It is a rare calm creative izakaya near Kyoto Station. It's not noisy and you can drink quietly. I quite like it. It's a bit far from the station and not easy to find by chance. From the outside, you might think, "Is there a shop in this place!?" but when you go downstairs, it's surprisingly spacious. It has a sophisticated, adult hideaway atmosphere. I have been there a few times with some colleagues. The prices of the dishes are a bit higher than a regular izakaya. If you eat a lot and drink, the bill can be surprisingly high. My boss always pays, so I don't know the exact amount. One dish that was delicious and memorable is the "Lotus Root Senbei." Lotus root is fried crispy and fragrant, perfect as a beer snack. We usually start with a round of beers and a sashimi platter. The presentation of the sashimi is luxurious and stylish, very visually appealing. The staff at the restaurant also seemed to be quite handsome. There seems to be a counter, so I would like to go there alone sometime!

This is my second time here. The food was delicious just like last time. It was great that smoking was allowed as there were smokers. We also had matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot and conger eel, although they are not shown in the photos. It was easy to get to as it is within walking distance from Kyoto Station.

There were tatami and table seats, and we were guided to a table seat. Besides today's recommendation, there are many other menu options. We ordered the "sugi" sashimi, which was a name we had never heard before. It looks like sea bream, but the way the fat is distributed makes it look like yellowtail. When you eat it, the subtle richness of the fat is delightful. We also ordered the conger eel, which we hadn't had in the summer. It was deboned well, and had a soft and fluffy texture. We had a variety of dishes such as fried food, grilled food, and salad, and everything was delicious. This restaurant makes you feel like whatever you choose will surely be delicious.

I tried the "Steak Don" that I had been curious about, and it was delicious! The steak was tender and plentiful, the sauce was not too strong, and the portion was satisfying. The red miso soup was also incredibly tasty. I would love to visit this restaurant again for a special lunch. All the dishes were creative and delicious, typical of Kyoto cuisine. I used it for dinner. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt right from the entrance.

During the day, I recommend the steak bowl and seafood bowl. The steak bowl has tender meat with a hint of garlic, absolutely delicious! The seafood bowl comes with a choice of white rice or vinegar rice, and has thick slices of sashimi for a satisfying meal. What's even more recommended than during the day is the evening. There are plenty of seats and it's a bit away from the station, so even on Friday nights you can enjoy a relatively quiet drink without the crowds and loud noise. With a wide variety of dishes focusing on Kyoto cuisine, you won't get tired of coming back. I recommend the homemade smoked dishes if you're not into Kyoto cuisine! There are various types, and they are served slightly warm. Personally, the restaurant near the station has many foreigners (especially poorly mannered Asians), and I have had many unpleasant experiences there, but I have not had any here. Please do not include this restaurant in guidebooks for foreigners.

The alcohol and the food were all delicious. I would like to go again.

I had lunch at a slightly stylish izakaya located less than a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. The interior had a unique atmosphere with yellow-green tables and a structure with different levels of rooms. I ordered the popular steak bowl for 1,000 yen. The system was to pay in advance when ordering from the waitress. The food arrived in less than 10 minutes. I got the steak bowl, macaroni salad (daily side dish?), and miso soup set. The steak bowl had plenty of thinly sliced steak on top of a generous portion of rice. The meat itself was not bad, but I wish it was cooked a bit less. The side dish was macaroni salad, which was average. The miso soup had a good amount and made me happy. The ability to smoke at the table was a deal-breaker for non-smokers. Unfortunately, most of the surrounding tables were smoking, and the smell was bothersome. While I have no complaints about the food, I probably won't be returning. Disappointing.

The stone-grilled parent and child rice bowl is delicious☆

It was an interesting restaurant with various creative dishes. Located near Kyoto Station, it had semi-private tables with sunken kotatsu style seating, making it easy to have conversations. The atmosphere of being required to order a course meal was a downside.

Since there are participants from outside Kyoto, the venue near Kyoto Station is relatively convenient.

A delicious selection of alcohol and food, the option to smoke, a cozy interior that isn't too flashy, and a relaxing atmosphere. A perfect place to go with close friends.

Unique menu.

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy.

