It is a service that matches the price. This is my first time here. I came while visiting Yasaka Shrine. I ordered the Koto Bento. There were both warm and cold dishes, and I calculated which ones would be tastier warm and which ones would be tastier cold. The simmered dish was especially delicious. I felt that this is a restaurant with a desire for improvement as they conduct customer surveys.

★ Lunch trip during a middle-aged man's work! [Next to Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto City]‼️⇒ The weeping cherry tree in front of the shop is famous for its beauty, and you can also enjoy hot tofu along with a traditional Japanese meal. Of course, in a private room. Parking is available at a nearby coin parking lot. $ Order! * "Ancient Capital Bento" 4389 yen (tax included) + "Hot Tofu" ? yen Total ? yen. - "Hot Tofu" ... 3.8 You can enjoy tofu that is like a cross between cotton and silk tofu with a sweet and flavorful ponzu sauce. Finally, dilute the remaining ponzu sauce with the hot tofu broth for a delicious finish. - "Ancient Capital Bento" ... 3.8 Start with a sesame tofu appetizer to moisten your mouth and stomach. Then, enjoy a bento box shaped like a plum. - Sashimi "Sea Bream, Tuna, Fresh Yuba" The fresh yuba is truly delicious, typical of Kyoto. - Simmered dish "Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Bamboo Shoots" A light and flavorful dish with a refreshing broth. - Meat dish "Roast Duck" - Assorted items "Plum Inari Sushi, Shredded Dried Fish, Shrimp" - "Sea Bream and Ancient Rice Sauce" To finish, enjoy "Rice, Red Miso Soup, Pickles". The rice is delicious and stands out on its own. The pickles are also delicious on their own. The red miso soup has a nice kick from the sansho pepper. Finally, enjoy the "Dessert" which is like a Bavarian cream with red bean paste and strawberries. It's a refreshing and tasty way to end the meal. Conclusion: I'm not sure of the total cost as I didn't know the price of the hot tofu, but I had a warm and comforting experience in Kyoto. I think this restaurant offers good value for money and will leave guests satisfied. Thank you for the meal. ♪ I always appreciate your "Likes", "Saving the restaurant", and "Following". Comments and questions are always welcome and greatly appreciated. I look forward to your continued support.

After visiting Yasaka Shrine, I went to the restaurant without a reservation. I was surprised to find hardly any other customers there. On the other hand, it was nice to be able to relax without a crowd. I ordered some food and plum wine, and took my time enjoying them. It was a bit strange to see so few customers, but it allowed me to rest my body.

I finished my 2-night work schedule as planned. I could go back to Nagoya now, but I feel like having dinner tonight. Maybe I should stay one more night. Let's see, what should I eat? Since I'm near Yasaka Shrine, I had ramen on the first day and takoyaki on the second day. Hmm, how about Japanese cuisine for tonight? I randomly walked into a nearby restaurant and was warmly welcomed. I selected a bento box shaped like a plum and was repeatedly told, "You can have seconds of rice." Is it okay to have seconds at a place like this? I took them up on their offer and had seconds. It was late at night, but they were so friendly and made me feel comfortable. I will never forget this moment in Kyoto. Thank you for the meal!

I was taken there quite a while ago.

This is truly a renowned restaurant in Kyoto that has captivated customers for many years. The welcome was exceptional from the moment I arrived. Even though I was slightly late, as I passed through the curtain, I was greeted with "We have been waiting for you, Mr./Ms. ○○." It was my first visit, so I was surprised. The impression stayed with me until the end, and the wonderful hospitality without fading is what makes this restaurant a renowned establishment. It was a delightful dining experience that I haven't had in a long time.

