I visited this restaurant for the first time because my senior recommended it, saying it's cheap and delicious. The interior is quite spacious. A medium-sized draft beer is 350 yen, and a one-liter mega jug is 880 yen. This is quite inexpensive! Alcohol is even cheaper on days with the number 8. The food menu and prices are average, but the tuna sashimi platter was quite good. The Yataiya ramen, which is the last dish, costs 680 yen. After about an hour, the total bill for two people was around 7500 yen. I thought we were just going for a casual drink, but it ended up being a bit more expensive than expected. I might not visit again.笑

I came here to have a daytime drink in the middle of Ginza, and also thinking about a second round. The atmosphere is perfect for daytime drinking, with a wide variety of menu options that made it hard to choose. I had an Ice Lemon Sour, which was delicious, and the staff were very friendly and provided a fun time.

Near Toji Station, there is an izakaya. I visited for the first time on a weekday night. The prices were reasonable with a draft beer for 350 yen, Yamanashi cloudy white peach sake for 480 yen, and grilled quail for 240 yen. We also ordered a sashimi platter for 680 yen, plate of grilled chicken for 430 yen, assorted skewers for 800 yen, Changja Maki for 620 yen, Yataiya salad for 460 yen, and grilled shishamo for 380 yen. The total for two people was 4,776 yen. The food was delicious, served quickly, and reasonably priced. We definitely want to visit again.

I rarely visit the area around To-ji Temple, but I decided to take a stroll there on a holiday. Even though I didn't really need to stop by, I thought, "They're open in the afternoon..." so I might as well visit since I came all this way! It was past 2 PM when I entered the restaurant, and I was the only customer there. The spacious interior made me feel a little awkward being the only one there. I quickly placed my order with the waitress - a highball (low-carb option), simmered beef tendons, octopus balls, stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic chives, and fried horse mackerel. - The simmered beef tendons were rich and tender, with a decent amount of meat in them. At 520 yen, it was a great deal. - The octopus balls were delicious, as expected from "Yataiya" with their quality seafood. - The horse mackerel was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The thick flesh was satisfying. I think it was around 240 yen, another great deal. - The stir-fried bean sprouts with garlic chives had more volume than I expected, and it was filling. I like to sprinkle plenty of shichimi spice on it and enjoy it heartily. I also ordered some pickled cucumbers with shiso and another highball. After finishing the stir-fried bean sprouts, I thanked the waitress for the meal. I felt that this place was tastier than other "Yataiya" restaurants. I was initially uncomfortable being alone, but by the time I left, I had grown to like the spacious and bright interior. I don't come to this area often, but if I have the chance, I would like to stop by again.

A little away from Toji Temple. Found this place while wandering around after soaking in a hot bath at a nearby public bath. The beer was calling me... 300 yen for 2 glasses of draft beer. Highball for 300 yen. Assorted 5 kinds of kushikatsu for 591 yen. Simmered anago (conger eel) for 500 yen. Red pickled ginger tempura for 137 yen. Sauce yakisoba for 437 yen. No problems at all (laughs).

I visited again♪ I ordered the usual potato salad⭐️ and one pickled eggplant⭐️, and also ordered skewered cutlets☆ For some reason, the skewered cutlets were white^^;; Maybe because the oil was fresh, right⤴⤴(≧▽≦) But it increases appetite when it's fried to a fox color⤴ It's been a while since I had shishamo♡ It was delicious(*^^*) Thank you for the meal(^人^)

I went to a izakaya near To-ji Temple in Kyoto Kujyo for lunch today. It is a chain restaurant of Yataiya, with the main store located near Kichijoji Temple. They serve lunch from 12 pm and are known for offering daytime drinking. The atmosphere is like a typical casual izakaya, which is quite charming. They also offer set meals during lunch hours. This time, I chose the fried food set meal. The set meal includes rice, miso soup, salad, and pickles along with the main fried dishes. I had two pieces of pork cutlet and one piece of deep-fried horse mackerel. First, I tried the pork cutlet which was freshly fried and hot. I enjoyed it with tartar sauce. The cutlet was thick and tender, very delicious! Next, I tried the horse mackerel which had a crispy texture. The white meat was soft and went well with the tartar sauce. It was a satisfying lunch with just the right amount of food. Yataiya is known for their popular skewers, so I think their cutlet lunches are a hit.

