I always forget how many times I've been there. Whenever I decide to go to Kyoto, I make a reservation. I usually go for lunch or an early dinner around 3 pm. This time, I went for a walk to see the summer festival happening at Toyokuni nearby. I started with three types of shellfish, followed by cheese miso-marinated tuna, seared bonito sashimi, and corn tempura. I also ordered some pickled octopus. I tried a rare sake called Ko-Imari and had a Chawanmushi (egg custard) with eel. Before that, I had a bottle of beer and a different sake. I don't usually take photos of sushi because it's considered rude in Edo culture to let it dry out. The father and son who run the place always provide excellent and polite service. I think it's a really great restaurant and I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

☑️ Sushi restaurant a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station ☑️ Both Japanese and Western dishes are delicious! ☑️ The head chef is friendly and the atmosphere is great! 【Today's Highlight】 ▶️ I was captivated by the first dish, kizushi ▶️ The beef cutlet was incredibly tender and delicious! 【Today's Mini Info】 ◆ Nothing special 【Today's Food Experience】 9th stop on the Kyoto Goyen Series The interior has only a counter with 9 seats Order from the blackboard on the wall with various dishes that all look delicious Lots of unique dishes & sushi at the end The head chef is friendly and the atmosphere is great! They are open all day, so popping in for dinner is also nice Thank you for the meal. 【Today's Menu】 Appetizer ⚫️ Kizushi ⚫️ Conger eel ⚫️ Cockle ⚫️ ? ⚫️ Young ayu fish ⚫️ Grilled whelk ⚫️ Scallop ⚫️ Odori (shrimp) ⚫️ Ikura roll ⚫️ Beef cutlet ⚫️ Unagi tamamaki nigiri ⚫️ Sea bream ⚫️ Yellowtail ⚫️ Fatty tuna ⚫️ Baby octopus ⚫️ Sea urchin ⚫️ Fatty tuna with pickled radish 【Today's Restaurant】 ■ Higashi Sushi (Sushi) ■ 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station / Closed on Wednesdays / ¥17,000 ■ Tabelog Rating ★★★★☆ 3.54 ■ Hotalog Rating ★★★★☆ 4.1 【About Our Account】 ◉ Introducing high cost-performance gourmet recommendations for people in their 20s and 30s, mainly in Ebisu and Ginza ◉ Solving the "I wish I knew before going" in 3 lines with "You must eat this!" and "Be careful with this!" ◉ Please follow us on Instagram! @hotalog

This high-quality sushi restaurant is located near museums and Toyokuni Shrine, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. You can choose from a variety of ingredients and have the sushi chef create your favorite sushi, which is a rare and delightful experience.

I visited this famous restaurant in Gion recommended by a skilled artisan. The location is a bit inconvenient between Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is fantastic with a Showa era vibe! Before eating sushi, I ordered an appetizer of pickled vegetables. I'm not a big fan of eel, but I could eat the eel here. It was not fishy, had a nice fatty texture, and went well with alcohol! Everything here is delicious! It's hard to make a reservation, but the restaurant is open from 12pm to 9pm, so I think the best time to visit is between 3pm and 5pm.

I was taken to this restaurant by my father-in-law, and there were 5 people at the counter. The toro hotate (scallops) and botan ebi (shrimp) sashimi were incredibly delicious. Following that, we had sushi, grilled fish (kinki and nodoguro), grilled eel, snow crab, hamo (pike conger) and matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot, softshell turtle, matsutake mushroom tempura, sand lance tempura, simmered clams, torotaku maki (fatty tuna and pickled radish roll), and conger eel - all of them were delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. The appetizers were exceptionally good compared to the sushi. I am grateful to Makoto for introducing me to this amazing restaurant.

By the way, since coming to Shiga, I haven't eaten sushi anywhere other than the standing sushi restaurant in Nishiki in Kyoto. That won't do! So, on this day, I made arrangements with a lovely young lady and had her make a reservation for us to come to this restaurant. It's a 5-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo Station, located in a quiet residential area. There is an earthen mound nearby, but I won't go into details about that here. The restaurant has only 9 counter seats, creating a nice personal atmosphere without any unnecessary formality. They serve delicious appetizers in just the right amount. The vinegar miso with plenty of ingredients is excellent! The hairy crab, the summer pike conger eel and autumn matsutake mushroom combination, and the shiny items are all impressive. The sake is also good! The sushi was satisfying too! I will definitely go back again!! Thank you for the wonderful meal.

These days, there are more and more high-quality sushi restaurants in Kansai that offer delicious sushi. However, most of them require you to order the chef's choice course, which can feel a bit formal and restrictive. In the ever-evolving world of sushi, this restaurant stands out by offering a perfect balance of quality and value, while still maintaining the freedom and comfort of traditional sushi joints. With its exceptional sushi and reasonable prices, this place is sure to become a favorite among those of us who have a deep appreciation for Kansai-style sushi.

