I had been curious about this restaurant for a while, so I decided to visit for lunch. I didn't make a reservation and was seated on the second floor, as the first floor was full. It was crowded with people, including some businessmen on their lunch break. I ordered the Koraya set meal, which allowed me to choose either meat or fish as the main dish. I decided to share both, opting for steamed chicken and miso-marinated grilled mackerel. The meal also came with rice, tempura, several side dishes, and miso soup. The steamed chicken was healthy with plenty of vegetables, and the portion size for the price of 1,080 yen was great. The food was delicious, and I left the restaurant feeling satisfied. The only downside was that it was a hot day when I visited, and the tea served was lukewarm.

An old folk house renovated to give a traditional townhouse feel. I ordered the daily fish special (grilled salted mackerel with mushroom sauce) at Koko-ya, and it was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff provided excellent service, making it a memorable part of my Kyoto visit. There may be a short wait depending on the time of day, but it's worth it!

I visited the restaurant for lunch on Monday, April 10, 2023. It is a shop renovated from a traditional townhouse. When I entered the restaurant, it was empty, but quickly filled up, and by the time I finished paying, there was a waiting line. I was guided to the second floor upon entering the restaurant. The second floor had tatami seating, and I was seated at a table. I ordered the fried chicken set meal. It arrived in about 5 minutes. There were various side dishes, and the portion was quite generous. The simmered vegetables were delicious with a rich flavor. I was a little surprised to find warabi mochi included.

I tried various dishes and drinks at the restaurant and although I didn't take a photo, the yellowtail daikon and the chicken dish were especially delicious! The yellowtail daikon was very flavorful and the saltiness of the chicken dish was just right. They also seem to offer lunch set meals, so I would like to try them for lunch as well.

♡【Kokoraya Miyukicho Main Store】♡ Kyoto ❤︎ Located in Karasuma ♡ Kokoraya Set Meal for 1080 yen ♡ This restaurant is always bustling with customers who come to enjoy delicious and hearty obanzai dishes. The storefront of this old-fashioned Kyoto townhouse is adorned with a dynamic sign that reads "lunch menu" in bold letters. All menu items come with tempura, pickles, and a hearty miso soup. The display of "Today's Fish" for the grilled and simmered fish set meals makes it easy to choose. Upon entering, you are greeted and guided to a tatami room with square low tables, creating a nostalgic and calming atmosphere reminiscent of visiting an old house. I ordered the daily special "Kokoraya Set Meal" with a choice of meat or fish, opting for the fish option. That day's fish was "Grilled Horse Mackerel with Grated Daikon and Ponzu Sauce." Kokoraya offers Kyoto obanzai dishes made with seasonal ingredients, making it a popular spot for young customers on lunch dates. Definitely worth a visit! ♡ Name: Kokoraya Miyukicho Main Store Reservation: Available Access: 5-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station on the Tozai Subway Line, 428m from Kyoto City Hall Station Business Hours: [Weekdays] 11:30-14:30 (or until sold out), 18:00-22:00 (L.O 21:30) [Weekends] 11:30-14:30 (or until sold out), 17:30-22:00 Closed: Irregular holidays ♡#Kokoraya

On the first day in Kyoto, we stumbled upon this restaurant for lunch. Around noon, there were about two groups waiting in front of the traditional townhouse-style establishment, but we were able to be seated ahead of them due to seating availability. The first floor of the restaurant seemed small at first, but there were both tatami and table seating options, and there was also a second floor. The lunch menu didn't have a particularly Kyoto-like specialty, but the voluminous set meal with fish and tempura was priced at 980 yen. There was also a set meal with both fish and meat as the main dishes for just over 1,000 yen. The fish of the day was grilled mackerel with a slightly rich mayonnaise-based sauce. The portion of rice and miso soup was generous, making it a great value for recharging energy before continuing with sightseeing in the city.

