Sasakura is known for its signature dish of plain yakisoba without any toppings. I tried it for the first time and was amazed by the rich flavors that made it taste so delicious even without any toppings. The visual appearance may seem easy to replicate, but the taste is definitely unique and cannot be imitated. Another highlight was the sazae (turban shell) karaage, where they grilled the liver with butter and poured the leftover broth over rice, creating a delicious dish that you can enjoy three times. The chef's creativity shines through in this cozy and welcoming restaurant. I will definitely come back again. #Foodies #OsakaFood #OsakaLunch #NambaLunch #NambaFood #ShinsaibashiLunch #ShinsaibashiFood #MinamiLunch #MinamiFood #KyotoFood

A friend from Kyoto introduced me to this restaurant, and I always feel the urge to go back if I haven't been for a while. The owner and his wife run the place with their family, giving it a cozy, homely atmosphere. While they don't serve anything particularly fancy, every dish is a hit. I always make sure to order the potato salad and hot pot with deep-fried tofu. I like to finish off with some Chinese noodles. They have a great selection of sake, mostly Junmai Ginjo or higher, which complements the meal perfectly.

After several years, I visited Sasakura-san again. It was nice to see the smiles of the owner and his wife after a long time. After quenching my thirst with beer, I moved on to sake, starting with a daiginjo that was undeniably delicious. The food to accompany the drinks included blackthroat seaperch, red chicken grilled with salt, turban shell, fresh boiled greens, pickled mackerel, mountain yam noodles, and potato salad. And of course, we couldn't miss the famous grilled noodles as the finale! The total cost for two people was around 19,000 yen. It was a thoroughly satisfying night in hot Kyoto.

Every time I visit Kyoto, I always make sure to come to Sasakura. The kindness of the owner and his mother permeates throughout the entire restaurant... It's a place I really love! I started with a sashimi platter and salted tofu with akadama. I wanted more sashimi, so I ordered fresh octopus and tai clam. I finished my beer and switched to Kyoto Daiginjo sake. After that, I forgot to take a picture, but I also had grilled shishito peppers and fried sazae. And for dessert, I always have their delicious roasted soba noodles! You really have to try it or you'll be missing out! I enjoyed the delicious food and sake, felt happy, and was bid farewell by the owner's mother as I left, promising to come back again. [Notes] 1. Make sure to make a reservation before going to the restaurant, as it's always full. 2. For first-time visitors, you might be surprised that the menu doesn't have prices listed. As a reference, expect to spend around 6,000-7,000 yen per person for about 4-5 dishes and 2-3 drinks.

Uramu Oike "Sake Tei Sasakura" I had been curious about this restaurant for a while, so I decided to visit "Sake Tei Sasakura", located a 5-minute walk from Uramu Oike Station. It was a spontaneous decision to go for drinks, so we called the restaurant without making a reservation and asked, "Can we come now?" When we arrived, the place was almost full with other customers just getting seated. Several other groups came in afterwards but had to leave because there were no available seats. I'm glad we called ahead! The interior had a traditional atmosphere with shelves of sake bottles lining the L-shaped counter. According to information on Tabelog, the restaurant has been open since 1990, so about 30 years. It looks even more established than that. The owner seemed elderly but was lively, despite my initial impression of him being a stern and stubborn old man based on the ambiance of the place. He and his wife seemed to run the restaurant together, and she was friendly and easy to talk to, although a bit busy that day. The appetizer was firefly squid with vinegar miso, which was in season (visited in mid-March). The menu didn't list prices, and combined with the ambiance, it was hard to tell if the dishes were cheap or expensive. A bit nervous, we placed our orders. The sashimi platter included sweet shrimp, swordtip squid, and red snapper. The presentation was adorable. The red snapper was firm, while the swordtip squid was tender. The beer was delicious. Fried white fish with salt was simple and allowed the ingredients to shine. I could eat this endlessly. Fried turban shell was visually appealing and undoubtedly tasty. The crispy coating enveloped the tender turban shell meat. The liver remaining in the shell was cooked with butter soy sauce, and the remaining sauce was poured over white rice, a devilishly good upcycling idea. It was irresistible. Potato salad with plenty of egg and ham was comforting. Simple yet essential. Grilled whole conger eel was cooked on a tabletop grill. It was seasoned with salt, but the wood bud soy sauce added extra flavor. Tofu with salt and sesame oil was not your typical salted tofu. It was cold tofu topped with sesame oil and salt, but it was delicious. Grilled clam with vinegar miso was a superb sake accompaniment. Simmered white radish and fried tofu were cooked in a gentle broth. A heartwarming dish for sake lovers. The black seven spice added a perfect touch. Finally, the highlight of the meal was the signature "grilled plain noodles". I had heard great things about it, and it did not disappoint. The shiny thin noodles had a chewy texture and a tantalizing appearance. Apart from green onions, there were no other ingredients, truly "plain grilled noodles". Yet, the dish had a depth of flavor that made it unforgettable. It was incredibly delicious! I highly recommend it to everyone! The meal ended with freshly grated wasabi rice. Grated wasabi was mixed with soy sauce and bonito flakes and served on top of rice. It was spicy but refreshing. To top it off, we poured the remaining sauce from the grilled turban shell over it, creating a satisfying and joyful feeling of fullness and contentment from discovering a great restaurant. By the way, the bill came out to less than ten thousand yen per person. Thank you for the meal!

Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward (Subway Karasuma Oike) Sakaba Sasakura. ♡ Sashimi [Natural Hirame] Light but full of flavor ♪♪ The texture of the edge is also good ♡ Sashimi [Botan Shrimp] Large and sweet~ The head is great salt-grilled ♡ Soft and sweet liver from Sazae Karaage, the leftover sauce is poured over rice to finish -Japanese sake- ♡ [Shizuoka] Isojiman Junmai Daiginjo. #SakabaSasakura #Sasakura #KarasumaOike #OikeStreet #ManomachiStreet #Seafood #Fish #FreshFish #SeafoodCuisine #FishCuisine #Sashimi #Hirame #BotanShrimp #Karaage #SazaeKaraage #JapaneseSake #JunmaiDaiginjo #Isojiman #Izakaya #KyotoGourmet #KyotoFoodTour #Aishokudan #Aitaiyo #Aitaiyounosoudakyotode tabeyou #AishokudanKyotoGourmet.

Located a short walk from Karasuma Oike, this izakaya serves delicious Japanese sake. They always have over 30 types of sake available and will help you choose one that suits your taste. Start with the famous sake from Toyama, "Kachikoma"! The label was hand-drawn by the late printmaker Masuo Ikeda, who was a fan of "Kachikoma". It has a slightly spicy aftertaste with a sweet rice flavor, very tasty! Pair it with dishes like liver sauce pickles and herring roe with kelp. As you enjoy various sake, try the vinegar-soaked fresh red sea cucumber and grilled salted blackthroat seaperch! Finish off with the restaurant's specialty, "suyaki soba". It doesn't have many ingredients besides green onions, but it is surprisingly delicious. Most customers order this dish. This izakaya is not for heavy drinking but for savoring the food and sake pairings.

I got off at Karasuma-Oike Station and walked east on Oike Street for about 5 minutes to arrive. I felt like eating yakisoba, so I visited this place after a long time. The owner's personality hasn't changed and it was enjoyable as always. You can savor the food slowly, so I recommend it.

After finishing a presentation in Osaka, I headed to Kyoto where I met up with some friends. We went to a traditional izakaya and enjoyed some sake with delicious snacks! The owner, an older gentleman, was extremely knowledgeable about sake and recommended snacks that paired well with it. I was surprised by how delicious even a simple dish like edamame was! I had always thought edamame tasted the same everywhere, but I was proven wrong. The black, unattractive sea urchin was surprisingly sweet and tasty! And the specialty yakisoba is a must-try dish. I learned about new types of sake and enjoyed delicious snacks. It was an amazing experience! Cheers!

Yesterday, I went with two friends. The staff at the restaurant were friendly and the food was delicious. This is the best restaurant! ☺️ #KyotoGourmet #KyotoIzakaya

A izakaya located a little off the beaten path from Karasuma Oike Station. They offer a good selection of sake like Kamotsuru and Shimahashidzuru. The food to accompany the drinks is excellent, with dishes like kizushi, turban shell, tuna sashimi, wasabi beef steak, and yakisoba. The yakisoba, in particular, is cooked with dashi instead of sauce, which makes it incredibly delicious. However, I was surprised when I saw the bill - it came out to 24,000 yen for two people. While the menu didn't list prices, I had read on Tabelog that you could drink for around 3,000 yen. Even considering the quality of the sake and the dishes we ordered, I didn't expect it to be this expensive. It felt like they might be trying to discourage one-time visitors. Despite this, I plan to visit a couple more times with two 10,000 yen bills in my wallet. If they continue to charge this much, I may have to give up. It would be a shame to miss out on such a wonderful izakaya after just one visit.

It's a place where you can enjoy delicious sake and appetizers. The guests are also quite calm and it's nice. If the cost performance is good, I would like to visit again.

The plain yakisoba without prices is delicious. The restaurant has a cozy, homey atmosphere but is small.

The soba is delicious - everything is tasty.