Local gourmet food exploration! In Kyoto City, Nakagyo-ku, Karasuma, I visited the popular restaurant "Setsubai Hana Saikon Tan" for the first time to enjoy the famous Chinese home-cooked dish made with seasonal Kyoto vegetables, the medicinal Tai Chi hot pot! On a weekend trip to visit my daughter and her husband in Osaka, I decided to explore the local gourmet food scene. On the second day of my trip, I had lunch in Shichijo and then wandered around Kyoto, visiting places like Nanzen-ji Temple and Heian Shrine. By chance, I met a friend in Kyoto and had dinner together in Karasuma. Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Station, we arrived at a historic and elegant 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse. Inside, there was a stylish and modern Japanese-style room. Established in 2004 and operating for 18 years in this location, the popular and well-reviewed restaurant "Setsubai Hana Saikon Tan" is part of the SAI Group, serving Chinese home-cooked dishes made with Kyoto vegetables and root vegetables. At my friend's recommendation, we ordered the Medicinal Hot Pot Course for ¥6000. We started with a refreshing sparkling drink and waited for our meal. After about 5 minutes, we were served three cold appetizers, including Bang Bang Chicken and dried tofu, as well as a lettuce salad. Everything was delicious and exquisite. Next, we enjoyed two types of dim sum: chive buns and shrimp chive buns. The chive buns were filled with tender pork and had a delightful chive flavor, while the shrimp chive buns had a crunchy texture and were incredibly tasty. Soon, the hot pot arrived with spicy Sichuan soup on one side and a rich medicinal chicken broth on the other. We cooked pork, beef, chicken, red shrimp, red snapper, scallops, yuba, enoki mushrooms, Kyoto vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, mochi, and chives in the two different broths, alternating between the two for a delicious experience. The mild and comforting taste of the chicken broth combined with the spicy kick of the Sichuan soup was exceptional. We couldn't stop eating the flavorful and addictive hot pot dishes. For dessert, we had a silky smooth almond tofu that was perfectly sweet. The outstanding and delicious dishes, with their unique medicinal flavors, enjoyed in the historic Kyoto townhouse, left a lasting impression. I can't wait to come back for more of this addictive and delicious food!

Dinner tonight at the restaurant "Setsubinka Nanotan" in Karasuma, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. - Setsubinka's assorted appetizers - Sichuan mapo tofu - Xiao long bao - Chose the Chinese medicinal hot pot Finally visited the restaurant I've been curious about. The charming restaurant is a 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse. Used the second-floor room, which retains the interior of the past, like a house from a Ghibli film. The Sichuan mapo tofu was so delicious, I definitely want to eat it again. Thank you for the meal♪ @saikontan_takoyakusi #GaKo's dinner #Home-cooked meal #GaKo's Chinese cuisine #GaKo's mapo tofu #Setsubinka Nanotan #Kyoto gourmet #GaKo's Kyoto #GaKo's location shoot #GaKo's travel #Townhouse gourmet

Hot days... To maintain my energy, I decided to try some healthy herbal hot pot at a restaurant called "Yukibaihana Nanokidan" in Kyoto, which is housed in a renovated machiya (traditional townhouse). Located near Nishiki Market, the area is filled with both old and new shops, and this was my first visit to this particular one. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with touches of Kyoto charm, like the eel bed? that added to the relaxing ambiance. For lunch, they offer a variety of options, but I was there to enjoy their herbal hot pot. I opted for the 4,000 yen course. The herbal flavors seeped into my body, making it a delicious and easy-to-eat hot pot. The course did not include any carbohydrates, but surprisingly, it was filling and satisfying. A herbal hot pot once in a while might be a good idea. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the delicious food!

I entered this restaurant around 12 o'clock because the intended one was closed. The atmosphere was very calm. I was seated on the second floor. I ordered crab and lettuce fried rice and mapo tofu set meal with a Qingdao beer. The bubbling mapo tofu was served, and I put on a paper apron and enjoyed it with gusto. The mapo tofu had a nice kick of Sichuan pepper and was delicious. I ended up staying for a long time in this relaxing space.