High volume!! Great value for money!! Extremely satisfied with the lunch I had at this restaurant!! Starting from ¥980, you can get a portion of fried chicken that is so generous, you even get change back from 1000 yen!!?? This place is definitely "Delicious" certified!! The fried chicken is juicy and not just about the quantity. It also comes with tempura and tasty side dishes. You can even get free refills of rice, so you will definitely leave with a full stomach. I will definitely come back again.

Grilled mackerel set meal for ¥1,080. Eating the set meal at this traditional Kyoto house is just amazing. I was taken to this restaurant by a friend who lives in Kyoto and frequents it. It feels like eating at home, relaxing. I really liked the atmosphere and the staff.

I had lunch. It was very delicious. There were a lot of customers. There are many options for lunch, so you can enjoy it fully. However, I couldn't see what this restaurant is particularly good at, so next time I will visit for dinner.

You can enjoy dishes made with seasonal Kyoto vegetables at this restaurant, all the way to dessert. Their specialty is Korayaki, made by grilling grated yam, tofu, and butter. You can choose from flavors like sansho pepper or mentaiko cheese. It was fluffy and creamy, with a delicious crispy edge. We ate this dish plus two more for a total of 3000 yen for four people - so cheap! I also want to try their lunch set and there are still so many dishes on the menu that I want to try, so I definitely want to go back again. ☺️

While walking, I found a shop with a line forming outside! There were a few groups ahead, so I decided to wait. I chose a dish with both fish and meat! The rice was delicious and I had a well-balanced meal. However, the stairs to the second floor were steep and a bit scary, and having to serve myself tea was a little inconvenient.

One of my favorite restaurants. I came here for the first time in 2 years. They offer a choice between fish or meat of the day. Today's options were silver salmon for fish and cold shabu-shabu for meat. Choosing one costs 1080 yen, while both cost 1380 yen. My husband chose the mix (both), and I wasn't in the mood for either so I went with the fried chicken for 1080 yen. The fried chicken came with ponzu sauce, but it was delicious even without it. The batter was crispy. I tried some of my husband's cold shabu-shabu, and the sesame sauce was rich and tasty. The tempura included pumpkin and okra. The okra tempura was especially delicious. You have to take off your shoes, which is a bit of a hassle, but the atmosphere is nice and I recommend it.

I always have a hard time deciding where to have lunch when I go to Kyoto. The popular restaurants always have long lines, and it seems like there are not many good options around. While walking in the shopping street, I found this restaurant with a nice atmosphere and decided to go in. The young and energetic staff welcomed me when I entered. The lunch set menu had a choice between Western and Japanese dishes. On the day I visited, the Western option was pork shabu-shabu set, and the Japanese option was simmered flounder. I was in the mood for Japanese food, so I chose the simmered flounder. The flounder was simmered in miso flavor and went well with the rice. The other side dishes were also delicious with just the right amount of seasoning. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again when I go to Kyoto next time.

After avoiding infection by avoiding crowds and heading to Kyoto amid the new mutated strain of coronavirus, I found myself in the bustling area of Sanjo, where hotels once thrived on foreign tourists but now stand empty due to self-restraint measures. I enjoyed a lunch in the city, walking down from Sanjo Street to Gokomachi Street, where I visited the Oshokujikokoraya Gokomachi Main Store for some delicious local dishes. The restaurant had taken measures to avoid crowding, with ample spacing between tables. I ordered the mixed set meal with a beer, which arrived promptly. The large beer was a bit surprising, but I managed to finish it. The set meal was quite generous, with delicious bonito sashimi and various side dishes. I ended up feeling quite full after enjoying the chicken and vegetable tempura as well. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I had a feeling of visiting my grandmother's house where I hadn't taken any photos at all. The fruit shochu highball was delicious. The frozen fruit-filled mentaiko cheese omelette was the winner. Cream cheese and crackers were also excellent.

I went to an izakaya. Vegetables are recommended here. I wanted to have some fish, so I had a luxurious lunch with negitoro and tempura. The pickles were also fresh and delicious. The atmosphere on the second floor was calm and felt like grandma's house.

