Visited the shop around 3 PM on Monday (holiday). While Kyoto Station was crowded with tourists, this shop was empty. Pickles were all-you-can-eat, and Kyoto pickles are delicious. Rice and miso soup were also all-you-can-eat. The atmosphere inside the shop was calm and relaxing. Thank you for the meal.

I tried a limited menu using the popular item from the signboard, the "Shibazuke-infused special fried chicken set", as I didn't have much time. It was quickly served as advertised at this place, with signs displayed at the entrance and inside the store. I ordered it because it was supposed to be original. It arrived promptly as expected, but I was disappointed as it was one of the worst fried chickens I've had in a long time. The chicken, marinated for a long time, had a strong salty and overpowering taste from the sauce, which masked the natural flavor of the chicken. The excessive amount of batter made it seem like a haphazard frying process. If they claim it as a signature item, I would have expected a better quality fried chicken.

I arrived at Kyoto Station around 11am to have lunch while waiting for the Shinkansen. I ordered one of the featured menu items, the "Sweet Fox and Kujo Green Onion Omelette Rice Bowl" for 1700 yen. It came with a buffet of famous pickles, so I enjoyed over 10 different kinds of side dishes while waiting. The omelette rice was fluffy and flavorful, very delicious. By the time I left, there was already a line forming, so I was glad I arrived early.

I was drawn to the all-you-can-eat pickles! I went to try it out. It is located in Kyoto Station, and I thought it would be crowded with tourists, but I was smoothly guided. In addition to pickles, there was also a variety of side dishes available, and the rice was so delicious that I had seconds. The pickles had a satisfying crunch, especially the pickled eggplant, which was delicious. The fried chicken was also well-seasoned and went well with the rice. When I went to the souvenir corner later, I saw pickled eggplant being sold for about 600 yen for 5 slices, so if it's the same thing, I thought it was a generous pickle buffet. When I have business at Kyoto Station, I will definitely go again!

I went to Doi-san at the Hachijo-guchi exit of Kyoto Station to try something Kyoto-like. Here, you can enjoy pickled vegetables and rice cooked in a kettle, with the option of unlimited refills. They offer a buffet-style selection of dishes made with pickled vegetables, as well as pork and salmon cooked in the Nishiki style. I ordered the Nishiki-style grilled pork set meal for 1,700 yen. It was incredibly delicious when eaten with rice. I also recommend trying the dish that combines pickled vegetables with pasta from the buffet.

During the summer tourist season, Kyoto Station is crowded with inbound visitors. I happened to pass by this restaurant where there was less waiting, so I decided to have dinner here. The restaurant is run by a pickles shop. When you order a set meal, you also get access to a buffet of pickles and side dishes. I ordered the Sweet Fox and Kujo Negi Egg Rice Bowl set. While waiting for my set meal, I enjoyed the buffet offerings. The whole pickled Myoga was delicious. The side dishes included pasta with pickles and macaroni salad. When my set meal arrived, it was a delicious fried tofu and egg rice bowl with plenty of Kujo green onions. I topped my rice with it to make Kitsune-don. The rice cooked in a traditional hearth was refillable, which was great. I had multiple rounds of buffet and rice refills, and left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Since I came all the way to Kyoto, I chose this restaurant for something Kyoto-like. The location is excellent on the 1st floor of the station. It was around 11:40 on a Saturday afternoon, and there was only one group ahead of us, so we waited a little before being seated. It was a buffet style with various obanzai dishes, and I was satisfied. The Kujo green onion and fried tofu with egg was sweet and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to revisit a restaurant I used for lunch during a business trip to Kyoto. For dinner, I chose the main dish set meal, which also comes with a buffet. I started with Kyoto pickles and roasted green tea for a warm-up, followed by side dishes and cold sake for a relaxing evening drink. The main dishes were grilled saury in Kyoto style and grilled pork loin in Kyoto style. The meal ended with plenty of Kyoto pickles and cold tea pickles. It was a satisfying Japanese-style dinner. And to top it off, by presenting the EX card, you get one free drink, including alcohol.

Located near the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Station, this buffet restaurant was almost full from opening time on a weekday morning. The breakfast buffet costs 1100 yen including tax and is available from 9:00 to 10:30. The menu changes daily, so the side dishes are different each day. Today's pickles and side dishes included simmered vegetables, eggplant and green beans with ginger sauce, spicy konjac salad, macaroni salad, minced beef and vermicelli stew, Kyoto pickles pasta, cucumber pickles, pickled burdock with sesame, and yuzu-flavored daikon radish. I personally recommend the yuzu-flavored daikon radish. It's a great way to start the day with a delicious breakfast while also enjoying some early morning sightseeing. Thank you for the meal!

