I visited the 8th generation Gihei restaurant that I have always wanted to go to! I arrived around 13:45 on a weekday. There were 3 groups waiting, so I wrote my name on the reception table at the entrance and lined up along the sidewalk. It seems that if your name is called and you are not in line, you will be considered a cancellation. I was able to get in smoothly in about 10 minutes! Lucky to have avoided the peak hours! Since I was alone, I was guided to the counter on the first floor and my meal was served in about 3 minutes! It's fast! I was asked for my order while waiting outside, so they may be preparing the food before guiding you! The meal includes silver-shine rice, fried chicken, salad, miso soup, pickles, 3 sheets of seaweed, and dried small fish. Rice is free for seconds, and it seems that there are crispy rice grains in the seconds, so I started eating the rice assuming that I would have seconds! First, of course, the silver-shine rice! From the appearance, the rice grains are shiny and standing out! I have never seen rice like this before! When I took a bite, the freshly cooked rice aroma passed from my mouth to my nose! It's delicious! I ate about 5 mouthfuls of just rice without anything else. I thought it was great to be Japanese! Then, without touching the fried chicken, I had a bite of pickles, then rice, pickles, rice... This simple combination is delicious! The best rice with Kyoto pickles, the saltiness matches perfectly! I wish I could eat it cheaper with just this combination, but I moved on to the fried chicken and miso soup. Since the first rice was almost gone with just pickles, I had seconds! There was crispy rice in it! The crispy and fragrant burnt rice is delicious, but the silver-shine rice is still the best. The fried chicken has a crispy coating and juicy inside, it's delicious without any complaints. The miso soup also has a strong flavor and is delicious! However, it didn't surpass the excitement of the delicious rice! I had seconds of rice with fried chicken and miso soup, and I sprinkled salt and sesame salt from the table on it! Then, I had seconds again! This is the third bowl. Lastly, I had the egg, "Bungo no Ibuki" for Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG). Oh, you know what TKG is, right? It's rice with raw egg. I poured the egg into a hole in the middle of the rice, mixed it, and ate it! I used the 3 sheets of seaweed that I saved for TKG to roll and eat, or just ate it by pouring it in! Oh, it was delicious! It was really delicious! I'm very satisfied!! Finally, I took a break with hot tea, then paid at the counter. They only accept cash or PayPay. Kyoto seems to be welcoming back tourists, there are foreigners, couples in kimonos, and female groups everywhere! I think I'll come back around the time when the autumn leaves are gone! Thank you for the meal!

The white rice cooked in an earthen pot is delicious Japanese food at a good set meal restaurant. Located in the tourist area of Gion, near Yasaka Shrine, this restaurant is so popular that there is often a line. I visited with colleagues after work. Since it was a weekday, we only had to wait for about 15 minutes as there were three groups ahead of us. I originally wanted to try Kyoto's famous chicken and egg rice bowl, but unfortunately it was sold out or not available. So, I ordered the lunch set menu for around 2500 yen. The side dishes were typical for a lunch set, but the rice cooked in the earthen pot was slightly firm with a good texture and very delicious. Since I couldn't have the chicken and egg rice bowl, I also tried the high-quality raw egg for 270 yen and had a raw egg over rice, which was exceptionally tasty. This restaurant may be boosted by its location in a tourist area, but it is definitely a memorable place to visit.

We went on a mini trip to Kyoto - we arrived around 1 pm on a weekday and there were 5 groups ahead of us in line. While waiting, we were given the menu and asked to place our order. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we were seated at the counter on the first floor. The atmosphere was nice, and to our surprise, the food arrived within 2-3 seconds of sitting down! It was so fast that it was shocking. The rice we were looking forward to was shiny and when we ate it, it melted in our mouths unlike regular rice. Seconds were free and the simmered dish was delicious. However, the seaweed in the wooden box was very moist, which was disappointing. It seemed like they wanted to turn over customers quickly because as soon as we finished eating, the chef in front of us took away the plates and placed a tray with the bill and cash without us asking for it. We had to pay and then were quickly ushered out with a "thank you, please come again" even though we wanted to relax and have some tea. We left after only about 20 minutes of being there. Other than the last part of the service, everything else was excellent.

Please line up by 10:00 for the reservation. The first 20 people in line will be seated at 11:00. After that, you will have to wait in line. Reservations have been available for 2 months. The rice was shiny and very delicious. It comes in a set meal. The fish was also delicious. The cost performance is good.

I was taken to a restaurant where the rice is incredibly delicious. They offer a karaage set meal with free refills of egg fried rice. As soon as I picked up my chopsticks, I could feel each grain of rice standing on its own. This is what it means for the grains to stand! I had never tasted white rice like this before. I couldn't stop eating. The second refill came with crispy burnt rice. I wanted to keep eating more and more. The karaage was hot and crispy, almost melting in my mouth. I must eat here whenever I go to Kyoto. Thank you for the meal. Lunchtime Entry Notes: - Make a reservation in advance if possible. - If you can't reserve, make sure to sign in on the day from 10 am. - After signing in, make sure to return to the store front at the designated time of 10:45 am. - By 10:50 am, your name will be called and you will line up in order of signing in to receive the menu and decide on your order before entering the restaurant. - As a reminder from my visit after the summer Obon holiday, I arrived at 9:40 am and was the fourth in line. Signing in started around 9:50 am, and I entered the restaurant as the second group during the second round of seating.

