Visited on a Saturday night. Having drinks after the horse racing. Started with agemono (probably mackerel?) and ordered dishes while enjoying a bottle of Suiryu. The sashimi platter included kombu-cured sea bream, golden eye snapper, firefly squid, horse mackerel, and bonito. The sashimi was delicious. Ordered the Moroko charcoal-grilled dish after trying Moroko confit at another restaurant last week and loving it. Charcoal-grilled dishes are always good. The fish was very delicate. It's rare to see fish from Lake Biwa, so I savored it along with Benten Musume. Tried Hoya tamago for the first time. It's a local dish from Miyagi. The idea of wrapping eggs in Hoya is amazing. The deep-fried legs of firefly squid were flavorful and had a great texture, perfect with sake. The tentacles splatter oil when fried, so it's best to eat them at the restaurant. Soy sauce-based flavor. Goes well with rice. The deep-fried conger eel with green onions is undeniably delicious. It's not just a regular deep-fry; the green onions add a delightful flavor to the broth. Enjoyed it with Taketsuru. Thank you for the meal. This is a place where you can enjoy hot sake with incredibly delicious seafood. Both the ingredients and the skills of the chef are top-notch. There are hardly any non-seafood items on the menu, so your ability to create your own course will be tested. It's been five days since I last drank, and I have plans tomorrow, so I had a moderate amount, three cups. The bill came to 10,000 yen. Prices are not listed on the menu, so be careful not to overeat.

The shirasu-don and sashimi were both delicious at a high level. There were no complaints about the taste. However, the service was unfriendly, but I think it may have been because we visited close to closing time. I found the price a bit concerning considering the number of dishes we ordered.

It's a restaurant that only serves sake, so it's perfect for sake lovers. The atmosphere is quiet, except for what's necessary, so it's good for those who like to quietly drink and eat. It might not be suitable for those who want to eat in a lively atmosphere. The food was delicious. However, the atmosphere is a bit too intimidating, and it leaves a stronger impression than the tasty food. It's a shame that despite the good food, the overall impression of the restaurant is a bit challenging. I might not go there again.

Located in Kyoto city. A shop serving warm sake. It opens from 3 p.m., so you can enjoy drinking even in broad daylight. It's really convenient to find a place open during this time while exploring Kyoto for food. I visited without a reservation. The cuisine is focused on seafood with no meat at all. Delicious. Compared to similar izakayas in Kyoto, it stands out a couple of notches. It's not in the typical home-cooked style, but in the elegant realm of refined sake dishes. Unnecessary elements are stripped away, leaving only the delicious parts expertly prepared. The use of dashi and miso is skillful. Naturally, it pairs well with sake. However, here's the thing. Sake is served only warm. When I requested lukewarm sake, I was told they only serve it hot. And the hot sake served was somehow light. The typical aroma of hot sake was also faint. It went down smoothly, leaving me puzzled. When I ordered a second sake and watched the kitchen, I noticed they were making it with water. No wonder lukewarm sake is a no-go, and they only serve it hot. I don't mean to criticize watered-down hot sake, but not informing the customer about it doesn't feel right. The food is delicious though.

"Uo to Sake Gotoshi" Kyoto, Karasuma Oike Subway Karasuma Line Karasuma Oike Station Otoshi Ice Fish and Flower Wasabi Ohitashi Natural Kujo Oysters Matsushima Yaki Sake, etc. Visited for dinner, specializing in hot sake and offering a variety of sake. Delicious seafood dishes that pair well with hot sake. Relaxing atmosphere to enjoy drinks leisurely."

This restaurant may feel a bit intimidating to communicate with, but the quality of the food they serve is really good. The basic drink is hot sake, which is delicious. I wonder if they have a connection to Tottori for having a variety of local sake. The pufferfish shirako was very delicious. I would like to go there again.

◆Outstanding Dish: Iwashi (sardine) and pickled ginger seaweed roll Among the dishes, the standout was the Iwashi and pickled ginger seaweed roll. The circular cross-section of the iwashi, with its peach color, and the asatsuki (chives) green color, was beautiful. With each bite, the rich flavor of the iwashi's oily texture is prominent, complemented by the crispness of the asatsuki and the sharpness of the pickled ginger. Symbolizing the restaurant's name "Fish and Sake," the seafood dishes and warm sake were delightful.◆Menu for this Visit: Complimentary appetizer, lightly seared octopus, myoga (Japanese ginger) with wild yellowtail, shirako (cod milt) tempura, Iwashi and pickled ginger seaweed roll, oyster fry, seafood grilled rice, and 3 servings of sake per person (2 people) - Total cost: 7700 yen per person (dinner)◆How to Enjoy this Restaurant: A cozy izakaya where you can enjoy appetizers made with seafood sourced from the market and warm sake.◆Details: Order a la carte dishes, mostly accompanied by warm sake. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with only a 10-seat counter.◆Source of Information: Discovered on Instagram. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

