A long-established live house in Kyoto. At night, you can enjoy local and veteran musicians' live performances while lightly drinking and eating. The main focus is on the live music, and the sound and atmosphere are top-notch, with food and drinks being like a bonus. I used to attend their live shows more than 10 times a year, enjoying the fantastic music and atmosphere they provide. However, due to the current pandemic situation, live events have been difficult to hold. The owner came up with a solution by starting a lunch service, with the main dish being a well-prepared curry rice. It's spicy but not overwhelmingly so, suitable for those who are not extremely sensitive to spiciness. The vegetables are well blended in, giving depth and sweetness to the flavor. It's not a fancy, complex taste like in a specialty store, but rather a mild and gentle flavor that reflects the owner's personality, reminiscent of the atmosphere at Togatoga live shows. For those who don't like curry, they also offer omurice or nasi goreng. All this for 600 yen, including a non-alcoholic drink for 800 yen, making it a great deal. And if you're lucky, you might catch a screening of some rare live footage from Togatoga on the screen. The value of that experience is priceless! This is just one of the many creative solutions that live houses are coming up with during these challenging times. The curry rice is not overly sweet, but the slightly generous rating is well deserved.

Today, I am attending a live event of an acquaintance! Listening to their beautiful singing voice!

The system involves purchasing tickets for the MC (Music Charge) of the day and an additional 1,000 yen worth of tickets. It follows a two-order system, so with the 1,000 yen, you will always have a surplus. The seating is unreserved, but even tables at the back have a good view of the stage due to its elevated position. While big artists may not perform often, it seems to be convenient for amateur bands as the schedule is packed almost every day. The menu includes pasta, dry curry, and other options to satisfy your hunger. And of course, being in Kansai, they also offer takoyaki and other flour-based snacks. Thank you for the meal!

(2015.12.5 & 12.6) I revisited "Live House Togatoga" in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, for the third time following my visits in November last year and June this year. Upon entering, I paid 1,000 yen for two drink orders and received a ticket. I ordered a chu-hi and takoyaki for 500 yen each. My friend ordered two highballs at once, which turned out to be a smart move since the seats were full and it was difficult to move around later. The live event featured Kaori Shirai, who is celebrating her 35th anniversary next year. It was a two-day live event. At the end of the event on the 6th, they allowed photos to be taken for promotion. However, posting on food review sites may not be effective for promotion. The next event is on June 19, 2016. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the great time! (2014.11.9 visit) After leaving Kyojima Stand, I headed to the main event of the day - the annual live performance by Kaori Shirai. Last year it was in Tokyo, but this year it moved to Kyoto, which is more convenient for me since I'm from Hiroshima. It's interesting to note that Kaori Shirai's father's job has led them to move around quite a bit. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture (Fujisawa City), then moved to Fukuoka, Aichi, Kyoto (middle and high school), and finally Yokohama in Kanagawa. Since this live performance was in Kyoto, a city with special memories for her, I had high expectations as a fan. The venue had also promoted the event as "Kaori Shirai in Kyoto!" so it seemed to have some name value. The entrance fee for the live event was not included in the ticket price. The doors opened at 4 PM, and seating was first-come, first-served. I sat in the front right of the stage, while my friend from university sat in the front right. The ordering system required each person to order at least two items. I ordered a Moscow Mule and takoyaki, which cost 1,250 yen. Additional orders were possible, but the venue was packed with over 100 people, so I focused more on enjoying the live performance rather than ordering more food and drinks. It was a friendly atmosphere, with fans even discussing the next live event during the performance. We ended up booking the venue for the next event in June 2015 during the live performance. Live events are dynamic, with different performers and audience members at each show. It's truly priceless. Thank you for the great experience! Bonus: I wish I had gone to a school with such a cool school song! (So unique!)

Kyoto Live =========== This restaurant is a must-visit! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is very lively. I highly recommend it.