I visited this restaurant for the first time for lunch. Since I was alone, I sat at the counter seat. The chairs at the counter seat didn't have a backrest. I ordered the obanzai lunch set. There were more dishes than I expected. Each dish was seasoned well and there were a variety of items, so it seemed good for the body. The portion size felt a little small, but it was just right for me. However, considering the content, taste, and price, it was a great deal! I would like to come back again.

I made a reservation for Saturday lunch. It's great to be able to make a reservation in Kyoto where lunchtime tends to be crowded. I arrived at 12 o'clock and there were no other customers. The interior of the restaurant is stylish and seems suitable for everyday use. I planned to order the obanzai set meal, but I found the katsudon on the menu and decided to try it as part of the set meal (obanzai is included). It was served in about 10 minutes. The katsudon had green onions and seaweed on top. Several kinds of obanzai were served in small portions, making it perfect for a little break between bites. Miso soup and pickles may also come with the katsudon. As for the taste, the dashi was well-flavored and it was the type of katsudon with delicious breading. The egg was half-cooked and simmered with onions. It was not too salty and easy to eat. The meat was about 1cm thick with a good amount of fat, giving it a sweet taste. I felt that I would like to have a restaurant like this in my neighborhood, considering the taste of the obanzai as well. I was curious, so I also ordered the simmered eggplant separately. The soft eggplant was delicious. I thought it would be fun to visit at night and enjoy some drinks. Thank you for the meal.

The shop my brother recommended has a casual atmosphere, like a diner or an izakaya. It's easy for a woman to visit alone. I went after 2 pm, but it seems like they serve set meals throughout their business hours! They have a wide variety of dishes with generous portions. The meal they prepared was very well done. I wish we had a place like this near my home. The a la carte menu also offers a lineup that would be irresistible to those who enjoy drinking.

I visited the restaurant for lunch on Thursday, November 17, 2022. There were two customers before me, who seemed to be city hall employees. By around 12:10, the place was full, as it is close to the city hall. I ordered the fried chicken set, which arrived in about 10 minutes. The variety of side dishes was impressive, indicating its popularity. The fried chicken was delicious, with a strong ginger flavor in the seasoning. It was also rare to see red konjac served. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with the restaurant.

My lunch plans with my daughter were canceled, so I came here after a long time. Many restaurants have last orders before 2:30, but this place serves throughout the day, so I can still enjoy a set meal even at a late hour. The deep-fried flounder in broth was incredibly delicious, with the broth soaking into the fish perfectly.

During my long stay, I ended up using Esora five times. It's conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from my hotel, so I visited for both lunch and dinner. They offer set meals, making it easy for solo diners, including women dining alone. They also have bento boxes available, which I tried once. The side dishes have a gentle flavor overall. The set meals are all delicious and reasonably priced. They open at 12 pm, so if they were open in the morning, I might end up having breakfast there too (which would actually be convenient). They close at 10 pm. They accept PAYPAY.

I had to work on my day off, and although it was nerve-wracking, everything went smoothly. Since I couldn't eat a proper lunch, I decided to have a light meal and a beer after work at a restaurant I had been eyeing on Tabelog. I was seated at the counter and ordered a beer and the evening special set meal. The beer arrived first, poured into the glass with care. I took a sip and couldn't believe how delicious it was after a hot day at work. I couldn't stop myself from drinking half of it in one go. When the set meal arrived, it included rice, miso soup, pickles, sashimi, and 9 side dishes. The sashimi looked elegant and appetizing, with shrimp, scallop, squid, and tuna. The side dishes included lotus root and celery stir-fry, komatsuna and fried tofu simmered dish, hijiki seaweed, stewed eggplant, pumpkin with salted butter, red fish in vinegar sauce, tender chicken breast simmered, and crab stick and green onion omelette. Along with rice, it totaled to 13 items. Looking at the sashimi and side dishes, I felt like having sake. I finished the beer, ordered sake, and was surprised when more than 10 bottles of sake were brought to me. I forgot to take a picture of it. I ordered a junmai ginjo sake, but I forgot the brand. However, when I tasted it, I felt a soft acidity, a pleasant sweetness, and a refreshing aroma. It was a good sake. The sashimi, especially the perfectly cooked shrimp, was sweet and delicious. The scallop, squid, and tuna were also very tasty. Ordering sake was a great decision. The side dishes were all delicately flavored to bring out the natural taste of the ingredients. The lotus root and celery stir-fry had a pleasant blend of celery flavor and lotus root texture, while the stewed eggplant had just the right amount of dashi soaked into it, making it delicious. The pumpkin with salted butter had a nice balance of pumpkin's sweetness and the savory salted butter, making me crave for beer. The crab stick and green onion omelette paired well with rice. The miso soup had a rich dashi flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment to the meal. The side dishes were all delicious, and I was amazed by the variety of sake available. The menu also offered other set meals like fried chicken, ginger pork, tonkatsu, and grilled fish, catering to different preferences. With such a wide selection, I believe one can enjoy a meal and drinks here in a fun and enjoyable way. I definitely want to visit this place again.

