After finishing a meal with a bamboo fragrance, walking through Shirakawa street and continuing on Nawa-te street, you will come across Issen Western-style restaurant. Similar to Bamboo Fragrance, this is also a restaurant that brings back memories of my student part-time job days from a long time ago. Back then, it was a small hut-like shop in Shirakawa street, almost like a food stall. I remember running to pick up orders for delivery or when we were in a hurry. Sometimes they would also order for us, so I got to taste it too. While talking about those memories along the way, my wife said she wanted to try it too. We stopped by for takeout and bought one. It costs 800 yen now. I think it was around 500 yen back then? The thin batter mixed with dashi, topped with bonito flakes, Kujo green onions, eggs, tempura crumbs, pickled ginger, seasoned konjac, chikuwa, and Wagyu beef, all topped with a spicy sauce. It's a simple dish but has a nostalgic and lingering taste. My wife really liked it and bought it again the next day to enjoy at home. Honestly, I don't really like the current shop, it's too big and flashy, but I feel like the taste hasn't changed much, so I think I will continue to eat it from time to time.

In Gion, Kyoto, I ended up at "Issen Western Cuisine" instead of Ramen Miyoshi as originally planned. I ordered a beer and the Issen Western Cuisine set for 800 yen. It was incredibly delicious and I'm grateful that they stay open late. #KyotoGourmet #GionGourmet #IssenWesternCuisine #WesternCuisineGrill #Okonomiyaki

You can enjoy freshly made hot okonomiyaki here. It's tastier than the ones sold in department stores. Having only one menu item is also nice. You can add your own sauce as you like. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is unique and fun. It's a great option when you want a quick meal.

"Okonomiyaki Hyakumeiten 2018" [Visit] Easy access from Gion-Shijo Station on the Kyoto Main Line, just a 1-minute walk [Queue] No line, arrived on a Sunday at 16:35 with 70% of the seats filled [Order] Verbal order, 800 yen for a Western-style meal Enjoy a Showa-era snack with ingredients such as green onions, tenkasu (tempura scraps), sakura shrimp, ginger, beef tendon, egg, and konnyaku. Sweet sauce on the outside and spicy sauce on the inside (table condiments) Sweet sauce, spicy sauce, soy sauce [Interior] 100 seats Google Local Guide: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1mWL6ULmcHWD8Gza9 Instagram: https://instagram.com/i.shige_tabearuki?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg==

I visited Kyoto ① Issen Western Food. This place only serves Issen Western Food and drinks. I wanted to try their Issen Western Food so I was glad to come here. The taste was spicy with the sauce. In simple terms, it was like grilled leeks. I was impressed that a restaurant can operate with just one dish. The Ramune soda was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I found a place near Shijo in Kyoto that serves powdered food. The style is simple with only one dish. I toasted with a glass of draft beer. The portion looks big but surprisingly easy to eat. I also added a highball on the electric plan, and even added a Western-style dish. In a crowded area with many restaurants, this was a good place where you can easily enter and enjoy.

I enjoyed the Gion district in Kyoto and ended up here for a meal. Even though I was already full from drinking and eating, the thin okonomiyaki here was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it (lol). I think there was konnyaku inside, so it felt somewhat healthy (lol). I was impressed by the taste as it was my first time trying it. Also, there was a doll on the table which surprised me. I wanted to take a picture but felt awkward so I didn't (lol). Next time, I want to take a commemorative photo with it (lol).

I visited a famous restaurant in Gion Shijo, Kyoto for the first time! I arrived at 3pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately without waiting outside. The restaurant had a flashy exterior and interior, like a show booth. I ordered the Western-style okonomiyaki, which had a delicious aroma and a crispy texture, similar to okonomiyaki with plenty of ingredients! It was very tasty (^^).

I was startled by the unique interior of Showa retro style with mannequins wearing kimonos sitting around. The okonomiyaki had beef in it, but also included konjac, making it light and easy to eat. It was just the right size for a snack when feeling a bit hungry.

One serving for 800 yen. A classic treat that makes the perfect souvenir after finishing your drink. Usually for takeout, but this time we dined in for the first time. It was just the right size for a snack around 3pm. When in Gion Shijo, it's recommended to get takeout and enjoy it along the Kamogawa River.

