I visited a restaurant in Kyoto once every six months. I enjoy looking for a breakfast spot on my way from Shijo. While there are many chain restaurants and beef bowl shops, I prefer visiting individual establishments if possible. However, my options are limited due to having a car. I came across a place where fresh vegetables were displayed for only 100 yen. The restaurant was quiet with only one other customer. I ordered the "Ham Sandwich Morning Set" for 600 yen and chose a hot coffee. I have been brewing my own coffee at home every morning for over 10 years, but the coffee here was delicious. It had a rich flavor without any lingering acidity. The ham sandwich was quite substantial with thick slices of bread, probably to satisfy customers' appetites. I was surprised by the generous portion of salad served. It was too much for even someone like me who enjoys salad. The only downside was the lack of communication when the food was served. No words were spoken at all. In Japan, there are nice phrases like "thank you for waiting" or "please enjoy your meal," but unfortunately, none of that was said here.

I had omurice for lunch at TeraTake. It was quite big. The ketchup rice was piled up like a mountain with a runny egg on top. I chose the ketchup version, but they also have a demi-glace version. The filling in the ketchup rice was thinly sliced ham and onions, very simple and lightly flavored. It came with hijiki and wakame soup. I prefer a stronger flavor, but the generous portion size was impressive. Next time, I might try their set meals.

Chicken cutlet lunch set for 1,100 yen. Visited with a rating of 3.18 on Tabelog. Parking available, about 7 spaces. This was my first visit to this place that I had bookmarked. I arrived around 12:30 pm and it was almost full. The chicken cutlet was made with juicy thigh meat and was served with a generous amount of vegetables piled underneath.

Today, I visited a cafe for lunch and found a place with a seemingly large parking lot that can fit about 5 cars. I arrived around 12:30 and managed to park in the last available space. The restaurant was crowded with a few table seats and a counter. I chose a table at the back and ordered a variety of Western dishes. I decided to go with the daily lunch special (750 yen) which was chicken cutlet today. The meal arrived promptly, consisting of 3 pieces of chicken cutlet, a mountain of salad and macaroni salad, rice, soup, and a side dish of sliced dried radish. The chicken cutlet was delicious, crispy, and juicy with a flavorful miso sauce. The rice was surprisingly filling and went well with the meal. The salad was fresh and crunchy with radish, watercress, and carrots. As I continued eating, I felt satisfied with the generous portion size. The restaurant had a steady stream of customers coming in, and I can see why people would want to come back. Overall, it was a place worth revisiting!

I came here today. The restaurant is popular for its generous portions. The atmosphere is casual with a radio playing in the background. The interior has a kitchen in the back left, a high counter with 4 seats in the front, and 8 table seats for 2-4 people surrounding the outer edge. The place is run by a middle-aged couple. I ordered the recommended "daily lunch special (limited quantity)" which was tonkatsu today. The thickly breaded pork was delicious with sesame and tonkatsu sauce, and the salad was fresh with vegetables that seemed to be freshly picked. The meal also included plenty of rice, simmered hijiki seaweed, and a mild wakame seaweed soup. The friendly waitress provided excellent service. The daily special was also cost-effective. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. The restaurant has some accessibility for wheelchair users, child seats are available, and there are spacious washlets with bidets on the right side. There is a small parking lot next to the restaurant.

Daily specials are a good deal! Comes with a side dish and soup. This time I had the croquette set meal and the daily special set meal (pork cutlet). It's tasty, but the coating is a bit hard, and the flavor is a bit too salty. The portion is quite large, so unless you are very confident or very hungry, ordering the "large size" is risky (lol). There is a parking lot, but the number of spaces is limited, so you may need to park in the designated area nearby.

I visited the restaurant again and ordered the daily lunch special. Today's special was daikon radish with miso sauce and fried fish. The daikon radish was cooked in broth with a red miso-like sauce. It was a generous portion, much more than I expected. The daikon had a nice broth flavor and was very delicious. The fried fish was two pieces of crispy breaded horse mackerel with tartar sauce on the side. It was very satisfying to eat. The meal also came with egg soup, rice, and a side dish, so it was a great value for the price. This restaurant is cozy and offers good quality food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

Daily special for 850 yen. Comes with soup, side dish, and rice, great value for the price. Potato gratin and fried white fish.

Pudding a la mode. Firm pudding with seasonal fruits. 750 yen. Highly recommended.