I had planned to have a traditional Japanese breakfast at this place if I catch the first morning Shinkansen train to Kyoto, but I happened to have a meeting in Kyoto right after arriving from Osaka in the morning, so I decided to go to "Doi Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi Store". I usually tend to go for Western-style and sweet dishes, but when I checked before, I saw that they offer all-you-can-eat pickles, which I thought would be nice to have some crispy pickles in the morning, so I was lucky to be able to come here at this timing! Unfortunately, today is Saturday, so it looks crowded, but I should arrive at the station by 10 am... Let's hope there's not much of a line. The breakfast buffet was almost full!! It's really popular! There were only 3 seats available. You can ask for hot miso soup and rice to be brought to you, so you can enjoy the pickles without holding back! My personal favorite was, of course, the classic shiso cucumber pickle! And the daikon pickle with sesame dashi?! If you don't mind the salt content, it's so good that you could keep snacking on it forever... I thought while enjoying lots of crispy pickles. The side dishes were also quite delicious, like the eggplant simmered in dashi, typical of Kyoto! It was fluffy and tasty! The deep-fried tofu in dashi broth makes me want to soak it in... haha By the way, the rice was a nice shiny, grainy texture. I usually prefer softer rice, but the firm texture goes well with the pickles. They really know how to enjoy pickles here! There were also desserts, and people of all ages and nationalities seemed to be enjoying everything from rice to dessert. I will definitely come back here again. I usually end up going for sweet treats, but they say that dietary imbalance leads to mental imbalance (although I'm not in a position to say that since my diet is what it is), so maybe it's good to start the day by nourishing your body and then heading out or going to work. When I left, the place was full and there was a line outside. Amazing!!

"Ozuke Mon" in buffet style. It must have been about 30 years ago when I first tried the Bubu pickles at Doi Shiba Tsukemono Honpo in Ohara, Kyoto. Doi-san had a certain elegance back then. Nowadays, you can find Doi-san in supermarkets in Kyoto, catering to the general public. This restaurant is located in Asty Omotenashi Koji at Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit. I decided to try the "Special Karaage Set with Shiba Tsuke" (1,870 yen) and the "Shiba Tsuke Croquette" (242 yen) from the facing sales Doi-san. As expected, the saltiness was enhanced, and the scent of perilla was subtly intriguing. The buffet-style setup offered a variety of pickles and side dishes. Personally, I found the Makasara Shiba Tsuke to be the most impressive. But as a former Kyoto resident, the Bubu pickles are always a must. Although it may not be something you pay a lot of money for, this style of ending a meal always feels satisfying. It's a bit disappointing that there are no photos of this style in the reviews of this restaurant. Doi-san's pickles originated from the main store in Ohara. Bon appétit. The restaurant is registered as "Doi," but the correct name is "Do" with a dot on top. When I mention Doi-san, I am referring to "Doi Shiba Tsukemono Honpo." (By Kyoto Natsushu Sora, 7/18/2023)

I went to a breakfast buffet. Since it was a weekday, I didn't have to wait to get in. On weekends, there can be lines even early in the morning. They had a variety of pickles, and you could have unlimited rice and miso soup. The selection of side dishes was limited, but it was enough for breakfast. If you're near Kyoto Station, it's much tastier than the cheaper hotel buffets.

Kyoto and Nara trip finally comes to an end with a meal. I thought about having okonomiyaki in Nara, but ended up buying souvenirs, rushing to buy express train tickets, and missed the opportunity. So, I decided to spend some time in Kyoto while waiting for the Shinkansen. I found a shop called Ibaya that specializes in freshly cooked rice and pickles cooked in a hearth. It was a bit past 2 pm, which is a bit of an odd time, but when I ordered the Kyo-yasai donburi, I was told that I couldn't have the pickle buffet unless I ordered the set meal. The set meals ranged from 900 yen to 1700 yen, almost double the price. Well, since I could enjoy Ibaya's pickles, I decided to go for the sweetly cooked aburaage tamagotoji set meal. First, I enjoyed the pickle buffet with various options like cucumber, shiba-zuke, and burdock. The miso pickles would be great with rice balls or ochazuke. While enjoying the pickles, my set meal arrived. It came with rice, miso soup, and three small pickle dishes, but something didn't seem right with the calculation. After all, you can eat as much pickle as you want, so I wished they had included other dishes like meat or fish. Now, let's see how the hearth-cooked rice tastes. It was made with a brand called Hino Hikari from Kyoto. Nowadays, many people prefer firm rice, but I personally like softer, shiny rice that is freshly cooked. The rice was a bit firm, and the sweetness of the rice was not fully brought out. Even the pickles didn't bring out the sweetness. This was also a bit disappointing. By the way, they mentioned that rice and miso soup were refillable. Some customers were happily eating salad and pickles, but I couldn't eat three bowls of rice. The miso soup was also freshly made and delicious. The Kyo-yasai donburi was topped with black shichimi pepper, adding a nice touch of flavor. Offering the pickle buffet to customers who order rice dishes as a form of promotion might encourage them to buy pickles as souvenirs. With that said, thank you for the meal.

