This time, I visited a chicken specialty restaurant called "Yamadori" near Kyoto Station. I arrived around 5:30 pm, being the first customer. The interior of the restaurant has a few counter seats and 4-6 table seats visible from the outside. For drinks, I had a bottle of red wine from Chile for 2,500 yen. As for food, I ordered the recommended dishes: Country chicken breast sashimi for 770 yen, chicken thigh for 550 yen, and vegetables with bagna cauda (price unknown). I also ordered the grilled chicken for two for 1,500 yen. First, I had the chicken sashimi with garlic soy sauce, which was delicious. The grilled chicken was served later, and it was also tasty when dipped in sesame oil and salt. The service was decent, and I noticed many foreigners stopping in front of the restaurant but not entering. Overall, it was a good dining experience.

A hot day in Kyoto. After work, I went for a stroll in Kyoto. To end the day, I came to "Yamadori," a specialty chicken restaurant. Even though my friend wasn't feeling well and our reservation numbers decreased, they were very accommodating and friendly. The grilled chicken here is incredibly fresh and delicious. They cook the chicken pieces on a hot iron pot, similar to Genghis Khan style, and each part of the chicken has a different texture which makes it enjoyable. There seems to be a preference between cooking the tsukune (chicken meatballs) thinly or thickly, but the photo shows them cooked thickly. Make sure to cook them thoroughly. The charming staff served us promptly and made the experience very pleasant. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a chicken-focused restaurant recommended by a bartender. The grilled chicken was delicious and the chicken tataki was also tasty. Although there is a counter, it's more of a place to go with a group of people. They serve the chicken tataki within 20 minutes of it being prepared, and they wait to bring out other dishes until after you finish the tataki to prevent food poisoning.

For lunch, we had a BBQ with relatives, then during Golden Week, we traveled to the crowded city of Kyoto with our family. After studying at an art museum, we arrived at this restaurant. The area near our reserved table was being managed by a new staff member, who was doing their best amidst the busy atmosphere. We ordered a grilled platter with 12 different cuts of meat and vegetables as a base. Each piece was bite-sized and easy to eat. The rice bowl with bonito flakes at the end was made with Yatsushiro Gihei's rice, which was my personal favorite. The service was a bit slow due to the busy season, but it's understandable. Also, it seems that it takes time for the distance between restaurants in Kyoto to fill up. Perhaps it's because of the tourism business in the area.

I killed time before the Shinkansen departure by enjoying a 2-hour all-you-can-drink deal at this restaurant. The chicken dishes were plentiful and delicious, and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. If you ever visit Kyoto Station, be sure to stop by.

I made a reservation and used the counter seats. The counter seats were located in front of the restroom, and it was a bit unsettling to have people, including the staff, passing behind me. The style of cooking chicken by yourself felt fresh, but it didn't leave a particularly delicious impression. Overall, I felt that a regular yakitori restaurant might be better.

It's a restaurant that serves grilled chicken dishes as well as other chicken dishes, not just yakitori. The chicken is very fresh and delicious. I went with friends and we ordered a 12-piece assorted chicken plate, which was so delicious that we ended up ordering more. The mixed set of fried potatoes and karaage (Japanese fried chicken) was also tasty. The edamame made from black beans was also delicious.

I visited this restaurant for the first time at a drinking party with my classmates. The course included "Grilled Local Chicken on Hot Plate" with 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink for 4,500 yen. The course consisted of appetizers, today's colorful salad, grilled local chicken, fried food, grilled local chicken on hot plate, porridge, and dessert. I was a bit worried about grilling the food myself on the hot plate, but it turned out fine this time. In the past, I had an experience at a similar style restaurant in Fukushima, Osaka, where most of the meat turned into charcoal because the alcohol was flowing and the conversation was lively. This time, I felt like I had grown a bit both in age and mentally, as I enjoyed the food without burning it. Thank you for the meal. I thought I had grown, but after leaving the restaurant, I overslept on the train and ended up spending 27,000 yen on a taxi. Let's keep that a secret... I guess I haven't really grown up, no matter how old I get...

On the second day of my trip to Ise and Kyoto, I visited a restaurant that I had made a reservation for in advance for dinner. The location was just a few minutes from Kyoto Station, and it was within walking distance from the hotel I was staying at, so it was very convenient. I arrived at 7:30 PM as scheduled. The restaurant had counter seats and table seats, and it was quite small. However, it seemed like there was also a second floor. I ordered a bottle of beer and checked out the menu. Since it specialized in chicken dishes, I ordered steamed chicken with sesame dressing salad, red chicken sashimi, and a variety of grilled chicken dishes. The steamed chicken with sesame dressing salad was delicious with vegetables, steamed chicken, and sesame dressing that matched well. The red chicken sashimi was fresh and had a great texture with no unpleasant smell. Then came the grilled chicken dishes - thigh, tenderloin, belly, tail, heart, meatball, breast, neck, skin, wings, gizzard, liver, in a luxurious assortment. They were cooked carefully and tasted great with shochu. We ordered two servings, but it was quite a lot, so we were full by the end of the meal.

