This was my first visit after the renovation. Oh, it seems like the prices have been renovated too. The menu also seems to have been slightly renovated. I was lucky to find two seats available at the counter, so I took a seat at the back. I ordered the usual "Lunch Menu A Set" (1100 yen -> new price 1500 yen). It came with 10 pieces of sushi, a roll, and a miso soup with sea bream head and sudachi. The contents may vary slightly depending on the day, which makes it enjoyable. The Dinner A Set costs 2000 yen. The course meals also have new prices. The sushi is placed on a separate plate. The plate itself seemed to have been renewed. The plate is a sacred place, so they hand you the teacup and bowl, and nothing else is placed on it. There are fewer places with such plates nowadays. There were also English menus displayed to accommodate more foreign visitors. The chef seemed to be handling everything alone today, and they appeared a bit panicked about what to make, so my order came out before the person who arrived before me. I felt sincerely sorry and finished my meal. This sushi restaurant offers great value for money. Please make sure to have exact change for lunch. Thank you for the meal.

When I arrived at the restaurant I was curious about, it had a traditional sushi restaurant atmosphere. Inside, it was packed with foreign customers, and I was surprised! I managed to secure the last seat and ordered the "A set meal - 10 pieces of sushi + rolls + soup" for 2000 yen in the evening. If you come during lunchtime, you can get the same meal for only 1500 yen! I quickly received the medium fatty tuna, and then eel! Before I could even process it, the sea bream was already there! The sushi chef was so fast at making the sushi that it was quicker than eating it. The medium fatty tuna was delicious, almost like it could be considered fatty tuna at some places. Is it really okay for this quality to be served for 1000 yen? The eel was plump and the sweet and savory sauce was tasty. I love eel, so I was happy to have 2 pieces at this price. My excitement level went up. The sea bream and amberjack were also thick and fresh. The conger eel was firm and the plum flavor was nice. Each sushi had 2 pieces. The rolls change depending on the chef's mood, and on this day, I got a large seafood roll with a variety of ingredients. The clear soup with sea bream was refreshing with some sudachi citrus. There was a lot of rice, so I was full! But the size of the fish was not small at all. Maybe because the fish had a rich flavor. The chef was a bit mischievous. I was curious about the "very tuna" on the English menu, and it turned out to be the medium fatty tuna. There were cats outside the interesting restaurant, and even flies inside, but I didn't mind because I was so satisfied with the quantity, quality, and variety of sushi! This sushi restaurant offers excellent value for money!

The counter was full of customers, so I was seated on the second floor. I had to wait for 25 minutes in a shared seating situation with another customer. The sushi that arrived was too good - I wonder if they are making a profit. I worry about the seasonality of the ingredients. The eel, yellowtail, sea bream, medium fatty tuna, and bonito were all thickly cut and fresh, delicious. Even as someone from Hokkaido, I felt safe eating here. The taste is amazing for the price. I will definitely come back again.

Kougetsu has been renovated and renewed since July! The counter is now made of beautiful wood. Due to the renovation, prices have increased slightly, for example, the A set went from 1100 yen to 1500 yen. The set includes 10 pieces of sushi, rolls, and soup. The quality and thickness of the sushi are still great, especially the tuna which is fatty like chu-toro. The restaurant is popular among tourists, with a well-equipped English menu. Prices increase to evening rates from 3 pm onwards, so be mindful of that. It tends to get crowded with foreign visitors at night, so lunchtime is recommended. The B set is also satisfying, with 8 pieces of sushi and soup for 1200 yen if you enter before 3 pm. The chef has a loud voice when handling payments and answering the phone, which is oddly amusing. The relaxed and retro atmosphere is quite charming.

There is a place called "Kougetsu" in Matsubara Shinmachi where you can enjoy a great lunch deal. I visited for the first time and ordered the A set meal for 1100 yen, which includes 10 pieces of sushi, rolls, and soup. It seems that the sushi is served first and the soup is served last based on what I observed. The sushi comes in pairs, with 12 pieces including conger eel, yellowtail, tuna, sea bream, salmon, and eel. The rolls include 4 pieces of tekka maki, which is quite filling. The quality of the ingredients is average, nothing extraordinary, and the conger eel may have some bones left in it. However, considering the price and portion size, I have no complaints. The soup served at the end is a clear soup, providing a comforting end to the meal. This place is a great option for a budget-friendly lunch, and I will definitely visit again next time I'm in the area.

