Hot pot at Little Sheep is a classic choice! It's not too spicy, so it might be just right for Japanese people! I love hot pot, and I'm quite picky about it, but this place consistently serves delicious food. I made a reservation, but when I arrived, the receptionist said, "There is no reservation under your name, ◯◯-sama." I was sure I had made one... (´-` ) .｡oO But it turned out to be a mistake on the part of the staff, which made me feel a bit sad. The almond jelly dessert at the end was also delicious.

I visited the restaurant for lunch on Thursday, February 2, 2023. It was my first time entering the restaurant, even though I often passed by it. It is located in the basement of a hotel. Upon entering, I noticed that there were two restaurants sharing the same entrance, with one serving hot pot on the left and the other serving lamb dishes on the right. Today, I was guided to the hot pot restaurant for Chinese lunch. The restaurant was quite spacious. I ordered the sweet and sour pork set meal, which came with various side dishes and was quite luxurious. The sweet and sour pork had a relatively sweet taste and was not bad. I even enjoyed the almond jelly dessert. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Visited the "Xiao Fei Yang" hot pot specialty restaurant in Kyoto Kawaramachi for the first time in a while. They had a great deal on draft beer for only 100 yen. Opted for the value course at 2480 yen, which included a choice of white broth (paitan) soup and spicy (mala) soup. Added a skewer of lamb for 350 yen and lamb ribs for 880 yen. With the beer, it was a great deal. Also added ramen noodles and finished off with almond jelly. Left feeling very full.

I made a reservation and it seemed like everyone else had as well. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I recommend choosing mild spice even if you like spicy food, as it is very spicy by mainland Chinese standards. If you are careful with that, the food is really delicious!

It's been a while since I visited. Beer and meat are half price, which is great. Value course for 2200 yen includes a choice of clear broth (paitan) soup and spicy (mala) soup. Additionally, I ordered pork loin, pork belly, beef tongue, water spinach, quail eggs, enoki mushrooms, and dumplings. The beer included makes it a great deal. I added ramen (flat noodles) and finished with almond jelly. I was satisfied.

The place is behind the building where Mina (Uniqlo and Loft are located). I had hot pot for the first time. I ordered the classic Xiao Fei Yang course for ¥2,980 and a draft beer. The course includes appetizers, lamb, chicken, vegetables, noodles (or porridge or white rice), and dessert. I chose two types of soup, plain and spicy. For the spicy soup, I selected the medium level of spiciness. First, the appetizer of "dried tofu with coriander" was incredibly delicious! The chewy texture and unique flavor were addictive. It's perfect as a snack. Then, the hot pot arrived! It looked healthy with lots of Chinese medicinal herbs. The plain soup was delicious even without dipping sauce, but I added sesame sauce halfway through. There are 8 types of dipping sauces available for ¥250 each. The spicy soup was quite hot, but the spiciness was delicious! The lamb had no strong flavor, and I could eat it continuously, and the sliced chicken was easy to eat and very tasty. The delicious food made the beer go down smoothly. There was also a 90-minute all-you-can-drink option for ¥1,680. If you drink more than 4 medium beers, the all-you-can-drink option is more cost-effective. The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere and a sense of luxury.

I went to have a casual lunch in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Kawaramachi that I always have trouble deciding where to go. Today, I saw a Chinese restaurant sign and decided to go in because the lunch was reasonably priced. I ordered the fried chicken set for 850 yen, and you could have unlimited rice and soup refills. The fried chicken was made with chicken breast, which was a bit disappointing. It wasn't very juicy, but it was tender enough. The mapo tofu was authentic and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since I visited. From March 1 to September 30, a beer costs only 250 yen, which is very cheap! Wonderful. This time, my friend and I had a drink at the counter. We started with the value course for 1980 yen, which was quite satisfying. We also tried the white broth (paitan) soup and the spicy (mala) soup, both were delicious. The value for money, including the beer, is great. We added ramen (flat noodles) for 380 yen this time, and finished with almond jelly. We were satisfied.

As the year-end approaches, for the last year-end party, we decided to go for a medicinal hot pot and hot pot to be gentle on our weakened stomachs. We all agreed and decided to visit the Little Sheep restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant was adult-like with soft lighting, more suitable for a date than a year-end party. The medicinal hot pot included enoki mushrooms, Chinese vegetables, lamb, and high-quality pork, served in a bright red broth and a white broth. The red broth had three levels of spiciness to choose from, and I chose the middle level, which turned out to be quite spicy for me. I had to soothe my stomach with the white broth. You can also choose to have just one type of broth if you prefer. With a 3980 yen course, a 500 yen coupon, and a free drink for adding a friend on LINE, we enjoyed a fulfilling meal at 3500 yen per person. I will definitely visit again when my stomach needs some care. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have never dined alone anywhere other than fast food or cafes before (lol). I recently had some free time during the week and decided to make my solo dining debut! I've always been curious about hot pot, but didn't know much about it. I found out that you can have a solo hot pot lunch on weekdays, so I decided to give it a try. I went around 1:30 pm and the place was not crowded at all. The restaurant was located underground and had a very clean interior. I was seated at the counter. Other solo female diners started coming in after me, which made me feel relieved (lol). There were various affordable lunch options, but I had to go for the hot pot. I was the only one having solo hot pot among the solo female diners. It was spicier than I expected, but delicious. The rice and water were also very satisfying (lol). Next time, I would like to come with friends and enjoy a lively meal together.

