This is a shop near Roku Jizo Station. The freshly fried tempura was crispy, hot, and incredibly delicious. The rice was served generously, with two side dishes like cold tofu and kinpira, and miso soup. All of this for 980 yen! They also have sashimi set meals and simmered fish set meals, which made it hard to choose. They offer daily specials like chicken nanban and fried chicken, all at the same price. The interior has a counter and tatami seating, with private rooms available for groups. There is no parking lot, but you can park at a nearby supermarket and sometimes get free parking with a purchase. The owner even saw us off, and was very kind.

I took a work break near Rokujizo Station, just before 2pm, to find a lunch spot. I stumbled upon a small restaurant in a back alley with a big sign of tempura on display, so I thought it was a tempura place. However, it turned out to be a sumo tea house with sumo wrestling moves posted on the counter. They are known for their chicken tempura rice bowl set for 700 yen, so I ordered that. The miso soup had a strong fish broth flavor, reminiscent of fish hot pot. It might be a hit or miss for those who are not fans of fishy taste, but it was packed with vegetables and gave a slight hot pot vibe. The tempura rice bowl had three pieces of chicken breast tempura with shiso leaf on top and a half-cooked egg, drizzled with sweet and savory sauce. It was a perfect dish. The bowl was a good size, not too big or small. The side dishes of sautéed burdock root and pickles were also delicious. If I have the chance, I would like to try their tempura rice bowl next time.

In Kyoto, I had such delicious bonito tataki! I was impressed by bonito tataki when I went to Kochi in the past! I sometimes buy it when it's on sale at the supermarket, but I don't like it that much. I regret buying it often because I loved the one in Kochi. But the bonito tataki here is as delicious as the one in Kochi. Oh, I'm so happy to be able to eat it in Kyoto. Being able to enjoy such thick slices to the fullest is such a joy. It's healthy and refreshing, which is great for a late-night snack. The croquettes at this shop are also amazing. The rich and creamy filling is full of flavor, making you smile.

My grandma is kind, and the atmosphere of the shop is calming. It's nice.

I don't usually come to this area, but I found a good deal at a shop, so I decided to extend my visit. It took me a while to find the shop as it was tucked away in a narrow alley. After wandering for about 30 minutes, I finally spotted it. The menu displayed various types of set meals, so I decided to give it a try. I arrived at the shop around 12:30 pm. The counter seats extended all the way to the back, and there were private raised tatami mat seats on the right side. There were about 7 customers at the counter, and since the end seat was empty, I took that seat. The shop had a somewhat old-fashioned feel to it. When I asked about the daily special, the staff seemed reluctant to check and seemed bothered to go ask in the back. It turned out to be bonito and grated yam on rice. Since I had eaten raw food the day before, I hesitated and looked at the menu inside the shop. The most popular item was the tempura set meal for 800 yen (excluding tax), so I decided to order that. It took about 10 minutes for the tempura to be served. It seemed freshly fried. The tempura consisted of shrimp (thin), shimeji mushrooms (small), pumpkin (small), sweet potato slices, and a small onion tempura (disappointing). The side dish was kinpira, and it came with miso soup (tofu and fried tofu) and pickled radish. There were no condiments on the counter, so I had to eat the tempura with the provided tempura dipping sauce only. I prefer salt, though. The tempura was indeed hot and freshly fried, but each ingredient was either too thin or too small, and the shrimp did not have any fishy smell but was a bit thin. If that's the case, the tempura at the nearby Santen restaurant is cheaper and more satisfying. The miso soup had a strong dashi flavor and was quite tasty. That was good. The kinpira seemed homemade but had a normal taste. After the meal, they served coffee and for some reason, peanuts. It felt like an old-fashioned coffee shop style. However, I don't think peanuts go well after a meal. Overall, I felt like I had set my expectations too high. It wasn't a shop worth going out of my way for, to be honest. Rating: 3.0

I took my 2-year-old daughter and went to this restaurant together. There is no parking lot, but if you have a small car, you can park in front of the store. There is a coin parking nearby where you can park for 100 yen per hour. The tatami room has sliding doors, so it becomes a private room. The landlady and the owner were both very polite and left a good impression. And indeed, they were very kind and friendly. For lunch, there was only a 700 yen set meal available, which included stuffed shiitake mushrooms, bonito sashimi, pickles, miso soup, and rice that you can get refills for. They also brought a small bowl of rice for my daughter. The stuffed shiitake mushrooms were tightly packed and deliciously seasoned, and the bonito sashimi was thick and tasty. After the meal, they served coffee and dessert, even for my daughter. They were kind to my daughter as well, the food was delicious, and I would like to visit again. Next time, I want to try the chanko-nabe hot pot for dinner.