Enjoy Kyoto-style obanzai in a calm space along the Takase River! Each dish is carefully prepared and will make you feel warm and cozy as you sip on your drinks. You can choose your favorite vegetables from the showcase for tempura. I couldn't try the Western-style dishes this time, but I will definitely challenge them next time. It's highly recommended to make a reservation in advance!

1. Gyozan Taiyama 2. After Revolution Books, the third place. I wonder if there was a shop like this on the street of Revolution Books... The storefront looked too delicious, so I entered and, as expected, it was a popular shop. I only had to wait for about an hour. The appetizer was delicious! The fried chicken was also delicious! I could only eat a little, but the taste was meticulous. I will definitely come back!

I was able to make a reservation on the third phone call to find an open restaurant from New Year's Day. Later, I found out through reviews that it is a sister restaurant of "Shun-sai Imari", which made me hopeful that the food would be delicious. After visiting Yasaka Shrine for New Year's prayers and enjoying some matcha, we walked about 10 minutes to the restaurant. It was located in a narrow alley. Inside, there were 6-7 counter seats and 2 tatami rooms. We sat in the tatami room and started by ordering some small dishes. The Kyoto-style okara had a flavorful broth and was the best okara I've ever had. The simmered tofu and greens was a classic dish and very tasty. The lotus root and celery kinpira had a nice spicy kick to it. The potato salad was delicious and I could eat it all day. The chicken wing teriyaki was tender and flavorful. The silky tofu was simply delicious. The spicy cucumber from Shichimiya was simple but flavorful. We also ordered tempura of seasonal vegetables including lotus root and shishito peppers. The crab and mushroom white miso gratin was outstanding. The beef cheek red miso wine stew was small but very tasty. The beef tendon was as expected, consistently good. We also ordered the tai meshi for two, which was cooked in a flavorful tai fish broth. We finished the meal with Kyoto-style ochazuke. We also had two glasses of seasonal sparkling wine, one glass of Rosso Amabile, and one glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The total bill came to just over 18,000 yen. Despite making a last-minute reservation two days prior, we were very satisfied with the meal. The staff, all young men, were efficient and although they didn't provide detailed explanations of the dishes, it was not a problem. As mentioned in other reviews, this restaurant offers delicious food with good value for money. We will definitely visit again.

At 6 pm on a regular day, when I come to Kyoto, I always feel like eating obanzai. However, there don't seem to be many casual restaurants that you can just drop into. This place is just right. The atmosphere along the river is nice, the prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious. You can easily enjoy Kyoto-style obanzai here. The menu has a variety of dishes that go well with alcohol, and they are all delicious. I think their seasoning is very good. The prices are not too high, around 4,000 to 5,000 yen per person for a satisfying meal. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The staff at the restaurant were very friendly and it was a lot of fun. I recommend trying the five recommended dishes while enjoying them slowly. The recommended fried chicken was really delicious, the taste of eating it with salt and pepper... unforgettable. I definitely want to come back when I visit Kyoto again.

Winter Kyoto Tour 3rd stop. Today, my close friend and I are on a winter Kyoto tour. We started at Vinos Yamazaki in Karasuma Shijo, then visited Yasaka Shrine for Hatsumode, and finally KAWA Cafe in Gojo-Kiyamachi. From there, we headed north to our destination, a Western-style restaurant called Aisani. Aisani... I later found out that it means "sometimes" in Kyoto dialect. From the outside, it looks like a traditional Japanese restaurant with an obanzai menu, but it is actually a pure Western-style restaurant. We were welcomed inside and seated at the counter by the male staff. It was still 5:30 pm, so we had the counter to ourselves until 7 pm. We were presented with the menu, which included a variety of dishes such as obanzai, hors d'oeuvres, tempura, mains like grilled eel and meat dishes, rice dishes, and desserts like a Japanese-style pudding. We started with a toast with beer and were served a simmered yellowtail as a starter. The Kyoto-style obanzai dishes were delicious, especially the Kyoto-style okara and Dutch eggplant stew. The cucumber dish from Shichimiya had a nice balance of sourness and spiciness. The corn tempura was crispy and sweet, while the red pepper and dried baby sardines tempura had a satisfying level of spiciness. The dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelette) was fluffy and paired well with the spicy red pepper. We enjoyed the white miso gratin with crab and mushrooms, which had a subtle Japanese twist. We paired our dishes with white wine and red wine, which complemented the flavors well. Overall, the meal was a delightful mix of Japanese and Western flavors, and we left feeling satisfied.

