I visited for lunch. The menu featured ingredients from the Tokaido 53 stations, and the foie gras marinated in salt koji and Kyoto duck breast were exquisite. The quality was outstanding for the price of 4000 yen, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely come back.

The bill was around 5000 yen out of the total 20000 yen, which is not a good service. Seafood is highly recommended, and the spare ribs are delicious but the flavor is a bit light. The red wine stew is tender and tasty.

Breakfast is also served at the same restaurant [GRILL 54TH] as dinner, with a buffet-style breakfast salad, cheese, yogurt, and more. There are various options to choose from, including delicious kimpira, kamaboko, and rolled kelp. They even have Western-style appetizers! For egg dishes, you can have fried eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, and they will make your preferred dish individually in the kitchen. I enjoyed a fluffy omelet and delicious hot croissants. I was completely satisfied from the morning!

When staying at this place in the morning and evening, you can enjoy a fantastic space overlooking the bamboo courtyard, giving a sense of openness despite being underground. There are various seating options such as sofa seats, dining table seats, private rooms, etc., so depending on where you sit, it feels like visiting a different restaurant each time. In the stylish open kitchen, the chef serves grilled dishes that bring out the umami of rare wagyu beef, seafood, and carefully selected fresh ingredients from all over Japan, as well as local Kyoto specialties, in à la carte and course menus from morning to night. We had a French full course with 2 appetizers, 2 main dishes, and dessert. The appetizers included poached shrimp with cocktail sauce and gribiche sauce, and pate de campagne with cornichons and Dijon mustard. The fish dish was red snapper with bouillabaisse sauce, and the main dish was grilled wagyu lamp with black pepper sauce. The dessert was a combination of mascarpone ice cream, strawberry mousse, strawberries, matcha, and crumble. The meal was accompanied by red wine, which was rich and delicious. The use of fruits in the sauces and dishes was impressive, adding a unique touch to each dish. The restaurant sources wines from various places in small batches, so you can discover new wines with each visit. They are also planning wine fairs in the near future, so I look forward to visiting again. Even if you are not staying at the hotel, you can still dine at the restaurant, so if you are interested, be sure to stop by!

I stayed in Kyoto as the autumn deepened and had a meal at a restaurant in the basement of the Banyan Tree Hotel, which had not been open for long. It was a time when overseas visitors were starting to return, but Kyoto was not yet crowded, so I was able to enjoy a leisurely meal. The unique interpretation that seems to have been done by an Asian overseas designer, and the dishes served in a space filled with a sense of style, were quite good. If you want to enjoy a slightly different international atmosphere, this hidden gem is recommended.

Breakfast at Dawa! Located underground, this place apparently offers a pretty nice dinner at night. But for breakfast, this is the spot. The morning buffet doesn't have a wide variety, but they focus on providing a stable menu. Personally, I'm happy with the salmon and appetizers they offer. Omelettes are served separately as usual.

The restaurant is located in the basement of the Kyoto Yura Hotel M Gallery, with a bright and welcoming atmosphere during lunchtime. The seating area was cozy, with a view of bamboo, creating a Japanese ambiance. The kitchen, although not clearly visible, appeared to be an open kitchen. The restaurant was featured in a free magazine for women, which offered a discount, prompting a reservation for the ¥4000 lunch course. The menu featured seasonal ingredients from 53 post towns along the Tokaido route, with the restaurant being named after the 54th post town near Sanjo Ohashi Bridge. The appetizer consisted of a variety of dishes beautifully presented in a three-tiered ceramic container. The main course allowed a choice between fish and meat dishes, with the reviewer opting for the Biwa Lake trout. The dish came with edible flowers for decoration, adding a unique touch. The dessert selection included white bean paste-filled mochi, mango cake, chocolate macaron, Basque-style cheesecake, and dark cherry financiers. The meal was accompanied by coffee or tea. Overall, the reviewer found the restaurant to have a pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff. The portion size was just right for the reviewer, but may be considered small for men, as some were seen requesting additional bread.

I visited the lunch at Kyoto Uroko Hotel M Gallery after enjoying their afternoon tea. As you enter the hotel, you will see a spacious restaurant with a bamboo forest in the background. The interior is chic and modern, with green chairs and bamboo decorations. I had a three-course meal with appetizer, main course, and dessert. The appetizer was pate de campagne, the main course was chicken, and the dessert was Mont Blanc mille-feuille. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken which was light and the dessert which had a great chestnut flavor. The presentation was lovely and I left feeling very satisfied. The service, provided by a foreign female staff, was very attentive. It was a wonderful experience to have a leisurely lunch in such a beautiful and quiet space. I recommend visiting on weekdays when it's less crowded.

