texture, and the combination with the karasumi was perfect ☺️ The managatsuo was thick and firm, providing a satisfying bite and was excellent ❤️ The mackerel sushi was freshly rolled with plenty of shiso leaves, making it incredibly delicious ❣️ Located in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Dining Ogawa is a restaurant that is difficult to make reservations at. It's definitely worth a visit even if you have to travel a long way. I was also surprised by the high cost performance ☺️ I would love to visit again in a different season ☺️ #Dining #Japanese cuisine #Kawaramachi, Kyoto #Dining Ogawa #Kyoto #Want to connect with gourmet lovers #Want to connect with Japanese cuisine lovers #Japanese cuisine #Want to connect with Japanese cuisine lovers #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto dinner #Mackerel sushi #Oil sardine #Sake #Hamo #Karasumi #Hard-to-reserve restaurant #kyoto #japanesefood #sake

In Kyoto, there is a restaurant located two streets east from Shijo Kawaramachi when heading south. It is a highly sought-after restaurant with reservations being very difficult to secure, but I was able to go with a friend's invitation. There was a crowd gathering before the opening, but we were able to enter the restaurant on time. The course meal at Mr. Oogawa's restaurant started with a sugar-free lemon sour drink. The meal progressed with dishes such as White Zuike Almonds, Young Sweetfish Onion Marinade, Octopus and Daikon Stew, Grilled Squid and Rice Cake Wrapped in Seaweed, Grilled Conger Eel, Bonito Salt Tataki, Tempura with New Ginger and Corn, Fried Chicken Wings, Boiled Kinmedai and Udo, Grilled Eggplant and Clam Sauce, Mackerel Sushi Wrapped in Perilla and Shiitake, Grilled Conger Eel Sushi, Melon Gelato and Banana Gelato. The chef was friendly and the dining experience was enjoyable.

The long-awaited dining experience at Ogawa-san was excellent. They were able to accommodate both omakase and a la carte orders, with a good speed of service and delicious dishes. The staff were also wonderful. The price was a bit high, but it's a restaurant I would like to visit again.

It's been a while since I visited Ogawa-san's restaurant. Finally, my wish came true and it was my second visit. The food is really delicious. I've been to the restaurant where the apprentice is running a few times, but Ogawa-san's place is truly exceptional. The karasumi mochi, karaage, and dashimaki are all outstanding. I can't explain exactly what sets it apart from other restaurants, but the taste is different. Even though I believe other places cook with care, each dish at Ogawa-san's place seems to be prepared with great attention and love, which is evident in the amazing flavor as soon as you take a bite. This time, I was most surprised by the bonito tataki. It was so tender and danced in my mouth. Every bite brought true happiness. I might not know when I can go again, so I ordered too much and felt like my stomach was going to burst, but it was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This day, it is important to prepare so as not to feel unwell from the morning. I have been coming here for quite some time, but it has been constantly refined with an invisible level of detail. Comparing now to 3 years ago, 5 years ago, and 10 years ago, it has definitely changed (not just getting tastier). The dishes are not complex in flavor, but straightforward. The setup (ingredients, preparation, accompaniments) skillfully brings out the natural flavors, making you smile with each bite. I hope this restaurant will continue to exist for a long time. P.S. Rating is 4.5... I deliberately did not give a perfect score as I believe it will continue to evolve.

Nowadays, this restaurant is a popular Kyoto-style restaurant that is always fully booked and even regular customers have a hard time making reservations. The dishes served here are all excellent, leaving everyone satisfied. Many other restaurants have tried to imitate their dishes, showing how popular they are. Their fried chicken wings are a must-try and are considered a standard dish here!

After training for 2 years at Sasaki, the owner opened the restaurant Ogawa 12 years ago. I finally had the chance to visit Ogawa again. It's still a great restaurant. The close distance at the counter, friendly service, delicious food, and drinks are all top-notch. Ogawa wanted a place where you could freely order a la carte dishes, so after trying the omakase menu, they were kind enough to accommodate our additional requests. We added dishes like karasumi pasta, karaage, and mackerel sushi. I wanted to buy some mackerel sushi as a souvenir, but unfortunately, they only served it in the restaurant. We were a small group, so we didn't open a bottle of wine this time, but I look forward to coming back with a lively group of friends to enjoy some drinks. The menu included dishes like raw sea cucumber with wood sorrel, mochi tempura with red clam butter, grilled Yoko fish with skin, fried blowfish without bones, Uoze simmered in soy sauce, katsu sandwich, white plum shellfish noodles, mushroom rice, additional karaage, mackerel sushi, karasumi pasta, dashimaki tamago, strawberry sherbet, and kumquat sherbet.

This time, we had the nabe (hot pot) on the second floor. If there's timing or items, they will also bring out the ones downstairs. I definitely want to try the kawasumi mochi. The fugu nabe was also very delicious, and the Ogawa couple provided a bright and enjoyable, cozy atmosphere once again. The best. I will definitely go back.

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A fantastic restaurant where you can enjoy delicious seasonal dishes. It may be difficult for first-time visitors to go, but once you do, you can't go wrong with the taste and cost performance. The eel cutlet sandwich was outstandingly delicious! I was amazed at how they could make it taste so good. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It's been a while since I thought I couldn't go to the dining room Ogawa in Funato-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. I wonder how many years it has been. This U-shaped counter where you can see Ogawa-san cooking from anywhere. It's like a live venue. In February, it's the season for the most delicious winter ingredients of the year at dining room Ogawa. It's so enjoyable to watch and look forward to the next dish while eating and drinking. It's the best. On this day, I drank too much sake and ate fried blowfish, of course, but the simmered white fish roe noodles were also delicious! I wonder when I can go again. I'm waiting for everyone to invite me. After that, I returned to Osaka and went to the rumored Hell Game at Nunko, but it was by chance that it wasn't there, so I wonder until what time I was drinking beer.