Isshin Western Food, which looks like a half of okonomiyaki, is similar but different from okonomiyaki. It doesn't contain soba or cabbage, and ingredients like konnyaku and bamboo shoots, which are different from okonomiyaki, are used. It has a crispy texture, but the broth seeps out moistly, which is unique. So, what is it exactly? Back in the Showa era, there were simple okonomiyaki-like snacks everywhere, just like there were candy stores all over the place. It was something easy to buy and eat while walking, to satisfy hunger. It was something even children could buy. Isshin Western Food is a luxurious version of that nostalgia. And as for the taste... it's the same as okonomiyaki. When eating in the store, you can choose from several sweet and savory sauces, but for takeout, there is only one option. I have received it as a souvenir many times since long ago, but I have never eaten it in the store. If you bring it home and heat it up, you can eat it hot, so you don't have to worry about it. Although there is only this one option for takeout, seasonal Japanese sweets are also lined up next to it. If you order one of those as well, it will be brought to you by a wagashi shop located on the opposite side of the street, at the corner of Shijo. Oh, I see, that makes sense, I understand. When eating in the store, you can enjoy the retro atmosphere reminiscent of a movie set, along with mannequins standing here and there, which adds an interesting touch. However, if you choose takeout, as shown in the attached photo, the packaging with a flashy Kansai design from the chopsticks to the shopping bag is thoroughly enjoyable, and that is also one of the reasons. Despite the flashy store appearance and packaging, the atmosphere is very polite and reminiscent of old Kyoto, which is quite appealing. The other day, I noticed a slight change from before, so I asked about it. It seems that they no longer sell matches with naughty designs for souvenirs. Similarly, the adult-themed Japanese painting cards that used to be freely available have now been changed to more subdued designs. It seems that it has become more difficult to enjoy such playful items in this day and age. Finally, I recently learned that a certain actress from Gion is related to this place. I will visit again. Additional note: For those who still want interesting matches, you can get ones that can be used for fortune-telling at Wakaoji Shrine, near Nanzenji Temple at the end of Philosopher's Path.

I always feel like eating Issen Yoshoku regularly! I've been coming here for 15 years since my senior and I casually stopped by for the first time. It's the kind of taste that makes you want to eat it. It has that Kansai flavor. It's always great whenever I come. The staff is always refreshing, too! Thank you always. I took a photo imitating the doll in front of the store and left this time as well! The chilled amazake was also amazing. Thank you for the meal. Thank you.

The atmosphere is chic. There aren't many menu options, but the main dishes are delicious. I've been wanting to go there for a while and I'm glad I finally did. I will definitely go back. It's convenient that they offer takeout as well.

I decided to visit Issen Western Food, which has been getting a lot of attention on TV recently. This was my first time visiting, even though I have been living in Kyoto for many years. I ordered the "Issen Western Food" (800 yen) and the "Kaku Highball" (500 yen). The Issen Western Food was sprinkled with seaweed on top, and there were three types of sauce available on the table - sweet, spicy, and extra spicy - for you to add according to your preference. The dish consisted of a pancake made with American flour, filled with ingredients such as konjac, green onions, sakura shrimp, bonito flakes, pickled ginger, fish cakes, tenkasu, beef, and an egg in the center. I had imagined it would be a light snack, but it was quite filling. The ingredients inside were slightly sticky, with finely chopped konjac, green onions, and tenkasu being prominent. The egg in the center was like a sunny-side-up, and eating from the edge to the center allowed me to enjoy the changing flavors. In terms of cost performance, it may be a bit pricey due to its location in a tourist area, but the unique and interesting atmosphere of the restaurant makes it worth a visit for those who haven't been yet.

