Sanga Ono at Kyoto Jojokoji, Kyoto City ~ Delicious Tai Chazuke!! For lunch, I visited Sanga Ono at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jojokoji to study about their "Tai Chazuke." The hotel is located south of Takashimaya in Kawaramachi. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the hotel, also serving as a breakfast venue. Surprisingly, it is not listed on Tabelog. The interior is subtly decorated with furnishings from Jojokoji. Ono's family runs a temple, so they likely have a keen sense of aesthetics. The head chef worked at "Kicho" in Osaka and his brother opened a Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka. Ono received a call from Kyoto to join the restaurant, and his skills are impressive. Let's take a look at the menu. Today, I ordered the "Komyo" (Sanga Tai Chazuke) for 2,530 yen including tax. It includes various dishes like tempura, chilled soba, sesame tofu, sesame-flavored deep-fried tofu, marinated vegetables, and homemade mentaiko. The Tai Chazuke with sesame sauce is delicious! Coffee is also served. This hidden gem behind Takashimaya is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Sanga Ono Kyoto Jojokoji 620 Sada Yasumae-no-cho, Teramachi-dori Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8031 Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jojokoji 2F Phone: 050-5488-7507

I came to Osaka this morning for some errands and made a reservation at this restaurant for lunch. It was my first visit here. This time, I decided to try the recommended lunch at this restaurant. The meal was a kaiseki course with seasonal ingredients, including grilled conger eel with plum paste. The freshly cooked rice was served straight from the stove and was very delicious, shining brightly. I chose iced coffee after the meal, along with dessert. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the Mitsui Garden Hotel.

★Located in Teramachi Shijo, just below the fourth street, the nearest station is Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi.★The atmosphere was quiet at first since I was the only one there. However, as more reservations arrived, it became less quiet.※It may be that the room itself carries sound. I could hear the staff talking amongst themselves during the initial time.←It was a bit distracting.※I accidentally arrived 30 minutes early for my reservation, but they quickly prepared a table for me, which I greatly appreciated.★The food was the Sea Bream Tea Set for 2,780 yen (tax included). Additionally, a few days ago, I unexpectedly received 1,500 yen worth of points from Hot Pepper Gourmet, which brought the total cost down to 1,280 yen (tax included). The dishes were meticulously prepared with delicate flavors, and everything I tried was delicious♡ The highlights were the "Chrysanthemum White Sesame Dressing with Roasted Tea Leaves" and the "Simmered Conger Eel." The "Sea Bream Tea" was also delicious.

It is located on the second floor of a hotel. The entrance to the hotel itself is a bit hidden from the main street, but it creates a quiet atmosphere for dining. The menu is divided into three main categories with various options to choose from, making it enjoyable to decide. While the taste is not outstandingly delicious, the price is reasonable, costing less than 3,000 yen including coffee after the meal. In the heart of Kyoto, this seems like a good deal.

I had a morning set meal for lunch. It was on the second floor of a hotel near Shijo Kawaramachi, away from the hustle and bustle outside, so I could relax quietly. It was lucky that I was able to make a reservation online the day before. My friend chose tai chazuke, and I chose chirashi sushi. The rice was delicious and satisfying to both the eyes and the taste buds. I would like to visit again with friends or family.

I reserved the "Asa Gozen" during lunchtime, which included a Soka Chirashi and cold soba noodles, along with a hot pot of yuba and Kujyo green onion miso soup. Everything was prepared with gentle flavors that I enjoyed. I especially liked the simmered conger eel. Since I love nama-fu dango, I wanted to eat one more, or maybe two more, haha. The dessert of uruchimai rice blancmange was delicious.

