On this day in March 2023, at Gion Endo in Kyoto, I had requested their must-have crab special course, but the day before, I received a call informing me that a crab weighing 1.5kg or more would be included. Excited, I asked them to marinate it. A crab of this size is already incredibly delicious to eat normally, but I was probably one of the few to have a tipsy crab of this size, which made me even more excited! So, on this day, I went to enjoy the main dish - the 1.5kg tipsy crab. Before the crab, I also enjoyed a variety of delicious fish dishes. The red snapper sashimi, which is my favorite, made its appearance! It was huge! I couldn't help but drool at the sight of it. First, I had the crab legs rare, then well-cooked, and the taste was mind-blowing! This crab is definitely something you can only experience at Endo's. Next, I had the crab legs and crab miso from the tipsy crab. The rich flavor of the crab miso combined with the sweetness of the crab was an indescribable pleasure. I want you to try it for yourself, as words cannot do it justice. I prefer to peel the shoulder meat and crab miso before eating, so we both enjoyed it in silence, laughing. It was so delicious that I was on the verge of bursting, but I couldn't stop eating. I always end up eating too much because it's just too delicious. I was completely satisfied that day, but I can't wait to try the scallops next time! Thank you for the feast! The menu I enjoyed that day is as follows: - Live turban shell - Seaweed salad - Striped horse mackerel, Japanese halfbeak, red snapper sashimi - Clam soup - Firefly squid - Tipsy crab 1.5kg up - Crab legs rare - Crab legs well-cooked - Crab legs with crab miso - Crab shoulder meat with crab miso - Crab claws - Moroko fish - White fish tempura - Horse mackerel fry - Sweet red snapper tempura - Shiitake mushroom - Asparagus tempura - Clams - Grilled conger eel - Omelette - Pork loin ginger stir-fry - Rice with raw egg

It has been two years since my last visit. Time really flies, doesn't it? The first izakaya we went to for our year-end party was a bit disappointing, so we decided to visit a second one in search of delicious fish and sake. The sashimi was fresh, and the new addition of braised beef was also tasty. The dishes we enjoyed included sashimi (sea bream, striped jack), snow crab, sea cucumber vinegar, and braised beef. We also tried a variety of sake, including Hidamari Daiginjo 36, Hidamari Junmai Daiginjo Yamasuke, and Tadashi Junmai Daiginjo Yonwari Gobun.

It had been a while since my wife was able to make a reservation, so we went. The usual menu was delicious as always, and the white corn was a pleasant surprise. I once had corn sashimi in the past, so I was delighted to see it. The fried horse mackerel was tastier than anywhere else, and the Uni bowl at the end made my wife happy with extra sea urchin. We left with full bellies, thank you very much! ❤️

Kyoto is a place where you can feel a lot of happiness. There are castles, temples, and a big river, among other things. You can receive a lot of healing and energy, and finish it off with a meal at Endo-san's for the ultimate happiness. Everything is delicious. It's so good that you'd almost want to ask, "What would be a disappointment to eat here?" The flavors are elegant and gentle, and you can enjoy a variety of dishes a la carte style. You can order whatever you like as much as you want. There's even a salt yakisoba that you wouldn't expect in a place like this, but it's amazing. It's a yakisoba shop that always has a line. Classy. This is one of the restaurants I always want to visit when I go to Kyoto.

I was brought here by a regular customer! It seems like I can drink a little, right? It's a skill that only regular customers can do~ (*´罒`*) They even opened a bottle of wine for us, and next to us was another cute and lovely female owner from a different restaurant! I really want to eat here properly sometime (*´艸`)

I had been curious about Gion for a long time, and finally visited the restaurant Gion Endo, which is rumored to have delicious fish dishes. The restaurant offers a la carte ordering, but I decided to go with the chef's selection. Here is a summary of the dishes I tried: - "Noresore" with a gentle sweetness of vinegar was refreshing and delicious. - "Firefly squid and rapeseed blossoms in vinegar miso" was a stable and tasty dish. - The "Bamboo shoots and clam soup" was lightly flavored, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine through. - The assorted sashimi plate included fatty tuna, sea bream, squid, and sea urchin. The sea bream was particularly outstanding with its unique texture. - The "Ark shell" was crunchy and tasty, with a nice chewy texture. - The "Bonito tataki" was the best I've ever had, with a perfect balance of fat and sweetness. - The grilled "Conger eel" was tender and crispy on the outside. - The steamed "Abalone" was thick and meaty, with a delicious ginger sauce. - The "Fried horse mackerel" was moist and flavorful, unlike any other I've had before. - The "Soramame and shiitake mushrooms" were simple yet delicious. - The grilled "Mochi with karasumi" was a delightful combination. Overall, my top three favorites were the bonito tataki, abalone & fried horse mackerel, and bamboo shoots and clam soup. Everything was incredibly delicious and definitely worth trying. #Yui's recommended gourmet experiences.

