This was my second visit this time. Last time I had the course menu, but this time I went a la carte. I had a good experience with the delicious vegetables last time, so I was quite satisfied this time as well. In addition, I was also quite satisfied with the meat dishes and desserts. The young staff members were working hard. I would like to come back again. It seems like this place focuses on vegetables. It would be great to see more restaurants like this. This time, we had a group of 8 for a work party. We chose the 4500 yen hot pot course with all-you-can-drink, tax included. It was a reasonably priced option. The sommelier salad was made with fresh vegetables. The dressing could have been less intense. The assorted sashimi was generally good, exceeding our expectations for the price. The chapchae with local vegetables didn't have a strong vegetable flavor, which was a bit disappointing. The assorted fried foods were not bad, but could have been better. The white sea bream in hot water was surprisingly delicious. Maybe they excel in seafood as well. The amazing white miso soy milk hot pot with yuzu was a highlight, with the sweetness of the vegetables complementing the broth. The porridge was also very tasty. The petit sweets were average. Overall, we enjoyed the experience more than the price. The atmosphere was nice, the staff were friendly, and we felt quite satisfied. It might become a popular spot, considering its good location.

I went out for drinks with my coworkers after a long time. We went to a restaurant located along Takase River in Sanjo Kiya-machi. This street is one of my commuting routes in the morning when I feel like it. The location of this restaurant is actually the former residence of Omura Masujiro, where he used to stay when he was in Kyoto. On a different day during my commute, I took a photo of a monument next to the restaurant that reads "Site of the Assassination of Omura Masujiro, Minister of War." Across the Takase River from this restaurant, there is a monument dedicated to Omura Masujiro and Sakuma Shozan. I consider Omura Masujiro to be one of the greatest figures of the Bakumatsu period, so visiting this place was something I wanted to do. The name of the restaurant located in this historical area is "Vegetable Sommelier Jyugiya." "Jyugi" means "friend" in the dialect of Nanyo region in Ehime Prefecture. By the way, Nanyo region includes Uwajima City and Ozu City, where Omura Masujiro was discovered. The restaurant in Kyoto has a long and narrow structure, and on this day, we had the place to ourselves. We started with appetizers - vegetable salad, sashimi, and simmered dish. It was quite a generous portion. Then came the soup, which was a delicious Kyoto vegetable and tofu dish. Next was the fried food, with a triangle-shaped dish of cheese wrapped in yuba that was very tasty. The main dishes were roast beef and stir-fried shrimp, both of which were delicious. Lastly, we had a risotto-like rice dish. All the dishes were a mix of Japanese and Western styles and were very tasty. This restaurant is more suited for individuals who want to enjoy the food and drinks leisurely rather than for group outings. I would like to come back with my wife next time for a relaxing meal.

I visited the restaurant near Keihan Sanjo Station around 6:00 pm on Friday. It was a nice place with friendly staff, and I was very satisfied. However, it was a bit disappointing that there was no draft beer included in the all-you-can-drink option. Overall, I was happy with my experience.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was beautiful, with semi-private rooms where we could relax. We went with children, and the owner was kind and considerate, which was very helpful. We are grateful. The menu offered a variety of healthy and delicious dishes, from seafood to vegetables. Regardless of what we ordered, the food came out quickly, indicating that they take great care in their preparation.

I visited the restaurant after searching on Tabelog. Although the lunch course was listed as 2,500 yen on Tabelog, we were actually charged 2,200 yen per person including tax. The restaurant is described as a "vegetable sommelier's shop," so I thought we would be able to enjoy delicious vegetables. From the appetizer to the dessert, everything was carefully handmade and incredibly delicious. They used pesticide-free vegetables, and the homemade sesame tofu on the appetizer plate was unexpectedly amazing. The assorted sashimi with multiple types of fish had a great texture and flavor. The freshly fried vegetable tempura, including bamboo shoots and asparagus, showcased the natural flavors of the ingredients. The two types of spring rolls were also delicious with unique touches. The main dishes were roast beef and shrimp mayo, and my family said it was the most delicious roast beef they had ever eaten. The shrimp mayo had a surprising twist that impressed us. The rice dish was yuba ankake gohan, which was not just plain rice with yuba ankake but incredibly delicious. The dessert included sesame dumplings, matcha cake, and almond tofu. The freshly fried sesame dumplings had sakura mochi inside and were beautifully delicious. The fluffy almond tofu was so good that we wanted to eat a whole bowl of it. Even the family member who usually doesn't like matcha sweets was enjoying the matcha cake today. We found out that the dishes and desserts are made by someone with a background in hotel Chinese cuisine, which explains the high quality. We were completely satisfied with the authentic dishes and desserts and will definitely visit again!