I was on the second floor of the hotel, but there was no clear indication in the lobby, and the hotel staff were busy with other guests, which made me a little anxious. Since it was already past 1:30 pm and there were empty tables, we were seated at a 4-person table. I added a "Kyoto Junmai Sake Tasting Set" at "Komei". The taste of the sake changed a lot when I drank it by itself compared to when I drank it with the food. The tempura was a great accompaniment to the sake, and I only made the sea bream into ochazuke, which was delicious. The dessert was a mousse of Chinese herbal tea flavor? I couldn't quite remember the taste, but it didn't really suit me. I thought I took a picture of the menu, but unfortunately, I couldn't find the data. When I asked for recommendations at the time of payment, we had a nice conversation about places to visit. Thank you for a delicious and pleasant time.

The dishes were all delicately flavored in a Kyoto style and delicious. There was a wide variety of dishes, which made me happy. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt like a dining area in a business hotel, and while the service from the staff was adequate, it did not particularly impress me.

I called several restaurants that accept travel support coupons, but they all declined. Eventually, I was able to make a reservation at Soka Kaiseki "Hana" through a specific course. There was no signage at the entrance on the 2nd floor of the hotel, so I had to ask at the front desk to find it. It seemed like the restaurant mainly caters to hotel guests. It was awkward at first because there were no other customers, but a few groups came later. Since it was a set course, I couldn't choose, but the food was good and tasty. Considering it was 4800 yen with a drink included, it was not bad.

I came to Kyoto to climb the stairs of adulthood since yesterday. Before the event, I had a solo lunch. The hotel I stayed at this time cost over 30,000 yen (weekend), compared to 10,000 yen for 2 nights in June (weekday) last time. Of course, I made a reservation with travel support, so I got a 10,000 yen discount, making it over 2,000 yen with a 2,000 yen coupon that becomes 1,000 yen on Saturdays. I used the coupon for a 2,000 yen lunch at Soqya Ono, a restaurant that seems too good to be on the second floor of a closed hotel. Did they set up shop as a benefit of free rent? #First stop in Kyoto #Mitsui Garden Hotel #Soqya Ono #Lunch #Nationwide travel support hotel #Nationwide travel support coupon restaurant #Crowded Kyoto #Kyoto where hotel prices are rising #Is the return of tourists?

Delicious. The dish "Nishikyo-yaki" uses a fish called "Mebaru" with a strange scent that I learned about for the first time. When I searched, it seems to be a type of seabass. Paper hot pot is also a classic dish. It seemed to be Kansai-style, with chicken and vegetables like Chinese cabbage in the broth. Among similar dishes I've tried before, this one is the best. The tea-soaked rice is also popular because the sea bream is delicious. The dessert was satisfying too. It was a bit disappointing that the salad came with a very ordinary sesame sauce. Also, while I noticed some elements of Buddhism, the connection to the cuisine itself seemed somewhat lacking, which I found disappointing.

I used it for breakfast at the accommodation. It was said that you can have unlimited rice refills, but it's not the kind of rice you can refill like at a Buddhist temple, it's just white rice. You can choose between red miso soup and kasujiru for the soup. I tried kasujiru for the first time and thought I prefer red miso. The Buddhist temple rice came with soba noodles, which was perfect for the summer and very delicious. The sea bream in the sea bream tea pickles was tasty, but because the bowl was big, the broth cooled quickly, which was a bit disappointing for someone who likes hot food like me. I thought the eel in Yufu-style eel rice would have been the best if I wanted to eat a lot of rice, but since I was also holding back for lunch, I chose the turnip steamed dish. It had an elegant taste and was just the right portion! The breakfast cost 2000 yen, which is luxurious, but it was delicious enough for the price. All three desserts were also delicious and well received. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I went to Kyoto with my friends. We decided to start our day with a morning meal, so we chose this place. The restaurant is located at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jonangu, which is only a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. The restaurant is on the second floor and has a dining space similar to a typical business hotel. I ordered the 2000 yen set meal, which you pay for at the entrance before dining. You can choose from three main dishes, and I chose the steamed turnip. The tea served at the beginning was roasted tea and light tea, with a strong matcha flavor in the light tea. The set meal was beautifully presented with various small side dishes, making me exclaim "Wow!" It's always nice to have a variety of dishes to choose from. The miso soup was comforting, and the vegetable side dishes had a gentle flavor, complemented by the satisfying white rice. The turnip dish I chose had a slightly light taste with a side of perilla leaf broth. For dessert, the blancmange was quite sweet but had a nice texture with mixed grain rice at the bottom. After the meal, you can take out coffee or tea (hot or iced) in a paper cup. At 2000 yen for breakfast, it may seem a bit luxurious, but I think the quality and satisfaction level are worth it. It's a great way to start an enjoyable day of sightseeing in Kyoto. ******************************** Solo Female Rating: ❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎♡ Would Visit Again: ★★★★★ ******************************** Thank you very much for reading until the end. Instagram→ yuki.maple1125

