The Thunderbird heading to Kyoto was delayed, so I couldn't bear my hunger and went to ISETAN in the station building. I walked around the food court from end to end and settled here. There were only two women customers before me. From the seat I was guided to, I could overlook Kyoto and see the Daimonji, which gave me goosebumps. The beauty of the mountains and the fun of discovering famous places were easily understood with the introduction. They also confirmed allergies and food restrictions, which left a good impression. Soon, the seasonal colored Kyoto bento was served. The bento box came with rice, pickles, and red miso soup. I also had the recommended apple juice. The bento box included sashimi and yuba in the red miso soup. The grilled dish seemed to be yellowtail. It was teriyaki. The tempura included shrimp, sweet potato, and a tempura version of cream croquette. It was surprisingly delicious without any peculiar taste. I could enjoy a variety of foods in small portions, which felt like a good deal. The seasoning overall was gentle and to my liking. Unfortunately, the tempura was sprinkled with salt beforehand, making the taste a bit strong. The yuba dessert with black honey was a flavor I liked, and the tea was at the perfect warm temperature.

This is a yuba (tofu skin) cuisine restaurant located on the restaurant floor of Isetan, forming the terminal of Kyoto Station. I recently had the opportunity to have a meal in Kyoto after a long time. Lately, whenever I visited Kyoto, I would only go to pay respects at a grave and then head back without exploring the city. But this time, I stayed overnight in Kyoto and decided to stop by for a meal, feeling a bit excited about it. I arrived at Kyoto Station by Shinkansen a little before 11:00 and headed straight to this restaurant. Since I had made a reservation in advance, I was able to smoothly enter in the order of my reservation as soon as the restaurant opened. (By the time I left the restaurant, there were quite a few people waiting outside as well.) I decided to order the mini kaiseki set meal that I had reserved in advance. Also, even though it was still lunchtime, I ordered a bottled beer (825 yen) to enjoy. - Mini Kaiseki Set Meal: 4,180 yen The beer arrived, and I started with the mini kaiseki set meal. First, there was the U-no-Hana dish, which had a nice dashi flavor. This was followed by a starter with simmered dish, miso-grilled tofu, yuba, nama-fu, and awa-fu, really bringing out the Kyoto vibe. The tofu was rich and delicious, and the simmered dish had a good dashi flavor without being too strong. Next was the steamed yuba, served individually in a bucket. It was delicious on its own and also paired well with ponzu sauce. The portion was quite generous, and I was satisfied with the yuba. Then came the yuba tea custard, which was really delicious with a rich dashi flavor. I felt like having some sake. The deep-fried tofu was also tasty. For the finale, I had rice with beans, red miso soup, and pickles to finish off the meal. Lastly, I had soy milk pudding with black syrup. I enjoyed a lot of soy-based dishes, including tofu, yuba, and more. Despite eating quite a lot, I didn't feel too guilty as it had a healthy image. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from noon. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I used this restaurant while enjoying the evening view of Kyoto. The hotel was near Kintetsu Kyoto Station, and since there was no dinner, I searched nearby places online. I was drawn to Yuba and decided to come here, and it turned out to be a great choice. I made a reservation for a course that included a "window seat guarantee," and indeed, I was seated right in front of Kyoto Tower, with Nishi Honganji, Higashi Honganji, Kiyomizu-dera, Daimonji, and even Hieizan in the distance, offering a panoramic view of Kyoto. I was very satisfied. I enjoyed the evening sunset and night view while having my meal. The food was delicious and satisfying. They also paced the meal well, bringing out the next dish while considering our pace, allowing us to enjoy our meal in a relaxed manner. I would like to use this restaurant again when I come to Kyoto next time.

