Visited on a Saturday in December 2022, approximately 1 year and 5 months since my last visit. "Ikura Lumber" was already a popular standing bar izakaya when I visited last time, but during the winter season, it gets particularly crowded due to the limited quantity "extra-large Coppe crab" that is served. To ensure I could get it, I took action quite early and secured the pole position. Shortly after, the second customer arrived, and before the opening, there were nearly 30 people in line. When the opening time arrived, we were allowed to enter, and I headed to the farthest seat in the restaurant. Orders were taken in the order of the line, starting with drinks and then food confirmation. Here is what I ordered: - Heartland draft beer: 550 yen - Extra-large Coppe crab: market price - Optional fried rice: +350 yen - Clouds (grilled): 950 yen - Potato salad: 90 yen - Sake bar tofu: 450 yen The extra-large Coppe crab was limited to 10 pieces (1 per group), and some customers couldn't even get it during the first round. The owner takes all orders and then cooks each dish one by one, so it's good to order items that are quick to serve. The tofu and potato salad I ordered arrived quickly, and I enjoyed them while sipping on my beer and soaking in the relaxed atmosphere. The tofu was huge, which was a pleasant surprise, and the potato salad was a steal at that price. After about 30 minutes of opening, the extra-large Coppe crab was served. I chose the one that looked the biggest and enjoyed it to the fullest, savoring the meat, innards, and roe. I also ordered a hot sake at some point. Soon after, the grilled clouds arrived, and they were deliciously tender. About 90 minutes after entering, the optional fried rice was served as the final dish. The crab fried rice was generously filled with crab meat and was a perfect way to end the meal. It was simply delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the 110-minute standing meal. Thank you for the feast! If I visit again this winter season, I will definitely try the "yellowtail Tataki," a signature menu item during this time.

I visited the restaurant 20 minutes before opening on Saturday and there were already 12 people in line. The restaurant opened at 5:00 pm and it quickly filled up with about 20 people. By the time it was fully seated, some people had to give up waiting. Around 7:30 pm, the people who came in when it opened started to leave, making room for new customers. The seared bonito tataki was delicious and fresh! I initially thought the crab miso with butter was just okay when paired with beer, but I was surprised at how well it went with sake! The combination of crab miso and sake really enhanced each other's flavors. The grilled eel with salt was boneless and had a nice chewy texture. The "Celeb Marushin" dish was like a meatball with rich flavors. The fried tofu from Toyoke-ya was simple but tasty. The bone crackers and nori cheese were irresistible and made for a perfect snack with drinks. I had 2 beers, 2 bottles of sake, 2 glasses of shochu, and 2 highballs.

I put some bonito flakes on top of the onion, which was what I had ordered. No matter how old you get, your taste in food doesn't change. A friend requested a visit to a bar, and when we decided to go, we both knew we had to go. If it wasn't for the request, I would have forgotten about drinking in Kyoto. It's been 5 years, but tonight I'm not alone, I'm with a friend, so a casual review is better than a formal one. Terrace seating is nice this time of year. The wooden tables at the bar are simple and fit the atmosphere. I came from Mie to Tokyo, and then to Kyoto, the only place. The glass at Kanamiya symbolizes the place, and a lemon sour drink feels refreshing. Cheers! The appetizers are still top-notch. The antique plates for sharing add a nice touch. We went bar hopping from noon, and my friend wanted something sweet, so we bought a round cake in Shinkyogoku. The cheese dip was just what we were looking for, with a touch of sweetness. We thought it was chestnut, but it was cream cheese mixed with currants, a creative idea. The local sake to go with it was Gokyo from Itsutsu no Hashi. We had ordered it earlier, and the bonito was grilled perfectly over charcoal. The staff has increased, and the service is friendly. It's a bar where you might not want to drink anywhere else in Kyoto after visiting. We paid and thanked the people sitting at the counter. The owner is like a god of the bar, with his excellent service. It's a hidden gem, a bit far from Marutamachi Station, but only locals come here. We ended up sharing a table with a couple from Indonesia, truly a worldwide experience in these times.