One day, at Atsukan #UotoSake, the cod milt Matsumae-yaki was delicious. The way they grill the milt here is exceptional and pairs perfectly with hot sake. The lineup of sake, especially the aged ones, is fantastic. The sashimi, fried oysters, and komatsuna were all incredibly delicious. This restaurant is truly one of the best in Kyoto. I highly recommend it and I can't wait to go back. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

A izakaya that specializes in sake. Personally, I felt like having some sake, and all the sake was either served hot or with soda. Feeling it would be a waste to mix it with soda, I ordered it hot. They do have beer and other drinks, but they only serve food if you order sake. I ordered dishes like conger eel and sea bream, sautéed surf clams, and water eggplant, and indeed, everything was of considerable quality. I drank quite a bit of sake, so I thought it might end up being pricey, but it only cost me just under 7000 yen for one person. This is quite a good value compared to other places in the area.

Located on the east side of Takakura Nijo Street, there is a popular restaurant called "Gotoshi," specializing in fish and sake. Despite being an izakaya, you can enjoy high-level cuisine comparable to kaiseki and ryotei at very reasonable prices. The owner, Tamai, gained a Michelin star in 2010 when the first Michelin Guide was published in Japan, leaving many chefs in awe of his skills. This visit, after a sudden trip to Kyoto, marked my first return in five years, with a seat at the farthest counter where I always sat. Starting with warm sake after enjoying delicious chilled sake at "Sokuima Fujimoto" a few hours earlier, I restarted with Hikari Tamaki's Nama-zake, served with a unique and delicious vinegar-marinated "Kohada" with a hint of rareness. The seasonal sashimi selection included five types - grilled conger eel, salted bonito tataki, red snapper, minke whale cheek meat, and fresh bonito red meat added as a service by Tamai-san. Each dish was meticulously prepared and served, accompanied by a drink recommended by the lady serving the sake. The menu offered a variety of grilled dishes, simmered dishes, and side dishes, making it hard to choose. I added the "Simmered Octopus and Squid" dish to my order, paired with Tamazakura Yamahai Junmai sake. The octopus and squid were tender and full of flavor, offering a delightful texture with each bite. The menu was so tempting that it was difficult to decide what to order next.

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This place specializes in hot sake. Finally visited. The counter-only interior is not intimidating, but rather a calm adult space. Just right. There were also beers on the menu behind the hot sake menu, so I started with a craft beer before carefully examining the menu. It's already fun deciding what to order. First, we had horsehair crab, squid sashimi, shirako Matsunae-yaki, squid and green onion tempura, and hot sake was the doburo of nama-zuke. It's nice that you can choose your own sake cup. The appetizer was ice fish. It was delicious. From here on, it's a guaranteed happy time. The thick and large sashimi has a sticky texture and a gentle sweetness. Shirako Matsunae-yaki was my first time trying it, but it had a creamy sweetness and a nice aroma. You can clearly taste the kelp, so there's no way the sake won't go down smoothly. The nama-zuke of Suiryu was ordered next. Suiryu has a smooth texture and the umami spreads from the first sip. It also has a good finish. The horsehair crab didn't have any fishy or seaweed-like taste at all. It was incredibly delicious. The vividly colored crab meat hidden underneath, along with the crab miso and eggs, allows you to enjoy various flavors, umami, and textures in one dish. The tempura was my favorite this time. Finally, I asked for a refill, and the sweet and fragrant aroma spread across the plate, giving me the absolute certainty that it would be delicious before even tasting it. The texture of the squid is different from the sashimi, making it enjoyable to compare, and the combination of the aroma and sweetness of the green onions, the light texture of the batter, and the exquisite taste are all superb. Next, we had the namero of kan-buri, the seared kizushi with pickled ginger, and the lightly simmered komatsuna and atsuage. The hot sake was Tamazakura. The kan-buri namero had a large amberjack with a sweet fat and a blend of condiments, making you crave white rice and the slightly spicy seasoning also complements the alcohol. The Tamazakura has a smooth texture and a strong flavor that spreads from the smooth mouthfeel. Is it because it's hot sake? The seared kizushi has a nice smoky flavor from the searing, and the combination of green onions, sesame seeds, myoga, and pickled ginger with the mackerel's fat is an exquisite match. The komatsuna and atsuage are excellent. The good bitterness and firm texture of the vegetables. The atsuage also absorbs the broth well, leaving a deep impression. For the finale, we had crab fried rice and soda mixed with nama-zuke doburo. It was lucky to have a little extra. The good aroma and kindness of the scrambled eggs, and the compatibility of the crab and rice. It was gone in a flash. The soda mix adds a refreshing feeling, making it easy to drink. This is a lovely and dangerous drink that will get you drunk quickly. We had a variety of dishes, but from start to finish, we thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful cuisine and hot sake, immersing ourselves in a truly happy time.