I had a work-related request for "obanzai" and made a reservation here based on reviews. Walking along the Takase River, I found the quaint restaurant with a light grey curtain hanging outside. I sat at a table in the back, where I could see the river lit up. I started with the "obanzai 5 varieties" and a black label draft beer. The "bell pepper and scallop" dish was a favorite, as was the "fried eggplant". The "grilled green onion and harami steak" was high quality and reasonably priced. The "sea bream rice" was cooked slightly soft and had a subtle flavor of sea bream and trefoil. The "crab and mushroom white miso gratin" had a nice balance of sweet miso and cheese, although some of the men found it a bit too much. We also had fried chicken, sand liver with sansho pepper, corn tempura, pickles, purple sweet potato pudding, white wine, and red wine. It was a satisfying night with a variety of dishes. One of our group accidentally left their wallet at the restaurant, and a staff member kindly chased after us in the cold to return it. Thank you. It was a night where we experienced the kindness of Kyoto. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again.

Wednesday 19:25, I went to the restaurant "Aisani" for Japanese and Western cuisine. Over a month ago, when I dropped by around 9 p.m., I was told, "I'm sorry, we have already finished last orders," and was turned away. But today, I finished work early, so I was able to smoothly enter. There were two groups of customers already seated in the back tatami room. Since the counter was unmanned, I was seated at the counter in the back. Assorted Japanese side dishes - 830 yen Crab and mushroom white miso gratin - 980 yen When it came to the Japanese side dishes, they asked about any ingredients I didn't like. It was thoughtful (not really)... Later, I wondered if I should have avoided starchy vegetables for low-carb reasons, but since I can eat them, I just waited. They asked, "What would you like to drink?" but when I said, "Just water, please," it was okay. At 19:36, the Japanese side dishes arrived: - Fried tofu with dashi - Yuba and green vegetable ohitashi - Fried pumpkin They were served on a round plate in a round vessel. The presentation was very appealing. The vessel with a vertical rim looked like it could be from Hasami-yaki, which I've been seeing a lot lately. It goes well with both Western and Japanese side dishes. Personally, the Japanese side dishes had just the right amount of carbohydrates, which was helpful (I'll save the pumpkin for last). The fried tofu had a delicious dashi flavor soaked in, which got me excited. On top of the yuba and green vegetables, there was something red-purple called "can you eat this?" It turned out to be red shiso sprouts, which added a nice accent with its shiso flavor. Overall, the seasoning was well-balanced, and as a homemaker, it's something I would like to learn from. Oh, maybe I should have ordered some alcohol. At 19:50, the gratin arrived. They warned me, "The top of the dish is very hot, so please be careful." The wooden spoon was cute. (I wonder what a gratin with white miso tastes like?) When I took a bite, I thought, "Oh, the aftertaste is sweet." The bechamel sauce was thicker and creamier than a regular gratin, probably due to the white miso, but it had a good richness, which I didn't mind. (It's kind of interesting. I should try making it at home.) The crab flavor was slightly overshadowed by the white miso, but it was there. The enoki mushrooms were plentiful, making it fun to eat the gratin. It was rare for a middle-aged woman like me to casually drop by alone, so was it by chance that the owner happened to pass by and come over to talk to me? (Maybe they suspected something because I took photos of the menu.) I left the restaurant thinking about whether I could sit in the back seating area if I made a reservation with a friend. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

It's a great restaurant. I want to go again. Along the Takase River. From the private room in the back, you can see the river through the window. From the counter seats, you can look sideways through the private room. We went with two people this day, and at first we were seated at the counter, but it seemed like there were no more customers coming in even though it was late, so we were allowed to use the private room. The private room has seats for 6 people, so even if there are only two people, I don't think you can use it. I am grateful for this consideration. Actually, I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant after seeing the menu and atmosphere on the web. When I actually went there... there wasn't anything particularly special! But the atmosphere, taste, and everything else were all more than enough for me, and it was a comfortable place to be. We had a selection of obanzai dishes, crab white miso gratin, and clay pot pilaf, among other dishes. They were all delicious. Despite being obanzai, they had a Western-style taste. I think it's a nice touch. Oh no... there are too many restaurants in Kyoto that I want to visit... I only know a little bit about them, but each one is a place I want to visit again. This restaurant is also in the top tier of those.

A branch of Imari, a seasonal vegetable restaurant located in Karasuma. I had been interested in this place after seeing their shop card at Imari. On this day, I wasn't very hungry and was looking for a light lunch option when I found the obanzai set. It included dashimaki, komatsuna, eggplant, pumpkin obanzai, red miso soup, and rice for 1000 yen including tax. Every obanzai was incredibly delicious! My husband had the same priced chicken nanban set, which also looked delicious and filling. Since it's along the Takase River, I think it would be even more beautiful during cherry blossom season.

Before the state of emergency was declared, I visited a stylish restaurant located a few minutes south of Kawaramachi Station, down Kiyamachi Shijo, across from Toriya and along the Kamo River. The restaurant had a trendy blue lantern and a blue-green indigo-like curtain at the entrance. It was a cozy place with a counter seating for six and two tatami seating areas overlooking the cherry blossoms along the Kamo River. We ordered a selection of appetizers, cream cheese marinated in Saikyo miso, large angel prawns, black potato and shrimp shinjo in salted sauce, and cherry shrimp clay pot pilaf. Each dish was delicious and well-prepared, and the atmosphere was relaxing with instrumental music playing in the background. The staff was attentive and the overall dining experience was excellent. I will definitely visit again once the pandemic is over.

