I had a buffet dinner for 1580 yen. There was no time limit, so I could relax and enjoy the meal and drinks. It's a great deal for the price. The variety of dishes was impressive and everything tasted delicious. The vegetables were especially tasty. Beer was a bit expensive at around 500 yen, but there was also a drink bar available if you didn't want to spend that much. The lighting in the restaurant was a bit dim, which might be nice for those who find bright lights too harsh. Overall, I think it's a hidden gem!

At a buffet-style restaurant in a spa, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto vegetables. It may be a bit challenging for children, but personally I liked being able to try a variety of dishes. The tofu had a rich flavor and was delicious. The subtle Kyoto-style seasoning brought out the rich taste of the local vegetables. The carrots were tasty with a lot of fiber. The pot-au-feu had a purple color from the turnips, making it a bit difficult to eat, but it was delicious. The tiramisu was a bit like ice cream, so I tried it on walnut bread with olive oil, and it was tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I went on a short trip to Kyoto (^-^) I took the Kintetsu Kyoto Line from JR Kyoto Station to Takeda Station to visit "Fushimi Chikara no Yu" to warm up my cold body in the bath, and then went to "Shun-saian" to enjoy delicious food. The lunch buffet costs ¥1580 with no time limit and includes approximately 60 types of dishes: 8 salads, 3 fried dishes, 3 grilled dishes, 15 side dishes, 5 rice dishes, 4 soups, 4 pickles, 3-5 desserts, 2 fruits, and 4 types of dressings. There are also about 8 types of drinks available for all-you-can-drink. The overall dishes were gentle on the body, with many using Kyoto vegetables. It was a satisfying experience for all three of us to enjoy a variety of dishes, especially with plenty of vegetables (^-^)

The other day, I went to Chikara no Yu for the first time in a while and found that the restaurant had been renovated. It used to be a place where noodles and rice dishes were the main items, but now it was divided into a noodle corner and a buffet corner. As you enter from inside Chikara no Yu, you will find the buffet corner behind the noodle corner. If you enter from the outside entrance, the buffet corner is right in front. I hesitated between the two and decided to have lunch at the noodle corner. There is a food ticket vending machine at the entrance of the restaurant, so you buy a ticket first and then hand it to the staff inside the counter. They will give you an alarm to let you know when your order is ready, and then you can pick it up yourself. It's a self-service style like a supermarket food court. Inside the restaurant, there were about 5-6 four-seater tables and some two-seater tables. It's better to check for an available table before buying the food ticket. There were tea and water available on the tables for self-service. I ordered a Mini Donburi Set (850 yen) and Zaru Udon (420 yen) to share with a friend. The Mini Donburi Set came with a mini tempura bowl, mini Tekka Donburi, mini udon, a small side dish (simmered hijiki seaweed), and pickles. The mini udon can be served hot or cold, and since I had also ordered Zaru Udon separately, I chose the hot option. The mini tempura bowl had shrimp, pumpkin, onion, eggplant tempura on top. It was small but packed with ingredients! The sweet tempura sauce was generously poured over it. It was a bit too much sauce, so the crispiness of the tempura was lost, but it was still delicious. The pumpkin was sweet and tasty. The mini Tekka Donburi was served with white rice instead of vinegared rice. I would have preferred vinegared rice. The tuna was a bit lukewarm probably due to being served on warm rice. This was a bit disappointing. The mini udon had firm noodles with a good texture. It seemed to be homemade noodles. It was like frozen Sanuki udon but a bit firmer. The noodles were good, but the broth was just average. It wasn't bad, but it reminded me of the cheap udon you get at a train station stand. They said the broth was made without any additives, but I couldn't really tell. The Zaru Udon was served ice-cold with a very firm texture. It was too cold for my liking. Maybe it's more refreshing after a bath, but it might be too cold for someone with sensitive teeth. Among the dishes I tried that day, the tempura bowl was the most delicious. The prices are reasonable, so I think they are doing their best. Looking at the menu on the table, I noticed they also had dishes like tempura bowl made with vegetables from Jinendani Market, which seemed interesting. They also had curry with lots of vegetables that caught my eye. I wonder if the chef's name mentioned on the menu, Chef Furuta, is the one serving the food inside the counter? It made me feel a bit closer to the food. There were a few other dishes on the menu that I'd like to try, so I would like to visit Chikara no Yu again when I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Located in Kyoto, this super sento (public bath) "Chikara no Yu" has a restaurant within its facility. You can use the restaurant even without bathing. The baths include open-air baths with a great sense of openness, perfect for relaxing. Enjoying a delicious meal after a bath is the best. They offer a variety of dishes such as noodles, rice bowls, and curry. The highlight here is that the chicken and pork are domestic, including the eggs, and the vegetables are grown in their own farm, promoting a healthy dining experience. The restaurant is located inside the bathhouse, making it very clean. They also offer small gatherings with a bathhouse experience. Snack items like curry, yakisoba, and takoyaki are also well-prepared. Be sure to try ordering their "onigiri" at least once when you visit.

