I entered the restaurant near Sanjo Shirakawa, passing by the popular queue shops. The interior was quiet and cozy, and I ordered a shrimp and eel tempura bowl. You can choose to have the tempura and sauce served separately on the rice or all together on a plate. This time, I chose to have them separate. I also ordered a rolled omelette. The tempura was generous in portion, and it was delicious to eat with the sauce and grated radish directly. (Of course, it was also tasty to eat on top of the rice). I also enjoyed a yuzu sorbet that was not on the menu. Thank you for the meal!

On this day, I went to see an Andy Warhol exhibition at the Kyocera Kyoto Museum of Art, which was the root or starting point of my work. It was the first time I had seen his actual works, and it was a very interesting exhibition. (My icon is also made as an homage, with a self-portrait and my eyes.) On the way back, it was just past noon, so we decided to have lunch somewhere, and we ended up at this restaurant. The restaurant seemed to have been renovated, so it still had a new feel to it. Initially, I knew it was a Japanese restaurant, but I didn't expect it to be mainly tempura. However, I love tempura, so it was not a problem at all. We entered and there was only one empty table, so we were seated there. After that, more and more customers came in, so it seems like it's already a popular restaurant. I ordered the shrimp and conger eel tempura rice bowl (with rolled omelette) for 1,500 yen, and my wife ordered the warm udon noodles and tempura set meal for 1,450 yen. What's interesting is that you can also have tempura rice bowl as part of the tempura set meal, so it's nice that you can choose based on your mood. However, we had to wait for almost 40 minutes because it seemed like we arrived at a busy time. But since we were informed that it would take some time, we didn't rush and waited patiently. The shrimp and conger eel tempura rice bowl was served with a large shrimp, 3 pieces of conger eel, lotus root, pumpkin, 2 eggplants, and 2 green peppers. It was a rice bowl where you mix grated ginger and tempura dipping sauce. The set meal included 2 pieces of rolled omelette, red miso soup, and pickles (two types of pickled vegetables and pickled radish). The warm udon noodles and tempura set meal included udon noodles with shiitake mushrooms and tempura (a large shrimp, 2 pieces of tilefish, 3 green peppers, 2 eggplants, and pumpkin). You can enjoy changing various things according to your preferences, which is nice. You can enjoy it with the straight tempura dipping sauce, or mix it with grated ginger, which is quite nice. The tempura itself was crispy and light, unlike the sesame oil tempura rice bowl from Edo, it was a light tempura rice bowl. It was a tempura rice bowl that made good use of the Kyoto-like dashi-flavored tempura dipping sauce and red miso soup. So for those from outside the prefecture, the taste may seem a bit weak, but for Kyoto locals, it was a tempura rice bowl that had just the right amount of saltiness and the flavor of dashi-infused ingredients. The rolled omelette also had a good dashi flavor and the right amount of saltiness, so I quite liked it. The udon noodle broth also had a good dashi flavor and the right amount of saltiness. At the end of the meal, sherbet was served, which was a nice touch. It was light and refreshing. Overall, it was a great restaurant that seems to be gaining popularity rapidly. 3.6

"Kyoto Tomi" in Higashiyama district, a Japanese restaurant. It used to operate as a traditional Japanese cuisine restaurant, but now focuses on tempura. The atmosphere and location are excellent. You can enjoy reasonably priced tempura dishes. There are about 30 seats, including counter seats and table seats. The interior is very clean. I ordered a nice beer and shrimp and conger eel tempura rice bowl. The tempura is served separately as a set meal. The tempura is crispy and light, delicious! It goes well with beer and rice. The atmosphere is Kyoto-like, and I was able to enjoy the taste of a famous restaurant in a relaxed manner. Thank you for the meal.

I went to an art museum and found a nearby restaurant, but it was closed. I ended up going to another restaurant that was open. I ordered a shrimp and eel tempura rice bowl for 1500 yen. The restaurant looked fancy but the tempura wasn't as good as I expected. The rice bowl had about half a piece of eel, which was decent.

I have visited this shop in Gion multiple times and it never disappoints. This was my first time coming at night, and the food was still delicious. The conger eel here is the best. I always leave feeling satisfied and happy. I will definitely come back with my family!

I enjoyed lunch at Kyotomi-san's restaurant. They have been running a Kyoto cuisine restaurant near Kodai-ji Temple for a long time. While the dinner course is quite pricey, the lunch dishes are surprisingly affordable. The set we ordered, including udon noodles and tempura, was around 1600 yen. The tempura, fried by skilled chefs, was delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful. It's amazing to see such quality work at this price. There are other lunch options available, and the person next to us enjoyed a large bowl of conger eel rice bowl. If I have the chance to visit again, I would definitely go back.

