Visited for the first time on a Thursday holiday in May 2022 around 3:49 PM. "Kashio Saketen Main Store" is a standing bar located in the deep drinking district "Orihaku Kaikan" near Saiin Station. I was worried if they would be closed on a holiday, but luckily they were already open when I arrived. When I entered, there were 2 groups of 3 customers already there. The space was just right to maintain a good distance between customers, with room for about 6-7 people. They are known for their "homemade smoked dishes," so I ordered: Draft beer: 420 yen → 300 yen x 2 *Happy Hour price applied, Homemade smoked dish assortment: 700 yen, Red miso pork tripe stew: 380 yen. All prices are tax-inclusive. The red miso pork tripe stew arrived first, with pork tripe, daikon radish, and konjac in a red miso flavor that I, being from Aichi Prefecture, enjoyed. The homemade smoked dish assortment included firefly squid, bamboo shoots, duck meat, cheese, tai chikuwa, and quail eggs, all smoked to enhance their flavors. The atmosphere was lively with customers watching a live broadcast of a Hanshin Tigers game on TV. I only ordered the above items this time, but the menu on the whiteboard included various dishes priced mostly in the 200-300 yen range, making it quite reasonable. I enjoyed a relaxing evening drink for about 40 minutes. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This restaurant, which is increasingly dominating the standing bar scene in Nishioji with its third location, has a great appeal - the divine snacks that the owner, Eric, seems to whip up whenever he feels like it. On this particular day, they had corned beef, perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt, delicate in flavor and aroma. The smoked dishes are also delicious, and after enjoying a drink accompanied by such treats, you might find yourself feeling kinder to your family when you return home. However, the oden was a bit too sweet, so it's recommended for those who like red miso. I really need to visit the third location soon. I usually drink here in silence, but it's a beloved spot for me. ^^

Mission complete. I returned to Saiin at 16:20 and had a reflection meeting for today at a standing bar. This high rating makes me excited. The counter was full with about 7 people. Divided into groups of two with plastic boards as partitions. In the middle where there were no customers, I had a tomato shochu highball, and A had a draft beer. We had a total of 6 drinks between the two of us. Listening to the conversation, I learned that alcohol stops at 7:00, so it's not profitable. That makes sense, especially since the regular customers are the main focus and new customers like us are a dilemma for the shop. We had firefly squid simmered with sansho pepper, yellowtail sashimi, mimiga (pig ear) kimchi, and smoked cheese, all for a total of 2600 yen. It was cheap. We left the shop a little after 17:00 feeling slightly tipsy. Thank you for the meal. It was a great place.

It's been a while since I visited Kashio Hotel♪ Ever since Kashio Shokudo opened, I've been going there more often to sit down, but due to the pandemic, I haven't been able to visit there as much, so naturally, I haven't been coming here either. It used to be really crowded, to the point where you couldn't get in without a reservation, and it was so packed that you had to stand in two rows, but it seems like they are limiting the number of people now, so I was able to enjoy standing and drinking comfortably♪ I had my usual cut wine and yakisoba with thick noodles like Napolitan, which was soft but made a great snack while drinking. I love carbs (#^^#) The smoked dishes are delicious too, so I tried a variety of smoked items. I also order them at Kashio Shokudo, but they are still delicious. They go well with wine♪

Near Nishiin, there are many standing bars, and there are also restaurants that are not so popular on Tabelog. Among them, this place is the best for me. I think the personality of the owner, Eric, who is mainly at the second store now, has created the atmosphere of the standing bars in this area. No drunk customers allowed, non-smoking. It's not like they want you to order, but there's a champagne floating in the sky, and no one mentions it (laughs). The smoked dishes at Kashio Saketen are still delicious. I'm a drinker, so as long as there are snacks that go well with it, that's all that matters. That's what's amazing. I love it. I will visit again.