Finally, after three attempts, I was able to visit the restaurant I had been wanting to go to. Every time I tried before, it was always packed and I had to give up. It seems like you have to go right when they open to get a seat. I arrived late, but luckily there was still some outdoor seating available. I ordered a draft beer, grilled conger eel, and potato salad. The conger eel was amazing, grilled to perfection over charcoal. I also enjoyed some fried tofu and fried tofu skin, both cooked over charcoal as well. Everything was delicious, especially paired with sake. I will definitely be coming back to this wonderful restaurant again.

I visited a unique restaurant that was featured on TV recently, which operates as a lumber shop during the day and a tavern at night, to replenish my energy after getting exhausted at Kurama-dera Temple. There were countless mosquitoes outside, and my legs were covered in itchy mosquito bites. #Ikura Lumber #Ikura Lumber Tavern #Standing bar #Mosquitoes everywhere

Visited Inokura Lumber, known as the number one standing bar in Kyoto, for the first time. The owner, Inokura, had delivered homemade roasted pork to my home during the closure period due to COVID-19, which was incredibly delicious and had helped me during a difficult time. I had always wanted to visit and thank him in person. Luckily, there was one last seat available when I visited on a Friday, and I was able to enjoy the unique style of the bar. The recommended dishes, or "must-tries," were of exceptional quality and quickly sold out due to their popularity. The variety of fresh ingredients, including Miyazu chicken and shellfish, was impressive. Although some items were frozen to maintain affordable prices, the quality was not compromised. The unique selection of drinks, including original cocktails and authentic sake, added to the experience. The total bill for the delicious food and drinks was around 7000 yen. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with even the small imperfections adding to the charm of the place. Overall, despite the slightly inconvenient location, Inokura Lumber is a highly recommended spot in Kyoto.

A lumber shop owner started an izakaya, but the cost performance and the level of the food are outstanding. Potato salad for 90 yen! Beef tendon for 150 yen! Tsubu shell scallops for 400 yen! Crispy bamboo shoot flounder for 450 yen! And it's delicious. I was planning to just have one cup of Tsuru Rei and go back to work since I have work ahead of me, but the food is so delicious that I ended up ordering another cup. I might get drunk and not be able to work. Well, it's my own fault, but this restaurant with such delicious food might have some responsibility too. They have a fantastic lineup of Japanese sake, but the management might not be that strict, as the taste may deteriorate slightly. Nevertheless, with the cost performance and the delicious food, it is without a doubt a standing bar representing the gourmet city of Kyoto.

The counter seats are the best special seats where you can chat with the chef. The taste is top-notch, as expected, and the atmosphere is also great. It's definitely worth lining up early to sit at the counter. The chef is friendly, so I will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you for the meal! ⭐️

I went to an open seat, but the indoor seats were already full, so I had to sit outside. The restaurant is still bustling as usual. There are plenty of dishes and snacks to go with alcohol, making it enjoyable! The pike conger and bonito were incredibly delicious. Whenever I see Toyouke's fried tofu, I always have to eat it, and even though it's just lightly grilled over charcoal, it's too delicious. I want to go back when I return to Kyoto.

"Sakaba Ikura Lumber" in Kyoto, Marutamachi Subway Karasuma Line Marutamachi Station. Dishes include grilled hamo with frost, salted bonito tataki, nori cheese, and seared salted seseri. The natto omelette is delicious and addictive. The dinner visit was popular with a line forming even before opening. Arrived 40 minutes early and became the second group in line. All dishes were delicious and went well with alcohol. The natto omelette was so delicious that it became a favorite. While sake is good, the barley shochu has a fragrant and very pleasing taste."

Located in a quiet residential area about a 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station in Kyoto, "Ikura Lumber" is a long-established lumber shop that has been in business for over 100 years. During the day, they run a lumber shop, and at night, it transforms into a standing bar in the garage and material storage area. The owner is Yasuhiro Ikura, the 4th generation of the family. It is a popular standing bar loved by locals and tourists alike for its warm atmosphere, with a line forming even before the 5:00 pm opening time. The standing bar has a counter that seats about 8 people and a standing area in the garage. Tonight, after dining in Kyoto, we took a taxi to "Ikura Lumber" for some bar hopping. [Bar Hopping at Ikura Lumber] *Comments are included in the photos. ◆ Kasujiru (sake lees soup) ◆ Sake ◎ Murasaki Chuzo Junmai Daiginjo Unfiltered Original Sake "Golden Wind" (Murasaki Sake Brewery, Shibata-cho, Iwate) ◉ I mistakenly thought the final entry time was later, so when we arrived by taxi, the store was already closing up the garage. However, when we mentioned that we had come all the way from Tokyo, the owner, Mr. Ikura, kindly allowed us in until closing time. Grateful! The Kyoto kasujiru they served us, despite it being a gesture of goodwill, was delicious and warmed us up. Thank you for the meal. We will come earlier next time.