Sunday night dinner. I wanted to eat quickly by myself, so I visited this nearby place for the first time. The interior of the restaurant, made of white wood, has a bright and beautiful Japanese atmosphere. I arrived at 6:30 pm and there was only one other customer. I was seated at a table in the back. What I ordered: Ebi and Anago Tempura Rice Bowl (with red miso soup and pickles) and a complimentary Black Sugar Sherbet. I ordered the Tempura Rice Bowl. When ordering, I was informed that the rice and tempura can be served separately, but I requested it to be served in a bowl. After waiting for about 10 minutes, the bowl arrived. The bowl did not have sauce on it, and it came with a separate container of tempura dipping sauce, grated daikon radish, and ginger. I had to pour these over the bowl myself. Hmm, it didn't feel like a typical tempura rice bowl. It felt more like tempura set meal served over rice. That's why the option for separate serving makes sense. The tempura was lightly crispy and the batter was good, with a variety of tempura items. At 1350 yen, it's quite affordable. However, I prefer a sweeter and stronger tasting sauce for my rice bowl. Next time, I will order it with separate servings.

The service at the restaurant is not bad, the place is very clean and the atmosphere is decent. However, the menu selection is limited. The problem may lie in the fact that the dipping sauce for tempura and the sauce for tempura rice bowl are the same. The shrimp tempura was slightly overcooked, making the texture a bit tough. The batter was well done, so perhaps it was cooked for too long. I wish they would change the sauces for tempura and tempura rice bowl. The sauce for the rice bowl is too sweet and I prefer it to be more soy sauce based. There was no drink menu, so I didn't order anything to drink. Other customers who came later ordered bottled beer, so I suggest having drink menus available at each table. The prices are very cheap, almost to the point of being unsustainable for a small personal business. Perhaps they could consider a 10-20% price increase.

I wanted to eat conger eel tempura, so I searched and visited Kyotomi-san. I remembered a small path leading from Higashiyama Station towards Okazaki Park that I had passed by once before, so I went there. There were various options like shrimp tempura bowl, conger eel tempura bowl, and a mix of both, but I chose the conger eel tempura bowl with dashimaki tamago on the side (1800 yen before tax). The tempura included eggplant, pumpkin, shishito pepper, lotus root, and sweet corn. The tempura was crispy and delicious. There was plenty of conger eel in the bowl, and I enjoyed the light and flavorful taste of the conger eel, dipping it slightly in the tempura sauce. The tempura bowl didn't come with sauce, so I could adjust the flavor by adding grated radish, which was nice. The dashimaki tamago was also tasty. The restaurant had a warm atmosphere with wooden tables, and it was quite crowded around 2 pm. There were mostly women customers. I think it's a nice place to visit while taking a walk from Heian Shrine or Okazaki Park.

We had lunch at "Shiragawa Kyotomi," a beautiful and calm Japanese restaurant near the subway Higashiyama Station. Located near Heian Shrine, it attracts many tourists. Both of us had the Ebi Anago Tendon for 1,200 yen + tax, which came with a flavorful dashimaki, miso soup, and pickles. The tempura vegetables included pumpkin, eggplant, shishito pepper, and lotus root. The shrimp and conger eel had a satisfying texture, and we enjoyed them with grated daikon and tempura dipping sauce. Most people were also having the Ebi Anago Tendon, but there were other options like shrimp and conger eel or shrimp and squid, as well as various single tempura bowls available.

Lunch. Cold somen noodles and assorted tempura. 1500 yen. The somen noodles were refreshing and elegant. The tempura was exquisite. Finished with dessert.

There are a lot of tempura toppings, and I am full. It's convenient that I can pour the dipping sauce myself. I don't like it when the tempura is too soaked in sauce.

