I had lunch and it came with one Shine Muscat grape, which was so delicious that I couldn't resist ordering a whole bunch of them after lunch. The grape bunch was packed full of Shine Muscat grapes from top to bottom! They were incredibly sweet and absolutely delicious.

I used it for lunch on Saturday!! I was able to park somehow in the parking lot. Both cars and people were coming in and out constantly... I was prepared for it to be crowded, but surprisingly I was able to enter smoothly. I chose curry!! The vegetables were sweet and really delicious!! However, it was a bit spicy and the portion was large. The atmosphere was great so I would like to use it again. Thank you for the meal!!

Today, I went to visit a grave and then headed to Karyo Itoen, the main store in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward. This shop started making tile senbei on the path to Inaba Yakushi. They are known for not only selling sweets but also for their famous vegetable-based lunches. Today, I went for lunch. Cafe hours: 10:00-11:00, 14:00-18:00. Lunch hours: 11:00-14:00. Arrived at 11:45 and there were already 5 groups ahead of us! While waiting, we browsed through the products. Despite being in a not-so-easy-to-reach location, the store was crowded with many people. It's clear that it's a popular place. They had freshly baked apple pie (¥146 including tax!), canelé, cakes, pudding, and more. They also had a variety of traditional Japanese and Western sweets, snacks like senbei, ramune, kinpaito, jelly (cute!), amber sugar, and more adorable treats. Before we knew it, we were called in (laughs). The interior of the store was lovely. I had tried their vegetable curry before, so this time I went for the 10-vegetable rice bowl with sauce (¥1485). It was so luxurious! First, we were served with small side dishes like spicy green beans, dried daikon radish, pickles, and a soup (with daikon and carrots!). All of them were comforting and delicious. The vegetable rice bowl was filled with large chunks of vegetables, colorful and satisfying to eat. It was relatively mild in flavor, which paired well with the side dishes. The rice inside was mixed grain rice, which complemented the gentle flavor of the sauce perfectly. Despite being vegetable-focused, the portion was generous and left us feeling full! It was also very satisfying and priced at ¥1485, it was a great deal. I decided to add a drink set (+¥220). We got cold brew iced tea and cold brew iced coffee, splitting them between my mother and me. Both were refreshing and had a robust flavor. After the fulfilling lunch, we bought some souvenirs: Nagano Purple Daifuku (¥216), apple pie (¥146), amber sugar, etc. Not only the lunch but the sweets were also reasonably priced! We started with the daifuku, which was chewy and had a large Nagano Purple grape inside! The soft mochi texture, juicy grape, and crispy texture harmonized perfectly. For ¥216, the taste was exceptional. The apple pie was a treat. And when we bought amber sugar, they gave us some rice crackers (Bariuma Sen) for free since they were close to their expiration date. The crispy texture was enjoyable, and the sweet and salty soy sauce flavor was nostalgic and addictive (laughs). It was well-received by my family too. It was a great bonus gift! The quality of the eat-in and take-out options exceeded the price, making it a popular place that makes you want to come back again. I would love to try their sweets during cafe time next time. Please give it a try when you get a chance. Thank you for reading.

I saw it on Instagram and decided to go! We had to wait for about 7 groups ahead of us, but we were called in about 20 minutes. The parfait arrived about 10 minutes after ordering!! It looked super cute so I took a photo right away haha The muscat grapes were sweet and incredibly delicious! It seems like the fruits change depending on the season, so I want to come back again after checking the season!

Visit on 2023/09/05 [Overall Rating] I rate it 5 out of 5 points. Taste: ★★★★ Presentation: ★★★★★ Cost performance: ★★★★ Customer service: ★★★★ Environment: ★★ It's been a while since my last visit. This time, I tried the curry. It was delicious with cheese in it. The disappointing point this time was that it was quite noisy. Perhaps due to the large number of female group customers, the voices echoed so much that it felt like a headache. I didn't feel this way when I came last time, so it may be that the building's structure makes sound easily reverberate. It's a shame because the taste was good. Thank you for the meal.

