I went out for lunch! First of all, there were so many types of set meals to choose from! The menu had options on the front and back, and it was very affordable at 800 yen! It seems to be a popular place among office workers. I ordered the young chicken tempura set. It came with a side dish and you could choose the amount of rice you wanted. The tempura had a rich flavor and was very delicious with the rice! The food came out quickly, and they even had 200 yen bills ready for you to pay 1,000 yen, so the checkout process was fast too! Thank you very much!

Near Kyoto Minami Interchange, there is a restaurant that serves set meals during lunchtime. The food is simply delicious.

I remember visiting this place for the first time during the day, but when I visited at night, it seemed to be closed. I heard a rumor that they are open for lunch now, so I decided to try it out. I ordered the chicken tempura and yakisoba set for 780 yen. The chicken tempura had a dark color and seemed to be overcooked, which was a shame because the chicken was young and tender. The yakisoba was more like a stew cooked in yakisoba sauce. It made me wonder if the previous chef was no longer there.

At night, they have sushi at the restaurant, and for lunch, they offer a variety of lunch sets which are all delicious. Among them, I recommend the set meal with menchi katsu and ham katsu. The rice portion is generous, and you can even get a large serving for free. The main dish comes with two side dishes. The service is efficient, and the payment process is smooth with change readily available even for small amounts. Since it's a sushi restaurant, you can expect the seasoning to be just right. You'll definitely leave satisfied and full.

Returning after a year and a half. I visited around 1:15 pm on Saturday, and there were 2 groups of customers already there with some empty seats. I checked the menu and ordered the Tonkatsu set with grated ponzu sauce (780 yen) with regular rice this time. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. Even the regular size rice was quite a generous portion. The miso soup was hearty with seaweed, tofu, and fried tofu in it. It had a homely taste. The side dishes included salad and pickles, just like before. Now, onto the main dish, the Tonkatsu was pre-fried and a bit tough because it was cold. They seem to prioritize speed for the limited lunchtime crowd, probably targeting office workers. The service had a down-to-earth cafeteria feel, and the warm response from the elderly lady was nice. This time was a bit disappointing, but maybe next time I'll try their hot pot dish.

I passed by this long-established izakaya or sushi restaurant often at night, but I always felt a bit hesitant to go in. So, I decided to try it out for lunch. The place was quite crowded with office workers and had a lively atmosphere. It felt like a traditional lunch spot for locals. I managed to find a seat in a corner, which made it a bit difficult for the waitress to move around, so I felt a bit sorry about that. I ordered the sashimi set meal, which came with two side dishes, pickles, miso soup, rice, and a sashimi platter with three types of fish. I was surprised to see eel included in the sashimi platter with warm rice, as it was a new experience for me. Is it common in Kyoto? Eel is more of a side dish for me, but the overall experience was good. The restaurant didn't feel too intimidating, and the prices were reasonable, so I now feel more inclined to visit for dinner as well.

I went to the bustling "car shop" for lunch. With the upcoming midsummer day of the ox, they had unagi (eel) donburi on the menu! I had the unagi donburi set that day. This restaurant is primarily a sushi restaurant, but they also have a wide variety of fried dishes and transform into an izakaya at night. For lunch, they offer set meals aimed at nearby office workers, with each set priced at a reasonable 780 yen. The unagi donburi I had that day came with a whole eel covering the bowl. It also included miso soup with tofu, wakame seaweed, and fried tofu, as well as a side dish of dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette) with pickles. It was a great deal. The rice was on the softer side, which didn't quite match well with the unagi sauce, but overall, it was still a good value. They offer over 20 different types of set meals, ranging from yakisoba to sashimi sets, providing a wide selection for customers. It was a refreshing change from the usual ramen lunches I've been having lately. I will definitely come back again.

A friend recommended a restaurant called "Kuruma-ya" to me, so I decided to visit. The restaurant is conveniently located near a coin parking lot, making it easy to access. The lunch menu at this izakaya-style restaurant is often delicious, so I had high expectations as I entered the establishment. Inside, there are about six seats at the counter and four tables, creating an atmosphere that would be great for enjoying drinks and tasty food in the evening. I sat at the counter and ordered the "Kaki Fry Bento" for 780 yen, which was the recommended dish of the day. Looking at the menu, it seemed that most of the set meals at this restaurant are around the same price. After about 10 minutes, a bento box containing rice, side dishes, and miso soup was brought to me. I started with the miso soup, which had tofu, fried tofu, and wakame seaweed, and it was delicious. Next, I tried the four pieces of kaki fry, which were topped with a tonkatsu sauce-like sauce. It was decent, although it lacked a bit of juiciness. I wished there was tartar sauce, but considering it's an izakaya, it was understandable. The side dishes included pickled daikon radish and simmered bonito, along with tamagoyaki. The rice was cooked well and tasted decent. They also asked about the portion size in advance, so if you want a larger portion, they might serve you a bit more. Overall, the cost performance was decent. The restaurant has a strong izakaya atmosphere, so it's a place where you can leisurely enjoy drinks and food in the evening. Rating: 3.5 stars (70/100)

Around November 2010, I visited a financial institution and decided to have lunch at a restaurant nearby after a long time. It was a weekday around 1:00 PM, and both the counter seats and the raised seating area were almost full, showing the restaurant's continued popularity. I ordered the lunch menu item priced at 780 yen, which was the "Sashimi Bento Box." As I sat at the counter, I watched the sea cucumber and the Tarako (cod fish roe) in the display case in front of me. The sashimi bento box arrived with delicately sliced Hamachi and Mejiro, a small portion of simmered dried daikon radish, carrots, and fried tofu. There was also a small piece of fish simmered in soy sauce, a well-rolled Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelet), a salad with a simple dressing, rice served in a generous portion, pickled radish and radish leaves, and a flavorful miso soup with daikon radish and fried tofu. The restaurant's popularity remained strong, and I found myself wanting to try their evening dishes as well. No change in the overall rating of the restaurant.