¥6600 Special Kyoto Kaiseki for Tanabata (Limited time offer) ¥960 Ebisu Medium-sized bottle Located on the 11th floor of Isetan, directly connected to Kyoto Station. I visited Matsuyamakan, a specialty shop for yuba, at the restaurant floor. Before the meal, arare-yu and a tea bowl with Tōjū Giga were provided. You can enjoy a panoramic view of famous places in Kyoto from the window. [Special Kyoto Kaiseki for Tanabata] Limited to 3 days from July 5th to 7th. [Appetizer] ♡ Somen jelly with shrimp, okra, and grated ginger This is my first time trying somen jelly, and it's quite good! [Side dish] ○ Homemade yuba The sweetness of the water is nice, a simple and sweet taste ○ Sea bream sashimi with maple-glazed fu and kelp flavor ○ Edamame tofu [Specialty] ○ Matsuyamakan's homemade yuba bucket You pick up the yuba with chopsticks and dip it in ponzu sauce, and scoop up the tofu with a ladle to drink. This way of eating is luxurious. I've heard waiters say "Excuse me" or "It's okay as it is" when customers do something, but our waiter, Makimoto, just said "It's fine." Surprisingly, she served our luggage basket roughly and even kicked it later. [Grilled dish] ♡ Grilled swimming ayu with vinegar dressing Beautiful, too beautiful, perfect grilling!! Of course, it's delicious. The fluffy meat and bitter innards. The crispy skin has a good texture, and it's satisfying despite being small. It was so delicious that the vinegar dressing wasn't needed... [Cold dish] ○ Octopus eggs with eggplant, pumpkin, taro, and greenery The gentle seasoning and refreshing yuzu zest are delightful. [Steamed dish] ◎ Winter melon steamed bun with silver bean sauce and wasabi I'm amazed at how the bean paste can be so clear. I'm mesmerized by just scooping it up. [Rice dish] ○ Anago bara chirashi with red miso soup Miso soup in Kyoto is usually quite salty. Today, I diluted it three times... The taste is very good, even after dilution, it's elegant and nice. The cute size of the bara chirashi is nice! Pickled ginger, sushi rice, shredded omelet, and half-cut anago. The thinly sliced anago is rich in fat and jelly-like. The well-seasoned sushi rice is a personal favorite! [Dessert] ・Sasadango Is sasadango supposed to be this sticky...? It looked messy and I couldn't put it in my mouth. Thank you for the meal. July, Thursday, 12:00-13:40

I visited for lunch and tried the seasonal recommended kaiseki course "Miyako". I was hosting some overseas guests for work, and they were delighted by the beautiful view of Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple outside the window. The course allowed us to fully enjoy yuba, and we were satisfied with the food, view, and service. However, it was a bit inconvenient that credit cards were not accepted for payment, so I had to cover the bill and the foreign guests had to find an ATM afterwards. Since there are many foreign visitors, it would be appreciated if this could be improved.

I visited the restaurant on my business trip back. I was looking forward to it since the day before because it's a specialty store for yuba, which I love (*^▽^*) First, I had a beer and an appetizer. The beer was from Kyoto and had a strong aftertaste, which was delicious. The appetizer was also very tasty, so I had high expectations for the rest of the meal! Next was the famous Yuba Bucket. It's a bucket with warm soy milk containing yuba, which you scoop up with chopsticks and eat with ponzu sauce. Personally, I didn't enjoy this much (^_^;) The yuba was delicious, but I got tired of just the ponzu sauce. It would have been nice to have other options like soy sauce dashi or salt. Also, I don't think soy milk and ponzu sauce go well together. The large amount of soy milk left in the bucket was also offered to drink as it is by the staff. The grilled salted ayu, hagfish tempura, bean rice, and red miso soup that came later were delicious. (I apologize for taking a picture after eating the ayu) Thank you for the meal.

After undergoing a medical check-up during a temporary return to Japan, my partner and I decided to have lunch at a restaurant serving light Japanese cuisine. We were craving for some simple Japanese dishes, and we opted for a unique dish made with yuba (tofu skin). The restaurant offered a beautiful view of Kyoto city and the mountains in the north. I ordered the yuba kaiseki set, while my partner chose a bento box. The yuba had a smooth texture and gentle seasoning, reminding me once again of the comforting taste of Japanese cuisine. I was surprised by the generous portion of the yuba pot, which filled me up more than I expected. It was a satisfying lunch, rich in soy isoflavones.

On the first day of my trip to Kyoto, after visiting Sanjusangendo, I took a bus to Kyoto Station to have lunch. I decided to look for a place to eat at the Eat Paradise restaurant area on the 11th floor of Kyoto Isetan. Among the famous restaurants gathered there, I chose Matsuyamakan at the far end of the restaurant area to try something typical of Kyoto. I was able to enter without waiting. The restaurant is not very spacious, but the large windows offer a great view of Kyoto Tower and the Higashiyama mountains. I opted for the relatively affordable Ei course from the menu for 6,600 yen, which included eight dishes, appetizer, yuba (tofu skin) bucket, grilled dish, fried dish, hot pot, main dish, and dessert. I enjoyed the dishes with light seasoning that allowed me to savor the flavors of the ingredients. It was delicious.

Enjoyed a Kyoto kaiseki meal with a view of Kyoto's scenery at "Matsuyamakan," located on the 11th floor of Isetan directly connected to JR Kyoto Station. I had the "Monthly Kyoto Kaiseki" which featured yuba served in a bucket. The view from the restaurant overlooks Kyoto Tower, Higashi Honganji Temple, Nishi Honganji Temple, and Kiyomizu Temple. The seasonal ingredients in the spring-themed dishes, along with the famous yuba bucket, were delicious and pleasing to the palate. I forgot to take a photo of the dessert, which was Baumkuchen, but it was also delicious. I would like to visit the main branch next time.