I always had trouble finding parking because it's always full, but today I got lucky and found a spot! They have a wide variety of delicious sweets, from traditional Japanese sweets to Western-style pastries. The strawberry shortcake was huge and I also bought some mini canelés to go (laughs). I want to try the fig, grape, and pineapple daifuku next time I go!

I visited around 4 p.m. on a regular day. Feeling a little hungry, I ordered the "Grilled Sweet Potato Field" for 935 yen. The menu offered a choice of soft serve or ice cream on top of the sweet potato, and I chose the refreshing ice cream. After about 10 minutes, the huge grilled sweet potato was brought to me. It was about the size of two fists and very filling. The combination of sweet potato and ice cream was perfect, and when the ice cream started to melt a bit, dipping the crispy sweet potato chips in it was amazing. I was so full afterwards that I didn't even need dinner, haha.

I usually visit around 4 pm. I was planning to take out, but when I looked at the cafe menu, the food looked delicious so I decided to eat there. The sweet potato dessert was amazing! The natural sweetness of the sweet potato really stood out and was excellent! However, it was quite filling so it's not just a coffee and a little treat level haha. I also tried the canelé and melon daifuku that I took out, and they were delicious too!

I visited to eat shaved ice. When my order arrived, I was surprised by the size! The ice was piled high, even more impressive than in the photos. This time, I chose the "Amber Shaved Ice." It was topped with colorful pieces of amber sugar, making it look beautiful and refreshing. There were also two slices of lemon on top, with lemon syrup drizzled over it. It was delicious, but I found the portion to be quite large (which could also be because I had just had lunch). Towards the end, I had my friend help me finish it. It was crowded on the holiday, and we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table at the cafe. However, during the wait, we could browse through the various sweets they were selling, which was a nice way to pass the time. They sold a wide range of sweets, including traditional Japanese sweets like daifuku filled with seasonal fruits, as well as Western sweets like cakes and pies, and even rice crackers. It was enjoyable just looking at all the different treats. Next to the cafe, there was a space for making traditional Japanese sweets, so it seems like a place where you can have a lot of fun.

At Ito-ken in Kyoto, you can enjoy a delicious Melon Parfait made with half a melon as a seasonal treat! When you cut it with a knife, a surprise pudding comes out from the inside. The fresh melon is very juicy. In addition to that, there is whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, lemon jelly, sponge cake, granola, and other textures that make it enjoyable without getting bored. The pudding was a bit so-so, but if you think of it as a dessert to enjoy the melon more, it's good. The Amber Soda, made by adding amber sugar to soda, was cute and refreshing. ------------ Items Ordered: ☑︎ Whole Melon Field Parfait - 1,595 yen ☑︎ Amber Soda - 550 yen ✂️ ------------ Restaurant Information: Karyo Ito-ken Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Fujinomori Station 28-1 Fukakusataniguchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto ⏰ Business Hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed on Wednesdays

I visited the famous confectionery shop, Itohken, where you can enjoy delicious fruit parfaits. The shop was crowded with customers looking for souvenirs and those wanting to enjoy the café. The café is located at the back of the shop. I arrived around 3 pm and there were 7 groups waiting ahead of me. The café's last order is at 5 pm, but depending on the number of people waiting, they may stop taking orders earlier. On this day, they stopped accepting orders for parfaits around 4:30 pm, and only offered drinks afterwards. Despite the long wait, I didn't mind as there were so many delicious items to browse and buy at the shop. Each person can only order one parfait, so we each chose a different variety. The parfaits arrived fairly quickly and looked very cute. I ordered the "Whole Melon Field" parfait, which had a whole pudding inside the melon. The melon was perfectly sweet and firm, and the pudding was delicious. The caramel on the pudding was slightly bitter, but balanced well with the sweetness of the other ingredients. I enjoyed it until the last bite. They have seasonal parfaits, so I plan to visit again for the strawberry parfait next time!

10:00-11:00, 14:00-18:00 Cafe 11:00-14:00 Lunch The cafe and lunch hours are separate, so I recommend visiting according to your preference. If you want to enjoy both, many people order from the cafe after a late lunch around 13:30. The lunch is a vegetable lunch selected by a vegetable sommelier. The vegetables have a strong flavor and are delicious. The whole peach parfait is really delicious. The fruits change depending on the season. Personally, I prefer the strawberry parfait, called "Strawberry Field". The prices are reasonable and highly recommended.

