On July 24, 2021, December 25, 2021, January 2, 2022, and May 2, 2022, I visited the sushi restaurant at night after a five and a half year hiatus. This restaurant, which opened in 1966, has a history of over 56 years in the local area. The original owner, Mr. Sueharu Nakagawa, retired completely at the age of 75 (according to the current owner, the original owner is still doing well, which is reassuring). The restaurant has now passed on to the second generation, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, the son of the original owner. I have visited four times since he took over. The current owner has a striking resemblance to the original owner, especially when viewed from a distance. The taste of the sushi, the pricing, the atmosphere, everything remains the same as when I frequented the restaurant when I lived in Kyoto. The standard 8-piece sushi set is still priced at 2,000 yen before tax, and the "negima soup" made by the owner's wife has the same flavor. The restaurant has maintained its perfection in terms of taste, pricing, and atmosphere, just as it was when I used to visit frequently. The counter is almost always full whenever I visit, which makes me extremely happy to see that the restaurant is thriving. The current owner humbly says that it's not a big deal, but I disagree. The standard 8-piece set includes fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe, all for the same pre-tax price. I order the standard set, add a few extra pieces, enjoy the negima soup, have some drinks, and the bill comes out to less than 5,000 yen. Considering the recent rise in seafood prices and sushi trends, the pricing set by the current owner is unbelievable. Located near Kawaramachi Station in central Kyoto, the fact that the current owner has maintained this pricing with such dedication is truly commendable. I first visited the restaurant in 2010, before starting to use Tabelog. I have visited more than 30 times since then. This restaurant is very important to me. I sincerely hope that the local people in Kyoto will continue to cherish this restaurant.

We went around 8 pm and there was a long line, so we waited for about 30 minutes. Inside the shop, everyone except us was foreign. The 8-piece set for 2640 yen was a good deal, and the sushi pieces were big, especially the sea urchin, fatty tuna, and salmon roe were delicious. The chef kindly taught us the correct way to eat sushi, which was a bit funny. He was very humble and kind. I would like to go again.

I made a same-day phone reservation and visited this hidden gem of a restaurant. It has a counter in the shape of a "コ" where the chef serves high-quality, cost-effective Edo-style sushi. Everyone seems to order the "omakase" and the sushi that comes out is unquestionably delicious. The size of the fish is worth more than the price paid. I also recommend ordering the negima soup as a perfect finish. The sushi is highly recommended, but the dashi broth, which has a Kyoto-like flavor, was personally a favorite of mine. The restaurant is always bustling with tourists and foreign visitors.

It's been a really long time since I last visited this place. The shop hasn't changed, but the owner has been replaced by his son, who looks just like him. I made a reservation right before they opened and we were seated immediately, but it was packed! I had the chef's choice of 8 pieces for 2,640 yen. The sushi rice was traditional vinegar rice and the fish was fresh and delicious, with generous portions. I also ordered extras like squid, medium fatty tuna, scallops, negitoro, and amberjack. And let's not forget their famous negi-miso soup, which was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The customers seemed to be mostly regulars, and I used to be a regular when the previous owner was in charge. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink alcohol this time as I was driving. The bill came out to be around 5,000 yen, which is a great deal. I remember asking the previous owner if it was okay to just order medium fatty tuna, since each piece was the same price. He said it was fine, but they would lose money. I'm not sure about that now, but this place is very reasonably priced and has a casual atmosphere that I really like!

The basic option is omakase sushi. I think it was 8 pieces for 2000 yen. For dessert, the popular Negima soup (green onion and tuna) is recommended. You can also order other items and they will make it for you. It was really delicious and cheap. Thank you for the meal.

I forgot to take a picture of the leek soup. Shirako is my recent favorite. I ate so much torotaku that I forgot how many pieces I ordered, and the chef laughed at me. It's always crowded. It's a good deal with 8 pieces for 2000 yen, making it a challenge for Sushiro. I will go again next month!

"I want to eat rotating sushi. Let's go here. They serve omakase style, so just let them know if you have any dislikes. You can also order additional items. The sushi toppings are quite large. And the pickled ginger here is the most delicious I've ever had."

No matter how many times you go, it's always delicious. The interior of the restaurant has only a counter. It's a bit small, but the chef will make sushi right in front of you. The chef is friendly, and there are probably many regular customers. It's recommended to make a reservation. The course menu is 2,000 yen. You can request changes if there are ingredients you don't like, which is great. The tuna belly is the best. Definitely visit when you want to eat sushi in Kyoto.

I visited after a long time. It's still the same. I don't drink alcohol, just eat omakase, and finish eating in less than 15 minutes. Actually, I drink beer, nibble on sashimi, and then order omakase, so I stay for a while, but still, I never stay for more than an hour. This time was the same. The quality of the sushi is perfect. Of course, it doesn't compare to sushi restaurants in Ginza, but the quality is satisfying, and above all, it's great value for money. It's convenient for filling up before going to Gion.