At a Kyoto cuisine restaurant that prides itself on homemade yuba and tofu, the popular dish "Yuba Bucket" is a must-try. Located on the 11th floor directly connected to Kyoto Station, the restaurant offers a stunning view of Kyoto Tower. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by calligraphy scrolls adorning the seating area. Despite my reservation at 6:00 PM on a weekday, the restaurant was already almost full, showing its popularity. The restaurant carefully prepares selected Kyoto vegetables, fresh seafood, and their specialty homemade tofu, with the creamy and gentle yuba being a standout. The service was a bit questionable, but the delicious meal made up for it. The menu includes various dishes such as Yuba, Sea Bream, and Yuzu Sesame Tofu. The recommended situation for dining includes girls' night out, date night, and business dinners. The restaurant's budget ranges from ¥6,000 to ¥7,999 for dinner and ¥4,000 to ¥4,999 for lunch. Located just a minute's walk from Kyoto Station, the address is 901 Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, on the 11th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan. Operating hours are from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with the last order at 9:15 PM.

I bought a meal voucher when I visited during New Year's. The person selling it said it was a great deal. I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. The special dish using Nishikyo miso was delicious, with a combination of white miso and bonito flakes. The soft and sweet yuba with ponzu sauce was also tasty. After finishing the yuba, drinking the soy milk mixed with ponzu was delicious too. The other dishes were also of high quality, and the view of Kyoto Tower at night was exceptional.

We went to eat together with two people. The location is excellent on the 11th floor of Kyoto Isetan. You can enjoy it during the day or at night! The food overall seemed to be healthy. Personally, I liked the fifth photo of nama-fu. I haven't eaten nama-fu much before, but it was chewy and had a good texture! The main dish, yuba bucket, had nearly 10 pieces of yuba in it! I forgot to take a picture of the main yuba bucket. I guess I was eager to eat it. I apologize. It can be seen in the seventh photo, but you can't see the inside... If you have the chance, please go and take a picture of the yuba bucket and post it for me instead (>人<;) Thank you for the meal. That concludes the restaurant review discussion here. Below is for followers only. ↓↓↓↓↓↓ I apologize for including personal matters here, but since the self-introduction section can only be up to 4000 characters, I will write about future plans here. If it is made private by the management, I will delete this text and post it. Thank you. Celebrating & Grateful April 7, 2023, marks one month since the first post! (I post earlier than the actual display due to editing after posting.) Currently, 50 followers. Thanks to everyone, I can post every day. I am grateful. Here, I would like to express special thanks to some individuals! I apologize if I have made a mistake. I will correct it. Tsubasa Tsubasa, thank you for the first like. Thanks to you, I truly felt the beginning. KUISINBO Samurai, thank you for the first follow. Thanks to you, I realized that someone is watching. Usumurasaki, thank you for saving my first post. I was happy to think you might go there next time. Kuro (male), thank you for the first comment. I felt the connection with my followers. Kuma724713, thank you for liking all the posts. I feel supported by knowing someone is cheering for me. Chocola, thank you for following me on other SNS platforms. It motivates me on other social media. To the followers who I couldn't mention here, thank you for following, liking, and more. I will continue to post with gratitude. Thank you for your support. ===========

This is a restaurant located on the 11th floor of Isetan, directly connected to Kyoto Station, specializing in yuba cuisine. I had the Kyoto kaiseki meal "Hana" with yuba set meal (4950 yen). ⚫︎ Arare Yudofu: Arare floating in hot water. It's a nice warm-up for the stomach. ⚫︎ Hassun: Watercress ohitashi. The Kyoto-style dashi is elegant and delicious. It's unexpectedly good with enoki mushrooms. ⚫︎ Mukozuke: Yuba sashimi. Thick and soft yuba with a rich soybean flavor. It feels like I'm in Kyoto. The yellow one in front is sesame tofu, with a surprising yuzu aroma. ⚫︎ Specialty Yuba Pot: Soft and fragrant with a delicate yuba membrane texture. The homemade ponzu sauce complements the yuba well. ⚫︎ Yakimono: Miso-grilled amberjack. Delicious with a good balance of sweetness and citrus. ⚫︎ Mushimono: Seigoin Kabu steamed. Simple but tasty. ⚫︎ Rice, miso soup, and pickles: The miso soup had a Nagoya-style bitterness but was delicious. ⚫︎ Mizugashi: It was a yokan with a slightly restrained sweetness, very delicious even when tipsy. Whenever I come to Kyoto, I make sure to have yuba cuisine, and this was one of the best I've had. The service was classy and proper, fitting for an Isetan store. The interior had a luxurious feel. Thank you for the meal.

I recommend taking your time for a leisurely lunch at this Kyoto cuisine and tofu restaurant. The view from the 11th floor of JR Kyoto Station Building is beautiful, with the mountains of Higashiyama, Kyoto Tower, and Hongan-ji Temple in sight. Enjoy the seasonal ingredients and unique flavors of Kyoto cuisine. It's a relaxing and delightful experience for both dining and conversation. Highly recommended.

