The flavor of mustard adds a nice touch to the Chinese-style dish, making bottled beer go down smoothly. It was my first time trying soba noodles with mustard. As I watched the kitchen staff from the counter, I saw boiled dried noodles topped with plenty of vegetables and pork sauce, which was satisfying to eat. During my stay, about 80% of the people ordered this dish.

In the past, there used to be a popular commercial for "Hamamura, a Cantonese restaurant." The motif of the word "Hamamura" turning into a face emoji was quite memorable. Recently, I noticed that the mention of "Hamamura, a Cantonese restaurant" seemed to have disappeared, but then I found out that there is a restaurant called "Hamamura" in Kyoto, and I had been wanting to visit it. Finally, I had the opportunity to do so. When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw the familiar face emoji of "Hamamura" on the glass window. It was unmistakable. At the entrance, there was a notice saying that their famous "karashi soba" is not available for lunch. A bit disappointing. I looked at the menu and ended up ordering the daily special "sweet and sour pork set meal." The atmosphere of the restaurant was like a typical local Chinese eatery, with a cozy and homey feel. However, the female server seemed quite busy. The "sweet and sour pork set meal" that was served had a slightly smaller portion size. It was accompanied by a side dish of "steamed dumplings," which was appreciated, but unfortunately, they were cold. The taste was good overall. The main dish of "sweet and sour pork" had smaller pieces of meat. The flavorful sweet and sour sauce was delicious, but I felt a bit disappointed by the smaller portion sizes and the cold side dish.

The restaurant was full and I ordered the "Hiyashi Chuka", which is made with slightly thick whole wheat noodles. The noodles were chewy and the sauce had a soy sauce flavor with a hint of vinegar. The toppings included shredded egg, char siu, menma, cucumber, and pickled ginger, which paired well with the spicy mustard. It was delicious. They also offer affordable set meals.

I went out for dinner and decided to explore the city a bit, ending up at a restaurant I had bookmarked. I wanted to try authentic Kyoto-style Chinese cuisine. The food was tasty, but I felt like I didn't dig deep enough to fully appreciate it. I started with a draft beer, potato salad, and sausage to get a feel for the place. The sausage was delicious, sweet and meaty, perfect with the beer. The potato salad was also good, but I still had room in my stomach, so I ordered some Shaoxing wine. As I debated what to have for dessert, I decided to add the Eight Treasure Vegetables dish. It was loaded with veggies and had a nice chewy texture. It looked great too, but I was a bit disappointed by a slightly burnt taste and aroma, which might be intentional. The aftermath of COVID was evident here too, with the young waitresses seeming a bit distracted. Overall, it was a good meal.

I visited Hamamura in Kyoto, located on Marutamachi Street, near the Kyoto Prefectural Office. I ordered the Karashi Soba, which was priced at 1,100 yen. The dish had a unique flavor with ginkgo nuts in the sauce. However, unlike other Karashi Soba I've tried, the noodles were extremely spicy and I ended up coughing a bit. The restaurant was established in 1924 and is said to be the birthplace of Chinese cuisine in Kyoto. Overall, I had a good experience exploring Kyoto's Karashi Soba options, and this visit marked the end of my journey.

I have tried Hamamura's Chinese food before, even recently at the store in Kyoto Station, but unfortunately, the taste of this store did not agree with my palate. The spring roll I had seemed to have a strong taste of bamboo shoots, which I found unpleasant. It left a bad smell in my mouth and made it hard for me to enjoy the other dishes. I ordered the fried noodles because they didn't have the mustard noodles, but it tasted like the mustard was missing. The Tianjin rice was also nothing special. I left the restaurant feeling disappointed. My partner didn't seem to have as strong a reaction, so maybe it just didn't suit my taste.

First stop on the tour of Chinese cuisine in Kyoto is this restaurant, Hamamura. This successor to the famous Chinarestaurant Hamamura, where Takakayoshi Koka was the head chef, is known as the first Chinese restaurant in Kyoto. We ordered the signature dishes - Karashi Soba, Harumaki, Shumai, along with meatballs, fried rice, and glass noodle salad. The Karashi Soba was delicious with its unique spicy mustard flavor, rich vegetable and broth sauce, and slightly charred noodles. The generous amount of gingko nuts and nuts added a nice touch to the dish. The meatballs were interesting, with a firm outer layer that didn't easily break, and a sweet vinegar sauce with a strong ginger flavor. Founded in 1924 by Hamamura Yasuzo, who was inspired by Chinese cuisine he had in Europe, the restaurant initially faced harsh criticism for its Chinese dishes. However, the turning point came when Takakayoshi Koka was brought in as the head chef from Kobe. I'm satisfied that I was able to experience the original roots of this place. Thank you for the meal!