Gion Continuous Review 71st ~!! Kyoto Cuisine "Koto Ume" ~♪(^o^)丿 The location is 506-1 Gion-machi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City...about a 12-minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station...One street south of the intersection of Higashioji "Gion", on the street east of "Higashioji Sando", right in front of the "Nanro-mon" of Yasaka Shrine~♪(^o^)丿 The interior of the restaurant has 28 table seats on the first floor, and 56 tatami table seats on the second floor, for a total of about 84 seats~♪(^o^)丿 Today's order was... ■ "Koto Bento" (3800 yen) ■ "Draft Beer (Ichiban Shibori)" (750 yen each x 2) * In addition, a service charge of 10% and consumption tax were added to the order~♪(^o^)丿 ■ "Koto Bento" ● Appetizer...Nama-fu, urui, kogomi ● Sashimi...Maguro, tai, yuba ● Tempura...Shrimp, wakasagi, shiitake mushroom, satsumaimo, shishito ● Simmered dishes...Takenoko, mitsuba, kurumaebi, amago, shinjo ● Duck loin (with yuzu miso) ● Grilled dish...Salmon, satsumaimo, fu manju ● Nama-fu no tara, shrimp, cucumber, yawata-maki, koya tofu, thick grilled egg ● Dessert...Apple jelly and strawberry Since it was a bento, the dishes were arranged on a plate from the beginning and served on a tray~!! (￣△￣；） The tempura was crispy and delicious, and the sashimi and simmered dishes were also tasty. However, the grilled salmon seemed pre-cooked and was cold and tough. The duck loin was also overcooked and tough, lacking the natural flavor and sweetness of the meat. A bit disappointing~!!(^_^;) But all the dishes were perfect for drinking sake, and despite some disappointing dishes, overall, I was satisfied~♪(^o^)丿 There was no counter seat, so I couldn't see the food being prepared, and I couldn't talk to the chef while eating, which was a bit disappointing... ( ^o^)ﾉ But the staff were very kind and provided attentive service, so I was able to enjoy my meal comfortably~!!＼(◎o◎)／!! There is a weeping cherry tree on the right side of the entrance, and it must be a beautiful sight during cherry blossom season~♪(^o^)丿 Once again, thank you to the staff at the Kyoto Cuisine "Koto Ume" for serving delicious food today...(*^O^*) Thank you for your kind service~!!<(_ _)> I will visit again~♪(^o^)丿 March 2017

When I went to the Gion Festival, a friend made a reservation for us at a charming restaurant near Yasaka Shrine. The meal was served by a young lady in a kimono, who was very polite and friendly. She answered our questions with a smile and made our experience enjoyable. I had always thought Kyoto cuisine was light in flavor, but the meat dishes were seasoned perfectly and very delicious.

From Hankyu Shijo Kawaramachi Station, on the way to the Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum, I stopped by a restaurant after being called out from across the curtain while walking and looking at the menu outside the shop. The restaurant was located at the southwest corner, heading towards Kiyomizu Temple, after exiting the south cherry blossom gate of Yasaka Shrine. The lunchtime restaurant had around 30-40 table seats, and despite it being lunchtime, I was the only one there. The tatami room had a few other customers. Today, there were many tourists, mostly school trips and tourists from overseas. I ordered the lunch set menu, "Koto Tenshin" for 3,477 yen, along with a glass of sweet potato shochu on the rocks for 891 yen. The meal included various dishes like appetizers, sashimi, simmered dish, fried dish, rice, pickles, and soup. The food was fresh, well-prepared, and delicately seasoned, making it delicious and easy to eat. There was an option for rice and soup refills. The dessert at the end was subtly sweet and enjoyable. The total bill, including food, service charge, and consumption tax, came to 5,999 yen. Overall, it was a satisfying meal at a reasonable price.

I went to Kennin-ji Temple for hatsumode and on the way back, I felt hungry so I decided to check out this restaurant that was open even on the 3rd of January. It's located right across from Nakamura-ro, so the location is convenient. It's a new restaurant that replaced the one that was there before. Since it's a popular tourist spot, most of the customers were tourists. Therefore, I didn't have high expectations for the Kyoto cuisine or the service. I ordered the recommended bento that was featured in a magazine. The taste was as expected - nothing outstanding, just average ingredients with average seasoning. The dashi was a bit weak. The bento looked nice visually though. They offer free rice refills so you won't go hungry. The only disappointment was the red miso soup. It was lukewarm and not enjoyable. It's easy to tell the quality of a restaurant from small details like this. I hope they can incorporate more thoughtfulness into their dishes, in line with Kyoto's hospitality. Maybe it's because the restaurant is still new, or maybe because it's in a touristy area, but I hope they can improve.