I came to Kyoto on a business trip. For the past few years, whenever I come to Kyoto, I always make it a point to have a meal at "Tatsumura" restaurant. I arrived at night, so I went directly to the restaurant from the station with my carry-on bag. This is my third time visiting, but this time I decided to order à la carte instead of a course meal. - Draft beer (medium) - Heartland 715 yen - Appetizers: Bamboo shoots and abalone with wood sorrel, spinach and yuba in broth The appetizers were fantastic. The refreshing aroma of wood sorrel blends well with bamboo shoots and abalone. - Aosora Junmai (Kyoto) 990 yen - Draft beer (medium) - Heartland 715 yen - Simmered butterbur: The crispy butterbur with bonito flakes is a perfect match. - Simmered herring: The gentle seasoning goes well with beer. - Squid with vinegar miso: This dish goes well with sake. - Funazushi (no photo): The chef is from Shiga Prefecture, where this traditional crucian carp sushi is from. - Ikekumo Junmai Ginjo (Kyoto) 990 yen - Sawaya Matsumoto Junmai (Kyoto) 990 yen - Fried pike conger - Shiitake mushrooms with grated radish and ponzu sauce: The thick shiitake mushrooms with grated radish and ponzu sauce are refreshing. - Miso-marinated young bonito: The grilled miso flavor enhances the young bonito. - Deep-fried small sweetfish: Eating the whole fish, including the head, brings out the best flavor. - Kirakucho Karakuchi Junmai Ginjo (Shiga) - Curry udon: We finished the meal with curry udon made with Inaniwa udon, which has a firm texture and is well coated in hot curry broth. The total bill came to about 13,000 yen, which I found to be reasonable considering the quality and variety of the dishes. The chef and his apprentices were friendly and engaging, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. I never want to leave when I'm there. That's why whenever I plan a trip to Kyoto, I always make a reservation at this restaurant first. I wonder when I'll get to visit again.

☑️ Kaiseki meal for ¥8800 - Stir-fried shredded bell peppers and sweetfish marinated in Nanban style were both very gently seasoned. - Sashimi of tuna, amberjack, and flounder - Clear soup with scallop and matsutake mushroom - Miso-marinated grilled mackerel - Simmered conger eel and wheat gluten on the sweet side - Saba sushi, half-boiled egg, duck breast, ginkgo nuts, edamame, chestnut simmered in astringent skin - Fig with white miso dressing - Sea bream and minced chicken rice, miso soup, pickles (rice was refillable) - Roasted green tea and Japanese sugar ice cream, 20th century pear, Shine Muscat grapes The roasted green tea ice cream had a strong bitter taste of roasted green tea and was incredibly delicious!

Two years ago, I had lunch here and it was delicious, so this time I came for dinner. The stir-fried shredded bell peppers and simmered Biwa Lake carp were both gently seasoned. The sashimi included tuna, amberjack, and flounder, with the flounder being particularly delicious and chewy. The clear soup with scallops and matsutake mushrooms was impressive, with a generous amount of matsutake and tender scallops with wood ear mushrooms. The grilled miso-marinated saury and simmered pike conger with wheat gluten were on the sweeter side. The assorted dish included mackerel sushi, half-cooked egg, duck breast, gingko nuts, edamame, and chestnuts simmered in astringent skin. The fig and white sesame tofu salad was refreshing. The sea bream minced rice, miso soup, and pickles were served, along with hojicha and Japanese sugar ice cream, 20th Century pear, and Shine Muscat. I also had yuzu sake soda, yuzu squash, Muscat sake soda, Narukami from Chiba, and Kachikoma from Toyama. There was no service charge.

