This is a restaurant located in the southwest area of Karasuma Oike. It is located on the west side of Ryoemachi Street, down from Oike Street. The business card states that they serve sushi, oden, and alcohol, so I assume it operates as an izakaya in the evening, although I have never been there at night. This time, I went for lunch. Upon entering the restaurant, you must take off your shoes. I sat at the counter in front of the kitchen, but there also seemed to be seating further back and on the second floor. The counter seats were very comfortable with the heated flooring. When I arrived around 1 pm, there were three customers at the counter, maintaining social distance. The lunch menu includes six types of set meals, including daily specials, and curry rice dishes. I ordered the Tonkatsu Tamago Toji Set Meal for 880 yen (tax included). It came with tonkatsu simmered in sauce, hijiki and soybean stew, salad with sesame dressing, and miso soup. The tonkatsu was made using Hokkaido pork and was crispy on the outside but not dry. The sauce was flavorful, but the tonkatsu itself was average. The standout was the steamed rice, which was fluffy and delicious. The grains were separate and stood out, indicating it was cooked well. The portion was generous, which might be too much for some. The tonkatsu went well with the rice, especially when paired with the pickles on the table. The pickles were also a great addition to the meal. The name of the restaurant is "Gohan-ya," which reflects their focus on serving delicious rice. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

It was my first time visiting this restaurant, but it felt like coming back to a nostalgic home with a warm atmosphere. Located on Ryoanmachi Street, just off Karasuma Street, in a small traditional Kyoto townhouse that is easy to miss. I climbed a narrow and steep staircase to the second-floor tatami room. I visited around 8 pm, and the place seemed to have finished its first round since opening in the evening. Perhaps due to COVID-19 precautions, customers were leaving early. Even though it was a Friday night, one of the two tatami rooms on the second floor was empty, and I was seated there. The second-floor tatami room seemed to retain the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, even after being renovated for a restaurant. It felt more like saying "I'm home" rather than "excuse me" when entering. I came for a drink, so I ordered Fushimi, Kyoto sake, with sashimi of red snapper, tempura of shirako (fish milt), and oden (daikon radish, beef tendon, grilled tofu) as snacks. The red snapper sashimi was thick and just right, not too thin or too thick, with a great freshness and a nice balance of tenderness and firmness. The shirako tempura was crispy on the outside, with creamy shirako inside. It was piping hot when freshly fried, so be careful not to burn your mouth (laughs). As I savored the dishes, I took a sip of sake. It was truly a moment of happiness. The oden was also delicious, with the daikon radish being large and satisfying to eat, soaked through with broth, and soft. The beef tendon was melt-in-your-mouth tender. So delicious. So delicious. I felt so happy. The young man who served the second floor was fantastic, attentive and considerate. He didn't need to call out loudly "excuse me," but he made eye contact and noticed when guests raised their hands or made eye contact. The bill was settled by table, and while waiting, he brought out hojicha (roasted green tea). There was only one ice cube in it. I was a bit touched by this thoughtful gesture. It's not uncommon for restaurants to serve tea while waiting for the bill, but it's often boiling hot and impossible to drink before paying. By adding that one ice cube, the tea's temperature was just right and very enjoyable. It's great to have staff who can show such care and consideration. I will definitely visit again on my next trip to Kyoto. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went to Gohan-ya for lunch on February 21st. It is an izakaya located in Karasuma Oike. I was looking forward to it as I had heard that the food was delicious from various reviews. However, the experience fell short of my expectations. The restaurant was a bit dark, with a sunken kotatsu-style counter. I usually order the daily special or karaage at new restaurants, and on this day the daily special was karaage with sweet chili sauce, so I ordered it without hesitation. The side dishes were okay, but nothing particularly special. The rice was served in an interesting container, but it was too mushy and almost like porridge. Despite the good reviews about the rice, it was disappointing. The amount of rice was quite large, and the balance with the side dishes felt off. There was kimchi available to eat freely, so I tried it with the rice. If I try the restaurant again and the rice is the same, I will give up on it. Thank you.

I had some errands around this area today, so I stopped by for lunch. The place was packed with customers as usual! The counter was full, so I ended up sharing a table in the back. I was thinking of getting the fillet cutlet, but they were sold out. Just like last time, the fillet, daily special, and grilled mackerel were all sold out! In the end, I had to settle for some kind of pork loin cutlet. I really want to try the fillet someday. Last time, I had the miso cutlet, so this time I went for the regular pork loin cutlet. It came with regular tonkatsu sauce and grated ponzu sauce, which was really refreshing and delicious. It also came with hijiki and salad, which made me happy for some reason. The rice was delicious too. It came in a small steamer basket and was nice and warm. I usually tend to leave rice uneaten, but before I knew it, I had finished it all.

