A traditional sushi restaurant near the Silver Pavilion run by an elderly couple. They have an English menu for the many foreign tourists, and accept various electronic payments. I ordered the Sushi Set (A) (4 pieces of sushi + Kitsune Udon + 1 side dish) for 950 yen. The vinegar rice in the sushi was a bit of a concern.

I think it's the best in terms of cost performance! There are various dishes, and although I only had the seafood bowl, when I ordered it with miso soup, it came with chijimi, oshinko, and almond jelly. The seafood bowl itself had shrimp, scallops, cured mackerel, and engawa? in it, as well as other seafood. Next time, I want to try the cold noodles or bibimbap.

On June 6th, my colleague and I went to a restaurant called Kamon for lunch. We found this place while driving around looking for a lunch spot in my colleague's car. The restaurant had a lot of character from the outside, so we decided to go in. However, once inside, we noticed some strange things like decorations that seemed more Chinese or Korean than Japanese, even though it was a sushi restaurant. The menu also had sushi and seafood bowls, but also dishes like bibimbap, pork steak, and soft shell crab. Feeling a bit wary of the raw items, I ordered the bibimbap. Another customer who had ordered sushi left with 3 pieces uneaten. I attached a photo of my bibimbap bowl. My colleague's seafood bowl was too unappetizing to photograph. I guess it was our fault for not doing more research before going. It seemed like the restaurant was run by a couple. On our way out, they gave us masks. Thank you.

Today I visited a sushi restaurant near my workplace for the first time. It's located near Ginkaku-ji, so I didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be a cozy little place run by a couple. They were friendly and the atmosphere was nice. There were a few students on a school trip dining there as well. I had the bonito tataki set meal, which was delicious and came with a generous portion of bonito. For only 680 yen, it felt like a great deal.

It's a fierce battleground for ramen, but I managed to resist the temptation. When I put on my ramen filter, I discovered this place. The menu seems to change daily... but it's not limited to just one genre. It's times like these when being indecisive is troublesome. Today's special seems to be the "pork cutlet bowl with miso soup" for 680 yen. It's slightly more delicious than other bowl chain restaurants at the same price range. Maybe it's even cheaper here! It's good for when you can't decide what to eat and opinions are divided. With various options available, let's go and enjoy a meal together! Come on!

The Kalbi Don (¥680) at this place is different from the photo displayed outside. Instead of grilled meat on rice, it consists of stir-fried vegetables with Kalbi seasoning on top of rice. It has a slightly Korean-style taste, perfect for a home-cooked meal. The nutritional balance is good, and it comes with tofu, soup, and pickles for this price, so no complaints.

It was a bullet trip to Kyoto, but after completing the purification at the intended Shiramine Shrine, we headed straight to Jishoji Temple by rental bike! However, the main goal was the Ginkaku-ji Candy Store (lol). Just around lunchtime, we passed by Hyakumanben and happened to see a lunch sign by the side of Yoshida Shrine. "Starting from 680 yen, not bad, right?" It looked like a soba restaurant, but I wondered what it would be like. The interior of the restaurant had a small Japanese restaurant feel, but it was interesting to see various items from around the world as a traveler. The whole restaurant, including the menu, was covered with English signs, giving it a Kyoto tourist destination vibe (lol). The elderly couple who ran the place gave off a handmade feel in both the cooking and service. I chose the mapo eggplant rice bowl set, which had a unique flavor created by spiciness from black pepper, different from that of a Chinese restaurant. The eggplant was cut into chunks and served piping hot, so I ate it while blowing on it. The miso soup had a taste reminiscent of a mother's cooking, which was nice. Finally, the slice of watermelon served at the end further accelerated the taste of summer. It's a hidden gem for Kyoto sightseeing, with good restaurants tucked away!