I think this Chinese restaurant has been around for a long time and used to be located in Kiyamachi before moving. The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere and orders are made through a touch panel. I ordered "Shaoxing wine, sweet and sour meatballs, round gyoza with Kujo green onions, fried gyoza, fried rice, and Chinese rice bowl." The sweet and sour meatballs were crispy and delicious, and the Shaoxing wine was tasty. Thank you for the meal, and thank you very much.

When I was a child, I loved the siu mai with a man's face that my mother used to buy. It wasn't until I became an adult that I learned it was called Hamamura. I don't remember ever having it at a store, but I think my mother probably bought it at a department store or at a street vendor. I have never seen it in Tokyo, so I just realized it must have been a unique brand in Kyoto. After visiting the grave for the first time in a year, I came across the Hamamura siu mai with the man's face. I took a bus to Marutamachi and finally arrived at this retro shop. The siu mai, with 6 pieces in a steaming basket, was smiling warmly surrounded by hot steam. I thought, "I can't eat all 6 of them," but the portion was just right, not too meaty, and had a smooth and light texture that I ended up eating them all. Just like in my childhood memories, the two green peas inside had a slightly powdery texture, which stirred up nostalgia and made my nose tingle a little, maybe not just because the mustard was too strong.

Hamamura in Marutamachi is a legendary Chinese restaurant in Kyoto known for its delicious spicy noodles. It was established in 1924 by Hamamura Yasuzo in Gion. The restaurant is famous for its spicy noodles, shumai, char siu, and rice. Note that the spicy noodles are not available during lunchtime and cannot be ordered in a large portion.

I visited Hamamura, a Chinese restaurant in Marutamachi, Kyoto for the first time! It is a 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station, so it's easy to access. I went by car and parked at a nearby coin parking lot. The menu I ordered today includes sweet and sour pork for 900 yen, wonton soup for 500 yen, dumplings for 400 yen, fried rice for 650 yen, and chili sauce prawns for 1600 yen. The cost performance is excellent! Despite being so affordable, the food is authentic Chinese cuisine. It's a popular restaurant, so making a reservation is necessary! I wonder if lunch is more popular here! When I went in the evening, there were still a few seats available. Each dish has a generous portion, so it's recommended to share with a few people! The food was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I had spicy soba with plenty of ingredients and I'm full! The amount of sauce was generous. The wasabi was just right, with a little kick. It was delicious! The ginger ale seemed homemade, with a strong ginger flavor and spicy kick. A must-try for ginger lovers.

I stayed at a hotel nearby and wanted to eat fried rice, so I headed to this restaurant. When I entered, I was seated at the counter and decided to order the daily set meal that everyone was eating. It was sweet and sour pork with ramen and rice. The sauce was light and the pork was tender inside with a nice crispy exterior, giving it a unique texture. It was a filling meal and I left feeling satisfied.

Here, Mr. Hamamura! One of the famous Chinese restaurants in Kyoto! Their karashi soba is famous! The emoji face of Mr. Hamamura is kind of cute. The interior of the restaurant has been beautifully renovated, still retaining the atmosphere of a Chinese restaurant in town. However, the Kyoto specialty menu, karashi soba, is definitely worth trying!

I was riding my bicycle in front of the Kyoto Prefectural Office when I spotted a Chinese restaurant! I had already eaten dinner, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity, so I decided to go in. I ordered the fried rice, which was packed with ingredients and didn't have any strange flavors. It could have used a little less oil to be more like Kyoto-style Chinese food, but most places tend to use a lot of oil anyway. I'll have to try some other dishes next time!