I finished work on a business trip to Kyoto and went out to dinner with my friends in Kyoto. I had made a reservation at a delicious restaurant in Kyoto before the business trip, and it turned out to be in the top 5000 on Tabelog. We visited the restaurant at 6:30 pm for our reservation for two. We sat at the counter and toasted with beer. From the second drink onwards, we had sake. We ordered appetizers (the crab was delicious), a sashimi platter, grilled octopus, firefly squid in vinegar miso, shirako in ponzu sauce, fried oysters, grilled soybeans, and various seafood dishes. Everything was fresh and delicious. The seasonal firefly squid in vinegar miso was the best. It's my favorite, so I kept drinking sake. The appetizers were delicious, and we ended up drinking a lot of sake and getting very drunk, haha. The staff's service was also great, and I was very satisfied with the restaurant. I definitely want to go back when I visit Kyoto again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I visited the popular traditional Japanese restaurant "Gion Endo" in Kyoto. The owner's father runs a famous fish shop in the Gion area of Kyoto, and they use fresh seafood sourced from there. Today, I had ice fish (ayu fry), sashimi (sea bream, tuna, striped jack), ankimo ponzu, kisu tempura, grilled conger eel, and chawanmushi. The sea bream sashimi was probably the most delicious I've ever had. The kisu tempura, recommended by regular customers, was also surprisingly delicious. Each dish was made with the highest quality ingredients and expertly prepared to bring out the best flavors. I enjoyed beer, Junmai Daiginjo sake, and hot water with shochu. The restaurant has a policy of not actively accepting new customers, so it may be difficult to make a reservation, but I would love to visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I finally had the chance to visit this restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood a la carte, after seeing it on my friend's Instagram and wanting to come for so long. What I wanted to eat was the Matsuba crab marinated in aged sake and then grilled. It's an arrangement of Shaoxing wine marinated Shanghai crab that I've been curious about for a while. Using Matsuba crab from Hamazaki for marination is such a luxury! I actually prefer this over Shanghai crab because it has more meat. It's a bit of a special menu item so the price may be slightly higher than the regular menu items. I'm not a big fan of sea urchin, but they cooked it so well that it was delicious. The ice fish with grated daikon and yuzu juice was refreshing. The flounder sashimi with green onions and myoga in ponzu sauce was great. The clam and mochi soup with grilled mochi was amazing, I wanted another one. The sea bream, grilled saury with frost, grilled crab with crab miso, and shell sake crab are all must-try dishes. The Matsuba crab marinated in sake and grilled was so delicious. And the crab curry was a fantastic curry that really brought out the crab flavor. Being able to order such delicious dishes a la carte and enjoy them the way you like is really convenient and wonderful. Plus, the fact that you can use it as a second restaurant is just amazing. It was delicious, thank you for the meal. Thank you so much for reading until the end. Your "Follow", "Like", and saving the restaurant mean a lot to me and are very encouraging. Please also check out my Instagram. Mariko Fujisaki (@mariko_fujisaki) https://www.instagram.com/mariko_fujisaki/

This restaurant is extremely difficult to make a reservation at. It's strange that they don't have any Michelin stars. What are the Michelin inspectors doing? Are they even working? Everything I eat here is delicious. I've never seen oysters this big before. They're so plump and amazing. The rare horse mackerel fry is exquisite. This is a hidden gem that only those in the know are aware of.

Kyoto Gourmet Trip: Giin Endo (located on the north side of Gion Machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto) - dishes include fried horse mackerel, dashimaki tamago, tempura of fresh corn, and chilled tomatoes. Foodie Maro: http://instagram.com/maro.j.maro https://ameblo.jp/korinai-menmen/

