This place is probably a restaurant where you can't go wrong with anything you order. The broth is delicious, not too sweet or too strong. Even though I didn't eat much because it was my second stop, I was convinced by the oden and simmered eggplant. The main counter seating allows you to see the dishes being prepared in front of you, which adds a fun live element. I wanted to try the rolled omelette too. You can come here just for the food even if you don't drink alcohol. I want to bring my mom who loves broth here.

The third stop was back to Shoteika on Shijo Kawaramachi where a few more people joined us, and we toasted again♪(*^^)o∀*∀o(^^*)♪ We enjoyed delicious oden with ingredients like red konjac, daikon, and boiled eggs, recommended by the staff, along with some drinks.

I came to this shop from Yorimoude at Heian Shrine. The second floor has table seats that feel like private rooms, so I was able to relax. The oden had a flavorful broth and was delicious. I enjoyed the sashimi of cold yellowtail, croquettes, and plenty of spring chrysanthemum with grated yam.

It's 3:30 pm and it's time for a cafe break, but I'm not in the mood for that, so I've decided to have a lunchtime drink instead. A friend recommended an izakaya near Nishiki Market, which surprisingly opens at 3 pm. I had to go. I sat at the counter, ordered a variety of oden with red konjac as a snack, and started with a sake tasting. I had a great conversation with the chef and kept ordering more food and sake. The dishes, especially the deep-fried tofu and cheese wrapped in yuba and the deep-fried tofu pizza topped with leeks and shiitake mushrooms, were delicious. The menu was extensive, and the sake was reasonably priced. A satisfying izakaya experience.

Rakusa Seitenya (Hallelujah) is a popular restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Station. They offer private rooms with sunken hearths, suitable for groups of 2 or more, and you can make reservations online. The restaurant is a combination of Rakusa's main store and Seitenya Nishiki, offering a variety of dishes including Seitenya's specialty dishes and sushi, seafood, and turtle cuisine at affordable prices. Enjoy a wide range of delicious dishes at this newly relocated and renovated restaurant. Address: 568 Kaiyacho, Kamikorikoji-agaru, Takakura-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto.

The restaurant has been renovated and the store and seating area were clean. The cushions were soft and comfortable to sit on. The seating was well spaced out for infection prevention. I tried various dishes, but there wasn't anything that really impressed me in terms of taste. That was disappointing.

This time, I visited "Rakusa Seitenka" in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City. Although it had the atmosphere of a night izakaya, they had a lunch menu displayed outside, so I decided to visit for the first time. The staff inside were full of energy and the place was lively. I had the daily lunch special, which was a hamburger steak. When it was served, the miso soup was delicious with a white miso base, and the hamburger steak itself was so tasty when I took the first bite! I ended up having a second helping of rice because it was so good. I really enjoyed the meal. I would like to visit this place at night once the emergency situation with COVID-19 is over. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in April 2021 ◎ No Tabelog score at the time of posting (0 reviews) ■ Sushi and Tempura Set Meal for 1,100 yen * 5 pieces of sushi, assorted tempura, mini udon, 2 small side dishes, pickles I happened to pass by and saw that they were open for lunch, so I decided to give it a try (^^)/ It's "Rakusa Seitenya"! It seems that "Rakusa Honten" and "Seitenya Nishiki" have been combined into one store and reopened in January this year! Looking at the evening menu, they have sushi and oden, but it feels like a typical izakaya. There was a sign outside with "Today's Lunch Menu" and today they had these 3 options: ◆ Chicken Karaage Set Meal 750 yen ◆ Sushi and Tempura Set Meal 1,100 yen ◆ Daily Special 850 yen (Sukiyaki) * Free refills for rice and miso soup I was torn between the daily special and the slightly more luxurious sushi & tempura, so I went with the latter! I realized after ordering that it doesn't come with rice or miso soup, so I won't be able to enjoy the free refills (￣▽￣;) The sushi included tuna, shrimp, squid, octopus, and conger eel, while the tempura had 2 shiitake mushrooms, lotus root, conger eel, mountain vegetable, and shiso leaf... there was also one that looked like some kind of unknown mountain vegetable. The sushi was quite ordinary and didn't quite meet my expectations. As for the tempura, it didn't come with tempura dipping sauce, so I had to eat it all with salt. I like eating tempura with salt, so it wasn't a problem, but I think it would be nice to have both options for those who prefer tempura dipping sauce. The tempura was crispy and satisfying, more so than the sushi. I thought the udon would be cold, but it was actually warm... or rather, the soup was slightly lukewarm, but it was surprisingly filling. The small side dish of pickled mackerel was the highlight of the day for me. Thank you for the meal.

Lunch experience:

The staff's service is great, the food is delicious, and the portions are generous.

Note: The all-you-can-drink option is great with a wide selection of sake, very satisfying. The second floor has a lively atmosphere with company drinking parties. The first floor has a counter as well, making it easy for first-timers to enter.

I was satisfied with the variety of dishes that were served.

The grilled chicken skewers are delicious ⭐️