One of my favorite restaurants in Kyoto is Ichienso, located near Omiya Station. Reservations are a must, as they only serve one group per day and there is usually a one-month wait. During the winter, the fugu (blowfish) dishes are popular and harder to come by. Must-try dishes include the assorted sashimi platter with about 10 different types of fish, the thick and fluffy dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette), and the crispy and delicious shrimp fry. The chicken wing dumplings are juicy and piping hot, perfect for pairing with sake. Other recommended dishes include the squid salted innards, the steamed goby fish with sake, the grilled yellowtail collar, and the grilled rice balls with bonito flakes. The pickles served are also delicious. Overall, I was very satisfied with the quality and quantity of food for the price of around 6000 yen per person. I can't wait to try the fugu course next time!

Everything I ate was delicious. It was fun to see the octopus legs moving. We ordered quite a variety of dishes, but the service was fast. The seats were a bit cramped and the restaurant was far from the station, but the cost performance was good. The black sugar bread at "Manhattan" that we stopped by on the way back was delicious, so I want to visit this place again.

An izakaya located midway between Omiya Shijo and Tanbaguchi Station, offering high-quality Japanese sake (such as Juyondai, Kudarizaka, Do Karin, etc.) to enjoy with delicious dishes. The sashimi platter is particularly impressive, along with the salted fish roe and dashimaki tamago. Eating and drinking to your heart's content for less than 5000 yen per person is truly a fantastic experience. Visiting such an izakaya makes you realize that Kyoto truly deserves its reputation as a city of gourmet food. In Tokyo, it would be impossible to find such quality at this price. While places like Akakichi in Sangenjaya come to mind, Kyoto boasts many similar establishments, setting it apart. This restaurant reaffirms Kyoto's unmatched status when it comes to enjoying good food and drink.

Once again, I went to Ichi En So in Kyoto and my friend made a reservation for us at 5:00 pm. There were still a few seats available at that time, but by 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, it was almost fully booked. It's popular even on Sundays, so reservations are a must! Highly recommended! Today, we ordered the following dishes: - Assorted sashimi for 2 people - Dashimaki - Octopus vinegar - Uzaku - Crab gratin - Cream croquette The contents of the assorted sashimi seemed to have changed from my previous visit, with various types of fresh fish. The portion for 2 people was really cost-effective, and even with 3 people, we had leftovers! The octopus vinegar was refreshing with ginger on top. The crab gratin was a must-try, with hot cheese and a filling of crab and small shrimp. The uzaku was also served hot and went perfectly with the seaweed underneath. The dashimaki was surprisingly large, and I couldn't help but wonder how many eggs were used to make it while eating. It had a sweet taste that suited my preferences perfectly. Overall, everything was delicious and I recommend sharing dishes with a group to try more. If you love seafood, you must visit this place in Kyoto! It's worth the trip!

I visited Ichiensou in Shijo Omiya, Kyoto for the first time! It was located in a residential area about a 15-minute walk from Hankyu Omiya Station. It might be better to take a taxi or bus as they run through the area. I had made reservations for the assorted sashimi and sea bream shabu-shabu in advance. The restaurant had a cozy and homely atmosphere, with many regular customers. The chef was friendly and easy to talk to. The assorted sashimi platter was surprisingly large for 1.5 servings, with about 10 different types of fresh and thick slices. It was delicious and we couldn't finish it all. The sea bream shabu-shabu was prepared by the chef initially and then we cooked it ourselves. The texture was recommended to be slightly chewy, and it was delicious, especially with the flavorful broth. The restaurant has limited seating, so it's advisable to make a reservation if you plan to visit around 6-7 pm. They also have a wide selection of sake. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience!