I wanted to eat something light, so I decided to visit this restaurant. When I arrived, there was no line, but it was fully booked with a 40-minute wait. They suggested that I wait or call them. I decided to wait a bit since I wanted to see something nearby, and they called me after 15 minutes, asking me to return within 10 minutes. I rushed back and was seated. I ordered the course that came with their famous homemade yuba (tofu skin) dish. It started with simmered okara, followed by an assortment of small dishes. The homemade yuba dish was decent. The chawanmushi (savory egg custard) and yuba simmered in bonito flakes were a bit bland. By the time I got to the rice and red miso soup, I was getting tired of yuba. The food was average, and the service was a bit forgetful at times. The bill came out to around 5,000 yen for this monotonous course, so I left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The view was nice, but overall, I was not completely satisfied with the experience.

Located in a great location directly connected to JR Kyoto Station, the Kyoto cuisine restaurant "Shozankaku JR Kyoto Isetan Store" offers Kyoto kaiseki and yuba dishes. I made a reservation for a "completely private room" this time, but the ceiling part is not separated by walls or doors, and there is no soundproofing. It was very disappointing, especially since I came with a small child. The description of "completely private room" on Tabelog and the website is misleading, so caution is required. There was no sense of hospitality in the service. They rushed us to order drinks, tried to take away dishes that we hadn't finished, and their language was not polite. It was a very disappointing experience in an important hospitality setting. The food can be enjoyed with peace of mind. The yuba in particular is delicious. However, the feeling of being overpriced cannot be denied. Is this the "lack of hospitality" that I've heard about? I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone other than those who can laugh it off.

I enjoyed a variety of colorful Kyoto cuisine and tofu dishes, but even though it was described as chestnut rice, there were only two small pieces of chestnut. The matsutake mushroom side dish also lacked aroma, which was very disappointing. The yuba hot pot was delicious, especially with the citrus sauce.

The symbol of Kyoto, the "Kyoto Tower," was right in front of me, and I had not made a reservation in advance, but I had been waiting in line since before opening, so I was seated by the window. With many low buildings around, the view of Kyoto's five mountains is breathtaking. I ordered two types of boundary stones. - "Hana" ¥4180: Seasonal assortment, ginkgo sesame tofu, special yuba okes grilled mackerel, pumpkin manju with silver bean paste, chestnut rice miso soup, pickles, dessert. - "Miyako" ¥4180: Seems more suitable for women? Healthier impression than other menus. Simmered okara, tofu dengaku, special yuba okes, chawanmushi with simmered yuba, chestnut rice, miso, pickles, dessert (there were a few other items but I forgot the names). Each dish was beautifully arranged in dishes that evoke the season, pleasing to the eye. The portions were not very large. The restaurant's specialty, "okesuki yuba," is meant to be dipped in ponzu sauce and eaten. It's light but rich and delicious. The remaining soy milk can be drunk as it is, as explained by the staff. If they hadn't told me, I might have left it. It was so delicious that I wanted seconds. It's definitely a specialty. Overall, the prices seemed a bit high, but with good weather and clear views, I had a pleasant time. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant with my parents because I wanted to eat yuba. We reserved the 4180 yen lunch course. The dishes were full of yuba and tofu from start to finish, visually appealing and with a gentle flavor. We really enjoyed it.

The service was disappointing as the staff didn't come when called and seemed unfamiliar with the dishes and drinks, except for one person in uniform. However, thanks to a reservation made in advance for a window seat on a Sunday, we were able to enjoy a view of rainy Kyoto city. The dishes featured seasonal ayu fish and delicious Kamo eggplant, and the yuba (tofu skin) with soy sauce or ponzu was particularly tasty. The deep-fried fu (wheat gluten) wrapped in arare (rice crackers) had a unique texture and was very delicious.

I decided to try the yudofu kaiseki cuisine at Matsuyamakan when looking for Kyoto cuisine. The taste of the ingredients is simple and delicious. Eating yudofu with ponzu sauce is amazing, even though you know it in your head. The seasonal ayu fish was grilled with salt and tasted fantastic. Pairing it with Sasaki Sake was the perfect meal.

Despite being a yuba (tofu skin) restaurant, I made a huge mistake by forgetting to take a photo of the Kumiage Yuba! ;__; However, the creamy yuba was incredibly delicious. The generous amount of conger eel in the dish was very Kyoto-like and all the other dishes were well-prepared, making it a satisfying meal. Located inside Isetan, the restaurant has a calm and nice atmosphere. Its convenient location right above the station is a plus. It's a good place to enjoy a slightly upscale dinner, and they even have a private room which can be used for business entertaining.