I had the pleasure of enjoying a semi-vegetarian style meal called "Tai Chazuke" at Jokyoji Temple in Kyoto, named "Komyo," during my visit to Kyoto for the Gion Festival. The meal consisted of various dishes such as chilled chawanmushi, simmered taro, grilled sea bream marinated in Kyoto-style miso, and more. The highlight was the sea bream topped with sesame sauce on rice, known as "Tai no Azumadon," which allowed me to savor two different flavors in one dish. The meal was served in a surprising location on the 2nd floor of Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji, but the high-quality dishes prepared by a chef who trained in a prestigious restaurant within the Yoshikawa Group exceeded my expectations.

The night before the main event of the Gion Festival, the Yamahoko Parade, the streets were crowded with people. It was difficult to find a place for dinner on Shijo Street, but after turning onto Teramachi Street from Shijo and walking a few minutes, we made a reservation at the restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel (Mitsui Garden Hotel) adjacent to the quiet temple (Joko-ji). We enjoyed a Kyoto cuisine dinner in a peaceful atmosphere that seemed like a world away from the nearby hustle and bustle. We ordered the Sanga Kaiseki "Hana" for 4,800 yen (including one drink). The meal included: - Appetizer: Fried eggplant - Sashimi: Salmon, amberjack, sea bream - Paper hot pot: Chicken sukiyaki - Grilled dish: Duck and eggplant - Tea-pickled dish: Sea bream - Mini soba noodles and grated yam - Dessert: Fig jelly Everything was delicious and satisfying, but the sea bream sashimi and tea-pickled dish were particularly outstanding with their thick, tender texture and rich flavor. The price of under 5,000 yen including tax and a drink was quite reasonable.

After visiting other nearby stores, I found this restaurant on my way home. It is located on the second floor of a hotel, and the menu was displayed outside. I fell in love with the eel bowl here, as it looked delicious! Upon further research, I found out that this place is known for its eel dishes, so I decided to visit later. When I visited around 12:00 on a weekday, there was only one other group of customers. They told me to sit at any available table, and I chose the only two-seater sofa seat at the farthest end from the entrance. I could hear the kitchen staff's voices clearly from here. The background music was quiet, so it stood out. The "Sanga Lunch" with a choice of main dish and the "Seafood Bowl and Soba Set" were also tempting, but I stuck with the eel bowl. It was mentioned in the menu that the eel bowl would take 30 minutes to prepare, and the staff reminded me of this. Drinks were not included, and alcoholic beverages were available, starting from 400 yen. Perhaps because there were few customers, the staff did not appear in the dining area except when serving the food. It didn't feel like a hotel, but it made for a very relaxed atmosphere. Thirty minutes after ordering, the eel bowl, clear soup, two small side dishes, chawanmushi, and pickles were served together on a tray. It looked beautiful! The eel was thick and substantial, cooked in the Kanto style with plenty of fat. I personally prefer the Kansai style, with a crispy charcoal-grilled texture, so it was not exactly to my liking, but those who enjoy Kanto-style eel would be thrilled. The eel sauce was generously poured over, almost excessively so. There was no additional sauce provided, but the amount seemed more than enough. It was a bit too spicy for my taste. I prefer to enjoy eel with sansho pepper rather than sauce, but there was so much sauce that I didn't have the opportunity to add the separate bottle of sansho pepper. The clear soup contained yuba and mitsuba, not liver, which was delicious. The chawanmushi was light and fluffy with no fillings, allowing the flavor of the eel bowl to shine. I was full and satisfied after the meal. To have such a luxurious eel bowl for 3,880 yen (lunch price, dinner is more expensive) is definitely a great deal.