It's about a 6-minute walk from Omiya Station. On this day, I visited "Ichiensou" in Omiya after a long time. It's a well-known traditional izakaya among locals, and in recent years it has become a popular spot for fugu (blowfish) during the winter season, making it difficult to reserve a table. However, if you visit outside of the fugu season, it's relatively easy to make a reservation so I highly recommend it! Especially at the end of May when there is no fugu, they still offer a variety of fresh seafood. We visited with three people and enjoyed a leisurely drinking session in a private tatami room. The luxurious sashimi platter was a must-try! The contents of the platter can be customized to some extent based on your preferences, but almost all types of sashimi are included so you can rest assured. The platter included items like sazae (horned turban), awabi (abalone) sashimi with liver ponzu sauce, grilled and raw sea bream, tuna akami (lean tuna) and toro (fatty tuna), ark shell, striped jack, greater amberjack, grilled pike conger, and firefly squid. Despite appearing somewhat chaotic, the platter has a certain order and exudes a festive atmosphere like a bouquet. We also ordered individual items like cut-up raw oysters, which were simple and melt-in-your-mouth. The crab gratin was rich and cheesy, packed with plenty of crab meat. It was decadent and delicious. As always, it's a great restaurant. We left slightly full as we wanted to visit another place afterwards. The cost is around 3000 yen per person for a group of three, making it a good deal. They also offer a variety of classic izakaya dishes on their menu!

This is my second visit to the best cost-performance seafood izakaya. It's always fully booked, so reservations are a must. I had ice-cold beer, sake, assorted sashimi, simmered fish head, fried chicken, grilled hokke fish, and dashimaki tamago, and I was very full. I forgot to take a photo of the dashimaki tamago, but it was surprisingly voluminous. It cost around 3800 yen for one person. It's a place that is cheap, delicious, and makes you want to visit regularly.

There weren't many shops around the hotel where I stayed, so I walked a little and found a restaurant called "Ichienso." Even though I wasn't very hungry, I ordered a few items that caught my eye on the menu, and they all turned out to have more volume than I expected. It's frustrating that the photos don't do justice to the food. The food was delicious, and for the amount of food we got, it was surprisingly affordable, which impressed us Tokyoites.

I've always been curious about a seafood izakaya in Kyoto. Luckily, there was a table available! I wonder if it's run by a married couple? The atmosphere was so calm that it didn't feel like my first time here. 😊 - Assorted sashimi: ¥?? It's a must-order! They said two servings were too much, so I got one. The sashimi was thick and incredibly fresh and delicious! ✨✨ - Crab cheese gratin: ¥900 Very rich gratin with lots of crab meat! The cheese was so creamy and delicious. 😊 - Rolled omelette: ¥400 It was so fluffy and had a strong dashi flavor. Even when dipped in soy sauce, it was delicious. I wonder how many eggs they used? The portion was huge! I was really hungry when I arrived, but now I'm full! I had a few glasses of sake with the sashimi and crab cream gratin, and they paired really well. The bill came out to a little over ¥5,000! Fugu is supposed to be really delicious and famous here, so I'd like to try that next time!

This is a hidden gem izakaya near Minami-sen River Takatsuji. The seafood here is delicious, especially the fugu dishes starting from late September. The assorted sashimi platter is always recommended. It gets fully booked on weekends and holidays, so make sure to reserve a few weeks in advance. #Ichiensou #IzakayaIchiensou #Seafood #Sashimi #AssortedSashimi #FreshSeafood #LiveSeafood #Abalone #TurbanShell #Kyoto #KyotoGourmet #KyotoDinner #Minami #MinamiGourmet #MinamiDinner #FullyBookedWeekends

"Ichieanso" Kyoto Shijo Omiya Hankyu Shijo Omiya Station Sashimi assortment (1.5 servings) with appetizer Grilled crab cheese gratin Sake etc. Visited for dinner A popular restaurant for fish dishes Fresh and thick sashimi with great satisfaction, especially delicious Whatever you order is delicious, and the sake goes well Grilled blowfish is also popular, so I want to go back to eat again! ❤️