I visited Mr. Endo's restaurant after a long time. It has been renovated and now has a modern impression. Mr. Endo, the owner, has a stylish atmosphere more like an Italian or French chef than a traditional Japanese chef. When I arrived at 7:00 pm, there was only one other group present, maintaining social distance at the counter seats. Here is what I had: - Draft beer - Cold sake, Junmai Daiginjo "Tatsuzo" from Hatsu Kame Hayaseura - Sashimi platter with sea bream, striped jack, bonito, botan shrimp, and torigai - Stir-fried octopus with soy sauce - Botan shrimp head broth roll - Sliced eggplant with bonito flakes - Fried striped jack - Tempura of bamboo shoots - Sliced raw squid - Simmered beef tongue and pork belly - Grilled whole new onion The seafood was excellent, as always. Mr. Endo mentioned that sea bream can be difficult to find this season, but the one we had that day was delicious. The striped jack had a firm texture and unique taste. The bonito was rich and chewy, very tasty. The fried striped jack was perfectly rare. The botan shrimp head broth roll was flavorful with plenty of broth. The egg and broth ratio in the roll was just right, creating a delightful texture. The selection of alcohol was also quite unique, and I enjoyed pairing it with the dishes. The simple cooking style that brings out the best in the ingredients is impressive. This restaurant is like a casual high-end izakaya where you can enjoy delicious food without fail. The prices are reasonable for Gion. My companion also enjoyed the food, so I would like to visit again soon. When I asked Mr. Endo if he had grown up eating delicious food, he chuckled and said, "Well, it's because of my family's business. But when I was a child, I wanted to eat things like hamburgers." This restaurant is definitely one of my favorites.

Revisited. The interior is high-quality and bright. When Endo-san says "we're just an izakaya," it may sound humble, but it's not far off. The style of being able to order the best ingredients prepared with the best techniques is incredibly convenient.

I had been wanting to go to this popular restaurant for a while, but couldn't make a reservation no matter how many times I called. After a business dinner ended, I decided to drop by without an appointment. They managed to squeeze me into an available seat. The restaurant is located in a narrow alley near Gion, making it a bit hard to find, but that adds to its hidden gem charm. The atmosphere at the counter is truly Kyoto-style, very refined. The a la carte menu is extensive and all the dishes look enticing! I ordered the popular fried horse mackerel. It was so fluffy and delicious!

Endo Gion Endo's meal of the day was at a fish restaurant in Kyoto called "Gion Endo." It had been a while since my last visit, but I went to celebrate its reopening in June this year. The seating had been renovated, and I sat at the new central counter made of a single board imported from Africa, right in front of Mr. Endo. We started with a toast with champagne to celebrate. For the food, we began with sashimi, including striped jack and saury, both incredibly fresh and delicious. The saury was finally in good shape. We also had dried young sardines with Japanese pepper, which I love, and a bit of it on rice without rice. Next was the grilled salted throat of blackthroat seaperch, cooked slowly and perfectly. Then came the eel liver and egg hotpot, the best tasting eel I've had recently. I will definitely order this again. After that, I noticed a bottle of sake being enjoyed by a regular customer next to me, so I ordered the same sake. It was a Niigata sake called "Yamashiroya Matured," which paired perfectly with the fried tofu. The strong umami of the sake went well with the fried tofu's savory taste, soy sauce, green onion, and grated daikon. We also had grilled chicken with yuzu pepper, which was delicious. Finally, we ended the meal with a highball. It was a leisurely and enjoyable four-hour meal. Thank you for the feast. #Gion Endo #Sake #Kyoto #Kyoto Gourmet #Gourmet #Local Sake #Kyoto Gourmet #Foodie #Kyoto #Delicious #Cheers #Gion #Endo #Champagne #Sake #Celebration #Renewal #Blackthroat Seaperch #Saury #Eel #Dried Young Sardines #Grilled Chicken #Yuzu Pepper #Single Board

Today, I visited Gion Endo, a highly rated restaurant that has won the Foodlog Bronze award. This was my second visit to Gion Endo, which offers only a la carte dishes and no set courses. The restaurant has a simple menu focusing on seasonal ingredients. I ordered a few dishes, including a thick and rare fried horse mackerel, a rich and smooth oyster, a deep-fried Kyoto eggplant, a corn tempura that captures the flavor of the corn, and a whole Togarashi pepper. The simplicity and quality of the ingredients really stood out to me. While the prices were not listed and the total bill came to 17,000 yen for two people, averaging around 2,000 yen per dish, I felt it was slightly on the expensive side. However, each dish had a decent portion size, making it suitable for those who want to savor simple and high-quality ingredients. Thank you for the meal.

Since the end of last year, it had been quite a while since I visited Endo-san. Despite the tough times of the coronavirus pandemic, they have successfully reopened with a new look. The atmosphere now revolves around a brown color scheme. The uniforms are modern and look like something out of a stylish Italian restaurant. On this day, as it was our first stop, we ordered a variety of dishes we wanted to try. We had: sashimi (sea bream, striped jack, mackerel), conger eel fry, grilled conger eel with salt, seashell from Miyazu, seared, and charcoal-grilled beef rib. The sake we enjoyed included: Juuyondai, Soukuu, DATE SEVEN, and Imada. The seafood dishes were excellent, especially the sea bream which remains a top favorite! Conger eel is often served in various ways like in soup or grilled with salt, but the conger eel fry was also very delicious. The beef rib from Miyoshi-san was also incredibly tasty. The pairing with sake was perfect. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, I want to continue supporting this place as it is a spot I really cherish. (*'▽')