I made a reservation online 2 months ago. On the day, we had to gather in front of the restaurant at 10:50 am. They called out our names to receive the menu. While confirming if there was someone to take our order, we decided what to eat. When our names were called again, we placed our order for the Three-Color Set Meal and Sashimi Set Meal. I asked if they had eggs today, as they were sold out before, but the response "we will tell you after you order" felt cold. The food is still delicious and great value for money, but I rated the restaurant based on this service issue.

After watching a TV show, I decided to visit this restaurant. When I arrived after walking from Kawaramachi, there were about 10 people lined up under the scorching sun. I joined the line, thinking it couldn't be helped. The staff distributed frozen towels and sun umbrellas to those waiting in line, which was a nice touch. After about an hour of waiting, I finally entered the restaurant. I ordered the most popular dish, Sanmi Gozen, which was served in a clay pot within 10 minutes of being cooked. The taste was excellent, and the rice, served with dried fish flakes, sansho pepper, and seaweed, was very appetizing. Rice refills were free, and the second helping came with crispy burnt rice on top. The side dishes complemented the rice perfectly. Thanks to this, I ended up eating three bowls. The service was great, the taste was excellent, and I would definitely want to come back when I visit Kyoto again. Taste: 4.5, Atmosphere: 4.5, Cost performance: 3.0, Service: 5.0, Volume: 4.5, Menu variety: 3.5, Hospitality: 4.5, Overall: 4.2

I went on a date with my wife in Kyoto and had dinner at a restaurant that specializes in rice. The food was not only delicious but also visually appealing. We tried a limited edition rice called "Yumegokochi" during our visit. Just the taste of good rice can bring happiness. I feel like I want to visit this restaurant again. ✌

I made a reservation and arrived 15 minutes early as instructed, but had to wait outside in the heat for 20 minutes before finally being seated. The staff took our orders in advance and the food was served individually, not all at once. The overall experience was just okay, with average food quality for the price. When leaving, there was no acknowledgment from the staff. Overall, the experience was a bit underwhelming.

On the middle day of a 3-day weekend, I went to have lunch for the first time. I arrived around 9 o'clock and there were already about 4 groups waiting in line. Reservations through the web or phone were fully booked early on. I signed up on the list at 10 o'clock and had to gather again by 10:45. Luckily, I just made it in time for the first seating. They took our orders while we were waiting in line, so the set meal arrived as soon as we sat down. Since I don't eat too much rice, I skipped the raw egg this time. The quality of the grilled fish was excellent, and I was already satisfied with that alone, but the rice was the real star! The rice was shiny, fluffy, and visually appealing, it was delicious just to look at. I could have easily eaten multiple bowls of rice. Despite waiting for over an hour and a half on a hot day, it was definitely worth it. You can have seconds and they even give you crispy rice from the bottom of the pot. I saw a slim lady next to me eat three bowls of rice. The service was polite, the food was fantastic, and it was a lunch worth every minute of the wait. It's worth the occasional patience for such a luxurious experience. The clay pot rice is truly delicious! The dinner is great, but the lunch is also good with its affordable price. Highly recommended!

- Taste of Rice Appreciation Course "Carefully Selected" <Introduction of the course content in July 23rd> Rice Sake Original Rice Wine Porridge Porridge made with Eight-Grain Rice by Fumizuki Fumizuki's appetizer with rice sauce served with Kyoto vegetables - accompanied by Ginshari Sushi Sushi made with Gihei's "Sushi Rice" Seasonal colors served with Gihei's rice for palate cleansing A drop of water used to cook Gion ryokan rice "Okina Kasumi" Birth of Ginshari Ginshari rice cooked in a bamboo pot "Bamboo!!" with Gion ryokan rice "Okina Kasumi" Assorted rice accompaniments of Fumizuki One bite sashimi assortment Accompaniments for fish dishes Accompaniments for meat dishes Chirimen Sansho, Salted Seaweed, Pickles, Miso Soup Rice Crust Tea pickled in broth from rice used for rice crust Sweet Rice Fumizuki's sweet rice and matcha - Enjoy rice dishes with seasonal ingredients and all five senses - Atmosphere: Stylish and traditional Japanese interior with counter seats available - Cost Performance: Rice Appreciation Course "Carefully Selected" with a total of 11 items for ¥8,419 (excluding tax and service charge) or ¥9,260 (including tax and excluding service charge)