On the evening of March 19th, as our 7th stop of the night, my friend and I went to Kasuo Saketen Main Store. We had visited Housan as our 6th stop, but unfortunately forgot to take photos there. We hadn't seen an acquaintance around recently due to various circumstances, but unexpectedly ran into them after a week and decided to drop by. When we entered, there were 5 other customers ahead of us, all of whom we knew, which was quite amusing. We were treated to sake for a birthday celebration, and I enjoyed a penne dish that my partner loves. After considering going to another place, we decided against it as the 7 stops we had already made during our trip had taken a toll on us. It was a fun day. Thank you very much.

This is a standing bar in Nishijin, Kyoto. I happened to find out that the dining version of this place is nearby. I came here for a standing bar tour on this day. The opening time was supposed to be 4 o'clock, so I came in accordance with that, but it seems they actually open at 3 o'clock. The menu ranges from sashimi to oden, but the smoked dishes seem to be recommended. I ordered my favorite dish, ajillo. The order is a smoked assortment (6 kinds): duck, chicken, cheese, bamboo shoots, quail, and sea bream fish cake. After a short wait, the smoked assortment arrived with a good volume and plenty of meat. The duck meat is the star player of smoked dishes, with a nice smoky flavor. The bamboo shoots were particularly unusual. The miso oden with daikon radish and boiled egg was cooked in a large pot, and surprisingly, it was pitch black. The daikon radish and eggs were also pitch black. The taste of the pitch black oden was like a version with strong red miso. It was quite interesting. The owner of this place is named "Eric," and he was a fun person to talk to. I might want to come back when I go on a restaurant tour in Nishijin again. #Kyoto #Nishijin #standingbar #Savannah in Lion♡

There seems to be a branch of Kashio Shokudo nearby. It's a small shop, and even though I was the only one there when I entered, it quickly filled up with customers enjoying their drinks. The miso oden had a rich miso broth that went well with alcohol, and it was delicious. The smoked dish was lightly seasoned, making it suitable even for those who don't like strong flavors. At first, I thought the owner was unfriendly, but as we talked more, I realized they were just shy. The shop is listed as opening from 4:00 pm on Tabelog, but it seems they open from 3:00 pm.

Second stop on the standing bar tour~ It was right next door so (*ˊ˘ˋ*) I had some sake and bakudan! The bakudan here seems to be easy to drink since it doesn't have shochu in it♪ I tried it because the person next to me was drinking it and it was good⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝♡︎ They have larger sizes too, which is great for bakudan lovers♡♡ It's a bit of a hassle to order multiple times though. But anyway, it seems like standing bars are popular among regulars, huh. It's definitely nice for people who enjoy drinking and chatting with strangers ( ¯﹀¯ )♪ I got to enjoy it at the second stop! The food was like a smoked platter and some kind of shirako, I forgot what kind of shirako it was but it was slimy and rich♥ and delicious. I don't know if it's always available, but the recommended smoked items are well smoked and go well with alcohol! Really had a successful second stop (*ºчº*)

Located just a minute's walk from Nishioji Station in Kyoto is the drinking district "Orizuru Kaikan". This establishment exudes a retro Showa-era atmosphere, making it a deep spot in Kyoto! The shops inside are mostly standing bars, small enough to fill up with just a few people. Each shop has a cool and unique vibe. This time, I went on a drinking tour at "Orizuru Kaikan"! The first stop was "Kashio Saketen"! Kashio Saketen is right at the front of Orizuru Kaikan. The interior is quite small, feeling like it would get crowded with 6-7 people, but it didn't feel cramped at all, very cozy! A must-try is their homemade smoked dishes! The assorted 3-item plate is only 400 yen, quite a deal! There were also daily specials listed on a whiteboard inside. Let's start with a cheers with a draft beer! For our visit with 3 people, we got the 6-item assorted plate (700 yen). Bamboo shoots, duck meat, sea bream fish cake, cheese, quail egg, and chicken ham - all smoked to perfection and delicious! Quite a bargain for 700 yen! Next, we tried the "Mizutako sashimi" (480 yen) from the whiteboard. The thick and chewy texture was amazing and went well with the drinks. The simmered beef tendon (380 yen) had a delicious broth and was light enough to finish till the end! The grilled chicken harami with salt (480 yen) was my personal favorite! Perfectly grilled and seasoned with salt, super tasty! Eating and drinking all this cost less than 2000 yen per person. The unique atmosphere inside the shop is very comfortable. The cool vibe is irresistible. Surprisingly, there were female customers too, making it a popular spot for all ages and genders!