I heard that there is a great motsunabe restaurant in Kyoto, so I went there! Walking through the quaint Kiyamachi area, I found this restaurant. Upon entering, I was greeted by a calm wooden atmosphere with traditional Japanese patterns. I was seated in a sunken kotatsu table, which was great for my back pain (I'm 89 years old). The chefs had interesting profiles - one had worked at ANA Hotel's Chinese restaurant for 20 years, while the other had experience in Japanese cuisine for 3 years, Korean cuisine for 8 years, and pastry for 5 years, and currently holds a vegetable sommelier qualification. They create unique dishes that incorporate Japanese flavors with unconventional seasonings. The menu featured dishes like Kyoto white miso tofu motsunabe, tuna and avocado salad, fried mozzarella cheese, fluffy rolled omelette, shrimp with mango mayo, vegetable chapchae, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, and more. The vegetable dishes were the highlight, especially the chapchae made with local vegetables. The motsunabe was prepared with a blend of four broths, including chicken bone and kelp, creating a rich and flavorful base. The thin flat noodles and rice cooked in the remaining broth were also delicious. Overall, the food was outstanding and I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

✰✰✰ Vegetable Sommelier Restaurant Jyugike ✰✰✰ Kyoto Gourmet!!! Not just an egg sommelier, but a vegetable sommelier specializing in Japanese cuisine. This time, they focus on soup and vegetables with their motsunabe hot pot. Using fresh vegetables in other dishes as well... ★ Kyoto white miso and soy milk motsunabe ★ The soup is delicious, which enhances the flavor of the vegetables! The broth from the motsu matches perfectly with the cabbage, making it incredibly delicious (lol). Enjoying the hot pot, another surprise awaits. The chapchae made with hydroponic vegetables is irresistible. I've never had such a crispy chapchae before! Also, I indulged in dishes like black vinegar sweet and sour pork, fluffy dashimaki, Jyugike's salad, shrimp mayo, tuna and avocado salad, and the sommelier's fresh spring rolls. A must-visit for vegetable lovers in Kyoto! Vegetable Sommelier Restaurant Jyugike 496 Kamikorikincho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto ☎️ 050-5868-4973

Located in front of Kyoto City Hall, "Jugika," a creative cuisine restaurant with a townhouse-style atmosphere, is run by a vegetable sommelier. The concept is "a chef coming to your home." In a calm Japanese-style interior, you can enjoy a variety of creative dishes using carefully selected vegetables, as well as Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The dishes ordered this time were as follows: - Kyoto white miso and soy milk offal hot pot - Deep-fried mozzarella cheese - Chapchae with local vegetables - Fluffy and creamy rolled omelette - Our whole tomato - Tuna and avocado salad The recommended menu at the restaurant is the "Kyoto white miso and soy milk offal hot pot." The domestically produced offal is firm and delicious. The soup has a subtle yuzu fragrance, giving it an elegant taste. If you're not a fan of offal, you can also change it to pork. All the dishes were delicious, but my personal favorite was the "Our Whole Tomato." It had zero of the typical sourness of tomatoes and surprised me with its peach-like sweetness. I think even children would like this. It might help tomato haters overcome their aversion. The offal hot pot, shrimp chili, shrimp mayo, and sweet and sour pork that I had this time can also be ordered for delivery. If you're interested, check out their website.