Every time I visit right at 12 o'clock when the store opens. This time, I was in front of the young chef again. Starting with the recommended board, I had three types of sea urchin (from Awaji, Hokkaido, Aomori), rock oysters (from Kumamoto), miso-marinated cheese filled with seafood and green onions, and scallop tempura. I learned a new way of saying "filled with plenty of" for the first time. However, no matter how many times I visit, I can only say "delicious" as my feedback. The chef mentioned that he chooses fresh fish roe because the season for monkfish and blowfish roe ends in winter. Every piece of sushi was delicious, with new discoveries every time. Lately, I feel like I'm going to Kyoto just for this. I will visit again, thank you very much for the meal!

I saw a post on SNS from a gourmet expert and decided to make a reservation. I was able to get a spot for one person at 6:30 PM, even though the place was already full. The interaction with the 4th generation owner was modest but pleasant. I enjoyed some delicious appetizers like fish paste, crab, blowfish fins, and grilled eel, all paired perfectly with Japanese sake. The sushi was also delicious, and I left feeling happily satisfied. I wish this restaurant was closer to my home.

I have been visiting this place every time I go to Kyoto since my first visit last winter. Eating here is the only luxury in Kyoto. I am always amazed by the variety of dishes they offer. So first, I enjoy some appetizers with sake. I sometimes leave the food choice to them, but whatever I eat, it never disappoints. On this day, I had horse mackerel, shellfish sashimi, sea cucumber vinegar, shirako (fish milt) grilled dish, uzaku (vinegared eel and cucumber) , scallop tempura, etc., along with some nigiri sushi of my choice. I also had squid, shrimp, sea urchin, fatty tuna, green onion, conger eel, and flounder, among other dishes. I forgot to take pictures of the sushi as it was served immediately. There is nothing to complain about the sushi or appetizers. I felt supported by the polite service of the young chef, who I assume is the son. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

It was a wonderful restaurant! In terms of cost, drinking can range from 8000 to 9000 yen per person. The quality of the ingredients such as anago, kohada, and mackerel varies. For this price, it is rare to find a sushi restaurant in Kyoto with this level of quality. There seem to be many repeat customers, so it's better to make a reservation on weekdays. Besides the quality of the ingredients, the keen eye of the head chef and his son is impressive. Even the regular sushi without special preparation is delicious. The chef's skills shine in the appetizers and side dishes as well. The restaurant is open from 12 pm to 9 pm without any breaks in between, which is great. When you visit Kyoto, there are many famous sushi restaurants, but finding one that matches the cost is rare. Visiting this restaurant once will enhance your image of Kyoto. 🍣

Fugu sashimi with shirako and tessa, I prefer tessa cut over shirako. Sashimi platter with toro, sea bream, and botan shrimp. The botan shrimp is impressive. Vinegared oysters. The oysters are large and creamy. Mackerel for the closing dish. Just the right amount of closure. Nodoguro with saikyo-yaki, white shrimp tempura, ankimo chawanmushi. I appreciate the effort, but the warmed ankimo has a fishy smell. Nigiri sushi with sea bream, toro, uni gunkan, octopus, and eel with shirasu. The saltiness is just right, no need for soy sauce. Seared tairagi with perfect saltiness. They have a good variety of sake. I prefer this kind of local sushi restaurant over traditional Edo-style sushi. It's not cheap.

I visited "Higashi Sushi" on Chibon-dori, a member of the "Kyoto Sushi Norenkai." When searching for "Kyoto Higashi Sushi," another restaurant with the same name comes up. I decided to visit this one based on recommendations from a regular customer of a restaurant I frequent in Kyoto. The nearest station is Shichijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway. It's a small sushi restaurant along the Kamogawa River. I made a reservation for the opening at 12 o'clock. As I entered, I was greeted by a pleasant vinegar smell, which is a good sign in my experience when it comes to sushi restaurants. The only seating available is at the counter, with a display case and a TV, giving it a traditional sushi restaurant feel. The father and son duo behind the counter were welcoming. I started with a draft beer and some appetizers. The chef's selection of sashimi was beautifully presented and included maguro, shako (from Okayama), tako, tai, shime saba, hotaru ika, and tori-gai (from Osaka). I then switched to sake, enjoying some Nagano's Masumi served warm. I also ordered grilled fish and half a Matsuba crab. The crab was prepared in front of me and was delicious. I ended the meal with nigiri sushi and a mackerel, shiso, and ginger roll. Overall, it was a cozy and enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant may not have the highest ratings on Tabelog, but it's definitely worth a visit.