I visited "Hamamura" for lunch on the day I returned from "Kyoto by the Sea" and stayed overnight in Kyoto before heading back to Tokyo. The restaurant was recommended in the book "Chinese Cuisine in Kyoto" by Hisami Kyo. Originally located in Kawaramachi, it is now in Marutamachi. The address is in Umeya-cho, Nakagyo-ku. I contacted the restaurant about making a reservation a week in advance, but they said they couldn't reserve a table on weekends due to being fully booked at opening time. We decided to arrive early, and we were the first customers at 11:10 am for the 11:30 am opening. The staff asked for the number of guests and seated us at a table. We ordered beer, assorted vegetables, mustard noodles, and spring rolls using a tablet device on the table. After the beer, we enjoyed a warm sake in a tokkuri and ochoko. The restaurant started to fill up after we arrived, but it didn't become full. The ordering process seemed a bit chaotic, and the service was lacking, with the young female server being inexperienced. The "mustard noodles" had uneven spiciness, and the "spring rolls" were a specialty of the house, but quite large. The "assorted vegetables" were similar to the ingredients in the mustard noodles. We originally planned to order fried rice as well, but the portion was sufficient without it. Overall, the experience was a bit disappointing, but it was interesting to explore Chinese cuisine in Kyoto.

#Kyoto Spring Roll #Hamamura Kyoto Store #Sweet and Sour Pork Set Meal Hello everyone! I decided to take a sudden day off as work has calmed down and it's going to get busy again until the end of the year. So, I thought of going to Kyoto for lunch. It's about a drive of less than an hour on the Second Keihan Highway to Kyoto. The sudden increase in tourists has left the shop owners bewildered. This family-run Chinese restaurant in front of the Kyoto Prefectural Office is no exception. "It's truly a Kyoto-style restaurant," said the kitchen's old man. The interactions between the old man, his wife, and daughter are quite amusing. First off... Kyoto Spring Roll, non-alcoholic beer, and the daily lunch special, which is sweet and sour pork set meal today. The spring roll is served with vinegar soy sauce and mustard. It's a bit light in flavor for me, but it made me crave a beer. The sweet and sour pork has a nice touch of ginger. It's the Kyoto-style sweet and sour pork from a local Chinese restaurant. The side dishes of kimchi, potato salad, and pickled vegetables are delicious. The kimchi is especially tasty, and the pickled vegetables have a bamboo shoot-like crunch. "Truly Kyoto-style" It was delicious. Thank you for the meal! ❤️

On July 23, 2022, Spring rolls for 1100 yen and Fried rice (with soup) for 850 yen. Established in 1924, this restaurant laid the foundation for "Kyoto Chinese cuisine" by welcoming Chef Takahana Yoshikichi. However, the current lunch menu mainly consists of common Chinese dishes, and the only "signature" dish is the spring rolls. The spring rolls are filled with bamboo shoots and various ingredients tightly packed in a crispy egg wrapper. This is a must-try dish representing Kyoto Chinese cuisine that you can't find when you return to Gifu. However, the fried rice is a dish that can be found in any part of the country, with a solid quality but may not necessarily require a visit to Kyoto for out-of-town visitors.

Actually, I went there twice. The first time, I had fried rice and my husband had Chinese rice bowl, both were delicious. The person at the next table wanted to order Kyoto's famous "karashi soba" but it was marked as sold out on the tablet menu. When they mentioned it to the staff, they were told it was removed because they were busy with only one person handling everything (but they still made it). So, we decided to come back for it the second time, but once again it was not on the tablet menu. I ended up ordering sweet and sour pork lunch set, and my husband got the stir-fried noodles in thick sauce. The sweet and sour pork was okay, but the noodles were too bland so we had to pour a lot of vinegar to make it more flavorful. It was disappointing considering it's an old establishment. Thank you for the meal.

I had been curious about this restaurant with its name for a while. I wondered how different the famous Cantonese cuisine from Hamamura in Osaka is from the one in Kyoto, and what exactly is Kyoto-style Chinese food. I arrived early for lunch and ordered the daily special lunch set, which was chicken with chili sauce. The lunch sets only come with rice, so if you want other side dishes, you have to order rice separately. The taste was quite ordinary, without any distinctive flavors. The price was 950 yen, which seemed a bit high for a casual Chinese restaurant. If you order additional dishes, the total cost can go over 1,000 yen including rice. It might be too expensive for students.