Today, I visited several places but forgot to take photos, so I ended up at Kashio Saketen. They had started serving oden. I enjoyed eggs, konjac noodles, and daikon radish with shochu mixed with barley water. It's getting chilly, making it the perfect season for oden. Thank you as always.

I have been casually dating my wife before we got married. Recently, Kasuo Shokudo opened nearby, and I thought about casually going there on a day when work ended early. When I went to the "main store," they were closed today, which was a relief. It seems like they didn't oversleep. Even if Eric-san goes to the new store, the quality of the food remains the same, and the beef tongue is even better cooked by the current manager. There is Kasuo Saketen in Nishii, although I haven't been to Doi-san's place, maybe it will become the third store someday. It's a wonderful, beloved restaurant. I would recommend smoked dishes and Western menu items to high-end restaurant specialty reviewers. That's the level we're talking about.

Restaurant Information Name: Kashio Saketen Honten Location: 15 Oritsuru Kaikan, Nishiiin Takayamadera-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Access: 1-minute walk from Nishiiin Station Phone Number: 080-7038-9825 Closed on: Irregular holidays Tabelog Page: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260401/26020432/ Review: Taste: [3] Plenty of appetizers to go with your drinks! Atmosphere: [3] A standing bar vibe loved by drinkers Price: [4] Reasonable prices! Service: [3] Friendly master! Location: [3] Right from Nishiiin Station. Mach's recommended food here! Today's restaurant is Kashio Saketen, a standing bar located just a short walk from Hankyu Nishiiin Station. The interior exudes a unique charm, attracting a crowd of drinkers with its unpretentious atmosphere. The regulars are all very friendly. By the way, a new store is set to open nearby in April! I had a Kiwi Chu-Hi for 450 yen, which was surprisingly popular despite the beer being the obvious choice in such an atmosphere. It was rich with crushed fresh kiwi! The refill was only 300 yen, quite reasonable! The dishes, ranging from 500 yen for individual items to 100 yen for pickled vegetables and 200 yen for salad, are also reasonably priced. With plenty of appetizers to accompany your drinks, you'll find yourself wanting to stay a bit longer. The homemade smoked assorted platter for 700 yen includes beef tongue, octopus, cheese, quail, sandfish, and duck meat – perfect for snacking with drinks. The Toyama Bay firefly squid with vinegar miso for 480 yen is a seasonal delight. The sweet and sour vinegar miso complements the firefly squid beautifully. The firefly squid simmered in sweet and spicy sansho pepper for 380 yen is another dish that steals the show. Lastly, the penne pasta with firefly squid and rapeseed blossoms for 500 yen is a delightful creation with a nice spring touch. I got a glimpse of the restaurant's potential and would love to visit again if I were in the neighborhood. That's it for now as I wanted to check out another place! Cheers! If you're in the area, this is a spot worth checking out! Reviewer Page: http://tabelog.com/rvwr/mach/ Date Spot Recommendations: https://kudokimeshi.com/ Blog: http://mach-no-osusume.com Old Blog: http://osusume-gohan-mach.blog.so-net.ne.jp/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/osusume.gohan.mach Instagram: #マッハのオススメごはんですよ

Just a short walk from Nishioji Station on any line. Stopped by for a casual drink today. The interior has only standing counter seats with limited capacity. Ordered a draft beer (Heartland) and smoked chicken thigh. Let's dig in! The draft beer was in good condition. The smoked dish had a gentle smoky aroma, making it easy to eat but slightly lacking in flavor. I'm not sure of the name of the additional dish my companion ordered, but it had a rich and delicious taste. That's all for the meal! Happy hour until 7:00 p.m. on weekdays with highballs and chu-hais for 250 yen. The entire place is non-smoking, so even non-smokers can feel comfortable coming in.