This time, the restaurant is Ichienso located in Shijo Omiya. It is an izakaya where you can enjoy fresh and lively fish at a reasonable price. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is like an old-fashioned individual izakaya with tatami and counter seats, but no regular tables. The menu offers a variety of dishes such as grilled dishes, appetizers, fried foods, and rice dishes. In addition, there is a handwritten menu in the center of the restaurant offering sashimi and fish dishes, as well as sake and steak. We ordered a sashimi platter, octopus butter grilled, deep-fried tofu, rolled omelette, and horse mackerel fry. The sashimi platter was generously served by the chef with a variety of fish including tuna, sea bream, sazae, and abalone. The octopus butter grilled was delicious and went well with sake. The deep-fried tofu was large and served with plenty of dashi, grated radish, green onion, and bonito flakes. The rolled omelette was surprisingly large and fluffy. The horse mackerel fry was crispy and delicious. Despite being full, we also enjoyed beer and sake, and the total bill for two people was surprisingly cheap at around 4700 yen. The staff were polite and the overall experience was great. If you're craving fish in Kyoto, Ichienso is definitely a recommended spot.

Starter of abalone and bamboo shoots. Assorted sashimi including firefly squid, sea bream, amberjack, striped jack, and fatty tuna. Grilled fish collar. Crab cheese gratin. Ordered mainly seafood dishes as the restaurant is known for its fish. The sashimi assortment was average. The grilled fish collar was delicious with perfect cooking. Good selection of drinks. Prices are not cheap.

I managed to secure a seat at the extremely popular restaurant "Ichiensou" in Shijo-Omiya with a reservation made one week in advance! It seems like getting a second seating might be possible. Their standard sashimi platter, dashimaki tamago, and roast pork are always satisfyingly filling. The dashimaki tamago is probably the biggest in Kyoto. When it comes to fish dishes in Omiya, this place is definitely the best!

Ichienso in Takatsuji-dori Minamigawa, is a popular izakaya that transforms into a fugu restaurant in the winter. Their fugu dishes such as tessa, grilled fugu, butsu, tecchiri, and zosui are excellent. However, I was also extremely satisfied with their cream croquettes and shrimp fry.

At Ichien, located at the intersection of Imukawa, Takatsuji, and Nishi, you can enjoy delicious seasonal seafood throughout the year at a reasonable price! In winter, fugu (blowfish) is highly recommended! It's a delightful restaurant where you can also enjoy side dishes such as shrimp fry and gratin!

After the state of emergency was lifted, I had dinner with an old friend for the first time in a while. I heard that the fish was delicious, so we went to "Ichiensou" restaurant. The location is a bit off the beaten path, within walking distance from JR Tanbaguchi and Hankyu Omiya stations, about a 10-minute walk. Omiya station is slightly closer. The restaurant is small, with a counter and about four tables in a raised seating area. It seemed like reservations were required on the day we visited as the tables were all connected. The atmosphere was old-fashioned in a good way, where a calm age group could enjoy delicious fish and drinks. The daily recommended menu items were written in a row above the kitchen counter. There were appetizers provided. We ordered seaweed vinegar, spicy octopus, beef tendon stew, white fish fry, skewers, assorted sashimi, and fish head and radish simmered dish. The seafood was fresh and delicious, with a nice texture. The sashimi assortment for one person was around 1700 yen, and the fish head and radish dish had a decent portion and was well-cooked. We had barley shochu and chu-hai for drinks, and the total bill came to 6900 yen, which was reasonable for the quality. The restaurant's specialty seemed to be pufferfish, as there was a pufferfish swimming in a tank. We saw the chef skillfully preparing the pufferfish ordered by a group of 7-8 people for their banquet. Overall, we were satisfied with the food at Ichiensou! The fish was delicious! Thanks to the proximity to Kyoto Central Market (Tanbaguchi station), the fish was fresh and fatty. It's recommended to order fish dishes here. The fried food might have been frozen, according to my companion, but it was still good. Although my workplace still doesn't allow banquets for now, I definitely want to try pufferfish with everyone when we can. I'll definitely revisit Ichiensou for a quiet meal with a small group. The area around Tanbaguchi has many hidden gems like this restaurant, so it's worth a visit. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Every January for the past few years, it has been a routine to fully enjoy the delicious fugu dishes at this restaurant. Despite the tough times for izakayas due to the pandemic, it was reassuring to see this restaurant thriving. On this day, my wife and I ordered fugu sashimi and fugu hot pot, savoring the consistently delicious flavors. We sat at the counter seats where we could see the kitchen, including the preparation of the fugu. It was quite entertaining. The high level of satisfaction makes me feel like the cost performance is improving year by year.

