I visited the stylish Chinese restaurant "Koji Chuka" located in the underground shopping area Porta at Kyoto Station during lunchtime. Despite visiting around 2 p.m. on a weekday to avoid peak hours, the restaurant was unexpectedly full. After a 10-minute wait, I finally got a table. The casual exterior and interior of the restaurant create a welcoming atmosphere. The menu looked impressive, with each dish seeming delicious and showing attention to detail. However, I was particularly interested in the "Anniversary Koji Happy Set" celebrating their first anniversary. This set allows you to enjoy the best of Koji's dishes in one dream set menu. Moreover, until September 25th, a free drink is included, all for just 2000 yen. It's a must-try deal! - Koji Ebi Chili: The plump shrimp with a spicy chili sauce was irresistible. The dish looked fancy with gold flakes. - Koji Ebi Mayo: The plump shrimp with a rich mayonnaise sauce was delicious and addictive. It also had gold flakes, making it look luxurious. - Koji Sichuan Mapo Tofu: The fragrance of the Sichuan pepper oil and the right amount of spiciness made it a perfect accompaniment to rice. It was so delicious that it disappeared in an instant. - Handmade Dim Sum (3 types): The chewy skin and hot temperature made these dim sums delicious. I wish I had ordered 10 more. - Soup: A thick and tasty soup. - Rice (free refill): The free refill option is a temptation. I enjoyed refilling with Ebi Chili, Ebi Mayo, and finishing with Mapo Tofu rice bowl. It was amazing. I was completely satisfied with the delicious food and the cheerful service of the staff. The "Koji" power made the lunch delicious, healthy, and truly "happy". It was a delightful lunchtime experience. Thank you for the meal!

"Koji Kofuku Restaurant Kyoto Porta Store" is a Chinese bar that incorporates the taste of "wa" and "koji" from Kyoto's first store! Located at 902 Higashi Shio-koji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City. - Koji Dan Dan Noodles ~¥1,180~: A spicy sesame noodle dish with a rich flavor of mackerel, sardine broth, chicken bones, and koji. It can also be made less spicy for children. - Koji Sichuan Mapo Tofu ~¥1,200~: A dish with a fragrant aroma of koji, homemade chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorn oil that stimulates the appetite. The homemade sweet koji and mayonnaise add a good flavor. - Koji Fried Rice ~¥1,200~: A fluffy fried rice dish that is irresistible. It incorporates a taste of "wa" and koji, making it a unique experience. Koji Kofuku Restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including a children's menu, in a spacious and comfortable environment. If you are exploring lunch options around Kyoto Station, be sure to give it a try!

The restaurant is located in the underground shopping area directly connected to Kyoto Station, which is very convenient. I went there for lunch on a weekday. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is bright and clean. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious, but the portion size is a bit small. The balance of the content, price, and atmosphere is delicate, so I don't think I will visit again.

The underground mall Porta in front of Kyoto Station has a Chinese restaurant. The cheapest lunch set is priced at 1,380 yen, which is a bit high. But it's understandable since it's near Kyoto Station. The set allows you to choose a main dish from several options, and I chose mapo tofu. In addition to mapo tofu, the set also includes steamed chicken, two side dishes, soup, rice, and two freshly steamed dim sum. The flavors are all well-prepared and delicious. However, the set has a lot of items for a lunch meal. It would be great for enjoying on a holiday or while traveling, maybe with a beer. But for a daily work lunch, it's too much in terms of both quantity and price. I wish they had a simpler set for under 1,000 yen. Considering the variety and quality, 1,380 yen is reasonable.

Casual lunch spot in Kyoto Station Porta underground mall where you can enjoy dim sum and Chinese dishes using koji. The main set with two dishes costs 1580 yen, including fried chicken and shrimp mayo dim sum (2 pieces), along with two side dishes. The portions were generous and the flavors were gentle and tasty, typical of Chinese cuisine. You can also get free rice refills.

