I stayed at the Intergate Hotel near this restaurant, so I was aware of its existence, but it was my first time visiting. The young chef, who trained at a famous restaurant in Gion, carefully and deliciously prepares dishes using seasonal ingredients. I left the restaurant feeling very satisfied, and there were Gion Festival floats standing in front and behind, creating a Kyoto-like atmosphere during this time of year.

As the sound of the bell for the Gion Festival starts to echo in Kyoto, the city is getting ready for summer as the rainy season comes to an end. During this humid season, choosing a restaurant that offers light dishes is a great idea. According to reviews, this particular restaurant is known for its delicious fish dishes. The appetizer includes egg tofu with sea bream roe and simmered bay scallops, served in a refreshing dish that adds to the cool atmosphere. The sashimi platter for 3 people features 6 types of fish, including pike conger, tuna, Spanish mackerel, sea bream, swordtip squid, and octopus. The quality of the sashimi is impressive and pairs perfectly with sake. The clam sake-steamed dish is also highly recommended for its delicious broth. The chef recommended the red snapper simmered dish, which was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The grilled salted herring, a dish that caught the reviewer's attention since entering the restaurant, was juicy and memorable. While the restaurant offers a wide selection of sake, the reviewer preferred to focus on enjoying the chef's flavors rather than the sake.

This is my favorite shop. I used to particularly love their lunch, but they have stopped serving lunch. I still visit occasionally by myself, and I still think it's a great shop. The part-time college students working there are often cute. This is just my personal opinion!

Two weeks ago, when I went, it was crowded and I couldn't get in. This time, I went after 1 pm. Recently, prices have been going up everywhere, but this place is still 950 yen. You can choose from a menu of meat or fish. This time, I chose the duck roast. The flavor is rich and delicious. The rolled omelette also has a strong dashi flavor and is delicious. The miso soup also has a rich dashi flavor and is delicious. The lunch here gives the impression that both the meat and fish options are good. It's also nice that a small dessert is included. It's often crowded, so you can eat if you wait outside, but if you don't want to wait, I recommend going at opening or after 1 pm.

I made a reservation at "Sakanamono Shokubou Ichi" in Shijo Karasuma, Kyoto, wanting to eat something energizing at night. I started by enjoying the gently flavored Kyoto-style dishes. As a starter, I had the "Vegetables and Mini Sushi" appetizer. (I think the appetizer was around 400 yen.) I then savored the fresh sashimi, feeling satisfied already. I also had Kyoto tofu and sea bream stew, pufferfish tempura, and chicken skin karaage, along with namero and sake. Finally, I indulged in a Suppon (softshell turtle) hot pot, followed by Suppon rice porridge and sea bream dashi tea. I enjoyed every dish, and the bill was reasonable. The flavors were gentle and refined, appealing to those from western Japan.

I decided to treat myself to a special lunch. When it was brought to me, I was surprised. Wait, this is only 1580 yen? Even estimating conservatively, this is easily worth 2300 yen in quality! The miso soup had a rich broth and was delicious, the sashimi was fresh and chewy, the rice was not plain white rice but mixed grain rice, and the tamagoyaki was fluffy and large. Later, a steamed dish was brought out with sesame tofu and yuba, which was delicious and generous in portion. And the tempura, oh my goodness! It was so light and crispy! I've never had tempura this delicious before. They really know how to bring out the flavors of the ingredients! I was so happy. And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, they even included dessert! I could choose between sherbet and sakura pudding, and I went with the sakura pudding. It was good, nothing out of the ordinary, but the value for money was unbelievable! Is this really the price? I will definitely visit again someday.

I visited this restaurant for lunch, where I enjoyed a Japanese-style set meal with a flavorful dashi broth. The weekly lunch menu offers a choice between meat and fish dishes, and I opted for the meat dish. The main dish was freshly fried "Japanese-style fried chicken" with a side salad. The crispy and fluffy texture of the chicken had a rich flavor. The meal also included miso soup with a strong dashi flavor, grated radish, rolled omelette, multigrain rice, tofu and komatsuna simmered in broth, pickles, and milk agar dessert. It was a satisfying and healthy set meal with a variety of dishes.

I suddenly made a reservation because I wanted to eat delicious Kyoto cuisine, and they kindly accommodated me, allowing me to visit on the same day. I was surprised to find out that the owner had trained at Tanigumi, which explained the refined taste of the dishes. I enjoyed various seasonal dishes with recommended sake. The fluffy omelette was also exquisite! I hope this hidden gem doesn't become too popular! I definitely want to visit again. ❤️

For lunch today, I visited a restaurant where I could enjoy a delicious Japanese set meal. Just like my first visit, the restaurant was bustling with many customers during lunchtime. I ordered the "Weekly Lunch Special (950 yen)" with a choice of meat or fish, and I chose the meat option. The "Warm Chicken Steamed in Sake" was served with a refreshing sesame ponzu sauce. The set meal also included the "Dashimaki Tamago" and a side dish of tofu, vegetables, and nameko mushrooms, providing a satisfying meal. The set also came with multi-grain rice, wakame miso soup, two types of pickles, and a chocolate mousse dessert with hidden strawberry sauce. While the meal was light overall, it left me feeling a bit unsatisfied, but my stomach was definitely full. It was a nourishing homemade set meal. Thank you for the meal.

