When it comes to French cuisine in Kyoto, one of the oldest and most prestigious establishments is the century-old restaurant, Ririta. I first visited this restaurant as a child over a quarter of a century ago. The lunch menu offers two courses to choose from, priced at 4,000 yen and 6,000 yen each (excluding tax). This time, I opted for the 6,000 yen course. - Amuse-bouche: Sea urchin mousse - Appetizer platter: Shrimp, white fish carpaccio, various summer vegetables - Escargot Burgundy-style - Chilled Parisian-style cream soup - Pan-seared sea bass and scallops with caper flavor - Veal sauté with mustard sauce - Dessert: Peach compote, milk tea ice cream, custard cream gratin - Coffee and sweets - Glass of wine (I chose Sauvignon Blanc) The restaurant has moved locations over the years and is now situated on Hanami Koji. The name has also changed to "Gi'on Man'yoken." Despite a period of decline in quality, the food is now delicious once again. The utensils and plates show signs of use, adding to the charm of the establishment. The service is just right, making it a comfortable dining experience. The cost performance is also excellent. It's a historic restaurant that doesn't feel intimidating, offering a pleasant dining experience. I highly recommend giving it a try.

The 19,000 yen course at night (including consumption tax and service charge) is a traditional French cuisine that has eliminated any unusual ingredients and techniques. I felt a strong pride in the dedication to the sauces and the careful selection of ingredients. The courses included: Amuse-bouche with consommé jelly, carrot mousse, and rainbow trout eggs; Appetizer with grilled oysters Kirkpatrick style, cocktail sauce, and seaweed (replacing oysters with fugu); Cold appetizer with assorted seafood, shrimp mayonnaise sauce, salmon marinated, and scallops with caviar (replacing scallops with Iberico pork honey mustard sauce); Warm appetizer with pan-seared cod milt Grenoble style; Bread with baguette and brioche; Soup with turnip soup cappuccino style with yuzu scent; Fish dish with pan-seared spiny lobster Hungarian style, tomato and paprika sauce, and butter rice; Granita with lime sorbet; Main dish with beef fillet steak, truffle sauce, pearl onions, turnips, cherry tomatoes, and Romanesco; Cheese plate with Castello Blue, Caprice des Dieux, dried mango, and rye baguette; Dessert with warm chocolate tart, orange sauce, vanilla ice cream, and cheesecake; Mignardises and coffee with coffee macaron, petit choux, chocolate ganache, langues de chat, and hazelnut white chocolate, all homemade; Drinks with draft beer, dry ginger ale, oolong tea, Asahi white wine Château de la Reine Sauvignon Blanc.

I always wanted to visit this restaurant since I was a student, and finally that day has come. Although the location has changed since then, the small size of the restaurant ensures that the service is attentive. The food was delicious, and my friends whom I invited were also pleased. I'm glad I chose Manyouken. I run a gourmet blog in Kyoto. For more details, please check here: https://bishokuclub.info/2019/09/16/manyouken/.

I grew up in Kyoto during my childhood. I have been taken to most of the famous old restaurants in the city since I was young. This particular restaurant is one of those places, and it used to be quite a high-class establishment. I recently visited this restaurant alone, as I was back in Kyoto after a long time. When I arrived at the reserved time, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant was completely empty, except for two walk-in tourists. It was a quiet lunch experience. I later found out from the staff that the restaurant had moved for the second time. It is now located near the off-track betting site, so the atmosphere felt a bit different. The service staff seemed old-fashioned, and their chatter was quite noticeable. Despite the slightly awkward atmosphere, I started the course menu: Carrot mousse and sea urchin cocktail, Scallop poêlée with kelp risotto, Smoked ayu fish and melon jelly with ham, Chilled Paris soup, Veal cutlet cordon bleu with cheese, and Fig compote with vanilla gratin. The carrot mousse and sea urchin cocktail was delicious, a classic dish. The chilled Paris soup, another classic item, had vichyssoise in the middle and consommé jelly around it, which was cold and tasty. However, the smoked ayu fish and melon jelly with ham was disappointing. The ham was served with melon jelly instead of actual melon, and the ayu fish was too sour. It was a letdown compared to how it used to be.

We visited the restaurant for lunch with four people. We had a classic French course meal. The taste was average and there wasn't any dish that stood out in particular. However, we enjoyed the variety of tea sweets that came out at the end. It was a cozy experience. Thank you very much. It was a feast!

Great place!

When it comes to Wanyokan, it is a prestigious French restaurant that Kyoto is proud of. I was a little worried about the restaurant when I heard it had moved locations. However, when I visited Kyoto in early March and tried their lunch course, I was amazed by the quality and richness of the dishes. I realized that there was no need to worry about the restaurant at all. You can enjoy elegant and delicious French cuisine at this restaurant. With the relocation, the atmosphere has become somewhat more casual, making it easier to visit. This restaurant offers the best flavors.