For lunch, I had a mapo tofu set meal with beef belly. The piping hot mapo tofu was served in a bubbling pot, with the beef belly melting in your mouth. The mapo tofu, flavored with Sichuan peppercorns, paired perfectly with rice and soup. I would love to try other menu items as well. Definitely recommend trying the two types of hot pot! The lunch in this lovely setting was exceptionally delicious. ♡

It was my first time visiting this restaurant. The building had a traditional Japanese feel, with a narrow entrance and a long depth, resembling a Kyoto-style "eel bedding" architecture. There was also a garden, adding to the great atmosphere. Since it was still cold when I visited, I opted for a hot pot. The ingredients were colorful, with plenty of meat, and I was very satisfied with the meal.

A Chinese restaurant in a traditional townhouse. The atmosphere is very calm and nice. #Setsugetsuka Saikan Tan #Saikan Tan #Hotpot #Chinese #Chinese cuisine #Chinatown gourmet #Townhouse #Townhouse gourmet #Townhouse Chinese #Kyoto #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto Chinese #Street Chinese #Town Chinese #Kyoto Street Chinese #Kyoto Town Chinese

I always use this restaurant. I am very satisfied with the atmosphere and food. I especially like the hot pot (even the most reasonable pot has a satisfying amount and quality) and the assorted appetizers. However, because the restaurant is a historic Kyoto townhouse, it can be a bit cold in the winter (although the heating is on full blast), so I recommend wearing warm clothes. *When going by car, the parking lot just south of the restaurant is spacious and recommended. The price was also average for the area (around 300 yen for 20 minutes).

Appetizer assortment, spring rolls, boiled dumplings, mapo tofu, crab fried rice, red dan dan noodles on New Year's Eve, thank you for being open♪ We enjoyed Chinese cuisine in a traditional Kyoto-style old house with private rooms. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was really nice, and we were able to end 2022 on a high note. Very satisfied!

The waiting time is enjoyable when visiting a traditional Kyoto townhouse★ The cozy atmosphere, high ceilings, narrow and steep staircase... Shiny black sliding doors and low ceilings inside. Old window glass and keys. And then, a bubbling hot clay pot appears! These kinds of presentations make dining out exciting♪ 【Shark fin clay pot rice】Satisfying with plenty of shark fin【Mapo tofu】Rich in Sichuan pepper aroma, with just the right amount of spiciness.

When you walk from Karasuma Station, you will come across a unique building with a time-slip atmosphere, as if you suddenly teleported to China. This restaurant not only serves delicious hot pot, but each dish is carefully crafted with attention to detail and beautifully presented. My recommendations are the mapo tofu, various dim sum dishes, and the delicious shrimp chili.

Located near Nishiki Market in Kyoto, this 100-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse has been preserved in its original state. The interior of the restaurant reflects the historic charm of the townhouse, with features like a tatami room at the back of the first floor and a former tea room where you can overlook the inner courtyard. "Setsubinka" serves authentic Chinese home-cooked dishes, offering a bento box for 2000 yen today with almond jelly included. You can also add extra dishes like twice-cooked pork for a hearty and satisfying meal.

I had made a reservation for a daytime course, but my companion fell ill the day before, so I went alone at 12:30. When I explained the situation, they kindly allowed me to switch to à la carte. I offered to pay for both of us, but they insisted it was okay. I ordered the shrimp and chive dumplings and hand-made water dumplings, which were surprisingly served just a few minutes later. The water dumplings were juicy and chewy, and very delicious. For the main dish, I had the special Sichuan mapo tofu with thickly sliced beef belly. I paired it with Qingdao beer followed by a 3-year aged Shaoxing wine. The mapo tofu was not too spicy and was enjoyable to eat. Having a Chinese lunch in a traditional Kyoto townhouse was a nice change of pace.

A Chinese restaurant located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Part of the SAI Group. Similar to Zencho Han Pocchiri and Daiden Getsuken (Meimei). The menu and prices are also similar. The company is good at creating the atmosphere of the restaurant, and all the locations skillfully reuse old buildings. I visited for lunch. The mapo tofu is 1300 yen (standard), and the bento box is 2000 yen. I decided to go with the bento box. Inside the box divided into 6 sections, there are appetizers, dim sum, and main dishes. The sweet and sour pork and shrimp stir-fry are delicious. But the biggest treat might be the atmosphere of this restaurant. It's quite stylish.