Gion specialty "Issen Western Food" ♡ Kyoto ❤︎ Gion Shijo ♡ my pick! Issen Western Food ♡ Shijo Nawate Street ♡ This is a famous okonomiyaki restaurant in the area. Strictly speaking, it's called Issen Western Food. It's a nostalgic gourmet dish that can be called the original form of okonomiyaki from the Showa era. In the early Showa era, a mixture of wheat flour dissolved in broth and chopped green onions was cooked on a hot plate, topped with sauce, and sold for one sen as a snack at a candy store. Nowadays, the ingredients have become richer with Kujo green onions, eggs, domestic beef, seasoned konjac, fish cakes, and more, making it more of a light meal than a snack. It has become a bit of a specialty to eat here rather than take out. Many foreign tourists take commemorative photos with the dolls in front of the store. In the worldwide tourist city of Kyoto, this kind of thing is popular globally. Issen Western Food is also famous as a quirky spot. There are mannequin dolls placed at each table inside the store. My dining companion was Keiko Kitagawa. I hope she doesn't complain (laughs). When you sit down, only Issen Western Food is available, and the number of customers determines how many servings are brought out. It didn't take long for it to arrive. It was just the right size as a finishing touch after eating Xin soba on this day. When you cut it open, you'll find a perfect soft-boiled egg, finely chopped seasoned konjac, pickled ginger, Kujo green onions, beef, chopped seaweed, and other ingredients inside. It has been a while since I last had it. The sauce is quite punchy with a slightly strong spiciness. And it goes well with beer. The dough is like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in crepe form. You can enjoy various flavors sandwiched between the dough. The takeout packaging is also cleverly designed, making it interesting. Be sure to try it out! Yo~i yasa~♪ Store name: Issen Western Food Reservations: Not available Access: - 1 minute walk from Keihan Main Line "Gion Shijo" Station (Exit 7) - 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Main Line "Kawaramachi" Station (Exit 1A) 127m from Gion Shijo Station Hours: [Mon-Fri] 11:00-1:00 the next day [Sat, day before holiday] 11:00-3:00 the next day [Sun, holiday] 10:30-22:00 Closed: None #IssenWesternFood#

I usually visit at night, but today I stopped by for lunch and had a Western-style meal and a draft beer. Tourists were coming in one after another, enjoying the various decorations and ornaments inside the shop. The dish was the only choice at this Western-style restaurant, with a spicy sauce poured over plenty of ingredients and eggs, making it very delicious. It's been too long since I had it, and I ate it right away, forgetting to take a photo. When you come to Gion in Kyoto, be sure to visit.

It's been a while since I last came and they've raised the prices! I used to think of this place as having prices like a traditional candy store, but I guess it can't be helped given the current situation (laughs). It has become one of the must-visit spots for Kyoto sightseeing! Inside the store, there are still mysterious mannequins just like before. And they still offer only this menu! That hasn't changed either. #Kyoto food tour #Issen Yoshoku #Konomon #Kyoto

The appearance of the shop is located about a 1-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. It has a very flashy exterior that really gives off a Kansai vibe. The route from Gion Shijo to Yasaka Shrine is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto and is always bustling with tourists. As soon as you enter the shop, you can see the large teppan where Issen Yoshoku is being cooked. The food is mostly prepared in advance and brought to your table upon ordering. Inside the shop, you can see a nostalgic collection of items ranging from Astro Boy to postcards and stamps. It's a fun place to visit even as a tourist destination. Interestingly, there are mannequins placed sporadically throughout the shop, which can be a bit eerie. The menu consists mainly of Issen Yoshoku dishes. There are also dessert options like cold sweet syrup and anmitsu, as well as various drinks. The Issen Yoshoku teppan dishes turned out to be quite substantial when they arrived, with a unique sauce and a sprinkling of chopped seaweed. The surface of the dish is crispy while the center is softer. The filling includes green onions, konjac, tenkasu, pickled ginger, beef, and a half-cooked egg that oozes yolk when broken. Whether you start from the edge or split it in the center, it significantly changes the taste experience. The review concludes with "Definitely!!! I will come back again!!!"

The interior of the restaurant had a nostalgic Showa era vibe. Old children's songs were playing in the background. The dishes were filled with ingredients like konjac, fish cakes, beef, and eggs, making them quite filling. They seemed like they would make good snacks. While there was nothing particularly new, the familiar and comforting flavors were satisfying.

Popular restaurant for Yaki-negi (grilled green onions) in Kyoto. Great spot for tired tourists to relax and have a drink. Not too crowded. Foreigner-friendly. Thank you for the meal. My goal is to write concise 70-character reviews for quick understanding. Just keeping notes.