I went to a public bath with a friend during the day and had lunch. The place is located about a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Takeda Station. It's a restaurant inside the super public bath called Chikara no Yu, so there is plenty of parking space. Of course, you can enter this restaurant even without going to the public bath. There are sunken kotatsu seating and regular tables available. Since it's a restaurant inside a super public bath, it may feel a bit strange to be barefoot. The staff also walk around in socks. The menu is quite extensive, ranging from pasta, rice bowls, curry, grilled fish set meals, ginger pork set meals, to more luxurious options like seasonal vegetable dishes reminiscent of a kaiseki meal. Also, they focus on seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes depending on the season. This time, I ordered the specialty egg cutlet rice bowl. Despite being only 680 yen, it was quite generous in portion and delicious. The cutlet was so tender that it easily cut with a spoon, and the egg was creamy and tasty! My friend ordered the chicken herbal curry, which also looked very hearty and delicious.

Located a few hundred meters from the Fushimi Ward subway station in Kyoto, is the super sento "Chikara no Yu". My family of four visited this place. We started by entering the sento and immediately enjoying a delicious draft beer. After a while, we had a meal, which was not very satisfying in terms of portion size and taste. The interior of the restaurant was somewhat old, which was fine, but it was disappointing to see that it wasn't well cleaned. Another disappointment was that we couldn't re-enter the bath for another soak.

Takeda no Chikara no Yu, where I attend monthly futsal games, hosted our year-end party this time. We reserved the 3500 yen all-you-can-drink course. I remember having a party here about a year ago, but this time they included a bathing ticket and a towel, which I believe is a new service. The course we chose was the cheapest 2000 yen food course, which turned out to be quite a feast. The menu included a salad with vegetables and tofu, assorted fried foods (croquettes, chicken, etc.), pork kimchi yakisoba, onigiri, and ice cream. There might have been one more dish that I'm forgetting! Even though it may not seem like much when written down, the portion was actually quite large. The onigiri alone was equivalent to about 1.5 bowls of rice. The flavors were a bit on the bold side, but considering the generous portion size, the food tasted good especially when paired with a beer after playing futsal. The drink options included wine, chu-hai, shochu, and sake, which was also acceptable for the price. The service was great, with quick responses to our orders. We reserved a table for 8 people, so we were seated in a spacious sunken kotatsu table at the back. After soaking in the bath and relaxing, having a party here is truly a great value for the price. I think it's better than spending 3500 yen at a mediocre chain restaurant for an all-you-can-drink course.

It is located near Kintetsu (subway) Takeda Station. It is within walking distance from the station, but there are not many shops or attractions to see around, so it is recommended to go by car. There is a futsal field next door, so it is recommended for sweating after a game. I think the food at Chikara Tei is reasonably delicious. I like the large plate udon noodles and the perfectly cooked parent and child donburi with a runny egg. It's nice to relax in the bath and then enjoy a cold beer after sweating. However, it's a shame that you can't eat again after bathing and then bathe again.