I often pass by this restaurant, but I had never visited it until this day. The menu displayed inside the restaurant had a wide variety of options, making it hard to decide what to order. Despite thinking it was a traditional Japanese restaurant, I was surprised to find dishes like Sundubu and Tandoori Chicken on the menu. In the end, I ordered the "tonkatsu set meal." The meal was served within minutes and included the main dish, side dishes, miso soup, rice, salad, and even a mandarin orange. The tonkatsu was quite large, and it came with fried potatoes and tomato pasta as sides. The portion was so generous that I was unable to finish it all. I must admit that I cannot comment on the taste as it was a bit confusing. Perhaps the udon or soba dishes are delicious.

Yesterday, suddenly two out of four PCs at home had trouble connecting to the internet. One of them belongs to Kunimaro. Today, I decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant called "Kamon" which I had previously overlooked. The menu seemed like a typical Japanese set meal restaurant, but to my surprise, I found a variety of international dishes on the wall. I was torn between Pad Thai, Taiwanese-style fried vermicelli, and Pho, but ended up choosing Pho with chicken. The dish was served in a very Japanese-style bowl, with a slice of orange on top for some reason. The chicken soup had a nice lemony flavor and the noodles had a smooth and slurpy texture. The bean sprouts were crunchy and fresh. I wondered why I had overlooked this place before. Next time, I will try the Taiwanese-style fried vermicelli. The restaurant has a good selection of English menus as well. Definitely worth a visit. Kamon is located at 60-25 Kubota-cho, Kitashirakawa, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.

I visited during the day and ordered Pad Thai. There were a few other menu items that caught my interest, so I wanted to come back and try them out. However, even though it says "completely non-smoking" on Tabelog, when I visited, the owner was actually recommending to smoking customers, "It's okay to smoke at the counter," which was a bit disappointing. The taste of the Pad Thai was also unfortunately not very delicious. I ended up adding a lot of chili peppers and soy sauce to finish it. However, the owner's customer service was refreshing and cheerful, leaving a good impression. So, if you don't have high expectations for the taste, it might be good for casual dining.

It is a restaurant with a decent variety of options, but I usually go for the sushi and noodle set. The taste is average and suitable for most people, without any major standout features. The portion size is just right, not too much or too little. The only memorable experience was a few years ago when I had lukewarm udon and warm sushi rice in a set meal. However, it wasn't enough to make me want to complain. It's a good choice for a weekday lunch, but I personally wouldn't visit this place for dinner.

I visited this restaurant about 2-3 years ago and didn't have a strong impression, so I had been ignoring it. However, I decided to stop by for lunch after seeing the sign for "Oyster Fry Set Meal" outside (I often suffer from winter symptoms). As soon as I entered, I was greeted by a cheerful couple who run the place. The restaurant has 4 counter seats, 3 tables for 4 people, and 2 raised tatami tables. It is a small place focusing on regular noodle dishes and rice bowls, but its location near Ginkaku-ji and the Philosopher's Path may have changed its fate. They make an effort to accommodate foreigners, with some menu items named in slightly awkward English. I found this intriguing. I ordered the Eel Tempura Rice Bowl for 700 yen (a whole eel). The husband and wife work together, with one frying tempura and the other preparing the dishes, chatting happily all the while. The menu includes sushi rolls like Dragon Roll and Crispy Roll, which are common in the US. There are also Thai dishes like Pho and Nasi Goreng. It seems like they are conscious of the menu items that come to mind when Americans think of an Asian food restaurant. Overall, it's a typical dining spot. The couple is very Japanese in their interactions. While chuckling at the sign that says "Coffee (Hot, Cold) 180 yen - Tastes like a hotel," my Eel Tempura Rice Bowl arrived. It was a generous portion, but the eel tempura didn't spill out of the bowl as shown in the sample photo. It came with a side dish and soba noodles, making it a great value. The taste was decent, but there was one important flaw: the tempura was flat. I had to cut the tempura with my chopsticks to remove the rice that stuck to it before eating. It wasn't crispy as expected. Despite this, the seasoning was good, the service was friendly, and the bright love displayed by the senior couple added to the pleasant atmosphere. Next time, I'll try something other than fried food.