Returned to JR Kyoto Station and rented a shared bicycle to the northeast. Around 5:10 PM, there were no customers, but I had a reservation. It's fine until 6:00 PM. I sat at a table near the main entrance and ordered mixed salt yakisoba without red ginger at Super Yume Yaki S. The yakisoba arrived in about 9 minutes, and it was a generous portion. The salt flavor was delicious, and the thin noodles were easy to eat. About 7 minutes later, the yume yaki arrived. Is this the small size? I wonder what the large size looks like. The staff apologized for the long wait, but I wish they had apologized for not explaining the portion size. I tried some okonomiyaki, which was tasty with potatoes, but I paid for a takeout box and had the rest packed to go. When ordering, they asked if I wanted just one piece, but I couldn't finish more than one. I paid 2440 yen in cash and headed back to JR Kyoto Station on my bicycle.

I visited a restaurant called "Okonomiyaki Hyakumeiten" in front of Kyoto City Hall for the first time! I made a reservation the night before and visited at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The restaurant brings the dishes cooked on the teppan in the back to each table. I ordered the Butatama, which had plenty of yam in the fluffy batter. It was delicious!

I arrived at the restaurant at 8:30 after attending a live performance at Rohm Theatre Kyoto. Even though it was close to the last order time, they allowed us to enter. We ordered the fluffy okonomiyaki, recommended dish "suji", and three glasses of draft beer. The fluffy okonomiyaki and "suji" were seriously delicious. I am truly grateful for being allowed to enter even though it was last minute. There were many other delicious-looking dishes, so I definitely want to come back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Located just across the Kamo River from Kyoto City Hall, this small shop is filled with signs. Five of us went and ordered Yumeyaki, Yumenegi, Fukafuka, and Yumehei. They were all incredibly delicious! We were so busy eating and drinking that we forgot to take photos. The dishes were served on separate plates, so they split them in half for us. Even so, the portions were huge. Go and see for yourself!

Yumeya is a well-known restaurant that has been featured in many media outlets and is famous for having the best yakisoba in Kyoto. It is a popular spot at department store events and has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. Located just a short walk from Sanjo Station or Kyoto City Hall Station, it is easily accessible for travelers. The restaurant has a main area as soon as you enter, as well as another space further inside, making it surprisingly spacious with almost 50 seats. I was able to walk in without a reservation, but it is a highly popular restaurant so it is recommended to make a reservation before visiting. The restaurant is loved by locals and attracts a diverse crowd, from salarymen having drinks and complaining about work to families spanning three generations. It is a casual okonomiyaki restaurant, so the alcohol is reasonably priced. A large bottle of beer is only 850 yen, which is very reasonable. The menu also offers a variety of dishes to accompany drinks, such as the tender beef tendon. The beef's gelatinous texture pairs well with the sweet and savory sauce, and with plenty of cabbage and green onions, it could almost pass as a full meal with rice. The tonpei-yaki has a generous amount of egg and is cooked to a soft texture, similar to an omelette. The staff are all friendly and attentive, carefully adjusting the heat to prevent burning. The signature dish, "mixed salt yakisoba," features thin noodles with a generous amount of vegetables, giving it a resemblance to Okinawan Somin Chanpuru. After enjoying these dishes and a bottle of beer, the total bill came to 3,450 yen. However, this was the result of eating quite a lot, and a visit with a few people enjoying a normal amount of food and drinks could cost between 1,000 to 2,000 yen per person. Each dish is very filling, so it is best to visit with a group and enjoy a variety of dishes while having a good time. I look forward to trying the okonomiyaki menu on my next visit. While Kyoto has many famous okonomiyaki restaurants like Kana, Yoshino, and Yamamoto Manbo, Yumeya offers a unique charm that sets it apart from the others.

In 2023, Yumeya, which won the Top 100 Stores award, continued to impress. Even though it was just before the 2023 announcement, I decided to visit. They kindly welcomed me, even though it was just before the last order. I parked my bicycle on the street next to the store, not in front of it. Their specialty menu item is the Super Dream Pancake, available in sizes S, M, and L. I wanted to try the S size along with others if I had more time, but since it was already the last order, I went with one M size pancake. It cost 1430 yen, and the drink was an additional 350 yen. In Kyoto, it's common to cook by placing ingredients on top of the dough and baking it, known as "Beta-yaki." In Osaka or at home, the method is usually mixing the ingredients into the dough. When it's called "Super," it means it has cheese, potatoes, or other fillings. Even without that, there is a mix of meat, shrimp, and more. The staff cooked it in the kitchen and brought it to my table. It was a generous portion and very delicious. One M size pancake is enough for one person, but if you want to try other flavors, it's better to go with the S size. Overall, it was a delightful meal.