Specializing in chicken dishes, Yama Tori is an excellent restaurant where you can enjoy delicious red chicken. The overall rating is 60/100 points, with a taste rating of 70 points. The restaurant is located about 5 minutes from Kyoto Station, on the north side of the NanaJo Karasuma intersection. The exterior of the restaurant, with its black color scheme, resembles a Showa-modern izakaya. Inside, there are table seats and counter seats, and it is not a large establishment. I arrived at 18:30, the time of my reservation, and the first floor was full, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. The menu consists mainly of chicken dishes, with recommended items being the "Red Chicken Tataki (¥1100)" and the "Grilled Assortment (for 2 people, ¥1800~)". The taste of the dishes is truly impressive, as the quality of the meat directly reflects the level of the dishes. The restaurant offers classic dishes with high-quality flavors.

After work gathering near Kyoto Station on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. I made a reservation in advance to visit. I was attracted to the style of yakitori where you grill it yourself, similar to yakiniku. We enjoyed grilling slowly and eating deliciously. The all-you-can-drink option for 120 minutes was also nice. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like having a casual drink near Kyoto Station, and was told that I could enter if I didn't mind waiting for 1 hour and 30 minutes until my reservation. I immediately entered! The restaurant specializes in chicken sashimi and grilled chicken. I was told they had chicken breast sashimi, so I ordered that along with a grilled chicken platter and tsukune yukke. The chicken dishes were light and healthy, and you dip them in sauce before eating. The highlight was the curry udon, which was incredibly rich and delicious. The curry udon was the best.

The other day, I went to a work dinner at Yamanitori, a chicken specialty restaurant near Kyoto Station. They had a variety of grilled chicken dishes including thigh, breast, wing, tenderloin, belly, skin, tail, neck, heart, gizzard, cartilage, liver, and meatball. The chicken was fresh and flavorful, and I was satisfied with the meal. They also served a meat platter with beef sashimi, horse sashimi, and Konjiki Tan. The dishes were delicious and well-prepared. The rolled omelette was also tasty, and I enjoyed it with shochu and highball. It was a satisfying evening with good food and conversation.

This day, I went out for drinks with two other members who graduated in 2022. One person came all the way from Tokyo, and it was the first time meeting the other person. It was a lot of fun. We used QR codes to select our menu and order drinks on our phones. The drinks were interesting, especially the "Yamadori Highball" which allowed you to choose between lemon and orange inside. The only downside was the wait between ordering and receiving the food, but overall it was a wonderful time. I would love to visit this place again if I have the chance! Thank you for the meal!

I ordered horse sashimi, rolled omelette with dashi, two types of yakitori, two draft beers, a ginger highball, and umeshu soda. The total bill was around 4500 yen. Sashimi can only be ordered once at the beginning. Afterwards, we ordered chicken dishes. The rolled omelette soaked in Kansai-style dashi was delicious, but the horse sashimi was overwhelmingly tasty. They were open on January 1st.

The 12th destination of my New Year's trip was a place that had been reserved for me. I came here with the intention of trying chicken sashimi, but was told, "We don't have it today." It was quite disappointing to find that the signature dish of a chicken specialty restaurant was not available, but I decided to try their grilled dishes, horse sashimi, and various other items instead. The assorted horse sashimi exceeded my expectations in terms of freshness. I had very little experience with horse sashimi before, and to be honest, I had reached a point where I was prejudiced against it without even trying. However, it was surprisingly delicious, surpassing my expectations and even rivaling beef in terms of taste. This experience led me to explore more horse dishes in the future. I am grateful to this restaurant for providing such a wonderful dish, and I hope to visit again when they have chicken sashimi available. Thank you for the meal.

I met up with friends I hadn't seen in a long time and we had lunch at Kyoto Station. We had such a great time catching up that we ended up staying for drinks in the evening. We chose this restaurant. Honestly, we were so engrossed in our conversation that I didn't pay much attention to the taste, but one thing is for sure - it was delicious.

Located on the north side of Kyoto Station, "Yamadori" is a chicken specialty restaurant that uses Kyoto Akadori chicken. The first floor has counter seats and the second floor has table seats, accommodating groups of 10 or more. You can grill your preferred chicken dishes at your seat. The variety of chicken parts available was incredibly delicious. They also offer a wide selection of side dishes such as fried chicken, vegetables, pickles, and salads. Both the food and drinks offer great value for money. Highly recommended are the fried chicken, grilled chicken, potato salad, and chicken sashimi.

On my day off, I went to this restaurant based on good reviews. They served a platter with two types of meat: horse sashimi and rare steak veal tongue. The rare steak beef sashimi was sold out, but the horse sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious. The rare steak veal tongue had a seared surface but was rare inside, with a tender texture and a nice chewiness. Both were very flavorful and delicious. They also served a grilled platter with various parts of chicken. Each part was tasty, whether it was a lean cut with sesame oil and rock salt or a fatty cut with ponzu sauce. Everything was so delicious. They also had steamed chicken with plenty of green onion salt sauce and sliced onions underneath, which paired perfectly with beer. The restaurant was bustling, and the staff were very polite. It was a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

I went to the restaurant after work! It seemed to be a popular place, so I was able to visit around 9 o'clock. When I asked the staff for recommendations, they suggested the "torisuki." I usually order chicken breast sashimi, but I was warned several times to eat it quickly while chatting. The torisuki was cooked for just a moment and was almost raw, but it was really delicious! It was so tender and I highly recommend trying it!

A bird shop a little walk from the station! Among the stylish shops, this one has a more casual feel! I made a reservation because they serve Kyoto chicken and Kyoto vegetables! We ordered grilled chicken, chicken sukiyaki, and bagna cauda with Kyoto vegetables! The taste was generally delicious! The location and atmosphere may not be suitable for entertaining, but we had a satisfying meal that wasn't too expensive and was delicious! Thank you for the meal!