Today's lunch was at "Koji Kofuku Restaurant Kyoto Porta Store". It is a Chinese restaurant located in the Porta West area of ​​the underground mall in front of Kyoto Station. The restaurant has an open layout with no walls, separated by samples and digital signage. The bright and modern interior does not give off a traditional Chinese vibe. The menu offers a variety of classic Chinese dishes, including a good selection of dim sum. It is rare to see small dishes offered, with sets including three small dishes and a drink available. They also serve hot pot and set meals. There is a special holiday set with gold flakes sprinkled on top. I chose the "Holiday Set B" for 1580 yen, which includes a choice between shrimp chili and shrimp mayo. The metal cups are double-layered to keep drinks warm, and high-quality paper napkins and disposable chopsticks are provided. The table features a speech about Koji's commitment to quality. The dim sum is presented on wooden trays, adding to the authentic Chinese experience. The dim sum baskets are brought to the table after a short wait, making the table look luxurious. The meal includes egg drop soup, which is enjoyed directly without a ladle. The small dishes, Koji jellyfish cold dish and Koji green bean cold dish, offer a deep flavor thanks to the koji. The steamed chicken is tender with a mild sauce. The dim sum is served hot, with the shrimp dumplings having a chewy skin and juicy shrimp filling. The shumai includes one with sticky rice for a unique texture and one with pork that is juicy. Each dish offers a different experience and is authentic in taste. The main dish, shrimp mayonnaise, has a crispy coating, mild mayonnaise sauce, and a rich flavor from the koji. This restaurant near Kyoto Station offers good value for authentic Chinese cuisine.

The lunch menu was great value for 1600 yen! The shrimp in the shrimp mayo was firm and delicious. The steamed chicken sauce had a spicy kick to it, but it was addictive. The soup was also tasty, overall it was amazing. There was a small mishap, but the staff handled it quickly, so we were able to enjoy our meal.

On Saturday after 7 o'clock, I came to Porta because I can use the national travel support ticket. I entered a Chinese restaurant here with a relatively short line. I ordered a set of small dishes and alcohol. I had some vegetables and shrimp mayo. The set meal came with fried rice and small dishes. It was good that I could have a meal that wasn't just carbohydrates. Thanks to the travel coupon, I was able to eat at a very reasonable price and I am satisfied.

Between the matinee and evening show, I wanted to grab a quick bite and have a beer, so I headed towards Porta and ended up at this place that caught my eye. I chose 3 small dishes and a drink with a green mark for a total of 1580 yen including tax. I wanted to try the dumplings but due to time and quantity constraints, I settled for just these. Since I can't eat chicken, it ended up being squid, shrimp, and shrimp for me. The squid cold dish with scallion sauce was delicious, with my favorite vegetables romanesco, baby corn, and zucchini that got me excited! The ginger and scallions added a nice touch. The shrimp chili and shrimp mayo were also really tasty. I wanted to try some dim sum too, but I really didn't have the time... I would love to come back and try the dim sum properly. The interior of the restaurant is cute and welcoming, making it easy for solo diners to stop by.

I had an early lunch at Kyoto Station. I had been curious about this place for a while. It was just before noon, so I was able to easily get a seat. They have plenty of tables for two, making it easy for solo diners. I chose the daily lunch special, which was shrimp mayo. The shrimp mayo and steamed chicken were delicious! They also brought out some dim sum, which was hot and tasty. It's recommended because you can try a variety of dishes in small portions. Thank you for the meal! ♡

I had a quick drink at the station in Kyoto right at the beginning of the new year! I was wondering if it was okay to drink alcohol before visiting temples, but I ended up enjoying the refreshing Cloud White Pork with a tangy flavor and the creamy Shrimp Mayo! It was crowded with people, but the staff's response and service were quick, making it a comfortable experience. Thank you for the meal!

Recently, the town is bustling with Chinese restaurants. It's all about enjoying casually. Every town has a Chinese restaurant. It may seem obvious, but that's what Chinese food is all about. Small, independent restaurants that are affordable, quick, and delicious. In places like Hong Kong, this is the norm. Even in Japan, it was common in the Showa era. It used to be seen everywhere in town. The problem now is that chain restaurants have become too prevalent. The Kofuku Restaurant in Osaka is a famous spot known for its congee and dim sum. They also have roast chicken, spare ribs, and more, making it more than just a typical town Chinese restaurant. It's not quite a high-end Chinese restaurant either. It strikes a good balance and has become quite popular. With its reputation, it has finally opened a branch in the underground shopping area of Kyoto Station. As I walked through this Porta, I noticed a restaurant name that was different from the usual. "Koji in Chinese" - an exotic scent wafted through the air. But looking at the menu, I was impressed by the great value. I imagined there must be a lot of dedication behind this, but in my opinion, it's affordable dim sum. And nowadays, you can enjoy it starting from just 300 yen. That's a great deal for such delicious dim sum. Here are some of the dishes they offer: Truffle Xiao Long Bao, Porcini Xiao Long Bao, Daikon Mochi, Steamed Dumplings, Seafood Spring Rolls, Matcha Sesame Dumplings, and Qingdao Beer.

