Near Shugakuin Station. I visited on a cold day. The shop is next to a liquor store. It seems to have been opened by the son who trained there. First, I got a craft beer bottle from the liquor store. I also had fried shirasu and spring chrysanthemum, red with a cherry blossom package. I also had pate de campagne, stewed oysters in cream, Thai-style homemade sausage, and wagyu steak. It was a relaxing experience. Thank you for the meal.

Just arrived~ This shop is full of charm that you won't know until you come. Delicious wine, delicious sake, delicious food, and more! It's not just about the taste, it's a fun place to hang out!

The atmosphere is calming and the food is delicious. Beer is also secretly recommended and tasty.

The menu is small, but everything is delicious and you can also enjoy drinks. The seating is limited and the location is subtle, making it a hidden gem and highly recommended.

Ueha-ya store in Shugakuin, Kyoto Date: March 10, 2015 Time: 08:30:00 Theme: Kyoto: Other Western Cuisine Located near Shugakuin Station, just after passing through Ichijoji's Ramen Street, Ueda Sake Store is a cozy spot where you take off your shoes before entering. We started off with plump Toba-grown raw oysters, drizzled with olive oil and lemon for a refreshing taste. The Caesar-style salad was packed with ingredients and had a satisfying volume. I forgot to take a picture, but we also enjoyed a fruity white wine. The smoked tai fish was rich in aroma and flavor, a true delight. The Iberico ham was perfectly aged, with a delicious amount of fat that made us savor every bite. Moving on to red wine, we let the staff choose an Austrian wine for us. The chicken brochette with salsa sauce was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful. The tripe stew in tomato sauce had a chewy texture and a rich flavor that we loved. A friend brought me to this place, and I must say, the restaurant and the people were lovely. Every dish and wine we had was delicious and enjoyable. I can't wait to go back soon, although I almost don't want to share this gem of a restaurant. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited this restaurant primarily to purchase sake, but I had also dined there before, so I would like to share my review. The interior space is not large, but it has a charming design. I was a group of two adult men, but there were families in the back. Although the restaurant mainly caters to adults serving alcohol, there are large tables that can accommodate about 1.5 families, making it suitable for families with small children. We ordered dishes a la carte, and they were all delicious. I would like to visit with my family sometime.

Originally a liquor store called "Ueda Saketen." Of course, they still operate as a liquor store, but they also have a restaurant called Owamaya attached to it. The exterior retains the old liquor store look, giving off a nice Showa era atmosphere. To enter the restaurant, you pass through the liquor store, take off your shoes, and change into slippers before going upstairs. It has a welcoming atmosphere where you feel like saying, "Excuse me, I'm coming in." Inside the restaurant, you can order glass wine or soft drinks, or choose a favorite bottle from the liquor store. They have a wide selection of drinks, from sake and shochu to wine and champagne. The wine selection is extensive, and the owner's wife provides helpful advice. We chose a red Burgundy wine and enjoyed various dishes to accompany it. The menu consists of both French and Italian cuisine. For those with a big appetite, there is a variety of pasta dishes available. They even offer unique items like raw liver sashimi, which could be a great match with shochu as a snack. There is also a counter near the entrance where you can chat with the chef while enjoying your drink, making it a great spot for solo diners. The restaurant cleverly utilizes the triangular shape of the land, providing a view of a garden-like space from inside. Being a fan of red wine and cheese pairings, I couldn't resist ordering the cheese platter (small) for ¥800. The four types of cheese were all flavorful and paired perfectly with the red wine. I also tried the rillette (¥700), scallops with green peas in a white wine sauce (¥800), and hormone in white wine and blue cheese sauce (¥700). Each dish complemented the wine well, and I savored every last bit of sauce with the bread provided. There were many more dishes I wanted to try, but my stomach was full, so I had to give up. Although a bit away from Kyoto's central area, it's right in front of Shugakuin Station, making it worth a visit even if you have to go out of your way.

A small restaurant located very close to my parents' house. It is attached to a liquor store called Ueda Saketen. Whenever I go back home, I always want to go there. It's a must-visit place for me and I get really excited. The interior of the restaurant has a Japanese-style touch, with a friendly and approachable atmosphere, yet very tastefully done. Especially in the summer evenings, when the windows are open and the dusk colors the inside of the restaurant, it creates a unique atmosphere. There are two older female waitresses (rumored to be sisters) who are not overly friendly but somehow it feels nice. Everything is unpretentious and high-quality. The food is almost always delicious, with the exception of the garlic in the aioli being a bit burnt sometimes, but the various pasta dishes are of exceptional quality that is hard to find elsewhere. I always end up eating and drinking too much, but the bill always surprises me with how reasonable it is, so it has become a tradition to buy a bottle of liquor from the attached liquor store on the way out.

Just a short walk from Shugakuin Station, this charming liquor store and bistro has a wooden Japanese-style exterior with a hint of Western influence. The liquor store area has a traditional earthen floor where you take off your shoes before entering the bistro zone. The dining area feels like a terrace with its open design, antique wooden tables, and chairs. The menu offers French/Italian cuisine, including fresh fish carpaccio or sashimi-like dishes. The selection of wines is extensive, and the owner's recommendations are helpful and not pushy. The dishes tend to have rich flavors, perfect for enjoying with drinks. The atmosphere is sophisticated and attracts an older crowd, with a literary vibe. A friend once visited and was told by the chef, "We don't have much food today because I'm going on vacation tomorrow." This unique and delightful restaurant is a hidden gem that I couldn't resist sharing.

Ueda Hotel is a restaurant attached to a liquor store, more like a bar. You take off your shoes and go upstairs to eat Italian or French cuisine. Since it's attached to a liquor store, they have a wide selection of drinks. If you trust the chef (Sanshiro) to make delicious dishes and drink your favorite type of alcohol heavily, you'll be completely satisfied.