The restaurant is located in the basement of a hotel, with a luxurious and clean interior featuring bamboo groves. It is spacious and comfortable. The back of the restaurant had a slight family restaurant vibe, but it was surprisingly calming. The food was delicious. It didn't have a high-end feel, but it was a good value, making it easy to visit casually. Since it was newly renovated, some staff members were still getting used to things and seemed a bit flustered, but their hard work and good customer service made up for it. I want to support them and definitely come back when things have settled down.

I used it for sightseeing. I think it's enjoyable to have a meal at a hotel once in a while. The taste is solid and delicious, but I find it a bit strong. I chatted with the staff a little and felt that their service spirit was excellent. It was a hotel dinner that made me want to use it again. The number of dishes feels a bit small due to the current situation. Also, the course is half, so it's understandable that the volume of each dish is big!

Recently, there are more cool places in Kyoto city than traditional hotels, and Yuraku is one of them. In this restaurant, you can enjoy delicious steaks while overlooking a floor designed like a bamboo grove. This time, I ordered a la carte dishes - pate de campagne, roast Tanba Jidori chicken, and T-bone steak. The wine selection was also great. There are many options for meat sauces and side dishes to choose from, making it a bit difficult to decide. Everything was delicious!

I returned from Osaka and decided to do some pool walking before meeting up with a friend who lives nearby for lunch. We had planned to meet at the Westin, but unfortunately, the Chinese restaurant that we liked there was closed as the Westin is undergoing a major renovation from June onwards. We strolled along Sanjo Street and decided to check out the Kyoto Yura Hotel, which opened in April near Sanjo Keihan Station. This hotel is managed by the world's largest hotel chain, the French Accor Hotel Group, and is a boutique hotel with a theme of discovering the world's stories. The hotel is themed around the Taisho Romantic era, located near the starting point of the Tokaido 53 Stations. We entered the restaurant called 54station grille, which had a discreet entrance that could easily be missed. Inside, there was a large pine tree, and further inside, a bamboo forest. We sat down in the lobby first and asked the staff about the restaurant and menu before heading downstairs to the restaurant. The restaurant had a calm atmosphere and was not crowded, perhaps due to its low recognition. The lunch menu offered two options for 3200 yen, which included appetizers, main course, dessert, and coffee. With service charge and tax, the total came to 3905 yen. As I was driving, I couldn't drink alcohol, but my friend enjoyed a glass of wine. The appetizer platter included pate de campagne and green salad, which were both delicious. For the main course, I had grilled Tanba Jidori chicken with olives and artichokes, which was flavorful but slightly tough due to being bone-in. My friend had the seasonal roasted fish with spicy saffron sauce, which we shared a bit of. The fish was thick and tender, and the chickpea puree (hummus) was also tasty. For dessert, we had a large tiramisu with mascarpone cheese, sponge cake, and hazelnuts, which was delicious. We also had a refill of coffee. Overall, the meal was generous in portion size. After walking one kilometer in the pool, my calorie count was back to zero from the lunch. Is spending four thousand yen on lunch a luxury? Perhaps, but the location near Sanjo Keihan Station, the relaxing and spacious atmosphere, excellent service, and high-quality cuisine made it worth it. We even enjoyed some matcha candies in the lobby while chatting leisurely. While I enjoy standing eateries and izakayas, it was nice to have a relaxing meal with my tired friend. We may consider staying at the hotel next time to enjoy the breakfast at the beautiful large wooden table.

The portions are large, but the salad is delicious, and the hamburger patty is packed full of meat! ^_^

When I stayed at the DAWA Yuuraku Kyoto Hotel, I ordered a Western-style breakfast and got a fluffy omelette, dessert, and delicious bread. The bread was soft and came in a variety of types. Due to the pandemic, there were few customers, so I was able to relax in almost a private setting.

The concept of gathering ingredients from the Tokaido 53 Stations is very interesting. However, I found it strange when ingredients from Italy, for example, were included in the menu, as they are not related to Japan. If there is a theme, it should be consistent. While the ingredients were all of good quality, the overall taste was peculiar. It felt more like unconventional flavors rather than classic French cuisine, with interesting tastes and textures rather than melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. The Japanese male waiter was friendly and explained the menu, but his abrupt departure without a proper farewell after rushing through the menu left a strange impression. Despite paying a considerable amount of money and looking forward to the experience, I was slightly disappointed. Considering the great location and interior, I hope for further development and have written this feedback with that in mind.