Potato salad is really delicious ✨ I also enjoyed the seared bonito roll ✨ The fatty tuna roll was also delicious ♡ The skewers were crispy and tasty ☆ I ended up ordering more (*^^*) I also had a one-piece pickled eggplant with ginger soy sauce, which I love ~ ~ Thank you for the delicious meal (^人^)

I had a bad impression of this place before when it was a different restaurant, so I had been avoiding it. When I peeked in and saw that it wasn't crowded, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the skewers by writing on a separate sheet, and they were quite substantial in size and had a nice crispy texture. The sauce was surprisingly good, unlike the one I had at the previous place. The tuna roll was delicious, and the potato salad was also very tasty. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

Today's lunch was at a izakaya near To-ji Temple. I went to the "Yataiya" izakaya near Kintetsu To-ji Station. It seems like you can drink from 12 pm for lunch. The walls were lined with menus, creating a nice casual atmosphere. Inside, there were customers enjoying lunch drinks. The popular items at Yataiya seem to be the authentic sushi and kushikatsu made by skilled craftsmen. Among them, the specialty of the To-ji store is the "Golden Umatoro Maki". There are about 40 types of kushikatsu, including unique ones like "Yukimi Daifuku" and "Mini Taiyaki". The assorted platter seems like a good deal. The drink menu also gives a rich impression. Kirin Ichiban Shibori's "Nama Chuu" was served at a very affordable price of 329 yen per glass. I had black oolong tea. For today's lunch, I had sushi and kushikatsu. - Golden Umatoro Maki: A sushi roll made with sea urchin, bluefin tuna, and negitoro. It was said to be a "new specialty" born as a result of the quiet period of izakayas during the pandemic. It's a sushi roll that you don't often see elsewhere. The golden sea urchin stood out. The bluefin tuna slices were large. When you put it in your mouth, the sea urchin first asserts its presence, followed by the texture of the tuna. The negitoro harmonized the sea urchin and tuna nicely. It was delicious even with wasabi soy sauce. - Kushikatsu Assorted Platter (10 types): A set of 10 kushikatsu and cabbage. The 5 types assortment includes beef, pork, shrimp, kisu fish, and pumpkin. The 10 types assortment includes those plus chicken thigh, ham katsu, lotus root, onion, and quail egg. The kushikatsu was crispy and freshly fried. I enjoyed it with the secret sauce. The cabbage in between the kushikatsu was also good. The beef kushikatsu had a substantial meaty texture. The kisu fish was fluffy and delicious. I really liked the chicken thigh kushikatsu. It was tender and juicy. The pork also had a solid meaty texture. The onion kushikatsu enhanced the crispy texture of the batter. I was worried at first if I could finish it all, but the light batter made it easy to eat. I finished it in no time. It's a fairly affordable izakaya, so it felt easy to enjoy!!

Hehe *°♡ I ended up coming to my favorite yakitori place! I love the salmon here ❁⃘*.ﾟ❁⃘*.ﾟ And the grilled squid too ⸜(* ॑ ॑* )⸝ I had over an hour until my meeting so I decided to kill time here. Thanks to the spacing between customers due to COVID, it's easy to get a table even for one person. The salmon! It's been a while since I had it, but they cut it thick here and it's so flavorful with the fat. The drink was a strong highball, a unique taste I thought, and it turned out to be a Lucky Highball. It reminded me of the highball I had in Okinawa. I think it's my first time seeing it here. It's nice *°♡ I want to come back next time for a proper drinking session (*˙ᵕ˙ *) ===========

Every time the two aunties meet up. Due to the self-restraint of the coronavirus, it has been three and a half months since the last gathering. Last time, it was early April before the self-restraint, so we had lunch. It's our first time meeting since then. This time we went to "Yataiya", which we haven't been to in a while. First, I had a draft beer, and my friend who can't drink alcohol had oolong tea for a toast. As a precaution, we decided to divide all the dishes into small plates as soon as they arrived. We had to take off our masks, so it was more for "peace of mind". We talked briefly about recent events. There was a bit of fear in our minds, so we ate quietly and finished. The staff consisted of one person on the floor and probably one in the kitchen. We couldn't speak loudly, so we spoke softly. To make it easier to hear, there was no background music. There was one group of customers in front (two people) and three groups of customers in the back (individual, two people, three people). The seating arrangement did not follow social distancing guidelines. We decided to end the gathering with the hope of having a brighter, more enjoyable, and delicious "auntie meetup" next time. Thank you for the meal.

About 100 meters west from Kintetsu Toji Station, along the road leading to the national treasure Toji Temple. It is a popular drinking spot for locals at night, but during the day, it could be a nice place to stop by for a drink while visiting Toji Temple. They also offer a variety of food options such as rice bowls, sushi, and onigiri during the day. Originally a convenience store, the entrance and interior are quite spacious, making it easy to enter. Once again, we had our "ladies' gathering" here. It's close, affordable, and a comfortable place to drink. Thank you for the meal.

About 100 meters west from Kintetsu Toji Station, along the road leading to the national treasure Toji Temple, you will find this place. It's a local drinking spot at night, but during the day, it could be a nice place to stop by for a drink while visiting Toji Temple. They also offer a variety of food options like rice bowls, sushi, and onigiri during the day. Originally a convenience store, the entrance and interior are quite spacious and easy to enter. On this day, my friend and I enjoyed a lively drinking and eating session for about two and a half hours with our usual code phrase "two ladies meeting". The freshly fried skewers are large and delicious, and there are regular menu items as well as seasonal and limited-time offerings that keep things interesting. The prices are reasonable, the food is tasty, and the staff is friendly and energetic. We had a great time once again on this day. Thank you for the meal. In addition to what is shown in the photos, we ate and drank for just under 5,000 yen for the two of us.