Today, I went to Shirokawa Kyoto Tomi. I heard that there is a delicious tempura restaurant here, so I decided to check it out. The exterior of the restaurant looks elegant, with a white noren curtain that says "Kyoto Tomi". It exudes a sense of luxury. I was really hungry, so I decided to go in. Before deciding on the food, I ordered a beer because I was sweating and feeling parched. It was a Sapporo bottled beer. Let's pour the beer into the glass and cheers! Ah, delicious! It's the best. This time, I decided to go with the shrimp and conger eel tempura. It's a double delight with my favorite shrimp and conger eel. That's the only choice for me. They start cooking after you order, so it takes a bit of time. But when it arrives, it's hot and fresh. I'll patiently wait while enjoying the delicious beer. The large shrimp is placed on top. Oh, where's the conger eel? Don't worry, it's right at the bottom. You can eat it as it is, but let's pour plenty of daikon radish and ginger broth on top. Let's start with the shrimp, my favorite. The firm texture is amazing. I'm completely satisfied enjoying the shrimp. The conger eel is also perfect, and the eggplant, pumpkin, etc., were delicious too. The ginger does a great job and stimulates the appetite. The beer goes down smoothly. Oh, the rolled omelette was also delicious. It was a perfect match as a beer snack. The interior of the restaurant has a high-class Japanese atmosphere. I enjoyed my meal in a high-quality space. Shirokawa Kyoto Tomi. I had a great time with the delicious shrimp and conger eel tempura. The service and atmosphere were great, and I left the restaurant completely satisfied. Next time, I want to try the special shrimp tempura or the tempura set meal. I found a favorite restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto. I'll definitely go back again.

Sunday 11:54 To Ms. Kyoko Shirakawa, The Heian Shrine is also close to the sightseeing spot, making it easy to visit from Higashiyama Station. There is a coin parking lot right across the street. The interior of the restaurant was crowded during lunchtime, and I sat at the end of the counter. The beautiful wife and mother were serving customers. I ordered the "Shrimp and Eel Bowl" for 1200 yen (excluding tax). The kitchen was quiet, and the staff spoke softly, creating a peaceful atmosphere where only the customers' conversations could be heard. The staff were careful not to make noise while clearing dishes, which was impressive. There were no disappointing aspects commonly seen in tourist restaurants, and the tableware and trays looked brand new, without any chips or peeling paint, enhancing the beauty of the dishes. The shrimp and eel bowl was generously filled, and the tempura was fried to perfection, complementing well with the tempura dipping sauce and grated radish. The rolled omelette was delicious, and it made me happy to enjoy a Kyoto-style meal. It would be a delight to quickly guide tourists visiting here. The restaurant is located along the river, making it a pleasant walk to get there, adding to its charming atmosphere. I will definitely consider this place first for lunch when I visit this area in the future. Thank you for the meal.

Within walking distance from Higashiyama Station, this restaurant is popular for its soba noodles. Located near "Masudomi," it has a cozy atmosphere with a counter seating for 6 and 6 tables accommodating a total of 14 people. The menu mainly consists of tempura rice bowls, with prices varying depending on the tempura ingredients. I had the shrimp and conger eel tempura rice bowl (1200 yen), which came with a side of rolled omelette, red miso soup, and pickles. The tempura sauce is served separately, allowing you to drizzle it over the tempura as you eat. The tempura included one shrimp, conger eel, shishito pepper, and pumpkin, all fried to a light and crispy texture. The shrimp was large and satisfying to eat. The rolled omelette was also elegantly prepared. Located within walking distance from Heian Shrine, this is a great spot to enjoy tempura or tempura rice bowls in the area.

I arrived at this place I was curious about a little after 1 o'clock, and it was already full. I ordered the shrimp tempura bowl with extra shrimp (1500 yen) for myself, and my wife ordered the regular shrimp tempura bowl (1100 yen). We had to wait a bit, but then a graceful hostess brought our food. The shrimp were big and juicy, with three of them in my bowl. The meal also included green peppers, pumpkin, egg roll, miso soup, and pickles. The shrimp was so delicious, I felt like the 1500 yen was well worth it. My wife's dish had two shrimp and didn't come with the egg roll, maybe because it wasn't the "extra" version. She said she was full after finishing it though. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was elegant. It was a nice restaurant.

This is a restaurant located along the Shirakawa River, just up from Sanjo Street, with tempura rice bowls as their main dish. The salmon-orange building with a checkered pattern and a beige wall in front, under a light brown striped awning, exudes a serene Japanese atmosphere. The interior is based on beige and light brown, creating a soft and luxurious Japanese space. I tried the seasonal limited edition conger eel tempura rice bowl. Despite the slightly late hour, the restaurant was not crowded, but the waiting time was quite long. In situations like this, I would usually think "this is taking too long" at a café, but in a high-class restaurant, I interpret it as "they must be preparing it carefully." The tempura rice bowl that arrived was filled with conger eel tempura, green beans, eggplant, and pumpkin. The broth was served separately, allowing me to adjust it to my liking. I topped the grated daikon radish generously with broth until it was submerged, creating a creamy texture. The conger eel tempura had a soft and fluffy texture with a delicate taste, complemented by the broth-soaked grated daikon radish. The generous amount of conger eel piled on top made for a satisfying lunch. Although the shop card only listed the lunch hours, I noticed on the back of the menu board outside the restaurant that they also serve dinner irregularly, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.