A friend recommended this set meal restaurant. We ordered the daily special set meal with side dishes, which was priced at less than 1000 yen. The set meal comes with 8 side dishes, but the staff kindly offered to bring all 16 side dishes for us to share since there were two of us. The side dishes were all delicious and healthy, making for a satisfying lunchtime.

I visited the restaurant because I wanted to eat a set meal. The interior is bright and clean, so it seems like a place where a woman can go alone. There are various side dishes lined up on the counter, all of which look delicious. For less than 1000 yen, you can get three side dishes, a main dish, miso soup, and rice. You can have unlimited rice refills. When you want to eat until you're full, it might be a bit unsatisfying, but I think it's good for when you want to eat a balanced and healthy meal.

It was my first time trying this restaurant and it was delicious. I recommended it to a few friends. The counter and tables are spacious, so I think you can get in without a reservation during the day. I ordered the ginger pork set meal. The rice was plain white rice, and the side dishes were served on one plate, each in small portions. It was a delicious meal with rice, miso soup, pickles, and ginger pork. The ginger pork was different than I imagined, with a light taste and plenty of grated ginger on top. The pork was thickly sliced, I prefer thinner slices, but I was very satisfied. The evening menu also looks good, so I'll definitely be back for dinner next time!

I visited around 18:00 on Saturday. There was one customer before me. - Set meal: Ginger pork for 880 yen It was different from the typical ginger pork at chain restaurants, it was elegant and delicious. The side dishes were also tasty with natural flavors as always. - Ume Chirimen rice upgrade for 100 yen It felt a bit too salty. I prefer the saltiness level of the Chirimen Sansho, so I would have been happy if I could have chosen to have half the amount of Ume Chirimen for 50 yen.

I cut my hair short recently, so I have to go for a haircut once a month now. It feels like it's been already over a month since the last one. I've always liked going to the barbershop since I was little. Shaving my face, getting a bob haircut, and feeling refreshed, sometimes even dozing off. Maybe I go there for a little nap. After the haircut, I look forward to lunch. I decided to skip soba today and go for a set meal at Esora. It's a simple restaurant that also offers takeout bento boxes. Since it was past the lunch rush, it was not crowded. I ordered the croquette set meal for 900 yen, which came with cream croquette, potato croquette, salad, miso soup, rice, and assorted side dishes. For an additional 100 yen, I added shredded dried plum and sansho pepper rice and an appetizer with 6 different side dishes. After finishing my meal, I had a quick drink before heading to Osaka by train. The croquettes were delicious, especially the hot and crispy potato croquette and the cream croquette with clams. The shredded dried plum and sansho pepper rice was also flavorful. I discovered many other delicious restaurants while eating. I thought about buying a bento box on my way back home. Although the restaurant is currently not open for all-day dining due to the state of emergency, I look forward to having lunch drinks or early evening drinks there once the situation improves.

I visited the restaurant around 18:10 on Saturday. There were two groups of customers before me. I ordered the evening meal set for 880 yen, which included various dishes such as simmered eggplant, shredded dried bonito with sansho pepper, sashimi, fried burdock, simmered nagaimo with plum, boiled watercress and enoki mushrooms, hijiki seaweed, and red konjac. The eggplant was delicious without any bitterness, and not overly sweet. The shredded dried bonito with sansho pepper had a subtle flavor of sansho pepper without being too strong. The other dishes were also delicious. The meat in the dish served in a four-leaf clover-shaped plate was also tasty, although I couldn't identify the name of the dish.

I visited around 7:00 PM on Friday. There was one customer before me. I ordered the Croquette set for 900 yen. It seemed good for my body, a well-balanced meal! The side dishes were also delicious. The miso soup had bits of soybeans in it. The clam cream croquette and potato croquette were both tasty. Although it had clams in it, the overall taste didn't have a strong clam flavor. I also added the shredded dried bonito and sansho pepper rice for an extra 100 yen, and it had a lot of shredded dried bonito, which made me happy!

I wanted to have lunch in the city, so I went to this restaurant! The bright interior with white tones offers delicious obanzai and set meals. There are counter seats and tables, so many people come alone. I had the ginger pork set meal, and my companion had the oyster fry set meal. The oyster fry was small but crispy and flavorful! The ginger pork was thick and tasty. It was nice to have multiple obanzai dishes with the meal! You can also enjoy plenty of vegetables, making it a balanced and healthy meal. The menu changes daily, so I want to go back again and again. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, making it a cozy place to dine. The portion sizes may be a bit small, so it might not be filling enough for men.