I went there! Peaches!! I had the version with one peach, while my companion had the version with two peaches. There was a slight variation in the quality of the peaches, but it was within an acceptable range. I feel like the bigger peach was more delicious ↓↓↓ In terms of taste, the order was: version with two peaches (bottom) > version with one peach (middle) > version with two peaches (top). *This is just my personal opinion. We lined up quite early, but the limited quantity red-fleshed melon parfait was already sold out by 2 pm. This is the kind of place that makes you want to visit every season. Thank you for the delicious meal! (・∀・)

There was a peach field for 1380 yen, a sweet potato field for 850 yen, and souvenirs like cream-filled anpan for 150 yen, soy sauce-flavored wet senbei for 370 yen, and black honey mochi for 360 yen. I was craving something sweet, so I searched and found this place. There were about 5 groups waiting in front of the cafe, so we waited for about 30 minutes. Everyone was enjoying watermelon, peach, and melon parfaits. My husband had peach, while I had my favorite sweet potato with soft serve ice cream. It was a blissful time. We bought some souvenirs on our way out - everything was cheap and I wanted to buy a lot. I want to go back again!

I visited the shop for shaved ice. I was torn between watermelon and melon, but I chose melon and it was the right choice! It would have been perfect if it was a little more ripe, but I was still satisfied with the deliciousness. Looking around the shop, I noticed that more people were eating parfaits rather than shaved ice, so I would like to try a parfait next time.

I went around 1:00 on a regular day and there was a line, so I wrote down my name and waited. It was about a 3-group wait, but I think I waited for over 30 minutes. I ordered the grilled vegetable lunch. The rice was mixed grain rice and felt slightly soft. The grilled vegetables included two large pieces each of carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, with few varieties and a high potato ratio, making it hard to eat the rice. The seasoning was on the strong side. Depending on the day's ingredients, it might be understandable, but I felt like it was a bit of a photo fraud. It's sad to order a vegetable lunch and have half of it be potatoes and carrots. Because of the potatoes, you will feel full. I thought that if a lot of vegetables were used, the price was a bit high when I actually ate it.

I had only been to this place in the autumn and winter seasons, but I really wanted to try the melon parfait, so I patiently waited for the right timing. It happened to be cherry season, so I ordered the more expensive cherry parfait instead of the melon one. Both were delicious, but I still prefer the melon parfait. The melon was so ripe that I could easily scoop it with just a spoon. The pudding inside was a bit firm, unlike the usual creamy ones I'm used to. There was a thin layer of sponge cake at the bottom, unlike the usual castella cake that comes with parfaits from Itohkyuemon. The cherry parfait had the castella cake instead. The cherries were also delicious with a refined sweetness. I also tried the strawberry and mandarin orange parfait during my visit in January, and it was also great. I might come back during the summer to complete the parfait experience. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I bought some warabi mochi and it was delicious. I also saw kuzu mochi of the same type. I gave one to my friend. Warabi mochi is healthy, containing Vitamin E, beta-carotene, dietary fiber, and Vitamin B group. It is a must-have summer snack in western Japan.

I had an incredibly impactful experience eating a whole fruit shaved ice! When it was brought to me, I was amazed by the whole pineapple on top. It was my first time seeing shaved ice with a whole pineapple like that. With each bite, the pineapple was so sweet and even as it melted, it tasted like pineapple juice. The shaved ice with pineapple cost ¥1,320. I also tried the mango parfait, which was also very satisfying. The mango was sweet, soft, and had a nice texture. If you love mangoes, you will love this parfait. It costs ¥1,628 and the mangoes are flown in by plane when they are perfectly ripe on the tree. I recommend trying this place in Kyoto for a unique and delicious experience. The address is 28-10 Taniguchicho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. They are open from 10:00 to 18:00 (last order at 17:30) with lunch served from 11:00 to 14:00. They are closed on Wednesdays. They accept cards and QR code payments.