This restaurant perfectly meets the needs of those who want to have a meal in a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Located in Pontocho along the Kamogawa River, the restaurant has a stylish appearance from the entrance to the interior design (even the staircase to the second floor looks like a chest of drawers!). The counter seats where you can relax after taking off your shoes are perfect for a date. The menu offers a variety of Kyoto-style dishes using local ingredients such as Kyoto vegetables, duck, and yuba, along with a decent selection of Japanese sake including local brands. The hospitality is excellent, and each dish is undeniably delicious. Although I didn't choose the all-you-can-drink option this time, the cost-performance is astonishing at 7,000 yen. Not only tourists but also locals were dining at this wonderful restaurant. I feel fortunate that such a lovely place is nearby. I would love to come back in the summer to dine on the terrace seats with a riverside atmosphere!

Before the Gion Festival became crowded, I was looking for a place to eat riverbed cuisine by the Kamogawa River in Kyoto, and found this restaurant to be promising so I made a reservation. The previous riverbed dining experience was French cuisine, so this time I chose Japanese cuisine. Unfortunately, the weather was not good, so we had the first hour of our meal indoors, but later the weather slightly improved and the staff prepared the riverbed for us. The food was very delicious, and although my wife is not a fan of river fish, she really enjoyed the salt-grilled fish. We also enjoyed comparing Kyoto's sake with the food. I think it's worth revisiting. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I arrived in search of delicious Kyoto obanzai. In conclusion: - The dishes are all above average and delicious. - The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful and enveloped in a good Kyoto vibe. - The most surprising fact is that we dined by the riverside, and the cost performance was incredibly good. I was impressed.

Visited during the busy Golden Week period. Being able to make a reservation online was a big plus! The restaurant was fully booked, but I was able to enjoy Kyoto cuisine without having to wait long for drinks or food. They also have a riverside terrace, but since the weather was uncertain when I made the reservation, I opted for a regular table. I was seated on the second floor at a calm table with a counter and a raised tatami area.

I couldn't get into the restaurant I was aiming for because it was full, so I wandered around Pontocho and found this place. It was a very atmospheric restaurant with a traditional Japanese house style. We had appetizers, fried tofu with miso sauce, grilled beef with Kyoto green onion, tempura with bamboo shoots and young sweetfish, grilled chicken, red miso soup with conger eel sushi, and potato with yuzu pepper. The grilled beef and bamboo shoots were delicious!

I came to Kyoto on a business trip and had a dinner meeting with a client. The street leading to the restaurant was crowded with tourists, but once inside, the atmosphere was calm and quiet, allowing us to enjoy our meal. The dishes were part of a course menu, and each one was carefully prepared. They were subtly flavored, allowing the natural taste of the ingredients to shine through, and we found them delicious.

I had sashimi of amberjack, sea bream with tofu, and yuba sashimi. The local sake from Kyoto was delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant was decent, but the service felt a bit rushed and impersonal, which was disappointing. It might be good for a quick drink. The food was delicious!

The location is excellent, and the cost performance is great. The unique sake set with a sake bottle and cups makes it easy to start a conversation. The food is delicious, so you can't go wrong with this restaurant. The staff are also very attentive, making it a good place for entertaining guests. Since it was indoors during the cold season, I would like to visit again in the summer.

I used this restaurant for a trip with my mother to show my gratitude. The hospitality was amazing. The staff's attentiveness, timing of clearing plates and bringing the next dish, everything was perfect. And all the dishes were delicious, my mother was also pleased! I asked for a message plate for dessert, originally it was supposed to say "Happy Birthday" but I requested "Thank you always!" online, and they did it, which made it a wonderful memory! I definitely want to visit again when I go to Kyoto, and I would recommend this restaurant to others. Everyone should definitely go! *

Located in Pontocho, Yoshina is a restaurant that offers a view of the Kamo River and Higashiyama mountain range while enjoying a meal on the riverside terrace. They offer a seasonal cuisine experience on the indoor second floor. During my visit, I opted for the Omakase course priced at 5,000 yen, which included a variety of dishes such as appetizers, grilled fish, sashimi, steak, hot pot, sushi, and dessert. The meal was accompanied by a selection of sake, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

I visited Yoshina in Pontocho, Kyoto for a mini trip after seeing the high ratings on Tabelog. The evening atmosphere in Pontocho was lively and nice. I was seated at the counter on the second floor right in front of the chef. It was amazing to watch the chef's skillful knife work. The chef was quiet but had a true artisan vibe and was willing to chat. Every dish was exquisite. Definitely worth a visit!

On the final day of my Kyoto trip, I used this restaurant before boarding the Shinkansen. It had been raining all day, so I wanted to have a meal by the Kamo River. I made a reservation and although I didn't have time for a full course, the steak was incredibly tender and well-seasoned. The dishes kept coming one after another, and I was very satisfied. I would love to come back and try the full course when I have more time. I will definitely use this restaurant again when I visit Kyoto next time.