The sake at this Japanese sake shop was delicious at just the right temperature. Every dish was amazing. The bill for two people was around 10,000 yen, which I thought was quite reasonable. There were no prices listed for the drinks or dishes, but we drank quite a bit. We tried the dishes that caught our attention... I'd love to go back in the winter!

Located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City (Subway Karasuma Oike), "Uo to Sake Gotoshi" offers a variety of fish and sake. The dishes include a flavorful natural sea bream with kombu, a delicious yellowtail tartare with fresh myoga, shiso, and fragrant yellowtail, smooth and fragrant karasumi mochi, and a selection of sake such as "Tamazakura" Junmai served warm from Shimane and "Benten Musume" Junmai from Tottori. This restaurant specializes in fish dishes and warm sake. #UotoSakeGotoshi #KarasumaOike #TakakuraStreet #NijoStreet #TakakuraNijo #seafood #fish #seafoodcuisine #fishcuisine #kaiseki #Japanese cuisine #smallplates #sake #sakebar #warm sake #hot sake #Junmai warm sake #sashimi #namerou #karasumi #karasumimochi #seafood izakaya #izakaya #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto foodie #Aiuo #Aisuodan. Check out more Kyoto gourmet recommendations by Aisuodan below. #AisuodanKyotoGourmet

A renowned restaurant on Takakura Street, called Saké to O-sakana Gotoshi. When you're craving delicious fish in Kyoto, this is the place to go. They mainly serve warm saké, but both the saké and fish are truly delicious. The mackerel in the photo is exceptional! It's been a while since I last visited, but the lineup of warm saké remains unchanged. From the popular Sui Ryu to the powerful Benten Musume and the Taketsuru, enjoying warm saké in stylish cups is truly the best! Whether it's sashimi, grilled dishes, or tempura, every dish is excellent. As the name suggests, for those who love saké and fish, this place is a must-visit. The flavors are truly outstanding! Thank you for the feast!

The food was excellent. When I called and went there, the phone reception and the service inside... they didn't even say "irasshaimase." Maybe it's because I looked like a first-time tourist. The service was not just unfriendly, it was a bit scary. Despite that, the food and warm sake were amazing. The shirako was different from any I've had before, and it was my first time having tempura oysters instead of fried oysters, which was very delicious. It was scary, but I chuckled. If I have the chance to go to Kyoto again, I would definitely want to visit.

I visited this place based on a friend's recommendation. It's located about a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike station by subway from Kyoto Station, in a residential area. There are many charming restaurants around here. After walking for a while, I found a sign with the word "Kan" (warmed sake). The atmosphere is lovely. The interior has about 10 counter seats and no table seats. When you sit down, you get to choose your favorite sake cup first. Nice touch! Today, I ordered bonito tataki and sea bream with wood sorrel, grilled small ayu fish, stir-fried water spinach and hoya, and conger eel cutlet. I thought about ordering more, but surprisingly, each dish had a generous portion, and I was quite full. I ordered Benten Musume Gyokuzakura for the warmed sake. I can't quite express how good this warmed sake is! It's delicious. The temperature, aroma, and umami are all superb. With a menu of about 7 types of sake, craft beer, lemon sour, and highball, this place specializes in warmed sake. If you want to enjoy delicious snacks and tasty sake, this place is perfect for spending a blissful time! I would definitely visit again if it was nearby.

We ordered three servings of hot sake with different types. The dishes included simmered anago as an appetizer, assorted sashimi, grilled firefly squid, shirako with ponzu sauce, smelt tempura, and grilled snow crab fried rice. All dishes were of high quality and we were very satisfied. The prices were reasonable, making it a must-visit for sake lovers. Although it's stated as "Cards Accepted" in the basic information, please note that they only accept cash.

As you mentioned when making a reservation, the drinks are mainly sake. They offer a variety from Tottori, Shimane, Nara, and more. The sashimi, horse mackerel namero, simmered sardines with plum, grilled conger eel, and other dishes not only look beautiful but also taste even better. It may be a bit inconvenient to get to, but this is the place for enjoying fish dishes.