I had Sichuan mapo tofu for lunch. The appearance and smell were very appetizing. The dish had a delicious spiciness without relying on chili peppers or doubanjiang. The cuisine is authentic Chinese. The restaurant has a quiet and calm atmosphere.

This time I visited for lunch. The mapo tofu was spicy and numbing, which I liked a lot. The mapo tofu with added meat had a good portion size. The restaurant is quiet with a calm atmosphere without music, which I found very pleasant. I would definitely like to visit again.

The atmosphere is quite unique and lovely, with a nice ambiance. I was guided to a private room on the second floor and had a bento box. The food was carefully prepared and delicious, with flavors that seemed authentic to the local cuisine. I had intended to try the Mapo Tofu, but due to being in a hurry, I may have mistakenly ordered a bento box instead. It was neither bad nor exceptional, just decently tasty. The staircase felt a bit slippery, perhaps due to being oily.

I visited the restaurant on a Friday without a reservation, right at the opening time of 5 pm, so I was able to get in easily. The restaurant had a deep, traditional Kyoto townhouse feel, which was unexpected from the outside. We were seated in the back room. For this visit, we ordered the 6,000 yen course for two people, which turned out to be just right. The portions were actually quite generous, but all the dishes were delicious and we almost finished everything. In particular, the "Steamed Black Sesame Rice Flour with Beef Belly" was surprisingly refreshing and tasty. The "Fukahire Ankake Rice" at the end was also hot and delicious. The drinks were a bit pricey, but the dishes were mostly light and refreshing with a good amount, so it felt like a good deal. I would like to visit this restaurant again.

After a long time in Kyoto city, I was in the mood for Chinese food, so I decided to visit Yukemaihana Naikentan, which I had been curious about for a while. It was my first time there, and the interior of the restaurant was so charming. The atmosphere was really nice. I was dining alone, but it felt quite luxurious. It was a windy and cold day, so I was considering having hot pot, but the lunch course was for two people, so I gave up on that. I ordered the thick-cut beef belly simmered in soy sauce set meal and a side of mapo tofu. I may have eaten a bit too much, but I couldn't miss out on the mapo tofu. There was also a set with mapo tofu, but I was drawn to the thick-cut beef belly simmered in soy sauce. It turned out to be the right choice! The mapo tofu was authentic, as I expected, with a spicy and delicious flavor that lingers. The thick-cut beef belly simmered in soy sauce was amazing - the thick slices of beef belly and vegetables were simmered in a soy sauce base, the vegetables were tender, and the beef belly was unbelievably tender with a thick texture. It wasn't too overpoweringly salty or spicy, it had a gentle flavor that made the rice go down quickly, and I finished it in no time! It was a very delicious lunch. Of course, I ended up sweating and feeling warm after finishing the meal. I must visit again! I want to bring someone else next time and enjoy the course menu. It's a restaurant I want to recommend to others.

- Location: Approximately 10 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike Station - What we ate: - Mapo Tofu: ¥1300 - Medicinal Herb Hot Pot: Meat for 2 people: ¥7000 - Small bowl of white rice: ¥300 - Umeboshi Soda: ¥650 - Nose Lemon Soda: ¥550 - Review: - Mapo Tofu: The numbing sensation of Sansho pepper and the crunchy texture of pickled vegetables add to the deliciousness of this dish. It's slightly salty but very tasty. - Medicinal Herb Hot Pot: The spicy soup with cumin, star anise, Sichuan pepper, and chili is numbingly spicy but full of flavor. The clear soup is reminiscent of ramen broth. Both soups are delicious. It's a bit salty, so it's recommended to lightly cook the ingredients. I want to go back because it was so delicious. The Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork that someone next to us ordered looked delicious, so I want to try it next time.

I made a reservation and visited on Saturday night. I ordered the 6000 yen course. The restaurant has a unique atmosphere with a traditional Japanese house style, which is charming. The food was all delicious, and personally, I liked the tomato and celery soup. The dishes came in large plates to share, not in individual portions. Drinks need to be ordered separately.