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Today, I had 2 meals and ice cream! Hello, it's Okahiro! After a business meeting in Kyoto, I had a meal at a Japanese restaurant. I made a phone reservation on the same day and received a polite response! There were counter seats and table seats. The "8-course meal for ¥8,250" was delicious, especially the crispy skin of the grilled fish! The side dishes and shirasu rice were also very tasty. For dessert, there was a refreshing jelly with peaches, grapefruit, watermelon, and mint! I only remember the last 3 dishes for some reason. It was a satisfying meal with just the right amount of food and pleasant dishes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent value for money! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great value for revisiting! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good value for the price! ⭐️⭐️ Average value for effort. ⭐️ Foodlog's overall rating tends to be a relative evaluation that ignores prices, which I find unfair. It's natural for expensive restaurants to have higher relative ratings, but I believe that inexpensive restaurants with high satisfaction should be more appreciated. My evaluation is based on 'cost performance'! It assesses the satisfaction relative to the money paid and whether I would go back again.

I had a lunch kaiseki meal. Each dish was carefully prepared with a simple and flavorful broth. The use of local dried gourd in one of the dishes showed the owner's dedication. The topping on the closing rice dish was crispy shiso and shredded dried fish. The chewy texture was addictive. My companion went for seconds. The dessert of milk and kudzu starch exceeded expectations with its simple appearance. The staff were warm and the restaurant was lovely. I would love to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I live in the Kanto region, but whenever I visit Kyoto in recent years, I always make sure to stop by this restaurant. - The cozy yet elegant atmosphere inside - Beautiful and delicious traditional Japanese cuisine - Great value for the course menu - The friendly and not too formal staff All of these aspects are wonderful, and after enjoying a meal here, going to the nearby Fransoar tea room for tea makes me feel like I have truly experienced Kyoto!

If you come to Kyoto, you'll want to try Kyoto cuisine, and I visited this place where you can easily have lunch. I had the dim sum set for 2,100 yen. I also ordered a small draft beer for 500 yen. First, the beer. The beer with fine, soft foam is delicious. They carefully prepared the foam as well. The dim sum is served beautifully on one plate. On this day, it included grilled sardine with sweet soy sauce, scallions, rolled omelette with dashi broth, seaweed vinegar, simmered Kyoto vegetables, and simmered gelatin. It also came with rice topped with crispy seaweed and minced fish. Since I'm not a fan of shiso, they kindly switched it to minced sea bream for me. The steamed dish was also very delicious, with a rich and flavorful broth that warmed me up. Everything was made with care and was very comforting. I think the taste and cost performance are very good. It's understandable why it's hard to get a reservation here. The owner is quiet but attentive. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I came as usual (laughs). Because it's delicious. ① Namako (sea cucumber) with miso dressing, takenoko (bamboo shoots) and aburaage (deep-fried tofu) in broth. The namako is refreshing and tender, even more tender than the vinegar dish I had last time. "Takenoko" is a Kyoto vegetable, delicious and light with dashi. ② Sashimi: sea bream, tuna, squid, uni (sea urchin). All delicious! Especially the uni! ③ Clam, bamboo shoots, and young shoots soup. The clam broth is amazing, I want to carry it around in my water bottle (laughs). The bamboo shoots are sweet and fluffy, the wakame is crisp, and the clam meat is large, sweet, and delicious. ④ Grilled sardines with sweet soy sauce, grilled fugu (blowfish) shirako (milt), and kawaii chips. Not very "restaurant-like" dishes, as the chef said, but no problem. The sardines are plump and fatty, perfect with a bowl of rice. The shirako is rich and creamy, and the kawaii chips are delicious. ⑤ Vinegared dishes: flounder with kelp, cucumber, white fish, and red turnip. Each dish is carefully prepared and delicious. Do not underestimate the vinegared dishes. ⑥ Fried fugu. Need I say more? Well, just one word. Delicious. ⑦ Lotus root manju. The lotus root is sticky and sweet like sweet potato, filled with minced duck meat and topped with sweet bean paste. When eaten with ginger, it's indescribably delicious. ⑧ Soybean mixed rice, pickles, miso soup. Delicious. The flavor of the beans and rice is outstanding. Can eat as many bowls as you want. The pickles and miso soup are also delicious. ⑨ Stick sushi. How about a refill of rice instead? Yes, please! Far more delicious than what you can buy elsewhere. The firmness is perfect. ⑩ Dessert: jelly with strawberries and oranges (it was a fruit called red something). Both strawberries and oranges are delicious! Refreshing. I enjoyed it today as well. This is what I look forward to and work hard for. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I made a reservation at 1:00 PM on a weekday and visited with my husband. We opted for the 2100 yen course. The initial assorted plate was delicious, especially the grilled fish and the kombu-wrapped sea bream. You can get refills on rice, and there are various side dishes to go with it, making it very satisfying. And the kinako (soybean flour) ice cream for dessert was amazing! I wish they served kinako parfait or something similar during snack time. Overall, the flavors were elegant. For a 2100 yen lunch in Gion, it was definitely worth it and satisfying.