Located on the second floor right in front of the Gion Kaikan theater, this new restaurant has a serene and calming atmosphere with white walls and beige tables. I ordered the lunch course for 4,200 yen and the lunch course for 6,300 yen, both offering the same menu items but the latter including an extra dish. The restaurant seemed popular among women, with a wine list featuring mostly French wines. We toasted with champagne and enjoyed the elegant and refined dishes, such as scallops with creamy onsen egg and truffle sauce. The chilled soup was particularly outstanding, with a delicate yet flavorful taste. By the end of the meal, I was pleasantly full. The mini dessert at the end was cute and delightful, embodying the gentle charm of Kyoto's refined culture.

Due to various circumstances, we celebrated our anniversary lunch two months late. We had been mainly trying out new restaurants lately, but after experiencing some disappointments, we decided to visit a well-established "old-fashioned" restaurant for a change. The result was truly satisfying. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and it turned out to be a great lunchtime experience. We opted for the 6000 yen course for our special occasion, which included: Amuse-bouche, assorted spring vegetable appetizers, Escargot Burgundy-style, chilled soup, pan-fried sea bream and shrimp with a hint of mugwort, beef stew with a hint of port wine (choice of 3 meat dishes), dessert, petit fours, and coffee. The highlight was definitely the Escargot. It had been a while since I had Escargot, and the sauce was amazing. The server recommended mixing the butter and sauce on the plate, dipping bread in it, and it was truly delicious! The other dishes were also delightful, reaffirming the skill and quality of an old-established restaurant.

My parents and I took a short trip to Kyoto to receive prayers for business prosperity at Fushimi Inari Shrine. We had made a lunch reservation in advance. My father wanted to go to Okumura, but it was fully booked, so we ended up going to this restaurant, which had availability. It was my first visit, while my father had been a few times before, but this was his first visit since the restaurant relocated. The previous restaurant is now a Mikuni. The atmosphere was said to be better at the old location, so I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't visit the previous one. We each had a glass of Chardonnay, which was very aromatic and delicious. We ordered the 4200 yen course for lunch, which included an amuse-bouche, two appetizers, soup, main course, and dessert. The portion size was more than enough. For the main course, there were four options to choose from. My parents had the crab cream croquette, while I chose the roasted duck. All the dishes had a sophisticated yet robust flavor and were delicious. The duck I chose for the main course was tender, flavorful, and had no gamey taste - it was exceptional. My parents also enjoyed their crab cream croquettes. It was a luxurious treat to start the new year. Thank you for the delicious meal.

The service and food presentation at lunch were beautiful. While watching another regular customer celebrate their birthday, I received a normal dessert for my own birthday on the same day. I wish they had informed me about any special services when making the reservation. It was a bit disappointing (laughs).

At the Mitsukoshi department store in Nihonbashi, the annual "Rakushu Exhibition" is currently taking place. This event features many renowned Kyoto restaurants, some of which are new additions, making it a perfect opportunity to discover new dining experiences. One of the featured restaurants is a long-established French restaurant from Kyoto, founded in 1904. Known for serving VIPs including members of the Imperial Family and foreign dignitaries, this restaurant has a rich history. I tried the crab cream croquette, which was delicious with its use of real crab and flavorful bechamel sauce. The restaurant was bustling with elderly customers, many of whom seemed to be loyal fans. Though I was curious about the beef stew, I opted for the croquettes for convenience. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

I visited a French restaurant at the Daimaru Kyoto exhibition at Sendai Mitsukoshi. They had two types of cream croquettes: crab cream croquette and beef cream croquette. I tried both and found the crab one to be creamy with lots of crab meat, while the beef one had a strong beef flavor. The staff was attentive and apologized for any delays. Overall, it was a unique experience at the food fair.

Theme: ● Images of food I ate ♪ (306511) Category: Deli, Takeout, Convenience Store At Isetan Kyoto's Noren Market, I had the following: - Crab Cream Croquette for 170 yen + tax - Mushroom-filled Meat Croquette for 110 yen + tax The Crab Cream Croquette was packed with crab meat! And the Mushroom-filled Meat Croquette, which I thought was just a regular potato croquette, turned out to have an incredibly creamy texture! I'm not a fan of regular croquettes, so this was a pleasant surprise! After eating these, I suddenly had a craving for the croquettes from Shiseido Parlour, so I went ahead and made a reservation there.

From Ponto-cho, geiko Ichimi and 16-year-old maiko Ichia from Nagoya performed Kyoto dances, creating a lively atmosphere in the venue. Ichia was captivated by the elegance of maiko here two years ago and has been devoting herself to maiko training in Gion since April. The Gion Manyoken Crack store temporarily closed and demonstrated and sold French-style deli dishes at this event. Since its establishment in 1904, this long-established French restaurant, which has been serving the Imperial Family and dignitaries, skillfully prepared a variety of nostalgic Western-style deli dishes. The delicious crab cream croquettes, beef croquettes, hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce, omurice, and potato salad all have an elegant finish and look delicious. I tried the crab cream croquette and beef croquette. The rich crab croquette with plenty of king crab has a lingering umami flavor. The large beef croquette has a refreshing taste and is also quite an excellent dish. Both are not creative but truly traditional and very delicious. It was mentioned that this was the first time in five years for the store to open in Nagoya, and I wish I could have dined in and enjoyed the Western-style dishes.