I stopped by after visiting the art museum. During Sunday lunchtime, there were a few people waiting in line. I ordered the grilled conger eel tempura set and the shrimp tempura set. The conger eel was fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It was delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was not pretentious, which I liked. Thank you for the meal.

Near the way to Heian Shrine, there is a small restaurant that serves Kyoto cuisine and regular set meals. I stopped by during the long weekend when it was difficult to find a lunch spot. The menu includes dishes like tofu hot pot set and herring soba. I ordered the tofu hot pot set and it was delicious as expected. The tempura included rare mushrooms like shimeji and enoki, which added to the satisfaction of the meal.

The prices are cheap and the food is delicious at this wonderful restaurant. The yakitori has a classic, old-fashioned taste. The oden is flavorful and before you know it, it's all gone. I usually prefer fried eggplant over grilled, but the grilled eggplant here was so tender and delicious. The set meals are generous and the tempura is freshly fried and tasty. Personally, I feel more admiration for people who know about places like this rather than high-end restaurants.

On the way to Hatsumode at Heian Shrine in Kyoto, around 2pm, I was struggling to find lunch. But Misaka-san saved me. [Order] Shrimp tempura set meal *I exchanged the shrimp tempura with the set meal next to me, so the photo shows shrimp fry instead. It was a crispy and delicious set meal. Thank you for the meal.

After visiting Heian Shrine, we had dinner around 5 pm near the hotel. The restaurant had about 5-6 counter seats and 4 table seats for 4 people each. When we entered, there was only one group in the tatami seating area with a small child sleeping. We took off our shoes and sat at a table. I ordered the Tempura Assortment Set Meal for 1,400 yen (tax included). The tempura was much more delicious than I expected. The ingredients were really tasty. The shrimp tempura was big and juicy, very delicious. The lotus root, sweet potato, shiitake mushrooms, onions, all were fresh and crunchy, very tasty! The crispy texture of the batter combined with the freshness of the ingredients made it even more delicious. I would love to visit this restaurant again.

Before heading to the Heian Shrine, we decided to grab a bite to eat. We arrived at Asuka just as it opened and ordered some delicious udon. The restaurant, run by two women, had a cozy Showa-era atmosphere that was very comforting. The freshly fried tempura and mild-flavored udon helped us relax after a day of walking around. As we were leaving, we noticed a line forming outside the restaurant. We were glad we had eaten early! Thank you for the delicious meal! * Tempura and zaru udon: ¥1300 * Kyoto-style udon: ¥850

Let's have lunch. I saw eel tempura on the menu outside, so I decided to go in. I sat at the counter and looked at the menu. They had set meals as well as noodles. I ordered the eel tempura set meal. It came with eel tempura and a large shiso leaf. There was a small side dish of simmered hijiki seaweed, simmered kombu seaweed, rice, and miso soup. They also provided dipping sauce and grated daikon radish on the table, along with matcha salt and red salt. The eel tempura was light and crispy. While the dipping sauce was good, the salt really brought out the flavor of the eel. The rice was perfectly cooked, with each grain distinct and slightly firm, with a sweet core. It may have seemed a bit firm, but I believe this is the correct way to cook rice.

Located within walking distance from Higashiyama Station and Heian Shrine, this restaurant exudes a Showa-era atmosphere. It is popular among elderly tourists. The menu offers a variety of rice bowls, set meals, side dishes, and alcohol. I tried the Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) for 1000 yen. The broth was a bit rich, the eggs were fluffy, and the dish had just the right amount of sauce. The eggs and broth blended well together, creating a delicious meal.

Visited with my family. Since it's a tourist spot, the prices are somewhat high.

I entered the restaurant without looking at anything online, just following my instincts. It was the right choice. You can enjoy delicious Kyoto-style meals here. The rice is delicious too. The tofu is also tasty. The tempura is crispy.

The anglerfish tempura, miso-marinated grilled fish, sashimi, oden, all were very delicious. The alcohol was reasonably priced and we were able to relax. We just happened to walk in, but it was the right choice. The staff at the restaurant were polite, and the service from the young staff was really good. They also have set meals so even non-drinkers can enjoy. I will choose this restaurant again next time. It was really great!

The taste is subtle. The texture is completely lacking in uniqueness. The portion size is extremely small. The restaurant is very noisy inside. Orders are often mixed up. All of this for 1200 yen per person.

5/1 After golf, went straight to a delicious set meal restaurant.

I had a colorful tempura rice bowl and a mini udon! I was very hungry, so I went to a diner in Higashiyama with my senior colleagues. The crispy tempura was delicious! The restaurant was bustling with many tourists. We even had beer for lunch (laughs).

I visited for a sightseeing lunch. When it comes to Kyoto, it's all about conger eel, so I had a conger eel tempura rice bowl. I added a mini soba for an extra 150 yen, considering my stomach. The conger eel was thick and satisfying to eat! The sauce was sweet and savory, perfect for the conger eel. The soba noodles were just right in firmness and had a gentle dashi flavor, which was nice. Both the rice bowl and soba were delicious. Thank you for the meal! ◎

Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher's Path, Shinnyodo, Kinryu Komyo-ji, and other places were visited, and by this time it was already past 1:30 pm. I wanted to have some calories, so I stopped by a restaurant called "Asuka" which seemed to offer Kyoto-style food and didn't have a long line. However, there were about 6 groups on the waiting list! I decided to wait, thinking that the turnover of customers must be good. It took 40 minutes until my name was called. Even in a place like this, queues can form, which is the amazing thing about Kyoto. Well, the same thing happens in the office district at lunchtime too. The day before, during the Aoren-in Monzeki light-up event, I passed by this restaurant and had a feeling that I shouldn't go there, but hunger got the best of me. Yes, it's not something to be proud of, but I've never succumbed to greed. Inside the restaurant, there were many foreigners. Unlike Japanese people, foreigners stay for 40-60 minutes even in a casual dining place like this. Yes, even after finishing their meal, they keep fiddling with their smartphones and take their time to leave, which is different from Japanese people. So, I ordered the Yuba Nabe, but after a while, they said, "The stove in the kitchen is full, so it will take a long time!" and I had to change my order to the quicker option of Karaage set meal. Well, being the epitome of compassion, I flexibly accepted the change. However, I wish they had told me this when I placed my order (as I was starting to worry about catching my Shinkansen back home). Well, I ended up not eating something typical of Kyoto... Oh well. The Karaage set meal itself tasted different from the usual Karaage, but it was decent. For more details, check here... [link to blog post]