I made a reservation about a week ago and luckily got a seat for dim sum at 11:30. I arrived a little early at around 11:20 and had to wait for a bit. I was seated at the counter in the back and ordered a small beer to start. Soon, a variety of dishes were served on a small tray, including vinegar lotus root, grilled saury, egg omelette, edamame, seaweed vinegar, clams, sweet potato simmered in honey, and boiled spinach. The grilled saury and sweet potato simmered in honey were delicious. Next, I had eggplant and taro in sauce, jyako rice, and red miso soup. The sauce and rice were also tasty. You can have seconds of rice. For dessert, I had a kinako (soybean flour) mousse, which was rich in flavor and had a smooth texture. All this for 2,100 yen was a good deal. Thank you for the meal. I was a bit worried at first because the menu inside the restaurant only listed dishes without prices.

I saw high ratings from a trustworthy Tabelog user and decided to come here on a whim. I have a feeling that this place will continue to receive great reviews. The dishes and drinks provided at inclusive prices with service charge are fair. The silver cod and conger eel were delicious. The conger eel went well with beer even during the day. The owner is down-to-earth and I highly recommend this place. I believe the lunch course priced at over 5000 yen was worth it.

When you only have a little over an hour for lunch and need a reliable place to go, I recommend visiting Goryotei Tatsu-Mura for the fourth time in three and a half years. I made a reservation for the Dim Sum set menu for 2,100 yen over the phone. After considering various options following a morning shopping trip and needing to be picked up at Kyoto Station at 2:00 PM, I decided to revisit this place after a long time. The quality of the food and the cost-effectiveness made it the best choice for a short lunch break. I suggest going here if you are unsure where to eat. The grilled Guji (tilefish) and Duck with pine nuts in the appetizer course were outstanding. When I provided my phone number, they recognized me as a repeat customer, which I believe is why the grilled Guji was served as an extra. It was incredibly delicious with just the right amount of fat. The appetizer course included grilled Guji, striped jack sashimi, white radish, fried root vegetables, Duck with pine nuts, mozuku seaweed, soft-boiled egg, lotus root tempura, scallop, asparagus, and horse mackerel. It was served with both sansho pepper salt and Worcestershire sauce. The shiso and dried small fish rice was refillable, and the red miso soup was truly delicious. The dessert, "Milk Shiratama with strawberries," was nostalgic and as delicious as ever. The chef remembered me and commented on the time since my last visit. I must return soon! During this visit, I mentioned going to Mt. Hiei, and the chef warned me that it would be a bit cold up there. I didn't realize the temperature difference at the time, but I soon found out a few hours later. The chef saw me off all the way when I left. It's a great restaurant. Despite not being a large establishment, the warmth of the staff and their meticulous work keep customers coming back. I found out later on Instagram that they offer bento boxes for Shinkansen trips and side dishes for takeout. I must remember to get some side dishes for my next meal!