I had decided to make a reservation and visit this okonomiyaki restaurant in Kyoto several years ago. I called a week in advance this time and was able to secure a spot for 5:00 PM. The food was even more delicious than I had imagined. While we were eating, there were constantly people being turned away because they didn't have a reservation. It's definitely worth making a reservation, even for 5:00 PM.

We made a reservation for four people at 6:00 PM and ordered a large bottle of beer (800 yen). We also ordered Mixed Kimchi Yakisoba (1,430 yen) and Super Yumeyaki in large size (1,870 yen). The Mixed Kimchi Yakisoba arrived in about 5 minutes, enough for four people. The thin noodles paired perfectly with the spicy kimchi, making the beer go down smoothly. Afterwards, the Super Yumeyaki arrived, with a generous portion for four people. The fluffy texture combined with cheese and potatoes, along with the sweet sauce, was a perfect match. We also ordered the Tonpei (640 yen) and the Gristle (750 yen) as additional items. The Tonpei had a creamy egg texture that complemented the beer well, while the Gristle was flavorful and made a great snack. The staff were friendly and the portions of the okonomiyaki were satisfying.

As I was walking along the Kamo River, I continued up Sanjo and arrived at this place. Are you having sweet dreams? Yumeya. This place offers a variety of original menu items and serves delicious okonomiyaki. Even though I didn't have okonomiyaki this time, I came here to try their famous yakisoba! Before that, I tried to order tonpei, but ended up trying their original dish instead. The "Yumehei" dish was not just an egg roll, but a roll with beef, pork, and cabbage. I ordered both the large and small sizes, and the portion was huge. While it was topped with sauce and mayonnaise, the flavors of the ingredients really stood out. Surprisingly refreshing, and the beer went down smoothly while eating it! Then, I ordered the kimchi yakisoba. It was well-cooked and came out with Korean kimchi, giving it a rich flavor and acidity rather than spiciness. The dish was packed with ingredients, and the noodles were enjoyable as well. The additional green onions on top provided a nice texture and flavor. The thin noodles also balanced out the dish well. Being an established restaurant, there were many autographs from old celebrities displayed. The master, the lady boss, and the young staff were all efficient and attentive, making it a pleasant dining experience!

I visited a friend who lives in Kyoto and we went to this restaurant. When we entered, it was full so I thought we might not be able to eat, but we were guided to seats at the back and were able to enjoy our meal. The walls were covered with signatures of many famous people, showing how delicious the food at this restaurant is. The pork okonomiyaki was delicious with the egg and sauce mixing well. The whole grilled squid was tasty on its own, but even better when topped with mayonnaise from the table. The super dreamy okonomiyaki with cheese was also very good. We ended up ordering too much, but the staff provided us with containers for takeout, so we could have it for breakfast the next day.

I was interested in this okonomiyaki restaurant. It was not crowded as it was late. - Butter-grilled oysters → Oysters and bean sprouts grilled with butter. It's even more delicious when grilled on a hot plate! Enjoy it with ponzu sauce. - Cheese-grilled potatoes → Bake until the cheese becomes crispy. - Yume-yaki → Huge!!! Very voluminous. But fluffy and delicious. - Kimchi yakisoba → Also very voluminous. The noodles for the yakisoba were thin. Lots of vegetables. At first, I was thinking of adding cheese topping to the okonomiyaki, but I'm glad I didn't (lol) it would have made it even more voluminous. It was really delicious, but it's better to consider the portion size when ordering. (lol) The foreigners nearby were allowed to take the leftovers home. The staff were also very nice.

I started a gourmet site for Mitomi Emon. Visited the okonomiyaki restaurant "Yumeya" along the Kamo River at Kawabata Nijo. This long-established store, with a history of 36 years, has gained many fans. The signatures of famous people inside the store and the local customers who visit for takeout prove this. I tried the "Yumeyaki" okonomiyaki. It had plenty of cabbage on a thin batter with soba noodles, resembling Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. The crispy and lively Kujo green onions sprinkled on top were a unique touch of Kyoto. The moist sweetness of the cabbage and the rich sauce were distinctive. Toppings included luxurious ingredients such as beef, pork, and squid. The salt yakisoba was also a popular menu item. The thin noodles, reminiscent of Hakata ramen, were mixed generously with salt sauce, creating an absolute satisfaction with its saltiness. The pickled ginger also did a great job. Thank you for the delicious meal!

On the first day of the family trip to Kyoto, for dinner, we had okonomiyaki which my wife loves. The restaurant was almost full at 6:00 PM, and it was so popular that we couldn't get in without a reservation. The walls of the restaurant were filled with autographs of famous actors and actresses. We ordered Butatama and Yumeyaki, along with beer, tan-yaki, and seseri-yaki, and happily waited. The Butatama arrived quickly and we eagerly dug in. It was a fluffy okonomiyaki with crispy cabbage and a rich sauce, delicious. Next came the Yumeyaki, which had Chinese noodles inside, giving it a Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki feel. At this point, we switched from beer to Kuro Kirishima shochu. It was a luxurious experience to taste both Osaka and Hiroshima okonomiyaki at the same time. Okonomiyaki really fills you up, doesn't it? Even though we had two kids, the four of us shared two okonomiyaki and were completely satisfied. And the bill was just over 6,000 yen. They also had a Kyoto support coupon available now, so we were truly grateful. Thank you for the delicious meal.