It is said that the dishes are prepared by a head chef with over 40 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, who has worked at the renowned Japanese restaurant Yoshitake and in Hakata. The restaurant is still relatively new, making it a hidden gem. The prices are reasonable and the timing of serving the dishes is perfect. Even though it is not a counter seat, you can see that the staff constantly communicate the customers' eating speed to the chefs. I'm glad I went there. #Kyoto #KyotoKawaramachi #Sokkyano #KyotoJokyoji

I visited the 33 Kannon pilgrimage sites in Kyoto for the third time, including the 33rd temple "Seiwa-in" and 8 other temples. I stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo Jokyoji for the second time. The hotel's restaurant, "Sanga Ono Kyoto Jokyoji," offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This renowned Fukuoka restaurant, featured in the Michelin Guide, offers a breakfast option for 2000 yen. I chose the "Shiun" breakfast set, which included Sanga chirashi, cold soba, Jokyoji soup (choice of miso soup or kasujiru), an assortment of side dishes, and the Kyoto hojicha blancmange dessert. The selection of fine Japanese tea before breakfast was delightful. The Sanga chirashi, decorated with colorful vegetables and gold leaf, was visually stunning and delicious. The gentle kasujiru soup was tasty, and the assortment of side dishes complemented the rice well. The Kyoto hojicha blancmange dessert was also a favorite. I was thoroughly satisfied with the luxurious breakfast.

The presentation is beautiful as you can see in the photos ✨ The taste is also excellent, with a delicate flavor that brings out the umami of the ingredients, and the dashi is richly flavorful. I truly felt like I had found a great restaurant! I can't believe the rating is so low. Less than 3.2 is unbelievable (tears) Thanks to being combined with a historic temple, the hotel is adorned with carvings and tiles left over from renovations, serving as art pieces throughout. The aroma of incense in the lobby adds to the mystical atmosphere. The restaurant is located on the second floor, just to the left after getting off the elevator, with luxurious curtains, paintings, and decor enhancing the mood. The private rooms have three tables for four people each (total of 12 seats), so if you have a small group, you may share the room with other guests. During my visit on February 21, 2022, around 1 pm, it seemed like the peak of the Omicron wave had slightly improved, as we had the private room to ourselves with just one other couple in the general seating area. Hopefully, things will return to normal soon (tears)

Located within the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo Jokyoji, I used it as the breakfast venue designated for the hotel. The main dishes are optional while the small dishes are in a common format. White rice is refillable. I ordered eel and burdock with scrambled eggs. The freshly made warm dishes have a luxurious feel unlike a buffet. The rice was cooked slightly firm. The interior of the restaurant is cheap-looking, with cardboard wedged between the legs of the tables and the floor visible, which is not very appealing. Additionally, the voices of the staff in the kitchen can be heard clearly in the dining area. It actually caused some trouble, so I thought it would be better to refrain from talking too much.

The best breakfast! And you can choose. This is the breakfast I had when staying at Mitsui Garden Hotel Jokoji. I chose the steamed turnip with eel. The menu was so wonderful that it felt like staying at a ryokan. It was lucky to have such a thoughtful meal in a hotel group where buffet-style breakfast is common. The overall use of healthy and beauty-friendly ingredients was also pleasing. I want to stay here again just to have this breakfast! Thank you for the meal.