Shun-sai dining located just a short walk from Sanjo Station in Kyoto offers a white miso soy milk hot pot for 3080 yen (serves 2-3 people). The hot pot contains plenty of cabbage, tofu, and hormone, with the cabbage being particularly sweet. The soup is incredibly delicious, with a sweet and spicy flavor that is addictive. Other tasty dishes include black vinegar sweet and sour pork for 792 yen, mayonnaise shrimp for 704 yen, fluffy and creamy dashimaki for 638 yen, Chapchae with local vegetables for 671 yen, tuna and avocado salad for 671 yen, and a whole tomato for 583 yen, which has a surprisingly sweet taste. Don't miss out on the dessert at the end of the meal. The owner, who is a vegetable sommelier, takes pride in the deliciousness of the vegetables. If you are curious, be sure to stop by and try the food.

The restaurant was very empty when we entered at opening time. Despite many places charging high prices for otoshi, this place served a solid appetizer that convinced us it was a good choice. The prices were also reasonable, so I would like to try their Korean dishes again next time. There were plenty of vegetable-rich Korean dishes that would be great for a girls' night out. The staff were extremely kind and friendly.

"The Kyoto-style white miso and soy milk motsunabe was delicious with chewy motsu and a rich miso flavor that went well with alcohol. The boiled kawahagi fish with kujo negi and special sauce was refreshing! The salad with selected vegetables by a vegetable sommelier, onsen tamago, smoked salmon, and cheese was also delicious. It's a perfect hot pot for the cold season, and the restaurant had a quiet atmosphere where you could relax."

The white miso soy milk motsu hot pot is a warm and hearty dish with chewy motsu and a rich flavor that makes you want to eat more. The kawahagi sashimi is topped with finely chopped kujo negi and hot olive oil, creating a delicious dish. The salad made by a vegetable sommelier uses pesticide-free vegetables grown with only water, and the Hokkaido fruit tomatoes are incredibly tasty. It seems perfect for year-end parties and New Year's gatherings. The restaurant can also be reserved for private events, and the atmosphere is lovely.

Located right near Kyoto City Hall, you'll easily spot Jyogeya Chochin with the large sign that reads "Jyogeya." The interior of the restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with tatami seating, tables, and a counter. It has a stylish izakaya vibe. Here, you can enjoy a collaboration between a vegetable sommelier and a Chinese chef who worked at a famous hotel for 20 years. Menu items tried: - Tofu and Offal Hot Pot: A blend of tofu and yuzu flavors, each with a unique blend that creates an exquisite taste. The yuzu flavor that comes later is personally enjoyable. - Salad: The vegetables are said to be hydroponically grown, using only water to cultivate pesticide-free vegetables. - Boiled Kawahagi (filefish): Hot olive oil is poured over the fish, topped with plenty of Kujo negi (a type of green onion) for a fragrant and sweet taste. Enjoy with the special sauce. Overall, the flavors are a bit on the rich side.

As it's getting colder and the season for delicious hot pot is approaching, I decided to try the delicious tofu and tripe hot pot at Jigika in Kyoto. I walked from Shijo and found the restaurant nestled in the traditional Kyoto streets. The owner is a vegetable sommelier and the chef used to work at a certain hotel, so the non-hot pot dishes were also delicious. The Chinese cuisine was authentic! The tofu and tripe hot pot had a tasty broth, with not too strong of a tofu flavor. It was a healthy hot pot that warmed my body and left me satisfied.