At some point, Okonomiyaki Yumeya in Kyoto. The sign inside the popular teppanyaki restaurant is completely black, but it has the names of many big names. With a long history, this beloved popular restaurant in the area serves delicious okonomiyaki that brings out the sweetness of the cabbage. No matter what dish you order, it's sure to be delicious, and the drinks flow easily. The staff are also friendly. This is a recommended restaurant in Kawabata Nijo. Thank you for the meal.

Located right by the Kamo River, near the Nijo Bridge. Visited "Yumeya" after finishing work in Osaka, thinking "I must eat at Yumeya!" and traveled all the way to Kyoto (laughs). The nighttime atmosphere of Pontocho along the way feels like Kyoto. The restaurant has 5 table seats and no counter. There seems to be a tatami room in the back as well. The walls are filled with faded autographs of Showa-era stars. The seats were all reserved, but managed to negotiate for a seat until 7:30 PM (laughs). Ordered the "Yumeyaki." While Kyoto is known for okonomiyaki, the description said "Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki"? It felt a bit different from the usual okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki was cooked on a dome. The top had green onions, I believe. You can add mayo to your liking at the table. The dome's upper part had egg and yakisoba. The cabbage sandwiched in between was thinly shredded, so it stayed firm. It was easy to eat, not falling apart like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. The amount of beef, pork, and squid toppings wasn't much, but with one serving of noodles, the portion was sufficient! It's a shareable amount. They even offered to let us stay longer at the table when it was free. Maybe they're kind because they're popular, or maybe they're popular because they're kind. Thank you very much. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It seems to be a famous okonomiyaki restaurant. The sign displayed signatures of popular Japanese singers like Hiroshi Koyama, Masahiko Kondo, and Akina Nakamori. The Yume-yaki default style was the most delicious, and the Fukafuka style was amazing when topped with sauce and mayonnaise. The Yume Negi was refreshing and well-balanced. The kimchi yakisoba for the finale was incredibly tasty.

Visited on a Saturday night. Started with a bottle of Akahoshi beer for a toast. Ordered recommended dishes such as beef tendon, squid legs, yumeyaki, yumenegi, sobameshi, and more. The beef tendon was tender and sweet, perfect with shichimi spice. The yumeyaki was the most impressive dish, a fluffy okonomiyaki with beef, pork, squid, and yam. It was the fluffiest and most tender okonomiyaki I've ever had, with a crispy bottom. Each dish was delicious and unique. This was the best okonomiyaki restaurant I've been to this year.

Looking back on my travels, I revisited Yume-ya in my second year. I ordered a fluffy okonomiyaki and yakisoba. The okonomiyaki was uniquely fluffy and the yakisoba had a strong dashi flavor, both incredibly delicious. The combination with beer was perfect. We oddly toasted with cola for a while, but it became a great memory.

Visited the popular okonomiyaki restaurant "Yumeya" in Kawabata Nijo. Tried the signature dish "Yumeyaki" (¥1210), which is a Kyoto-style okonomiyaki called "betayaki". Unlike Osaka-style okonomiyaki, this style does not mix the batter before cooking. Yumeyaki is layered in the order of batter, ingredients, and egg. The batter is thin but has a slightly thick and chewy texture. The ingredients include cabbage, pork, squid, and more. The cabbage is crispy yet cooked through, bringing out its sweetness. The pork and squid are generously included. The pickled ginger adds a nice touch. There is also yakisoba mixed in, but it's not overwhelming like in Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, just a subtle addition. The focus is definitely on the ingredients. The tangy and rich sauce complements the dish well. Overall, it is fluffy and packed with plenty of ingredients, leaving a satisfying feeling. It was delicious! This is currently the top okonomiyaki in Kyoto.

I had always wanted to visit Yumeya, a dream restaurant that I had been hearing about. Finally, I got the chance to go. I arrived as soon as it opened, but soon after, people who had made reservations started coming in. Even on a weekday at 5pm, it quickly became full. It seems like making a reservation is better. I ordered the specialty "Fluffy Okonomiyaki", "Negiyaki" (with tendon), and a teppanyaki dish. The Negiyaki was delicious with its crispy texture of the negi and tendon, along with the sauce. When something is labeled as a specialty, I always end up ordering it. The Fluffy Okonomiyaki was huge, over 20cm in size, filled with lots of yam, and incredibly fluffy. It was a unique okonomiyaki that I had never experienced before. It's light to eat, but still quite filling. I want to try more items from their extensive menu next time. Thank you for the meal.