Business trip in Kyoto! ~A food tour to feel the ancient capital~ Part 2 After finishing up the morning work, my colleague and I went out for lunch. We asked our local colleague for a recommended lunch spot nearby and ended up here. It was close to 1:30 pm on a weekday, and the second-floor seating we were led to was almost full. The interior of the restaurant showed signs of being a renovated old folk house, with steep stairs and low ceilings. We ordered the following: - Koroya set meal for 980 yen (tax included) You could choose between meat or fish, so I chose the "ginger pork loin." It was served in about 6 minutes. The main dish came with rice, miso soup, two side dishes, vegetable tempura, pickles, and a dessert of warabi mochi. It was a satisfying meal with a good taste. I'm not sure about the average price in the city center of Kyoto, but for this quality and quantity, I think it was worth it. A business trip to a place I rarely visit has lifted my spirits (^^) Thank you for the meal!

This is my first visit. It's a lovely townhouse. The lunch set where you can choose between meat or fish is 1080 yen. The mixed lunch set where you can choose both is 1380 yen. *Tea is self-service and refillable. Since it was my first time, I ordered the mixed lunch set. The meat (chicken) and the fish (salmon) were both delicious, and the side dish of eggplant tempura was also tasty. I now have a new favorite restaurant.

This week, I visited the Miyuki-cho Street area again. I had seen the exterior of a restaurant that caught my eye, checked the lunch prices outside, and decided to come here next time. The lunch set is 980 yen (tax included) with a choice of meat and fish. Today, the meat option was grilled chicken with leeks and miso, while the fish option was grilled mackerel. I chose the meat option. There is also a set menu for 1,280 yen, where you get both meat and fish dishes. When you open the door, a bell rings, and a woman pops her head out to greet you. After informing her that I was dining alone and taking off my shoes, she led me to a table with three kotatsu (heated tables). The warmth was comforting, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant felt like a grandmother's house in the countryside. The ambiance was similar to a restaurant I visited in Nakatsu, but this place felt brighter. I ordered from the lady, who served me a dark brown tea that resembled whiskey. As more customers arrived, the kotatsu tables filled up, and those who came later were directed to the second floor. I couldn't see what the second floor looked like, but the kotatsu was quite comfortable. There were two female staff members in short aprons, bustling around efficiently, serving customers and clearing plates. The food arrived six minutes later. The main dish was three pieces of pink-colored chicken, resembling salmon fry, accompanied by a yellowish paste that seemed to be miso sauce. There were also tempura, simmered daikon radish, potato salad, grapefruit, pickles, rice, and miso soup. The portion size looked generous. The chicken had a sweet miso flavor that was delightful. The tempura, made with pumpkin and shiitake mushrooms, was tasty but would have been better if served hot. The daikon radish was cold but flavorful, with a subtle taste that seeped through. I requested extra rice, and they brought me a mountain of it. The rice was fluffy and moist, complementing the side dishes perfectly. The dessert, pink grapefruit, seemed out of place in this setting but was delicious nonetheless. After finishing the meal, I looked around the room again. The restaurant seemed to have undergone significant renovations, with a large kitchen and a counter made of wooden boards, fitting for a dining establishment. I wondered what the place looked like before the renovation – whether it was a residential house or a shop. I noticed cables running along the pillars and beams, hoping that there wouldn't be any electrical issues causing a fire.

Charge ¥300 per person, drinks range from ¥290 to ¥490, and dishes range from ¥290 to ¥690. Located about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Sanjo Street towards Shijo Street, on the left-hand side. The shop is renovated from a Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) and the prices are surprisingly cheap. There are many young people and even tourists can feel comfortable entering. I couldn't order the delicious-looking yakisoba as I was already full, which was disappointing. The sweet potato tempura was delicious, so I will try making it at home. The dashimaki tamago (rolled omelette) was also delicious, but I don't think I can make it myself. I will definitely visit again when I come to Kyoto.