I watched "Ate no Yoru" and have always wanted to go there. The standing bar at the lumber shop was interesting, and the food was delicious. Especially the grilled tofu, which was simply grilled but had a delicious aroma due to the quality of the ingredients and the hearty charcoal grilling. Next time, I definitely want to sit at the counter and have a drink! It was an outdoor dining experience, so the pollen was tough. Two days later, my face turned bright red (;_;) Please be careful if you have hay fever.

I've always been curious about the popular restaurant "Sakaba Ikuramokuzai." It's interesting because during the day it's a lumber shop, but at night it turns into a standing bar. There's always a long line, so it's hard to get in, but I managed to slip in right before closing time. Lucky me! I ordered some snacks quickly as it was last call. It was a very enjoyable place! Next time, I'll make sure to line up during opening hours. Thank you for the meal!

I had been curious about this shop for a long time. Inukura Lumber! I finally got to go! I had other plans so I visited as my second stop. Since it was close to closing time, many items were sold out. I received recommendations for a few dishes! The alcohol was delicious and the atmosphere was the best! I will definitely visit again!

Today, the taxi driver was also interested in Inokura Lumber, so he took me there right away. It was a charming shop. Since it was late, many items were sold out, but I was able to try the famous Tanaka ginger pork belly rolls, which were perfect as a side dish for alcohol. It was a place I would like to visit again for a rematch!

In winter, I always wanted to try the Coppe Crab at this place, but I heard it's always crowded so I haven't been able to go yet. One day, on a night when light snow was falling, around my birthday I think, we had some drinks during dinner so I couldn't drive back home and had to stay at a hotel. It's a bad habit of mine~ On our way to the hotel in a taxi, we passed by and saw that the place was not crowded! I quickly got off the taxi and went in for a standing drink, but they also had a counter so I enjoyed the atmosphere there with a highball. I found out they also offer takeout hot dogs from 3pm on the day of the Daimonji festival. I wish I had known that when I was at my friend's apartment nearby until noon that day. It's such an interesting place! I'll invite my friend next time to go try the Coppe Crab. We'll stay at my friend's apartment that time. I still have more forgotten reviews to share, so stay tuned for more. Apologies for the delay in posting.

A standing bar with a rich menu offering hearty charcoal-grilled dishes and winter cold weather measures. - Name: Sakaba Ikuramokuzai - Type: Standing bar/Seafood/Charcoal-grilled dishes/Side dishes/Sake - Address: 77-1 Yabunouchicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto - Nearest station: Marutamachi/Imadegawa - Business hours: Mon-Sat 17:00-22:00 - Closed: Sun, holidays - Menu: Buri Tataki, Tanaka Shoga Pork Belly Rolls, Premium Iwashi Mirinboshi, Kanimiso no Luibe, Potato Salad, and more - Smoking: Smoking and non-smoking areas available - Notes: None in particular - Promotion: Account name: Sake Aji (Hobby) @t_umaii - Tags: #SakabaIkuramokuzai #Ikuramokuzai #Kyoto #Kamigyo #Marutamachi #Imadegawa #Standingbar #KyotoStandingbar #MarutamachiStandingbar #Seafood #KyotoSeafood #MarutamachiSeafood #Gourmet #KyotoGourmet #Foodwalk #KyotoFoodwalk #Drinkwalk #KyotoDrinkwalk #Drinkingbuddies #Sakestagram #Sakepairing #SakeAjiKyoto #SakeAjiKamigyo #SakeAjiMarutamachi #SakeAjiStandingbar #SakeAjiSeafood #Rating: Q:3 S:2 C:3 A:4 Overall: 15/25