Actually, I love spicy food and Chinese cuisine, but I had never tried hot pot before (*ﾉω`*). Even though it is on the menu at popular Chinese restaurants nearby, they all require reservations in advance, which was a bit of a hurdle. So, I finally fulfilled my dream of trying hot pot this summer. The scorching heat this year made me feel more exhausted than ever, and in July and August, I found myself craving Chinese cuisine more than usual. Normally, I would focus on soba and eel during the summer, but this year, I seemed to be drawn to Chinese food. In late August, amidst the lingering heat in Kyoto, I decided to visit a Chinese restaurant to see if eating hot pot would help me feel better. It was a Saturday before 5 pm, and luckily, I was able to enter the restaurant easily as they were open for lunch and dinner on weekends. I took advantage of a promotion and enjoyed a discounted Suntory Premium Malt's beer. I opted for the cheapest course, which included lamb, chicken, cabbage, soybean sprouts, seasonal greens, mushrooms, tofu skin, enoki mushrooms, sweet potatoes, water dumplings, and a choice of dessert soup (either clear broth or spicy soup). I chose to try both dessert soups. The hot pot arrived with an array of unfamiliar ingredients floating in a medicinal-looking broth. I started by cooking the vegetables and mushrooms before moving on to the thinly sliced lamb and chicken. The lamb had a delicious flavor, and the hot pot started to get spicier as we ate. I added honeycomb tripe and cilantro for extra flavor. I couldn't resist trying some Shaoxing wine after the beer. The Taiwanese and Chinese versions were both delicious, but I preferred the Taiwanese one. After enjoying the hot pot, the staff offered us mango pudding for dessert, which turned out to be surprisingly delicious. The next day, feeling much better after the hot pot, I decided to revisit the restaurant with a friend and tried the mildly spicy hot pot this time. It wasn't as satisfying for me, but my friend enjoyed it. Overall, I had a great experience with hot pot and even discovered a new favorite dessert in the form of mango pudding.

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In the morning, there was quite a bit of rain, but by now it has stopped. Looking at the Kamogawa River, it is not swollen and hardly muddy. After walking around and getting tired, it's time for a coffee break. Looking out the window, you can see a huge number of people. As expected, this is Shijo Kawaramachi, the most visited area by tourists, not losing to Osaka's Kita and Minami. Next stop is the New Kyogoku Shopping Street. Here, you can also see many foreigners. Occasionally, I use a brand of moxibustion called "Sennenkyu". I was surprised to find out that there is a directly operated store, so I stopped by and bought some moxibustion sticks to take home. Next, I stopped by Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto. I didn't come here to stay, but for a different reason on the lower level. Here, there is a Chinese hot pot specialty chain restaurant called "Xiao Fei Yang", which is said to have the most chain stores in the world. There used to be a store in my hometown of Abiko, but it closed in January this year... It was a restaurant I quite liked, so I'm disappointed. There are also stores in Osaka, in Kita and Shinsaibashi, but I found out that there is also a store here in Kyoto, so I came to eat here for the first time in a long time. If you look closely, you can see the image character of Xiao Fei Yang on the lanterns. The store in Abiko was quite spacious, but this one is even larger. And while Abiko was casual, this place has an air of luxury. There are counter seats, but we were seated at a table. The interior is very clean. This is a hot pot restaurant, with courses ranging from 1,960 yen for the value course to a luxurious course for 9,888 yen. Among them, there is a new menu or limited-time offer called the "Colorful Vegetable Course". It's priced at 2,480 yen and you can get over 20 types of domestic vegetables, which is said to be the amount of vegetables needed in a day. I chose this one without hesitation. First, cheers with a beer to relax. I ordered the "Chef's Recommended 3 Types of Appetizers" (800 yen). Spicy pickled cucumbers. It's basically cucumber in kimchi sauce. There are 4 slices of cucumber. Steamed chicken with basil sauce. The tender meat is light and delicious. A dish that made me go "What's this?" when I ate it. When you eat it, your mouth feels a bit rough. It's called "Dried Tofu with Coriander". It's interesting how tofu becomes like this when dried, completely different from frozen koyadofu. Seasonal green vegetable stir-fry (600 yen). I thought it was watercress at first, but it's pea sprouts. I've seen it in commercials on TV, but it's my first time eating it. It has a nice crispiness to it. There are two types of soup, "White Soup" and "Ma La (Spicy)" soup. You can choose one, and for the Ma La soup, you can choose from mild, medium, or spicy. We chose mild, but it was still very spicy. It's a medicinal hot pot, with ingredients like garlic, jujube, dang shen, good ginger, white crown, grass fruit, ginger, longan, dang gui, and wolfberry. Just drinking this broth makes you feel healthier. The Ma La soup is too spicy for me. The main vegetables arrived. Enoki and eringi mushrooms that couldn't fit on the plate came in a basket. The presentation is colorful and you can feel the person's sense of aesthetics. It's a well-balanced mix of leafy and root vegetables. It's a delight for vegetable lovers. However, no matter how much you love vegetables, it feels lonely without meat... so I chose domestic chicken thigh meat (680 yen).

I had lunch at "Xiao Fei Yang" which is a Chinese hot pot specialty restaurant located behind "Hotel Vista Premio" on Kawaramachi Sanjo Street, near Mina. The restaurant had a calm and spacious atmosphere with large tables. Even though hot pot was available for lunch, we opted for the set menu. My friend had the Beer & Daily Set Meal for 850 yen, which included garlic pepper stir-fried shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. It also came with smooth and chewy water dumplings, vegetables, a mini salad, soup, and milky almond jelly. I had the Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu Set Meal for 850 yen, which featured spicy and delicious mapo tofu with lamb. It had a good balance of spiciness and mild flavors. Overall, it was a satisfying lunch. The restaurant is located at 457 Matsugaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, inside Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto B1F. Phone: 075-255-5587. Open Monday to Friday and the day before a holiday for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and for dinner from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm.

The atmosphere of this restaurant, combined with the taste, portion size, price, and overall value for money, is just amazing!