During the New Year's in Kyoto, after purchasing the requested incense at COCON Karasuma, I arrived at this restaurant muttering to myself, "Tonight, I will enjoy drinking alone." Although it is a casual pub, it is not a chain store. The menu reflects a dedication to both food and drinks. I started with a bottle of beer and toasted to myself. It has been a while since I met Akahoshi-kun. For appetizers, I had a tempura of shirako (milt), which was plump and hot. I dipped it in a little salt and enjoyed it heartily. My face couldn't help but break into a smile. I couldn't resist and asked for a recommended list of drinks. For the first drink, I chose a Dairoku Junmai Namazake served warm. It had a strong acidity typical of a namazake, which was charming. I also ordered grilled yellowtail with salt. The deliciousness concentrated near the collar was grilled crispy, making it a perfect match for sake. For the second drink, I had a Ichihaku Junmai Usunigori Namazake, served chilled. It had a fruity flavor with a good balance of umami and a smooth finish. This restaurant also offers sushi and meat dishes, so I would like to try various dishes here on another occasion. Although I didn't try it this time, their specialty oden also looked delicious.

The name "Gohan" sounds like a set meal restaurant, but it's actually an izakaya! They also serve lunch, so I finally went today ♥ For lunch, they seem to focus on katsu dishes, like the Miso Katsu set for 800 yen. It's so delicious! The miso is high-quality, sweet, and rich, and it goes really well with the mustard. The mustard has a strong kick, but if you put too much, it keeps kicking back haha. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great too! It's a bit hard to figure out where to go once you open the door, but once you take off your shoes and sit down in the tatami-style counter, it's perfect. I'd love to come back at night to enjoy some drinks while dozing off. The menu has exciting dishes like Shirako Ponzu and Dobinmushi, so I can't wait to come back for dinner! My husband saw someone eating the Katsu Curry next to us and now he wants to try that next time too. Oh, and they serve rice in small steamer baskets - I wonder if they cook it in there? 🤔

Today's lunch was at a restaurant called "Gohan-ya" in Karasuma-Oike, where they offer various lunch set meals and seafood dishes for dinner. The exterior of the restaurant had a charming atmosphere, and although the menu was displayed outside, many items were already sold out due to the late hour. I sat at the counter and ordered the "Tonkatsu Tamago Toji set meal". The square tray included rice, salad, miso soup, and a side dish (hijiki). The rice portion was quite generous. I started with the cabbage salad, which had a slightly tangy Japanese dressing that was delicious. The hijiki side dish had a gentle seasoning and was also tasty. The "Tonkatsu Tamago Toji" had a rich dashi flavor and a slightly strong taste that went well with the rice. It was garnished with mitsuba, chopped nori, and sansho pepper, which added a nice accent. The tonkatsu itself may have seemed a bit lacking in size, but it was still good. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, though I feel like the dinner menu would offer a more enjoyable experience.

Before entering the restaurant with a very nice atmosphere, I was looking at the menu when a staff member came to greet me.

I stopped by a casual diner on my way home from running errands. It seemed like everyone there was a regular. The freshly fried pork cutlet set meal was absolutely delicious!

It's about a restaurant called Gohan-ya, but they have a wide variety of izakaya menu items rather than rice dishes. The sushi selection had basic toppings and wasn't very exciting. The oden was a refreshing dish with a well-balanced broth that wasn't too salty, which was a nice change in Kyoto. They also had vinegared dishes, conger eel, salad, and other dishes that tired travelers would appreciate. It's rare to find a casual Japanese restaurant that caters to tourists in this area. It was great to have a good selection of food and drinks, especially being close to our hotel. We were lucky to get a table early, as the next customers missed out on the oden since it sold out and the restaurant was full. It seems that some dishes may take longer to prepare, so keep that in mind when ordering!

- Cheese-wrapped yuba tempura with dashi sauce - Oden with daikon radish - Oden with Akashiyaki Feeling like I really wanted to eat cheese, I was tempted by the menu outside the restaurant and ended up walking in! As soon as I entered, I took off my shoes and sat at the counter seat with a sunken kotatsu table. It was around 6 pm, so maybe because of that, I was able to get in without a reservation. In front of me were the chefs and a case of fish... It was a bit of a challenge for a solo female beginner drinker, with a quiet atmosphere and a few men drinking alone. There didn't seem to be any regular customers, so time passed quietly... I waited for my order, and the cheese-wrapped yuba tempura that I was looking forward to was really delicious! It had pumpkin tempura inside, which was a nice accent. However, the portion might be a bit too much for one person. The Akashiyaki oden was something I saw for the first time, but it was delicious just as I imagined! With a beer, it cost around 1900 yen!

The mackerel set meal is delicious.

The rice was steamed in a steamer.

Went on a date with Shimizu-san. Ate at this place before enjoying the night cherry blossoms at Nijo Castle. The taste was good (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ The sushi was delicious.

Grilled mackerel with salt set meal. Comes with salad, hijiki, and miso soup for 880 yen. Delicious.

Reasonable prices for both drinks and appetizers. The taste is good. Suitable for leisurely drinking with a close friend, but also enjoyable for solo drinking.