When it comes to standing bars in Kyoto, Inokura Lumber is the place to be! Their winter specialty is yellowtail and snow crab. I went to Kyoto to get my hands on the snow crab before the fishing season ends. Paid a visit to my beloved bar, Inokura Lumber, to greet the end of the year. They do such a meticulous job, and the yellowtail, both the body and the innards, were incredibly delicious. Swipe for more pictures. The snow crab was extra large this time. Finished off with some crab fried rice, leaving some meat behind. The seared yellowtail and tempura cloud ear mushrooms were also amazing. This standing bar is a must-visit, always a great experience. Highly recommended! I was completely satisfied this time. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. Inokura Lumber Bar. Address: 77-1 Yabunouchicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City. Phone number: Not disclosed. Closed on Sundays and holidays. Operating hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Located 805m from Marutamachi Station. #InokuraLumberBar #Top5000onTabelog

I went to this restaurant that I had been curious about after hearing that they serve seasonal limited Coppe crab. The place looks like a garage of a wood shop, with standing tables lined up. Since reservations were not accepted and it was a Saturday, I lined up at 5:00 pm, one hour before opening. There were already 4 people ahead of us in line, and only our group of 3 was allowed inside. Phew! Inside, there were about 7 to 8 counter standing seats, and outside there were tables made of stacked containers. I later found out that customers who couldn't get a seat outside were asked to leave because it would take a while for their turn to come around again. First, we ordered the Coppe crab we were looking forward to. It seemed like only one order per group was allowed, and we were told that if there were leftovers, they would call us again for more, but in the end, we were only able to order one for the three of us. We had to leave one-third of it uneaten, so we only got to eat a little bit, haha. Mixing all the crab meat together made it even more delicious, and it was heavenly when paired with sake. Finally, we had it turned into fried rice, and it was so delicious that we were glad we had saved some! We also tried the yellowtail tataki, grilled Shirako (fish milt), tofu hot pot, ginkgo nuts, potato salad, and more. The yellowtail tataki was lightly seared over charcoal outside. It was so rich and tasty. I highly recommend it. The grilled Shirako was also amazing. When eaten with roasted kelp, happiness spread smoothly in my mouth. Sake kept flowing. Haha. All the other dishes were delicious too, making it a perfect selection of appetizers. The owner was friendly and even joined in on our conversation at times. It seemed like a tough job for the three of them to handle everything in the small kitchen, so it's best to place your order all at once in the beginning. It was not just a standing bar experience, but a truly happy time. I would love to go back again.

I arrived an hour before opening on Saturday, but I was still the 4th group in line. Unfortunately, the restaurant was full inside, so we had to sit outside in a dimly lit outdoor space. The highlight of the day was the extra-large "Coppe Crab," which is what they call the horsehair crab in Kyoto. Luckily, we were able to get it, but we could only order one per group, which was a bit of a hassle. The crab was delicious with plenty of meat inside. We left about a third of it, and they made a crab fried rice for us, which was amazing! The yellowtail sashimi with crispy skin was perfectly cooked and incredibly tasty. Other dishes like the grilled shishito peppers with basil, rolled cucumber, uni, nori cheese, crab miso, and the grilled crab were all delicious. Even after leaving the restaurant, there were still over 20 people waiting in line. I definitely want to come back next year! 🚶‍♂️

Every year, when the announcement of the arrival of winter comes, it's a tradition to visit Sakaba Ikura Mokuzai. Normally I would have a highball, but when it comes to toasting at Ikura-san's place, it's always this: "Jabara Beer." The perfect acidity and smoothness are amazing! This year, I enjoyed it once again. The "Extra Large Coppe Crab" is a sight to behold with its market price lined up in rows. It's meticulously peeled and beautifully arranged. When you enjoy it with both the meat and the innards, it's a blissful moment. I leave a little bit uneaten and they use it to make a delicious crab fried rice with a lively and skillful cooking technique. It's irresistibly delicious! I also enjoyed other exquisite dishes while savoring sake. By the way, the logo on Ikura-san's 10th-anniversary T-shirt is the "Nori Cheese" for 450 yen, one of the famous menu items. I forgot to bring the commemorative sticker, so I'll make time to come back before the end of the year. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the feast.