On this day, I was invited by a respected senior to have a drink at a recommended restaurant. The place offers fresh seafood directly from the fishing port, which I have been curious about for a while. The restaurant has a Kyoto-like atmosphere and private rooms, which is a big plus. While they offer courses, we decided to go with a la carte this time. Although I don't have photos from this important dinner, the assorted sashimi was a must-try, and the grilled and simmered fish were undeniably delicious. They also have a variety of seasonal and classic dishes, all of which were outstanding. The selection of drinks was also great. The only downside was that one of the waitresses was a bit clumsy, but the relaxing private space allowed us to enjoy our drinks without any distractions. It was a happy time spent with my senior whom I hadn't seen in a long time. I would definitely like to visit again.

The menu is extensive. The eggplant gyoza is delicious, and there seem to be other good options too, but I'm already full. I'll just have a light highball and head home today. Apparently, there's a branch at Kyoto Station too. I often go there. I didn't make a reservation, but there was seating available at the counter, which was good. The food was delicious!

This is a private izakaya located on the second floor of a building behind the New Hankyu Hotel in front of JR Kyoto Station. We ordered a course meal and the portion size was incredible. The dishes, including the ayu fish in the photo, were quite good and overall very satisfying. With its location right next to Kyoto Station, the price and quality are more than enough.

January 15th. It's the second day of my business trip in Kyoto. Today, we have a party with around 10 people. We came to Sugiura, a creative private room izakaya located near Nijo Kura-kura where we drank yesterday. The exterior has a nice appearance. We entered and found a narrow entrance and hallway. It feels more like a small restaurant than an izakaya, with private rooms being the main feature. Well, it's Kyoto after all. We gathered in a private room and the party began. The appetizer was edamame. We started with a toast with beer. The first dish served was a sashimi assortment. Dry ice smoke came out of a ceramic tube, revealing sashimi of yellowtail, sea bream, salmon, and pickled mackerel, each with two different cuts. Nothing particularly new. The second dish was grilled amberjack. Surprisingly light in flavor. Not a big fan of the texture, but it had a good amount of fat. The third dish was rolled omelette with dashi and grated radish. I switched to shochu around this time as I was getting tired of beer. The fourth dish was crispy fried chicken. It was fried to a crisp. A bit on the tough side, but still enjoyable. Then came a sushi roll topped with flying fish roe. I skipped this one. Surprisingly, beef tongue stew was served next. Thick slices with wasabi on top. The soy sauce-based broth had soaked in well. And then tempura. I believe it was eggplant. It had a slightly mushy texture. Dessert was served towards the end, if I remember correctly. That's all for the meal. Overall, it was a pleasant experience dining in a private room, with no mistakes in drink orders. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the private room izakaya "Sugiura" in Nijo. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is more casual than it looks from the outside. Here's a quick review as a non-drinker: - Drooling Chicken - Sashimi platter - Grilled crunchy meatballs - Eggplant dumplings - Beef tongue with wasabi The dishes were enjoyable overall, but some flavors may have been affected by being sober. The sashimi platter came with dry ice for a cool presentation and had a variety of 10 types of fish. Non-alcoholic drinks didn't pair well with the food, and the meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. The beef tongue with wasabi was tender and served with a creative twist. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but I may have missed out on fully enjoying the experience by not drinking.