I heard that it is a long-established rice shop in Kyoto and they serve rice cooked in an earthen pot. I went to try it out. It is located across from Yasaka Shrine and opens at 11 am, but there was already a long line before opening. You have to write your name in a register and wait to be called. The service of a parasol and a wet towel in this hot weather is much appreciated. I lined up at 10:45 and entered around 11:45. They operate on a 50-minute system. They offer meals like grilled fish, tempura, sashimi sets, and a luxurious Omotenashi set. I decided to go for the full Omotenashi set. Rice refills are free. There are plenty of side dishes like pickles and seaweed to accompany the rice, so the refills are quite satisfying. The sashimi was fresh and colorful, and the tempura came with seasonal vegetables. But the real star is the rice. The rice cooked in an earthen pot has plump grains, a firm texture, and a sweet flavor that spreads in your mouth. It's best enjoyed on its own. They change the rice blend daily, so you can enjoy different flavors each time. And don't forget the crispy rice crackers that come with the refills! They are a must-try to savor the taste of the rice. Be prepared to wait in line, but it's definitely worth visiting this place at least once. By the way, it seems that you can visit their Ginza branch without waiting as long as in Kyoto.

I had high expectations, but maybe I didn't store it properly? The rice was mushy, maybe it got too much water on a rainy day. There were even cracks in the rice grains. There was no crispy rice at the bottom, and the sashimi, pickles, and miso soup were just average, so I left quickly after waiting for an hour. The ikura (salmon roe) in the sashimi was too small to pick up. I don't think I'll come back for a rematch.

I came to eat delicious rice. The grilled fish set meal is 1,780 yen and the egg is 250 yen. The rice is delicious and you can get free refills. The fish was also very tasty. They also have YouTube videos, so check them out if you're interested.

I made a reservation for Saturday night and visited the restaurant! We were seated at the counter, and three groups started their meals. The chef carefully explained each dish as it was served, and the vegetables, side dishes, and rice all paired perfectly and were very delicious. It was a pleasure to watch the chef skillfully prepare and plate the dishes behind the counter! We enjoyed various forms of rice such as porridge, rice sauce, rice bread, sushi, small rice bowls, crispy rice, ochazuke... It was amazing to experience the different ways rice can be enjoyed. The main rice dish is cooked in a pot for each group and you can choose your favorite bowl. The side dishes for the rice were also excellent! Despite being full, we couldn't stop eating. We were very satisfied with the dishes that also captured the essence of summer. There were also foreign guests who had made reservations, but I can confidently recommend this Japanese meal. Thank you for the feast! ★

We are a couple who love rice, and we made a reservation a month ago due to the wife's request. The restaurant was fully booked on the day of our visit because it is very popular. They provided us with rice that matched each dish and explained each dish in detail. We were able to experience the true taste and sweetness of rice. We were also given rice as a souvenir, which was very touching. We will definitely visit again when we come to Kyoto.

I visited the restaurant last month and made a reservation right after. It was my first time back in a month and I was surprised and impressed that both the head chef and the maître d' remembered me. They explained that they offer different dishes every month, so I enjoyed a new set of dishes compared to last month. The dishes were arranged to complement the rice, and the final presentation really showcased the characteristics of the rice. The lineup of dishes was so varied that I never got bored. The seasonal feel could be sensed from the decorations and the plates. This is definitely a restaurant I would like to visit every month. It would be great if I could chat with the head chef more, but I understand that they are busy. I will try to find time to visit again next month!

A Japanese restaurant specializing in rice dishes. The freshly cooked rice is amazing. The rules for lining up are strict, so be sure to check carefully. I thought I would have to wait longer, but I was able to enter the restaurant after about a one-hour wait.

Around 10:40, I passed by the front of the restaurant. I was asked to fill out a form and write my name in the last box. I later found out that for lunch on the same day, reservations were first made on this form, and once it was full, they would stop accepting reservations and decide whether to reopen based on the situation. So I secured a spot for now. I waited and entered the restaurant around 12:30. Since I was dining alone, I was seated ahead of others. Shortly after being seated, the food was served. I ordered the three-color set meal, which included small pieces of fish, tempura, and sashimi. It cost 2590 yen. You can have unlimited rice, and I ended up ordering more. The rice with burnt rice crust was deliciously crispy. The rice was piping hot, and you could tell they take pride in it. The sesame salt on the table had a wonderful aroma. When I left the restaurant, the line had gotten even longer. I wanted to eat slowly, but sitting at the counter made it a bit rushed. Well, with such a long line, it's understandable. It adds to the lively atmosphere, I suppose.

The blended rice at the rice shop is made with inherited techniques passed down through generations! After writing your name in the ledger around 10 o'clock, you wait in line for about an hour. While waiting, your order is taken, so once you enter the shop, your meal is served right away. Each grain of rice stands out, and when you sprinkle salt on it, the sweetness doubles. The rice comes with crispy burnt bits, adding a crunchy texture that is irresistible. Thank you for the delicious meal today!

Mai-Zanmai. A restaurant where you can enjoy various types of rice and rice blends. They serve delicious cold rice, crispy rice, and rice with less stickiness. They also offer rice wine, rice cocktails, and rice aperitifs. If you love rice, you won't regret visiting this place.