"I can't believe I didn't notice this place before." Just as they were hanging the noren curtain. It's a spot in Gion surrounded by stylish cafes like "Gion Hitsuji" and traditional Japanese sweets shops like "Ninogi Gion Main Store". This place, "Gion Endo", is located right in the entrance area, with a clean and modern atmosphere. It seems that the place was renovated in June this year, as there is still a fresh new smell lingering in the air. It's my first time here today. "Please have a seat wherever you like," the staff said. The restaurant has a counter and four private rooms, and it's impeccably clean and fresh. The place is open until quite late, but they close based on the owner's mood. First things first, I'll have a draft beer. This restaurant offers only a la carte dishes, and it's known for its delicious fish dishes. The owner's family runs a famous fish shop called "Endo" in Kyoto. Many renowned restaurants in Kyoto use their fish. Exciting! Let's start with some sashimi. I ordered my recent favorite, striped jack (from Wakayama), conger eel (from Akashi), and Japanese cockle (from Miyazu). The striped jack is amazing, with a vibrant deep green color and a firm texture. Striped jack is always delicious. The Japanese cockle had a surprising slightly charred flavor, adding a new twist to the familiar taste. The grilled conger eel with a refreshing plum flavor is perfect for the season. The sound of the knife slicing the fish is rhythmic. Next, grilled conger eel belly. It didn't disappoint. The texture was firm and the fat was juicy. Grilled dishes really depend on the quality of the ingredients. Tempura of conger eel was crispy and delicious, but the batter was a bit thick. I think it would be better if it was lighter. Kyoto summers are all about conger eel. Lastly, sea bream head soup. I ordered the popular Akashi sea bream head soup that many people rave about. However, I found the soy sauce a bit too strong. Personally, I prefer it to be lighter so that the flavor of the sea bream can shine through. The young person sitting next to me at the counter was taking photos of the dishes with a fancy camera, saying they would post them on Instagram. They seem to really enjoy eating. The owner also loves eating and recommended various other restaurants. They mentioned that after other restaurants close, chefs often come here, so it might be a good idea to come later next time. Thank you for the insider information. I'll definitely come back at a later hour. Thank you for the meal.

Gion Endo, winner of the Tabelog Award 2020 Bronze, is located a 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, exit 7. The restaurant has counter seats and one private room for four people. You can order dishes a la carte style, making it a great option for bar hopping. With a wide variety of menu items, it's recommended to share with two or more people to try different dishes. The quality of each dish is top-notch, allowing you to enjoy high-end flavors in a casual izakaya setting. Some of the dishes include sashimi, grilled fish, tempura, and noodles.

From the narrow alley just off the famous Gion Hanami Koji, a little ways down the Suyoshi-cho Street, you will find "Giin Endo" across from "Tempura Kyosei." I had always wanted to visit this place whenever I passed by, and finally, my wish came true with my first visit. The menu is presented in a traditional style, with recommended cooking methods listed. I ordered a Akahoshi beer. The appetizer was boiled Edamame seasoned with Tanba black soybeans, which was incredibly flavorful. The sashimi platter included tuna, goldeneye snapper, swordtip squid, sea bream, and striped jack, each perfectly aged. The sake was served in tin cups, enhancing the delicious flavors. The vinegar-soaked rock oysters were surprisingly tasty. The snow crab vinegar dish was delightful, with the cucumber side dish being particularly delicious. The sweet bream tempura was my favorite, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The red snapper simmered in soy sauce was elegant and flavorful. The octopus soy sauce grill was excellent, and I could eat it all day. The grilled conger eel was a popular choice, with the chef offering various cooking styles and seasonings. The karasumi (bottarga) was homemade and fantastic. The meal was paired with Kubota's Senjyu sake, which was a perfect match. The total bill for two people was only ¥39,000, making it a surprisingly affordable and delightful dining experience in Kyoto. The handsome chef, with a hint of actor Atsushi Iura, was friendly and made the experience even more enjoyable.

The newly renovated restaurant that opened this month has a rating of 3.82 on the food blog BRONZE2020 (impressive for winning the BRONZE award for four consecutive years since 2017!). The sliced water eggplant with salmon roe soy sauce, assorted sashimi platter, corn tempura, seared beef tataki, rolled omelette with dashi broth, octopus vinegar dish, grilled shiitake mushrooms, fillet cutlet with sauce, uni and salmon roe rice bowl, and seafood hot pot were all delicious. The quality of the rolled egg was so high that I wish they would make a YouTube video showing how to make it. The dishes were also very beautiful, making it a delightful restaurant to visit.