On a Sunday a little past 4 pm, there were no customers in the restaurant except for one regular customer. The parking lot was not available, so I parked at a nearby coin parking lot (200 yen for 30 minutes). I ordered the A set meal for 1500 yen, which included 10 pieces of sushi, a roll, and miso soup. It was actually considered a dinner set, not a lunch set, so it was a bit more expensive. The sushi and pickled ginger were placed directly on the counter in front of me. I've never been to a sushi counter where the chef prepares the sushi right in front of you, so I wasn't sure if this was normal. The whitefish tai was delicious, and the chutoro was amazing, it just melted in my mouth. The eel was large and had a thick, crispy texture, very tasty. The hamachi was also delicious, and the ara dashi soup was flavorful and hot. The hamo was meaty and incredibly tasty. The unagi roll was also very good, with a different type of seaweed. The rice was a bit less, and the fish topping was thick. The wasabi amount varied depending on the topping. It's clear that only a skilled chef can do this. I stumbled upon this amazing restaurant near Gojo Street, and I will definitely be back for more delicious sushi.

A restaurant that was recommended to me at a drinking establishment. I went there for lunch alone! When I entered, the master said, "Sit wherever you like," but there were only three empty seats between two tables for two, which made me wonder if this was a subtle way of saying "there's no space available" in the Kyoto style. I hesitantly took a seat (definitely overthinking, sorry). I ordered the A set meal for 1,100 yen, which includes 10 pieces of sushi, rolls, and soup. The difference from the B set meal is that the A set has 10 pieces of sushi instead of 8. As I ordered, the sushi kept coming one after another on the counter. I was a bit overwhelmed by the speed, but let's dig in! I was surprised to see fatty tuna like Otoro and Chutoro! The wasabi wasn't very spicy at all! It was so delicious. Other fish like flounder, sea bream, pike conger eel were also tasty! The white fish had a nice firm texture! Even though there was no explanation of the sushi toppings, when I asked, they kindly gave me a brief explanation. I thought the master seemed stern at first, but when I took a photo, he asked, "Are you a photographer?" and without saying anything, he gave me an extra piece of fatty tuna. That's the kind of master he is! The atmosphere is full of old downtown charm, and the staff were friendly. There were occasional small bugs flying around, but even that made me think, "Ah, it's like the Showa era," and it was forgiven in my modern-minded view of cleanliness. I sincerely hope this old-fashioned, nostalgic restaurant in the sunset of the third district will never disappear! It's delicious, filling, and highly recommended! They will be renovating the interior slightly in July, so I look forward to it. I will definitely visit again!

I was curious about this restaurant that seemed similar to the closed Hikariyoshi. I decided to visit for lunch. Since reservations are not accepted for lunch, I arrived right at opening time. Upon entering, I saw men enjoying drinks and lunch. We took a seat at the counter. We were served tea in cute teacups, and then we had to decide what to eat. The menu offered A and B set meals, as well as Matsutake, Bamboo, and Plum set meals, with options like sea urchin and salmon roe. Since it was my first time, I chose the A set meal with 10 pieces of sushi, rolls, and soup for ¥1100. We started with a large bowl of fish soup, which had a refreshing yuzu aroma. It was delicious with plenty of fish and green onions. Then, the sushi kept coming - starting with eel, followed by tuna, fatty tuna, and conger eel, along with rolls like kappamaki and tekka maki. The owner and chef, who were busy, seemed to only offer set meals for lunch and not individual items. They also mentioned that they do not answer the phone or take reservations. The owner seemed a bit gruff, but I think he would be interesting to talk to. After a satisfying lunch, I thought about coming back for a banquet at night. Thank you for the meal.

Sushi for lunch. Surprisingly cheap prices! During the tourist season, first-time visitors can only choose from Set A or Set B. I probably ordered Set B. 8 pieces of sushi, rolls, miso soup. Started with tamago (egg). The quality of the fish was not bad overall, but the rice was like conveyor belt sushi - dry. Where are the other sushi pieces? The miso soup was comforting, so let's move on. For those visiting Kyoto during the season, it's not really the restaurant's fault. The constant stream of travelers, foreigners. Regardless of the coronavirus, Kyoto is overwhelmed in spring and autumn. It's crazy to expect the same service as regulars from casual visitors. It's different outside of the peak season. There are too many people who just look at prices online and choose based on that, without considering other factors like quality and location. The problem also lies with the customers, not just the restaurants. If you visit Kyoto, at least try to behave properly. I ordered Set A.

I had high expectations because the comparative reviews were good, but 1. The rice was too soft 2. The shape of the sushi was uneven and inconsistent (the rolls were so bad that I gave up taking pictures) 3. There was random wasabi and rice grains stuck around the sushi 4. The pickled ginger didn't come out, etc. The quality of the ingredients was not bad, but the level of serving the food to customers was questionable, and it turned out to be a very disappointing lunch.

Without saying anything, the 1100 yen course was served automatically. It included 3 pieces of transparent squid, 3 pieces of fatty tuna, 3 pieces of sea bream, a cucumber roll with leftover bumps, pickled radish roll, and 2 pieces of eel. I made a reservation for lunch but was told there was nothing else available due to being busy. I wish they had informed me when I made the reservation. I also ordered a tasteless sea bream head for 2750 yen. If this is the quality of sushi, I'd rather go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant or buy sashimi from a store. The chef is 70 years old and apparently interested in women from 14 years old to married women, offering free meals to those who entertain him. The rest of the customers are ignored. The toilet is dirty and the soy sauce container is greasy. The tea also tastes fishy. I feel so sick that I can't sleep after coming home. The sea bream looked haphazardly placed and the sushi overall was disappointing, so I stopped eating.