I visited this popular restaurant after a long time and surprisingly got a table without waiting. My companion, a regular customer, recommended the steamed chicken with Sichuan pepper sauce. It was delicious! The owner made it with lots of garlic, saying it was a staff meal. I wanted to order that too! The carrot and walnut salad was also tasty, like a refreshing carrot rapé. We also enjoyed the squid ajillo that our friend ordered. I'd like to try the oden next time. Thank you for the great meal!

Kashiwao Saketen Honten in Sagano, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City. ♡ Beef tataki ♡ Homemade smoked dish assortment (sandfish, duck, cheese). This standing bar in the usually crowded Nishioji area had some rare empty seats, so we went. The homemade smoked dishes were delicious. #KashiwaoSaketen #OritsuruKaikan #Nishioji #StandingBar #HomemadeSmokedDish #WesternFood #KyotoFoodWalk #KyotoGourmet #LoveGreen #LoveSun #ABCDE #Let'sEatInKyoto

Orihaku Kaikan, Kashio. When it starts to be promoted as a "Kyoto Deep Izakaya" on the internet, it ceases to be deep. Such restaurants are not originally meant to be promoted online, but they are already buried under a lot of information. Previously, I wrote about the "Kyoto Deep Izakaya" in a review of Sakata at Chinaka. I dare to correct one thing, if someone were to mention "Kyoto Deep Izakaya," places like "Rido Dining Street" or "Shitomikai Kan" would immediately come up, but that is considered a deep izakaya only to a few Kyoto locals or the younger generation of Kyoto locals, while for most outsiders, it is a deep izakaya, and for the people of this area in Kyoto, it is in Nishijin Kyogoku (part of Chinaka), and places like Kan'yuen in Shijo Omiya are more suitable to be called "deep izakaya." If a place like "Kamba" is introduced on a show like Bar Wanderings, its rating on Tabelog would immediately exceed 3.70. I do think that "Kamba" is a good place. However, no one pays attention to the real izakayas in the depths of Nishijin Kyogoku, just a 2-3 minute walk from there. It's too extreme, and somehow sad. The so-called Chinaka is not along Senbon Street, but deep in Nishijin Kyogoku, where the true essence of Showa-era deep izakayas lies... If I were to make one correction, places like Kan'yuen in Shijo Omiya or Orihaku Kaikan in Nishijin have more Osaka locals than Kyoto locals, so it may not be entirely considered "Kyoto Deep." I thought things would calm down once the Hankyu Express passes through, but what's the situation like now? That's Orihaku Kaikan in Nishijin. It was around the area opposite the "Sai" corridor. It was the middle of a drinking spree with a young man from Nishinokyo. Smoked dishes go well with sake, so I tried that. The classic, duck meat, Kin Toriyoshi? Clean and tender. Quail eggs, richer than chicken? Takuan, for me it's "takuwan," but opinions differ even in Kyoto. In terms of taste, it definitely reminds me of Iburi Gakko. And the essence of smoked dishes, octopus. This is delicious. Carefully smoked octopus. When you bite into it, the flavor oozes out, and the aroma escapes through your nose. The recommended beer at this place, Heartland, goes well with it. I also had one or two more dishes. It was just the right atmosphere, and I felt like I was treated with care. Not rowdy, like drunken shouting, but just the right amount of energy and calmness. Well, it will probably change drastically depending on the day and the clientele... (Author: Kyonatsushu Ku, 2019.5.15) (35 reviews/3.54)