Located inside JR Kyoto Station near the Hachijo exit, this restaurant mainly offers dishes like pickled vegetables and Saikyo-style marinated fish and pork. The main dishes are all-you-can-eat, while side dishes like pickles and simmered dishes are available buffet-style, providing a variety of options for diners to enjoy.

After arriving at Kyoto Station, I enjoyed a morning buffet at this place. I recommend the buffet that is only available in the morning. On weekends, there was a long line and I had to wait for about an hour. This was my first meal in Kyoto, and it was a great way to start the day with a delicious breakfast. I was able to enjoy Kyoto's unique pickles and side dishes in buffet style, which was satisfying.

I wanted to eat Obanzai lunch, so I searched and found this place near the station with high ratings. It was a weekday, so there were only 1-2 groups ahead of us in line, and we were seated in about 10 minutes. I ordered the Nishikyo-yaki set meal (with Obanzai buffet). The rice was shiny and delicious, and there were a variety of Obanzai and pickles to choose from, so I ended up going back for seconds. I would like to go again.

There are not only pickles but also other delicious items available. This was my third visit, so I didn't overindulge and enjoyed a variety of dishes. This time, for some reason, I tried the konjac. The freshly cooked rice was so delicious that I ended up eating a normal portion. I have diabetes and take medication, so hotel breakfast buffets with their many temptations are difficult for me. They also seem to be about twice as expensive in some places. How about treating your tired body and stomach to a meal like this after sightseeing?

After watching the Awaodori dance, I had a healthy dinner of Saikyo-zuke (miso-marinated fish) set meal. I planned to eat it quickly, but couldn't stop myself. I ended up ordering a side of Saikyo-zuke pork loin with beer. It's a pickled vegetable shop, but they also have Saikyo-zuke dishes using their pickling techniques. I was unexpectedly satisfied. By the way, I had a strong impression of their breakfast buffet, so I was curious about their dinner. You can have rice and pickles for seconds. Amazing. If you ever stay at a hotel near the station or have some time before catching a late shinkansen, why not give it a try? It's better than a mediocre bento box, wouldn't you agree?

I wanted to visit this place that I had researched. It's Mr. Doi, well-known for his Shibazuke pickles, located in Asty Road inside Kyoto Station. I found out that they have a buffet where you can eat all the pickles you want, so I planned to visit for breakfast... but I overslept due to travel fatigue and ended up arriving for lunch. There were about 10 groups waiting in line, but I assumed that they wouldn't stay long, so I decided to wait in line. The white rice cooked in the hearth definitely had a different taste! It had a sweetness to it that made the pickles taste even better. I heard that the rice and miso soup were not included in the pickle buffet, so I ordered the pickle buffet, rice separately, and the special fried chicken with Doi's Shibazuke. The buffet had a variety of items like sesame salad, konjac, potato salad, pasta, and more, so I enjoyed without getting bored. The cost performance was good too, so I will definitely come back here again. I'm full and satisfied - it was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

☆Recommended for those who☆Want to experience the feeling of being in KyotoLove side dishes☆Atmosphere☆You can see the cooking area, and the waiting time in line also increases your appetite❗☆Staff☆The staff's language skills are excellent, even for foreign visitors, and the customer service was very polite.☆Food☆Sweet fox and Kyoto leek with eggSalmon marinated in miso sauceParent and child bowlWarabe setDoi's pickled shiba croquette☆Impressions☆The sweet fox and Kyoto leek with egg was served piping hot and went perfectly with the rice. The all-you-can-eat side dishes made it possible to eat to your heart's content, and with unlimited rice and miso soup refills, it was amazing. The pickled shiba croquette had a unique taste with the pickled shiba flavor coming through. I will definitely visit again.