Today, the weather was relatively cool, so I visited this restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Japanese set meals. Just like my first visit, the place was packed with many customers. I sat at the end of the counter seat, and as usual, the popular restaurant was bustling with people. I ordered the "Weekly Lunch Special (930 yen)" which allows you to choose between meat and fish, and I chose the meat option. After a short wait, a satisfying Japanese set meal was brought to me. The main dish, "Chicken Cutlet," was served with salad, plenty of grated daikon radish, and ponzu sauce. It's nice to have a refreshing side with fried food. The cold tofu dish was accompanied by simmered hijiki seaweed, making it a luxurious cold tofu dish. Ichisan is proud of their dashi broth, and of course, the miso soup was delicious too. In the back, there was also a delicious rolled omelet. The mixed grain rice was also a nice touch. With two types of pickles and dessert (panna cotta?), this set meal is quite a bargain at this price, don't you think? Once again, I enjoyed a very satisfying Japanese set meal. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in July 2019 at 12:50. At the time of the visit, the restaurant had a rating of 3.58 on Tabelog based on 50 reviews. They offer a weekly lunch special for 930 yen, where you can choose between two options and have the option to get extra multigrain rice. Today, I was looking for a light lunch option that I could get for a reasonable price, so I went in search of the "onigiri lunch" that you can get for just one coin, but to my surprise, it was already sold out even though it was before 1 pm! So, I decided to visit a nearby restaurant that I had been wanting to try, called "Sakana Shokubou Ichi." The place was quite crowded with customers, but I managed to find a seat at the counter. Besides the counter, there were also two raised tatami seating areas for four people each. The lunch menu consisted of three options: a weekly special with two choices, and a special lunch set for 1,550 yen that includes sashimi and steamed dishes alongside the weekly special. I opted for the fish option, and while waiting for my food, I noticed that the inside of the restaurant was a bit warm. The tea was slightly cold, but the oshibori (wet towel) was not, and I wished they had something colder, especially in the summer. The eggplant had a good portion size, while the daikon and sea bream were larger and tastier than expected. The miso soup with wakame and tofu had a strong dashi flavor. The chilled tofu with ginger and komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) were refreshing and delicious. For dessert, there was almond jelly with red bean paste, whipped cream, and coconut powder, which surprisingly tasted good even though I'm not a fan of coconut. Overall, if I ever crave a traditional Japanese meal again, I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal.

I realized that during the autumn season in Kyoto, it's essential to make reservations at restaurants, even on holidays. However, on a night when I made a same-day reservation, I was warmly welcomed at Sakana Shokudo Ichi. From the appetizers to the menu, everything was to my liking, making the sake flow smoothly. The dishes I enjoyed were: - Assorted sashimi - Milt with ponzu sauce (I learned for the first time that milt is called "kumoko") - Tofu and eggplant in a thick sauce - Rolled omelette - Lotus root stuffed and deep-fried. I was curious about the filling inside the lotus root dish (it was like takoyaki?), and I wished to try it when not tipsy. The sake selection was also excellent, as the owner seems to have a talent for finding the perfect match for the dishes. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I was taken to this restaurant by a senior colleague at work who I am grateful to. The tempura is average but the softshell turtle soup is excellent. The broth is delicious. The conger eel has a good texture and you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine at a reasonable price at this restaurant.

After a long time, I hit a reasonably priced Japanese food place. The anago cucumber dish is a must-try, and the dashimaki tamago was very soft and delicious with a good broth. We had 3 drinks and the total for 2 people was around 8900 yen.

I stopped by for lunch. The tempura set meal changes weekly and it was delicious.

I went with friends. I heard that the dashi was delicious, so we ordered fish dishes such as dashimaki and conger eel yanagawa nabe. They brought out plates and soy sauce for each person, which made us feel well taken care of. The food was indeed delicious. However, we ended up drinking too much and the bill was a bit high. Personally, I really enjoyed the steamed clam sake dish.

I visited on a business trip from Sendai for one night, as the husband is from Sendai. We walked slowly from Gojo-Karasuma to Shijo, passing through a small alley behind the Nihon Seimei Building, through Kannon-cho, and peeking at the shops on the back streets on our way to the destination. Although we didn't have a reservation and were a bit worried, when we asked "Is it okay for 3 people?" the girl turned around at the counter, and the master nodded towards us, allowing us to enter safely. We were led to a raised seating area on the right side of the entrance, and took a breath of relief... without hesitation, we ordered beer and left it to the chef. From the appetizer to sashimi, Sendai beef tongue with raw yuba, prosciutto with pomegranate, eggplant with shrimp sauce, lotus root tempura, Tanba chicken salt-grilled with sea bream flavor, anglerfish tempura, and snapping turtle and matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot, all looked and tasted delightful, making us and our sweaty companions very happy that we came. The beer and highballs went down smoothly. We even impulsively ordered a half bottle of wine, and despite adding more at the request of our companions while the dishes were still being served, the master kindly informed us that there were more dishes to come and some may overlap, making our companions chuckle like pond carp. The dessert was matcha ice cream and coconut milk pudding, also with a gentle flavor. The friendly master made us feel at ease and we had a great time. We will visit again.

Kyoto locals believe this restaurant is truly delicious. The dashi broth was gentle and tasty, wrapping me in a comforting flavor. I tried turtle for the first time in my life!

Whenever I come to Kyoto, I usually visit this place. It's a casual restaurant where you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine and feel the youthfulness. This is my third visit, and even with the cheapest course, I always struggle and end up letting my partner handle it. The taste is definitely excellent. Depending on the season, you might even get matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot.

There were a variety of dishes and we enjoyed them very much.