Today, I stopped by a restaurant on my way back from buying model paint at Joshin. Lately, I've been spending all my pocket money on model kits, fishing lures, and drinks, leaving me with no money for dining out. But I really wanted to have a drink outside. I ordered sashimi, octopus tempura, and three beers for 2000 yen. I originally planned to have two beers, but the octopus tempura portion was larger than expected, so I ended up drinking three beers. It was a little more than I intended, but it was worth it. Thank you for the meal.

Two middle-aged ladies dining together. Looking at the photos of their food, it seems like they always eat the same thing (^-^; The restaurant actually offers a wide variety of dishes. Lately, there seem to be more Western visitors around the area of To-ji Temple. The two ladies next to them were also from overseas. They seemed to be enjoying their drinks at a reasonable price. It looks like they have English menus as well. I bet it would be fun if they could have a conversation.

Today I am at Toji Temple. I took the Kintetsu train from Kyoto Station to get here. On the way to Toji, I found a izakaya where you can drink during the day. It's quite humid today, so I plan to drink a lot before heading back home! I decided to go in and one of the attractions here is the 888 yen all-you-can-drink for one hour. It's for members only, but you can easily become a member. So, let's drink a lot. I started with a glass of draft beer, then had some red wine, highball, and more red wine... I tried various drinks. For food, I went with kushikatsu. Beer goes well with kushikatsu, right? The taste was as expected. It's a place where you can drink a lot for one hour. On days with the number 8, draft beer is only 199 yen. It's a great deal.

Second stop... Right next to Kintetsu Toji Station. I had my eye on the ramen menu, so I was excited to see a wide variety of options on the menu. The spacious interior gave me a good feeling about this place. I started with a draft beer (Premo... a bit disappointing). As it was my second stop, I also ordered bonito sashimi and the intriguing Namida Maki for 290 yen. The highly anticipated spicy ramen with bonito was connected to the Namida Maki (laughs). But if you like thick slices of bonito, then it's not a problem. The Namida Maki, as the name suggests, was a wasabi roll that pleasantly surprised me. With each bite, I experienced an indescribable coughing fit and tears. Despite being almost suitable for takeout, it's not recommended during this season. The spicy ramen, despite its name, was more of a deliciously spicy flavor. The onions added a nice sweetness to it. My companion, however, took one bite and transcended to a distant world. Since they offer a variety of spicy dishes, I decided to take home some extra spicy fried chicken. I asked the staff to make it even spicier. A word of caution: be prepared for people to keep their distance on the train due to the spicy fumes. At home, for my third stop of the day, I paired it with a strong drink. The perfect level of spiciness brought me back to reality. When reheating, remember to close the door immediately. Both of today's restaurants were a hit. Will it rain tomorrow?

During the odd hours when work is off, most bars usually open from 5 pm, so I was looking for a place nearby around 4 pm and unexpectedly found "Yataiya," a place I had visited before. It used to be where a convenience store was located (along Kujo Street). It's a grateful place as it operates continuously from day to night. When I arrived around 4 pm, there were already 2 groups of 4 people, and surprisingly, there were 3 women inside. It's more reassuring when there are women besides men. As soon as I sat down, they brought a container of cabbage. It was not bite-sized, but rather 5 large pieces cut in half. The set included edamame, a platter of 10 assorted skewers, deep-fried squid, tomato slices, and 6 alcoholic drinks, all for around 4000 yen. The beer is particularly cheap, I remember it being 299 yen. As a Kirin lover, I was delighted. The platter of 10 assorted skewers included shrimp, ham cutlet, quail egg, onion, pumpkin, lotus root, beef, chicken, and more. The batter was thin and crispy, making it easy to eat as many as you want. The sauce was the usual one, with a rule of no double dipping. If you ask the staff, they will bring you dashi soy sauce as well. Dashi soy sauce goes well with the skewers, especially the vegetable and fish ones. The deep-fried squid seemed like a lot at first, but the batter was thicker than the squid. However, the squid was sweet, and with the dashi soy sauce, mayonnaise, and shichimi, it became even more delicious. This place is convenient when Kyoto Station is nearby but you want to avoid the crowds.

The highlight of this place is definitely the Tekka Maki sushi roll. At just 320 yen per serving, it's a steal and delicious. My go-to orders are always the Tekka Maki, Pork Kimchi, and Potato Fries - a must. Then I'll add on some kushikatsu and tempura, as you can order just one piece of each. The draft beer is also cheap at 299 yen. However, not everything is cheap, so be careful as some items can be pricey. For example, draft beer is 299 yen, while oolong tea is 290 yen. Overall, the food is generally tasty.