It seems like you can eat a variety of things here, and the kids who like dim sum will enjoy it. They have some unique xiaolongbao. The place is always busy with customers, and there are many solo diners. Lunch might be a better option than dinner in terms of cost-effectiveness. The experience didn't exceed expectations, and it felt like a regular restaurant in the station underground.

Today, I went to the "Kofuku Restaurant" at Kyoto Porta store. It has been renovated and I wanted to try it out. I ordered the service lunch for 980 yen including tax. The menu changes daily and today's special was "Chicken Karaage with Soup and Rice". It came with large, soft karaage (fried chicken), egg soup, and rice. The taste was delicious and it felt like a gentle Chinese meal. I noticed that there were many women dining there, so it seems to be a popular choice among women. I would like to try a different menu next time.

I had lunch at the Chinese restaurant Koji・Kofuku Restaurant in Kyoto Porta store. The lunch set is priced between 1500 yen and 2000 yen. The almond jelly is also priced at 880 yen, which is on the higher side. What I had: - Dan Dan noodles set (1480 yen) - Dan Dan noodles - Today's side dish - Rice The Dan Dan noodles were quite spicy. The spoon was a bit shallow, so a bigger one would be better. The water is self-service, and the prices are reasonable.

I visited for lunch in September 2022. The location is in Kyoto Station underground mall Porta. It opened on August 26th. It used to be where Konana was located. This restaurant also has a branch in Lucua Osaka. In Osaka, you can order a snack set anytime, but here the discounted snack set is only available from 3 pm, which was disappointing. I ordered 2 xiaolongbao for 500 yen, water dumplings for 600 yen, and Taiwanese beer for 650 yen. At Kinnoukasei Seikatsu in Abeno Harukas, the Taiwanese beer was 500 yen and served in a chilled glass, but here it was 150 yen more expensive and the glass was not chilled, which was disappointing. The beer was also lukewarm. The xiaolongbao and water dumplings were okay. Even though it's the same restaurant in Osaka and Kyoto, I wish they would offer the snack set regardless of the time. It's a bit pricey. However, I recommend it if you want to quickly eat xiaolongbao at Kyoto Station.

Kyoto Station's underground shopping area Porta has renovated its west area dining zone and grand opened 12 new restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely meal or drink on special occasions. Among them are a JA Zenno Kyoto-produced store and Kyoto's first branch of "Kushikatsu Daruma." Along with the 12 stores that opened in March, there are now a total of 24 stores. One of the newly opened restaurants is "Kofuku Hanten," a popular Chinese tavern in Osaka where dishes made by a 20-year veteran dim sum chef and natural wines can be enjoyed. They offer a unique concept of "Koji Chinese cuisine," which may be the first in Japan or even the world. The menu includes main dishes, dim sum, small plates, and set menus. You can enjoy a hearty set meal or Koji Chinese cuisine with a drink for lunch, among other options. The reviewer ordered a set of 3 small plates and a drink for 1380 yen, including fried chicken, shrimp mayo, and Sichuan mapo tofu. They also tried the Shanghai soup dumplings made fresh daily by a dedicated dim sum chef, which are filled with flavorful broth. The daily changing set menu available all day is also a convenient option.

I visited around 12:30 for lunch on a regular day. The restaurant was about 80% full, but I was able to enter smoothly. The interior was bright and stylish, which seemed to attract mostly female customers. I ordered the lunch set for 1000 yen as part of their grand opening special. It was a menu that allowed you to enjoy a variety of small dishes, which seemed to appeal to women. While the taste may not be as good as my favorite Sichuan restaurant in Porta, the cost performance is great. It's nice to be able to casually visit when you feel like having Chinese food. They also have dim sum, so I would like to try that next time.

It was convenient to be able to eat a variety of Chinese dishes. The small dishes were really small. I couldn't really taste the miso paste much (T_T)

The taste was like a chain store, and the prices were a bit high.