Having dinner in Pontocho. It's too hot to sit outside on the veranda, so we're dining inside. We ordered the monthly special course. [Appetizer] Assorted five dishes: boiled watercress and summer vegetables, vinegared cucumber and sasa (bamboo grass), green bean with sesame dressing, pumpkin tofu, kisu (Japanese whiting) in Dutch sauce. [Soup] Grilled trout, grilled eggplant. [Sashimi] Assorted three kinds. [Meat dish] Beef fillet steak with homemade ponzu sauce. [Cold dish] Duck breast, pumpkin, herbs, green yuzu. [Tempura] Conger eel tempura. [Rice] Pressed sushi with suzuki (Japanese sea bass) and kelp. [Dessert] Coconut panna cotta. The reason we chose this restaurant is because they serve New Government No.6 sake, which is hard to find even in Tohoku. It's my favorite sake, so it was a treat to have it here in Kyoto. The meal was delicious as always. Thank you for the feast!

I wanted to experience the Kamogawa Noryo Yuka, so I searched on Tabelog and found this restaurant. The dishes were not fancy but delicious. I enjoyed the Kamogawa Noryo Yuka from late afternoon to dusk for the first time, and it was a pleasant experience. One thing to note is that while the female staff were efficient and provided good service, some of the male staff (possibly university students working part-time) were disappointing. Overall, the atmosphere and cost performance were good, and I would like to visit again.

On my trip to Kyoto, after finishing my meal at the first restaurant, I always feel like taking a walk at night along the Kamo River and wandering around Pontocho. As expected, I wanted to go to a second restaurant, so I was looking for a place and finally found one that had availability even though it was a Saturday night post-COVID restrictions. The restaurant I ended up in had outdoor seating, but I would have preferred indoor seating since it was still a bit chilly. If it had been warmer, the location right by the Kamo River would have been perfect, but today indoor seating was preferable. Honestly, the food overall was... I only ate one piece of the beef fillet steak with Japanese-style grated radish sauce and left the rest uneaten. At that point, I felt my limit and decided to pay the bill and leave.

I made a reservation for a 5000 yen course at a seemingly delicious restaurant in Pontocho. The building's exterior and interior had a traditional Pontocho vibe, with a renovated old house design. The course consisted of 8 dishes from appetizers to dessert, but honestly, none of the dishes stood out as particularly delicious. The beef fillet steak had gristle, and the sashimi was just average. The portions were generous, so I left feeling full, but the restaurant seemed more focused on enjoying the atmosphere of Pontocho rather than the food itself.

I found this restaurant while strolling near Pontocho. You can see the Kamo River from above, and it seemed to be popular among tourists. The food was fairly delicious, but the cost performance was not that great. However, the interior was beautiful and had a nice atmosphere, so considering the location, the price is understandable.

Prologue: When I come to Kyoto, I usually go to "Takumi-an" on Saturday nights, but due to the state of emergency, it was closed for the whole month, so I found this restaurant that had already reopened. I could get a riverside seat for myself for an extra 1000 yen. I arrived about 10 minutes early for my reservation at 6:00 PM on May 30th, and was promptly seated at the riverside table closest to the river. The total cost was 7400 yen including tax, plus a seating fee of 1000 yen. The meal included: Watercress and small fish in broth, thin tofu, squid and flying fish roe salad, chicken with Japanese pepper, wine-stewed cherry tomatoes, clear soup with sea bream, winter melon, and watercress, sashimi (yellowtail, striped jack, flounder, conger eel), wagyu steak, simmered dish (baby sea bream, pumpkin, small taro, eggplant, peas), tempura (conger eel, eggplant, shishito pepper), simmered conger eel stick sushi with ginger vinegar, red miso soup, creme brulee, cheesecake, chocolate gateau. The male staff were friendly and provided thorough explanations, but one of the female staff members did not explain anything. The highlight was being able to experience dining by the river.

I stopped by on my way back from a walk along the Kamo River. The restaurant looked quite formal at first glance, but when I saw the menu at the entrance, I was surprised by the good value for money! So I decided to go in. It was early, so there were tables where you could overlook the Kamo River, but I chose the counter. It was nice to be able to chat with the chef right in front of me. I chose various side dishes and decided to try all types of Kyoto sake. The dishes all had a gentle flavor with a strong dashi taste, and the atmosphere was great. Before I knew it, the restaurant was full! I wonder if it's popular even among locals? It was my first time there, but the staff were very kind and I had a wonderful time. Thank you for the delicious meal! ♫

I visited Pontocho for the first time. Unlike Gion, it had a much more approachable and friendly atmosphere, with a row of cozy shops. I had made a reservation at "Yoshina" beforehand. The restaurant was located just a few meters away from the bustling street. The charm of this short distance truly embodies Kyoto. I opted for the 5000 yen course meal, and every dish had a refined and delicious Kyoto flavor. I also enjoyed three different Kyoto local sakes, each fruity and reminiscent of wine. The sake truly captures the essence of Kyoto. Thank you for the wonderful meal. I will definitely visit again!

The other day, I went to Kyoto and enjoyed some snacks and drinks at a place called Yoshina. They had a lot of delicious side dishes, and I'm not exaggerating when I say they were all really good! Among them, the anago sushi in the second picture was the best. The fluffy anago with tasty sauce, and the shari rice with sesame and shiso leaves were so good. I wasn't even that hungry, but I ended up eating and drinking a lot more than I had planned...