2019-Izakaya Tori Paitan Nabe and others @ Creative Private Room Izakaya Sugiura Kyoto Station Front Shichijo Store [Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward Zaimokucho, Kyoto] --------------------------------------------- Tabelog 3.18-2 reviews [Izakaya] Kyoto Prefecture 355 Kyoto City 336 Shimogyo Ward 93 ---------------------------------------------2019/2 Saturday night First visit ★ IKRG New Year's Party course (with all-you-can-drink) ・ Edamame ・ Sashimi assorted ・ Onsen Tamago Salad ・ Dashimaki ・ Grilled fish ・ Karaage ・ Steamed chicken ・ Beef tongue with wasabi ・ Tempura (eggplant?) ・ Chicken paitan hot pot with noodles ・ Tofu dessert <￥6000/person> My ramen friend M Yupi-chan invited me to a drinking party in February around the end of September. "It's early to invite for the new year, but it sounds fun so I'll go." Then, detailed information was given at the end of the year ・ 18:00-23:00 ・ IKRG New Year's Party for 5 hours for the first party only? "What's IKRG?" "It's a group of ramen lovers in Kyoto, but don't worry too much." "What's that?" There was a pre-conversation like this, and on this day, I came to Kyoto during the day and was slurping ramen, and when I looked up, I saw a curtain presented to Sugu-san by the IKRG group. There were about 20 names of members written on it, and I interpreted it as "Oh, are we going to drink with these members today?" When I arrived at the store around 18:00 and told the reservation name, I was guided to a large hall... What is this?! About 40-50 people? There are a lot of people, I don't know anyone, and I was thrown into an unexpected place. Where can I sit...? M Yupi was standing there, dumbfounded, and C Ka came to collect money, oh, hi~ There's Ero Senu and G Bacho sitting in the corner, and I managed to sit next to an acquaintance. By this time, I finally found out that IKRG = Instagram Kyoto Ramen Group. Come to think of it, I've seen it several times with hashtags. I realized that I was almost unknown in Instagram, while I felt that I was becoming somewhat famous among Twitter otaku. Even at a drinking party with Twitter followers, I can't remember everyone, so it's impossible... While increasing followers by using such a cunning method, I follow and unfollow relentlessly until I reach the limit of 7500 followers, then use an app called "Unfollower" to unfollow those who don't follow me, and follow again. I have over 9000 followers now, but the number of likes is stuck at around 2000 and doesn't increase proportionally to the number of followers... While using such a cunning method to increase followers, amazing people like M Yupi have followers and likes pouring in even though they don't follow anyone. What's with these ramen celebrities? K-san and D-san, who I thought were amazing followers and likes on Instagram, were there! Oh~ I met K-san, but I missed the chance to greet D-san because he was too popular and I couldn't find a chance to greet him... I also had a lot of fun talking with K-me-chan, T-ra-san, N-wa-san, and the owner of Touhichi store. M-tsu brought a married woman with him, and young people are fine... I'm envious... "They're just friends who eat ramen together," he says, but what's with that distance, it's too close (# ﾟДﾟ) Peeeeease... Kyoto is hot! (It's cold though) Long live Kyoto ramenヽ(^◇^*)/ Oh, the food was delicious too! Especially the beef tongue with wasabi at the end was amazing. Izakaya ramen always has ginger in it and the noodles are ===========

It was a sudden visit, so I sat at the counter! The food and drinks were great. I feel like I want to come back again. The prices were also cheaper than expected.

When I was living in Kyoto, I used to have dinner outside a lot. I kind of forgot, but it seems like it was delicious.

Private rooms available. Quiet atmosphere. Suitable for entertaining guests. All-you-can-drink option available. Probably costs over 5000 yen.

■Visit Date: December 4, 2016■Items ReceivedSashimi Assortment (6 varieties)Grilled FishDashimaki TamagoFried ChickenToday's SaladFresh Spring RollsEggplant GyozaSpecialty Grilled Beef Tongue with WasabiSpicy Pork Hot Pot (with Ramen)Dessert■MEMOOn this day, my parents, my siblings and their spouses, my nephew, and my husband and I visited this restaurant located east of Karasuma Shichijo. We were seated in a private room with sunken kotatsu tables, allowing us to relax comfortably. I used to frequent this familiar restaurant for lunch when it was located in Takatsuji. This visit marked our first time at this new location. The restaurant offers delicious seasonal and creative dishes. We started with a sashimi assortment and ended with a ramen hot pot. We enjoyed the delicious food, lively conversations with our family, and the attentive service from the staff. It was a delightful experience.

Friday, March 18th was indeed crowded. It might be late for a same-day reservation, as it was fully booked by 7:00 pm. The amazing thing about this restaurant is the option to order half portions. Not all dishes, but the quantity and price are halved, so if you have the same budget, you can double the number of dishes, ensuring you leave feeling full. You tend to overeat because you want to try a variety of dishes since you came all the way here. Today, we ended up ordering a total of 18 items! It's an overwhelming amount for two people. Even with two drinks, the bill slightly exceeded 10,000 yen, around 5,000 yen per person. I regret ordering the crispy hot pot as the portion was too much for one person! The restaurant mainly offers casual, creative dishes that are enjoyable and plentiful.