On Sunday, I decided to have sushi and found a restaurant that was open. The place had a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and I was excited to try their food. I arrived a bit late for my reservation and the restaurant was already crowded, which made me a bit nervous given the current situation. Since I had driven there, I couldn't have any alcohol and there were no soft drinks on the menu, so I settled for tea. I started with the chef's choice sushi, which was fresh and delicious. I then ordered some of my favorite sushi pieces, including abalone. The miso soup was also very tasty. The bill was very reasonable for the quality of the food. While it may not be traditional Edo-style sushi, the freshness of the ingredients and the value for money made it a satisfying meal. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I wandered around the Shijo area for a whole day and ended up at a sushi restaurant for dinner. I looked for a reasonably priced place and narrowed it down to Sushi Maru, Sushitomo, and Tai Sushi. In the end, I chose Tai Sushi. The restaurant was popular and crowded, but I managed to get a seat as other customers moved back to make space. The system at Tai Sushi was to start with an omakase set of 8 pieces for 2,000 yen. I'm not a fan of uni or ikura, so I asked for other options. Everything was delicious, but the tuna and eel were especially good. After finishing the omakase set, you can order additional items, but there was no price list, so I nervously looked at what other customers were ordering. Everything was tasty, but I would recommend the plentiful eel and onion miso soup. The only downside was that the sushi rice wasn't cooked perfectly, with some pieces having a hard core. Despite that, I would still like to go back to this restaurant. The chef's conversation was also pleasant.

I have been to Tai Sushi several times. It is located within a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. I always feel like there are regular customers there, so it must be a beloved local restaurant. Before the sushi, we had some appetizers. They were all delicious - octopus and medium fatty tuna sashimi, sea bream with sea bream skin ponzu, seared eel, and seared scallop. They were all amazing! Not to mention the sushi, the Tekkamaki (tuna roll) is a must-try. The seaweed is so tasty. Thank you for the meal.

Recommended by a friend, I visited this restaurant which is located near the intersection of Shijo Kawaramachi. It has a quiet and unassuming atmosphere amidst the flashy shops. The exterior looks like it has been left behind since the Showa era. The interior of the restaurant has the same old-fashioned charm. They have been in business for 53 years, and it seems like not much has changed since then. You can order the omakase (chef's choice) and they will quickly prepare it for you. The quality of the sushi, considering the price of 2,000 yen, is surprisingly good. The combination of this atmosphere, quality, and price makes it a great find. It seems like a place that would be handy to visit before going out for drinks.

The counter-only shop had a charming head chef character, supported by his son and daughter-in-law, creating a perfect balance. The sushi was all fresh and delicious! Although there was no menu, it was a good impression to decide based on the recommendations from the staff. I wonder why I didn't know about this place before. I will definitely go back!

Located just a 1-2 minute walk east from Shijo Kawaramachi, this place is the 2nd or 3rd shop in. A friend recommended it and made a reservation for us, but it was already full from the moment it opened. The customers are mainly office workers, with a good number of locals. This sushi restaurant in Kyoto uses a sushi case, which is rare in Kyoto and a delight for fans of Edo-style sushi. This time, we had a ladies' night out with dishes like abalone, conger eel, octopus, squid, shrimp, salmon roe, sea urchin, and medium fatty tuna, along with various types of Japanese sake. The ingredients were all fresh and delicious! The dishes were also tasty, and considering the location, the prices felt quite reasonable. In Kyoto, many Edo-style sushi restaurants focus on the quality of the ingredients, but I can't help but worry about the purchasing prices at good restaurants. (By the way, when it comes to sushi in Kyoto, chirashi and mackerel sushi were more common, and restaurants handling raw fish came later.)

As soon as the store opened, it was fully booked with reservations. When I went there after two years, it was overflowing with foreign customers. The dishes were all very fresh and delicious. The service by the couple was very pleasant, making it the best restaurant.

I was surprised by the quality of sushi at this price in Kyoto! The taste is really delicious, and I hope this restaurant continues to thrive.

I had seen "Tai Sushi" in Kyoto in books before, so I decided to give them a call and visit. Upon entering, I took off my shoes and sat at the half-sunken counter. There were foreign customers as well as locals and people from far away. The atmosphere was not formal, more like a local sushi restaurant. I started with a beer and was served generous cuts of chutoro, tai, and tako. The chef then switched to cold sake and served me large pieces of nigiri. I asked for a soup and was given a tuna and negi (green onion) sumashi soup, which I found to be rare in Kansai. The meal ended with anago (conger eel) and the rice had a gentle flavor. This place may not be high-end, but it has a relaxed atmosphere and uses quality fish. The chef seemed to enjoy his work and I would recommend this place to anyone.

Today, I had various errands to run and after finishing them, I felt like going out to eat. I wanted to make a reservation for 7 o'clock, but they said they don't take reservations. However, they told me to just come by. When I arrived, I found out it was a small sushi restaurant with only a counter. The sushi was automatically served in front of me on wooden boards surrounding the counter. The fish was fresh and delicious, with generous cuts like medium fatty tuna, amberjack, sea urchin, and grilled eel. I also ordered an extra serving of medium fatty tuna. They were cooking a scallion miso soup right in front of me, so I couldn't resist ordering it, and it was delicious. They were also grilling scallops directly over a gas stove, which looked appetizing, so I ordered that too. It was tasty. The staff, three in total, were all friendly, approachable, and kind.

Fresh, large pieces, satisfying to eat!! The chef is easy to talk to and recommends dishes enthusiastically. I was impressed by the shrimp. Recommended nigiri sushi plus favorite sushi, totaling about 12 pieces for around 3300 yen.

We had sashimi as our starter, and the fresh ingredients made the beer go down smoothly. The sushi was served at the customer's pace and the quality of the fish was exceptional. The meal ended with green onion soup, which may not be to everyone's liking. COVID-19 measures included only sanitization, no temperature checks, no partitions, and the chefs were handling the food with bare hands. If you are concerned about this, it might be best to wait before visiting.