★Located about 15 minutes from Hankyu Umeda "Karasuma". Near a library in Shikyo-ku. ★Casual atmosphere. Feels like Taisho 6-chome! ← My personal opinion, just an image. ★Set meal A for 1,100 yen including tax. Delicious ♡ and you get so much food, it's really worth it.

Wobbling on a bicycle, I arrived at this place. It used to be bustling in the past, but now it feels a bit deserted due to lack of train access. The sushi set with soup and rolls only costs 880 yen, which is cheap! They serve the sushi on wooden boards, and the taste is traditional and good.

Tabelog rating: 3.28 (11/27/2022) As I passed by the front of the restaurant, I noticed it was full of customers and decided to check it out on Tabelog. The sushi looked quite delicious, so I decided to visit for lunch. The restaurant was full, so I was seated on the second floor. - Bento Set 880 yen Sushi 8 pieces (it was actually 9 pieces): Tai (sea bream), Honmaguro (bluefin tuna), Toro (fatty tuna), Hamachi (yellowtail), Unagi (eel), Ika (squid), Hamachi belly, Dashi maki (rolled omelette), Kappa maki (cucumber roll), Shinko maki (pickled radish roll) - Soup: Ara-jiru (fish head miso soup) The sushi rice was dense rather than fluffy. Starting with the Tai, it had a good amount of fat and a nice firm texture, very delicious. The Hamachi was deboned well and had a tasty plum flavor. Even though it's not the season for Hamachi, it was still good without any unpleasant smell. The Toro was very fatty and exquisite. The Unagi didn't have any fishy smell, and all the other fish had a nice amount of fat. The Ara-jiru soup had chunks of meat with fat attached to the bones, and the yuzu peel aroma eliminated any fishy smell, making it very tasty. The quality of the sushi was exceptional. I have to say it again. All of this for 880 yen. Isn't that Toro as well? This sushi lunch is definitely a great deal. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 1 o'clock on Tuesday. When I walked through the curtain, there was only a counter. It seemed like there was a tatami room on the second floor. A boisterous local company president came in and chatted non-stop with the master. He seemed to be well-liked by the local husbands, and I don't mind this kind of atmosphere. The A set meal was supposed to have 10 pieces, but when I looked back at the photos, there were actually 11 pieces. You can enjoy proper sushi at this price, and even though the interior is a bit noisy, I have no complaints. Looking at the menu again, the "Ume" in the "Shochikubai" set is the most expensive. Huh? It seems they are open on weekends too, so I will definitely come back.

I ordered a set meal with 10 pieces of sushi, a roll, and soup for 1100 yen. The sushi was served quickly after ordering and it was simple, with just rice and toppings. It was decent in taste. The fish bone soup was delicious. It's a good choice for when you want a light meal.

It looks like a normal sushi counter restaurant, but what sets it apart is the affordable Lunch A set with 11 pieces of sushi, rolls, tamago, and soup for only 1000 yen including tax. The rice portion is surprisingly generous and you can get full easily. Recommended for those who want to eat a lot of sushi at a low price.

Located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Hikariduki offers a sushi lunch set for only 1000 yen including medium fatty tuna, eel, and rolls. It's amazing! Last time I came, it was empty, but it quickly filled up. The sea bream soup was also satisfying in a bowl-sized portion. It was delicious! However, the nearby parking lot tends to be quite full.

I went with about 20 friends. The 5000 yen course (with all-you-can-drink) had a great variety of dishes, and I was very satisfied, just like I was with their sister restaurant that I had been to before. The drinks are self-service from the fridge and dispenser, so you don't have to order each time, which is very convenient. There are plenty of glasses and teacups prepared in the cupboard inside. Even though it's in Kyoto, I really like the hearty style.

■Visit Date: September 1, 2012 ■Received Items: Sushi Lunch ■MEMO I visited on September 1, 2012. The restaurant is located on a corner in Matsubara Shinmachi. It is located in the Matsubara Kyogoku shopping street. There is also a coin parking nearby, so it is convenient to visit by car. It was my first visit, accompanied by a colleague from work. My colleague, who lives in Kyoto, has visited many times before. We were able to have 10 pieces of sushi and red miso soup for lunch, which costs ¥1000. The photo shows two servings. We were able to enjoy freshly made sushi. It was a bit of a splurge for lunch, but it felt luxurious. The staff at the restaurant are quiet but do their work diligently, which I personally appreciate. They recommended a good restaurant to us. ■Blog https://ay-style.net/