I usually don't make reservations, but you can't get in this restaurant without one. I waited after making a reservation. On this day, I ordered the blowfish course. We started with a toast with draft beer. We had blowfish sashimi and blowfish fins with ponzu sauce. And of course, we had to have blowfish fin sake too! The fried blowfish was a first for me and it was amazing. The garlic soy sauce on the grilled blowfish was also delicious. By the way, the blowfish in the pot and on the grill were still moving. The meal ended with a delicious porridge with blowfish milt. I ate so much and was satisfied! The restaurant was fully booked every time the phone rang, so it is definitely better to make a reservation in advance.

Located in the residential area of Takanotsuji in Renshukawa, the seafood izakaya "Ichiensou" has a special atmosphere that you can feel as soon as you sit at the counter. The menu is full of tempting dishes that you want to try, but first, I was overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of the sashimi I ordered. And the sake selection was perfect for my taste, with surprisingly reasonable prices! I enjoyed plenty of delicious food and drinks until I was full and happily tipsy.

I visited a izakaya called "Ichiensou" located west of Rinno River Takatsuji. The bright red signboard was easy to spot even from afar, making it easy to find the place (I went at midnight). I had heard from acquaintances that this place is known for its fugu (blowfish), so I was excited to finally try it. The restaurant had counter seats and three 4-person tatami rooms. As soon as I entered, I saw the large fugu that I had been looking forward to! It was huge! We started with a toast with shochu highball. There were two delicious otoshi dishes, and we ordered a sashimi platter with three types of fish (red, white, and blue fish) and Asinagadako (long-arm octopus?). The most surprisingly delicious dish was the sea bream. The sea bream was mind-blowingly delicious, with the skin left on and slightly seared, and the flesh was thick. The Asinagadako was quite entertaining as the tentacles were moving in the dish. There were two types of sauces, one was a spicy sauce, and the other was a sesame oil and salt sauce that was sticky and enjoyable to eat. Moving on to the sake, we ordered a sake from Yamagata called "Yamakawa Mitsuo," which was served generously in a large glass. The sake had a spicy start but turned sweet later, making it quite enjoyable. The restaurant, especially "Ichiensou," seemed to focus a lot on sake, offering a wide variety of rare and unique sake, some priced at 8000 yen or 10,000 yen per glass. If you visit "Ichiensou," trying the sake is a must. Finally, the fugu. We had grilled fugu, tessa (fugu sashimi), and shirako (fugu milt). The tessa here had thick and large slices, providing a satisfying bite. The grilled shirako had a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, seasoned with salt. Eating it as is was delicious, and squeezing the sudachi (Japanese citrus) over it added a different flavor dimension. Lastly, the grilled fugu, which was my favorite. The combination of the sauce and the umami of the fugu made my mouth happy. The aroma was also delightful. You can choose to grill the fugu yourself at the table, but we had it grilled for us this time. It was one of the best fugu dishes I have ever had. I highly recommend the seafood here. I definitely want to visit again. If you go once, you are sure to become a fan. - Kimtaku's Food Journey Recommended Items: - Sea Bream Sashimi - Fugu