The Nishiki Market was completely empty, and the shop owners seemed unsure whether to open or close. I bought some smoked duck on a skewer to take home for a night of drinking. The aroma and flavor were rich and paired well with both wine and sake. The price of 200 yen was quite reasonable.

I visited this duck restaurant in Nishiki Market in March 2020. When it comes to Kyoto, you think of duck, and I tried the 220 yen duck skewer. It was so delicious! The restaurant seems to be run by a husband and wife, and they were lamenting the empty market due to the coronavirus. No one could have imagined that the pandemic would last for over a year. I want to support this restaurant. I highly recommend it.

After a long time, I went food hopping in Kyoto to Nishiki Market! Among the many shops, I chose one that left a lasting impression - "Toritoyo". They were selling "Smoked Duck" during the day and "Steamed Duck" in the evening. I tried both. The "Smoked Duck" had thinly sliced duck skewered and smoked, enhancing its flavor and taste. Even though it was smoked, the duck flavor stood out well. The "Steamed Duck" was also thinly sliced and steamed. The moment I tasted it, the flavor of alcohol came through. It seemed like it was steamed with alcohol, which removed the gamey taste of duck and brought out its umami. The smoked duck enhanced the flavor, while the steamed duck removed the gamey taste and highlighted the duck's umami. It was satisfying to experience different ways of enjoying duck. There are many other shops at Nishiki Market, so I recommend visiting if you get the chance!

I can't eat there, but it's a duck and river fish restaurant in Nishiki Market. Whenever I have time in Kyoto, I always visit this place. It was also featured on this morning's Fuji TV show "Nijiiro Jean." The steamed duck and smoked duck are very delicious. The duck mince comes in a 200g pack, with no additives, and can be stored in the freezer at home. When I feel like having hot pot, I defrost it, season it with black shichimi pepper, and cook duck hot pot with Kyoto vegetables. You can't find such high-quality duck mince in Tokyo. I also ordered some for delivery at the end of the year, and it should arrive at my place today. Even my friend in Hokkaido, who loves delicious food, praised it. When I visit Nishiki Market in Kyoto, I also shop at Toritoyo, the neighboring vegetable shop, and the fishmonger across the street (they also serve a nice lunch in the back). I feel happy returning to Tokyo after shopping there.

The smoked duck was very delicious. The service from the lovely mother was also wonderful.

When I went to Nishiki Market, I stopped by here and had the smoked duck (1410 yen) and the small sweetfish simmered in sweet soy sauce (560 yen). The sliced smoked duck was a great accompaniment for dinner, with the unique deliciousness of duck. My wife enjoyed the small sweetfish dish, eating it with delight.