On a regular Monday at 13:40, there were 2 groups of customers who entered, and they were quickly replaced by another group who had made a phone reservation 30 minutes before. It seems like there is high demand as they have all-day service starting from noon. We had a variety of dishes like assorted sashimi, half of a male snow crab shell, seared scallops, and nigiri sushi. It was my first time trying the male snow crab shell, and it was delicious and easy to eat. The total bill was around ¥19,000. It's great that they offer all-day service, and I will definitely come back if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

I went to "Azuma Sushi" that I was curious about and ended up in a sushi mode after a long business trip and returning the next day. I visited on a Sunday afternoon around 1 pm, and there were already 3 customers (2 women) who seemed to be having a good time, making it a bit difficult to get a seat. However, I was able to get a seat at the counter. The counter had about 8 seats and looked clean and nice. They had lunch sets starting from 2500 yen, but I decided to go with a la carte as they were open all day. We started with a toast with Akahoshi sake and had a delicious assortment of sashimi, rock oysters, toro, tekka maki, wasabi maki, shrimp, konoshiro, anago, squid, toro, and tako maki. We also had grilled guchi and enjoyed hot sake. The total bill was 17,700 yen. Everything was delicious, especially the toro which was so good that I wanted to order more. I felt a bit embarrassed to do so, but I will definitely revisit soon. I can't help but want to go back again.

I wanted to go to a restaurant, but was turned away from nearly 10 places that were fully booked, which left me feeling disappointed. However, I didn't give up and continued searching until I found a place that seemed expensive but I was sure it wouldn't disappoint based on the reviews. When I called to make a reservation, the staff was kind and helpful, leaving me with a great impression and high expectations. The restaurant had only counter seating with about 6-7 chairs. It quickly filled up with 2 groups of customers ahead of me. The place felt clean, and the staff's smiles and service were lovely, easing any tension and building up my excitement to the max. Their genuine smiles were truly heartwarming. It's so soothing to experience this kind of hospitality. Lately, I've been enjoying solo drinking outings, often popping up around Kyoto Station, Higashifushimi, and the local area (laughs). It's been a while since I visited a place like this. As usual, I didn't take any photos, but there are plenty of reviews online for you to check out. The Negi-Nuta with plenty of shrimp, chicken, and octopus was delicious. The grilled Unagi (eel) was rich and flavorful due to its freshness. The Zuwai crab was incredibly tasty with its generous amount of meat. The crab gratin made with crab miso was delicious. The Abalone with butter was a favorite of mine, tender and full of flavor. The grilled Alfonsino was carefully cooked, offering a delightful sweetness and aroma. The Uni (sea urchin) dish was rich and tasty, and the grilled Anago (conger eel) was perfectly seasoned with a deep and flavorful taste. The red miso soup with seasonal vegetables was delicious. The sushi included seared fatty tuna, seared chicken, ikura gunkan (salmon roe), tamago (egg), and gobou (burdock root) rolls. For drinks, we had 2 bottles of beer, 2 draft beers, 2 plain shochu highballs, 4 shochu highballs with lemon and sudachi, 2 glasses of whiskey (Yochi and Taketsuru on the rocks), and 3 cups of sake from Yamagata and Fukui. You can order sushi by the piece, and they will try to accommodate your requests as much as possible. When I asked if they could sear the sushi, they gladly did it with a smile. The sake at 600 yen per cup is quite affordable. The total bill for two people was 25,000 yen, with most of the cost coming from my companion's alcohol consumption (laughs). I am currently taking medication to maintain my health, so I only had one shochu highball and a small cup of sake. I don't like sweet drinks, so when I asked if they could make it less sweet, they kindly offered to let me taste it first. I was truly delighted by this gesture. They offer all-day service, so you can drink from daytime and order the same menu items. I would love to come back for another solo drinking session. It was an incredibly satisfying experience, just like the memorable meals at Nanaji and Katsura. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Located a 5-7 minute walk from Shichijo Station is the sushi restaurant, Higashi Sushi. This hidden gem exudes a clean and welcoming atmosphere. You can enjoy a variety of sushi and seafood dishes here. The freshly made sushi at the counter is of high quality, making you feel like you've come to a good restaurant. We ordered popular items such as toro, sea urchin, and simmered fish collar. The fish is undoubtedly fresh, and the dishes are prepared with care, making the sushi and seafood dishes exquisite. The sake and beer pair wonderfully with the food, making it a great recommendation for those who enjoy alcohol. Be sure to visit and try it out. Thank you for the delicious meal!

The ingredients, taste, and the chef's talk were all excellent!

I was able to visit on the same day reservation. They have a wide variety of dishes to choose from, and they offer all-day dining which is very convenient when you want to have a late lunch.

Memo: Perfect sushi restaurant in a quaint old town.