Daily special for 850 yen. Boiled pork and fish fry. Comes with soup, salad, and rice, all with generous portions. There is also a parking lot available. Delicious and worth visiting every day.

Daily chicken cutlet set meal, homemade taste and delicious flavor.

Lunch was cheap. The daily special, which was the best value, wasn't to my liking so I didn't order it. I want to come back another day for a second chance. The shredded cabbage was sloppy. It looked like it was cut by myself.

Next to the rice cracker shop is a cafe run by a tough-looking master. All the menu items are generous in portion size. Set menus are available from 11:00 to 20:00. The homemade croquette set (with soup and rice) is 850 yen. You get two huge croquettes! The mountain of vegetables served alongside will surprise you. The coffee made with a siphon is also delicious.

Daily lunch special: Yakiniku for 670 yen ☆I often visit this cafe because it's a relaxing place. I had their lunch special on this day, which was yakiniku! Thinly sliced beef belly stir-fried in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect with rice! It was a satisfying meal with a generous portion. The plate also came with a lot of salad, which was a nice addition. With soup and a side dish included, all for 670 yen, it's definitely a great deal ♫ This place is still very convenient for me! \̏(º̻∇º̻)/̋

Daily lunch special for 670 yen ☆ Located along National Route 24, a little west of the Joyo Shinsui intersection. Please note that you can only access the eastbound lane by car. There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant! The café is open from 8:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening, and I visited around 2:00 for lunch. There are counter seats and table seats, and the spacious and comfortable space makes it a favorite of mine. On this day, the daily lunch special (available from 11:00, limited quantity until sold out) was pork cutlet, so I ordered that. The daily lunch special included three bite-sized pork cutlets, a generous serving of salad, macaroni salad, and a half-boiled egg on one plate! It also came with rice, wakame soup, and simmered hijiki, offering a substantial volume for the price. The pork cutlet was thick and tender, providing a satisfying meal! The sauce had a comforting taste that felt like homemade. This restaurant offers good value for money and is a comfortable place to relax and enjoy! ♡

From the direction of Okubo, heading south towards the Okubo Bypass and near the intersection of Route 24, there is a restaurant located on the side road. The restaurant is on the first floor of a standalone building with a parking lot. I ordered the daily special for 670 yen, which today was omurice with shishito peppers as a side dish, a mini salad, and soup. The mini salad was quite substantial, and the soup came in a large bowl (today it was a Chinese-style egg soup). The omurice was not just a simple chicken rice with an egg on top, but also had onions, bell peppers, and other vegetables mixed in. It was delicious and despite the low prices, it was clear that effort was put into the preparation. ---------------------------------------------- Revisited the restaurant and today's daily special was chicken cutlet. It came with a bite-sized chicken cutlet, spinach side dish, salad, and soup. The dish was filled with plenty of vegetables, making it a healthy option.

While running around the area of Miyake, I usually pass by the overpass, but decided to change things up and take the side road where I spotted a lunch sign waving in the wind. The ground floor of a house-like building seemed to be a shop, so I parked my car and peeked inside. The atmosphere looked nice, so I decided to visit and parked in the adjacent parking lot. The parking lot can fit about 5 cars, but if it's full, you can park in front of the wall (see photos for details). Next to the entrance, they were selling vegetables apparently harvested from their own garden, so I had high hopes for fresh produce. Inside, there were about 8 tables and a counter with 5 seats, and the staff seemed to be the male chef and the female server, possibly the owners. I sat at a single table and ordered the daily lunch special for ¥650, which today was teriyaki chicken, limited in quantity. The customers seemed to be office workers and local elderly people, indicating that the place is popular in the neighborhood. After about 10 minutes of waiting while listening to FM radio, the food was served. The main dish came with soup, a small side dish, and rice, giving off a substantial impression. The soup, in particular, was served in a large bowl, which got me excited. The warm wakame seaweed soup was quite tasty and easy to drink. The teriyaki chicken main dish was thick and topped with a homemade-looking yellow tartar sauce, providing a satisfying eating experience. The freshness of the lettuce and watercress on the side was noticeable, likely picked fresh from the backyard garden. The macaroni side dish was decent, and the fried eggplant side dish was a delightful addition. The rice was cooked well, had good flavor, and the portion was satisfying. The pickles served on the side also left a pleasant aftertaste. Overall, the lunch had good value for money, the service was decent, and the atmosphere was nice, with parking available. Rating: 4 stars (78/100).