I visited the cozy izakaya called Aisani in the charming streets of Kyoto, which specializes in obanzai dishes. The eel shirayaki was particularly refined and delicious, allowing me to truly feel the essence of Kyoto. I definitely want to come back again.

I went to the izakaya Aisani in Kiyamachi and ordered their homemade sangria to go with my obanzai. The sangria had chunks of fruit in it, perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. The atmosphere was great, and I definitely want to go back again.

A short walk from Kawaramachi in Kyoto, there is a cozy izakaya called Aisani. I ordered the assorted obanzai and the halibut steak, which were very juicy and tender, satisfying my taste buds. The atmosphere of the restaurant was calm and I enjoyed my drink there.

I stopped by Aisani in Kiyamachi while feeling a bit tipsy. The restaurant mainly serves obanzai dishes and I really liked the atmosphere. I was recommended to try the dashimaki, and it was delicious. I definitely want to come back again.

Today, I visited the third place, a Japanese izakaya called Aisani. It is located on Kiyamachi Street and has a very calming atmosphere, making it a pleasant place to drink. I was recommended to try their obanzai dishes and I was satisfied with the delicious taste and beautiful presentation.

When you go to Kyoto, you definitely want to try obanzai at least once, right? I thought so and went to "Shun-sai Imari" located in Goshonishi-iru, Gion Shijo West. It's a sister restaurant where you can enjoy a set meal of clay pot sea bream rice during lunchtime. The restaurant has counter seats and tatami seats at the back where you can see the Takase River. The view is also nice, so if it's available when you make a reservation, you should definitely ask for it. The obanzai set includes Kyoto-style okara, eggplant ohitashi, mapo tofu, Kyoto-style rolled omelette, and pickles. The obanzai dishes are small portions of various side dishes, and the rolled omelette is really delicious. The clay pot is cooked according to the reservation time, so it arrives at the same time as the obanzai set. The rice is cooked fluffy, with a generous amount of tender sea bream and mitsuba on top. It's about five bowls of tea cups' worth for two people, but because it's freshly cooked and delicious, we finished it all in one go. Freshly cooked rice in a clay pot is always warm and comforting, right? The restaurant is also close to Kawaramachi Station, and in the evening, they serve obanzai, tempura, and Western dishes, so it seems like a casual place to visit. Thank you for the meal.

There is a restaurant located slightly down from Shijo Kawaramachi to Nishi Kiya-machi. You can enjoy your meal while watching the flow of Takase River in the back. I called in advance to confirm their business hours and made a reservation. The lady on the phone mentioned that they would cook rice in advance. When I arrived at the restaurant around 12:30, there were counter seats and a raised table seating area in the back. From the raised seating area, you could see the Takase River flowing right outside the large window, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Since I was dining alone, a seat at the counter was prepared for me in advance. The lunch set consisted of Tai Meshi (sea bream rice) cooked in an earthen pot, Niku Dofu (meat and tofu stew), Komatsuna and Yuba simmered dish, fried eggplant, Oshimaki (grated radish with dashi), Akadashi (red miso soup), and pickles. They had already prepared a draft beer for me, so the piping hot Tai Meshi was served in a pot as soon as I sat down. The side dishes were promptly served on a tray. The Tai Meshi had sea bream slices on top, which you mix into the pot with a ladle before serving yourself two bowls of rice. The taste was a bit plain, like just rice cooked with sea bream on top... I would have preferred a bit more seasoning with dashi or something. Although each side dish was delicious, the portion size was a bit small, so it felt a bit lacking. The set menu was around 1500 yen and the draft beer was around 500 yen, so the total bill was around 2100 yen. This restaurant might be more enjoyable if visited with a group at night, ordering various obanzai (side dishes) and Western dishes to share and have a lively meal. Thank you for the meal.

😊 Arrived at the restaurant around 8 pm on Monday and had to wait for about 10 minutes due to it being full. ★Complimentary appetizer (lotus root kinpira)★Assorted side dishes: simmered pumpkin and chicken mince, boiled watercress, ???★Pickled mackerel★2 beers. The pickled mackerel was thick, not fishy, with plenty of fat, and very delicious♡*Total cost for 2 people was 5500 yen.

This is a must-visit place in Kyoto when you have some time alone. I recommend the freshly squeezed peach sake, freshly squeezed mandarin sake, and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette). The obanzai (Kyoto-style home-cooked dishes) is also a highlight. The clientele seems to be mostly foreigners, and it feels like a place where people come to drink in pairs. However, it's also a welcoming atmosphere for solo diners. The location is convenient too! I will definitely visit again!