Me: Can I take a photo? Chef: Sure, go ahead. This is my first time taking photos in this restaurant. It's a bit embarrassing to ask now after coming here so many times (laughs). Well then, let's begin. Appetizer: Simmered abalone and leafy greens (I forgot the name) in broth. The abalone is tender and delicious. The soybeans are also soft but have a good texture. The broth is refreshing and tasty, with yuba included. Sashimi: Tuna, yellowtail, flounder, cutlassfish, squid. Flounder tastes great with just salt. Cutlassfish is also wonderful. The yellowtail has a nice amount of fat, not too overpowering. Soup: Miso soup with wild boar meat, burdock root, Kyoto carrot, and asatsuki herb. It's a white miso base but not too sweet, very tasty. The wild boar meat is incredibly delicious, no gamey taste and the fat is sweet. I could eat a whole bowl of this. Grilled dish: Red snapper, eel, rapeseed blossoms in broth. The red snapper has crispy scales and tender, moist flesh. The eel is well-cooked and flavorful. The rapeseed blossoms are lightly blanched and soaked in broth, offering a crunchy texture, sweetness, and a hint of bitterness. Fantastic. Simmered dish: Rice octopus, fuki (butterbur) and octopus. Delicious. The fuki is not overcooked, retaining a crunchy texture and a strong aroma. The flavor of the fuki lingers and it's delicious. Main dish: Yellowtail shabu-shabu with oyster mushrooms and mibuna greens. Delicious. The yellowtail is light and flavorful, with maximum umami. And the broth is outstanding. Rice dish: Bamboo shoot rice, pickles, red miso soup. The first bamboo shoots of the year. Soft, fragrant, and delicious. Of course, I had seconds. Dessert: Strawberry and setoka jelly. The setoka is delicious, sweet but refreshing. A perfect ending. Once again, I am completely satisfied. It was truly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I decided to go see a festival suddenly and called the restaurant late the day before the business day. They said they could take a reservation for dim sum at 11:30, so I made a reservation and went. When people arrived around 11:45, they told them they were fully booked with reservations. The four people who were there at 11:30 all ordered dim sum. The dim sum cost 2,100 yen and the bottled beer was 700 yen. The dim sum included cold dishes like mozuku and Spanish mackerel, as well as warm dishes like koya tofu and chicken. The seasoning was mild and wonderful. For dessert, there was apple simmered in red wine, which was also delicious. The only downside was that the beer was a bit too much compared to the amount of food served.

The restaurant "Tatsumura" located in a back alley of Nishikiyacho, which became popular for its great value lunch, was visited after 3 years and the owner remembered me (lol). During my first visit, even without a reservation, they lightly accepted me at a random time past 9 PM. In the vicinity, there are other popular restaurants such as Kamameshi Tsukimura and the highly sought-after dining room Ogawa. The prices have increased slightly since then, but the evening course meals are reasonably priced at around 7000 to 9000 yen, with the option for à la carte dishes in a traditional Japanese style. I enjoyed a beer while looking at the menu, and then requested the omakase course based on my preferences. Each dish was prepared in front of us with almost no pre-made items. The young owner was considerate to ensure that the dishes did not overlap between me and my companion, and his work was meticulous and heartfelt. The meal included appetizers, soup, sashimi, grilled fish, simmered dishes, and more, showcasing the restaurant's dedication to its unique flavors. Although some dishes may not have been to my personal taste, I could appreciate the effort put into maintaining the restaurant's style. Considering the limited ingredients available in the area, the quality of the dishes provided at this price point is commendable.

"Tatsumura" in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. The restaurant has been open for only a year but has received high praise, with the young owner being in his mid-30s. I ordered the dim sum (1900 yen) which does not require a reservation. In addition to a dish in the style of a traditional Japanese meal, it also comes with a main dish, free rice refills, soup, and dessert. The owner, who has earnestly trained, serves authentic Japanese cuisine faithfully. He has a good personality and the food is excellent, but if I were to be picky, I would like to see more youthful creativity in the dishes. Overall, highly recommended!

So delicious! It was amazing 😊 Japanese cuisine, top quality ingredients, I lack the vocabulary to express how good it was, but it made me so happy. No reservation, impromptu lunch course, completely satisfied!