There is a shop located about a 5-minute walk northwest from Kyoto City Hall Station. It opens at 12:00 and has a simple, clean interior. The shop specializes in obanzai set meals, offering around 15 different dishes with delicious seasonings. It's perfect for those who want to try a variety of dishes, such as sashimi, simmered sweet potatoes, boiled komatsuna and fried tofu, pickles, simmered eggplant, stir-fried bell peppers with dried baby sardines, and peeled cherry tomatoes. When you're craving obanzai in Kyoto, this is a recommended spot! ( ´_ゝ`)

I had some business at the city hall and made a reservation through "GoToEat" to visit. It was a place I wasn't familiar with, so I was grateful to have made the reservation as I went alone. I searched for a Tuesday lunch for one person around the Imperial Palace area and found "Shokudo Bentou Sakae Esora" located north of the city hall. The interior of the restaurant was simple. I ordered the "Croquette Set" for 900 yen, which included scallop cream croquette and potato croquette, both of which had a homemade taste that I enjoyed. The side dishes were small portions, but there were six varieties, all with a gentle and meticulous flavor. Although I saw in previous reviews that you could choose from three types of croquettes, it seemed to have changed. I think it was good for someone like me who likes to try a little bit of everything. I think I found a good restaurant. Thank you for the meal. The surrounding area is mainly office buildings. The prices and meal balance at this restaurant are good. Plus, they have "obanzai" (side dishes). I would recommend this place to tourists as well.

Today, I went to a cafeteria near Kyoto City Hall. ■ Esora This is a cafeteria that serves lunch and also offers side dishes for drinking. The interior is clean and bright, with a white color scheme. The place was bustling with regular customers. First, I had some Oolong tea. ● Sashimi Assortment Today's sashimi assortment included Thai, octopus, yellowtail, and tuna. I enjoyed it with wasabi, and the yellowtail had just the right amount of fat. ● Choice of Three Side Dishes I chose three side dishes from today's selection: - Octopus okonomiyaki - Tuna simmered in soy sauce - Mini shrimp spring roll These were bite-sized portions for snacking and allowed me to enjoy a variety of dishes. ● Pork Cutlet Set Meal The popular pork cutlet set meal came with mustard on the side. It was delicious with tonkatsu sauce. For a final dish, I ordered: ● Salted Squid Roe Tea Rice This was a tea rice dish made with salted squid roe from Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. The staff poured tea over it and it was served with plenty of squid roe, along with rice crackers and seaweed. The salted squid roe had a yuzu fragrance and was delicious. I was able to enjoy a variety of dishes with a generous serving size.

●Appearance, interior, atmosphere inside the store, features, etc. I visited this restaurant in Kyoto based on a recommendation from a friend during a business trip. There are about 10 seats at the counter and 16 tables. The interior of the store is calm and white. The staff consists of a couple and one of their mothers, creating a homely atmosphere. It was around 3 pm when I visited, and they were still serving set meals. I ordered a lot of obanzai dishes, as they were reasonably priced. In the end, I ended up ordering 18 different dishes! ●What I Ate: Draft Beer - 500 yen Assorted sashimi and side dishes from the set meal 18 varieties of obanzai - each for 380 yen Gyakana Natto - 980 yen Yakisoba (spicy) - 680 yen ●Impressions: I love obanzai, so I ended up ordering a lot. Each dish was delicious and perfect for snacking. You can tell that each obanzai dish was carefully prepared and turned out tasty. The Gyakana Natto was amazing, with plenty of seafood on top and natto hidden inside, creating a wonderful combination. The yakisoba was thick and enhanced the taste of the beer. If you're looking for obanzai, I recommend EsoRa!

Solo trip to Kyoto (lonely). On the second day, I visited the garden of Daikaku-ji Temple, enjoying the cool air and sunshine, looking forward to lunch (day drinking). The restaurant was located in a residential area and was not crowded, probably because it was a Saturday. The interior, with exposed concrete and wooden accents, was stylish. The lunch set allowed you to choose 3 side dishes, making it a great deal. I decided to have beer and side dishes before moving on to another restaurant. - Cold tofu with lots of green onions and delicious bonito flakes. - Koya tofu with a firm texture and tasty dashi broth. - Mountain yam simmered in plum, with a crunchy texture and a hint of plum adding to the flavor. - Potato salad with a slight tang and a moist texture, perfect for pairing with alcohol. - Tomato pickled in ponzu sauce, sweet tomato with a mild ponzu flavor. I also enjoyed a bottle of Sapporo Red Star beer. The subtle and gentle flavors of Kyoto were evident in the delicious side dishes. This restaurant offers tasty side dishes at an affordable price.