Delicious motsunabe ❤️❤️❤️. Located in Kyoto Kiyamachi Gojo, Jyogiya is a creative cuisine restaurant that focuses on seasonal ingredients with the concept of "a chef coming to your home". This time, I tried the famous ❤️❤️white miso and soy milk motsunabe❤️❤️ that has been featured in the media. Motsunabe is something I hadn't found the perfect one until now, but I finally found it here! The soup made with white miso and soy milk is light yet flavorful. And the main attraction, the motsu, made with high-quality black wagyu beef, was so big, tender, and juicy. It was amazing. The restaurant is run by two former chefs from Kyoto ANA Hotel, with one specializing in Chinese cuisine for about 20 years. They also have a pastry chef with 5 years of experience, a Korean cuisine chef with 8 years of experience, and a Japanese cuisine chef with 3 years of experience who is also a vegetable sommelier. They use locally sourced pesticide-free vegetables grown with pure water from local farmers. The vegetables are truly delicious. Despite the high level of culinary expertise, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. For example, the "Chinese cuisine chef course" with all-you-can-drink for 90 minutes is only 4300 yen. There are also other courses like the white miso motsunabe and special black wagyu beef courses, all at a great value. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a Kyoto townhouse, with hori-kotatsu seats and private rooms available. The food, including the blanched kawahagi fish with chopped Kujo green onions and hot olive oil, the recommended sweet and sour pork, and the vegetable sommelier's selected salad, was all incredibly delicious. Next time, I plan to try various other dishes. The restaurant can accommodate up to 50 people, making it perfect for year-end and New Year's parties. You can even rent out the entire place, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. ❤️.

This is a blog post about a restaurant review in Kyoto called "Jugoya Kiyamachi Oike Store". The reviewer had a pleasant dining experience at this restaurant with a variety of dishes including Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisine. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a mix of traditional Kyoto townhouse and modern design, with all seats being semi-private rooms. The reviewer enjoyed dishes such as seared bonito salad, vegetable sommelier's fresh spring rolls, grilled eggplant, lotus root tempura, white miso tofu tripe hot pot, and more. The reviewer praised the quality of the food, the use of fresh vegetables sourced from local farms, and the attention to detail in the presentation. The staff was also friendly and provided excellent service. Overall, the reviewer highly recommended Jugoya Kiyamachi Oike Store for a delightful dining experience.

This time, I visited the main store. The interior of the store is quite spacious, and I had my meal at a hori-gotatsu seat. There is a person here who holds a vegetable sommelier qualification, so I chose my dishes while asking for recommendations from them. - Jigikya Salad - Sommelier's Fresh Spring Rolls - Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken - Deep-Fried Yam and Sweet Shrimp - Motsu Nabe (Tripe Hot Pot) Salad The salad and side vegetables allow you to truly taste the natural flavors of the vegetables, and they are delicious. The vegetables used in the salad are grown only with water without using fertilizers, showing their commitment to quality. The Motsu Nabe has a reliable taste. Despite it being my second visit, including the one to the Karasuma Sanjo store, I ended up coming back again. Although the main focus is on Chinese cuisine, they also offer Korean dishes and Japanese-style dishes, with many more menu items that I am curious about. I will look forward to trying them on my next visit.

#Visited "Togiya" in Kiyamachi-Gojo despite it being the eve of a typhoon ☔️ The name "Togiya" comes from a dialect in the Nanyo region of Ehime, where "togi" means friends. The aim was to create a cozy space like being at a friend's house. I ordered a salad as they focus on vegetables. I also ordered the conger eel tempura that caught my eye. And even though it's midsummer... I also tried the recommended soy milk offal hot pot. Offal hot pot is delicious all year round! ☺️ After enjoying the meal, I braved the strong winds to head back home. The restaurant is located just one street north of the nightlife district and was quite empty due to the approaching typhoon. It was a bit challenging as there were no call buttons in the spacious restaurant. Despite that, I was satisfied with the delicious meal, especially the offal hot pot.

I stopped by on my way back from a trip and had some extra time, so I opted for the all-you-can-drink course. The meal included various dishes such as side dishes, avocado and smoked salmon salad, luxurious shark fin soup, assorted sashimi, Korean-style chapchae with Kyoto vegetables, assorted fried foods, a dish made to order, and a rice dish with yuba sauce to finish. It's nice to have yuba rice as the final dish, it feels very Kyoto-like, right? The portion and taste were both great!

The restaurant, known for its vegetable sommelier, beautifully incorporated vegetables, meat, and fish into all dishes. The presentation and taste were excellent, and my wife and university student daughter were both satisfied and pleased with the delicious food. It is a restaurant we would like to visit again.