Perfect for a drinking party.

After 12 o'clock, Kyoto Station area gets crowded for sure. However, this place is a hidden gem for lunch. It started raining, so I decided to go downstairs early and noticed the unique yellow-green color of the counter and tables. It's rare to see yellow-green as an accent color in a restaurant. It leaves a lasting impression, maybe to make the dishes stand out? The daily lunch menu today includes "Sea Bream and Vegetable Ankake, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 800 yen" or "Chicken and Potato Curry for 800 yen". The regular menu offers "Domestic Beef Steak Bowl, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 1,000 yen", "Tuna Bowl, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 1,200 yen", "Seafood Sushi Rice Bowl, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 1,200 yen". I was quite hungry, so I chose both meat and fish (laughs). The bowl size is slightly small, but with free extra rice and red miso soup refills, you'll definitely be satisfied even with individual orders (laughs). First, the fish arrived, "Seafood Sushi Rice Bowl, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 1,200 yen". It looked vibrant with shrimp, sea bream, tuna, striped jack, squid, octopus, mackerel, whelk, and egg... I quickly finished it with wasabi and soy sauce, each piece disappearing in no time (laughs). The variety of ingredients is rich, living up to its name of seafood. The red miso soup that comes with it also adds to the satisfaction at this point. And then, the meat! The "Domestic Beef Steak Bowl, Side Dish, Red Miso Soup for 1,000 yen" made its appearance. The contents of the side dish were also changed, perhaps many people order a double portion? Surprisingly, it's a small bowl. It might be aimed at female customers... If you're expecting a large portion, you might be disappointed, so it might be better to order a large portion from the start... The taste is closer to a steak bowl than a beef bowl, but the quality of the meat is clearly high-end. It goes well with the red miso soup with a hint of sansho pepper. Personally, I recommend the fish (laughs). With options for both meat and fish, it caters to those who want a hearty meal. The clear tax-inclusive pricing is reassuring, and they accept cards (although they prefer cash if possible). A satisfying lunch day at this hidden gem, avoiding the crowds.

I went to an izakaya on Nishinoto-in Street (between Shio-koji and Shichijo Streets) for lunch because I saw a lunch sign outside. The lunch menu had 4 options: 1. Daily special set meal (800 yen) with red miso soup and fried tofu 2. Domestic beef steak bowl (1000 yen) with red miso soup 3. Tuna bowl (1200 yen) with red miso soup 4. Seafood sushi rice bowl (1200 yen) with red miso soup I chose the daily special which was a tuna yukke bowl with red miso soup and fried tofu for 800 yen. The tuna yukke bowl had plenty of chopped tuna on top of rice with a soft-boiled egg. The sauce was a bit salty, probably to pair well with alcohol. The fried tofu had a strong dashi flavor, also likely meant to go well with drinks.

The izakaya near my workplace started serving lunch, so I decided to check it out. The place is located a little north of the Shimo-kyo Ward office, on the B1F of a building. The atmosphere is dimly lit with a three-dimensional layout, and I was seated at the counter. The lunch menu includes daily specials, domestic beef steak bowl, tuna bowl, and seafood sushi rice bowl, all served with red miso soup. You can get free rice and red miso soup refills, as well as a large bowl option. I opted for the domestic beef steak bowl, priced at 1000 yen. The portion size seemed a bit small for the price, and the beef was nothing special. The sweet grated sauce was generously poured over the dish. The rice portion was decent, and the red miso soup had a hint of sansho pepper. Overall, I felt that the daily special might have been a better choice due to its generous portion size.

I'm so sorry, I won't make it in time as I'm on the train. I couldn't answer the phone, so I sent a message saying "I'll be late" and got a reply saying "The party has started". The dishes I received this time were: - High-quality chicken carpaccio - Caesar salad with plenty of toppings - Stone-grilled duck meat in ginger sauce - Grilled pork belly with salt - Steamed clams in sake I arrived around the time they served: - Fried chicken with green onion sauce - Squid tempura - Fried pork cutlet - Stone-grilled pork kimchi rice bowl - Assorted pickles The fried pork cutlet was light and delicious. The course was very filling, especially with a lot of meat dishes, so it might be great for men. That's all.