I have used the Roppongi branch several times, but this time I was finally able to dine at the Kyoto main store! During my solo trip to Kyoto, where I try to fulfill as many personal desires as possible, one of the places I really wanted to visit this time was Ichi no Den Kyoto Main Store. The sophisticated atmosphere and the unpretentious hospitality of the staff made for a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. The grilled miso-marinated black cod was truly delicious!

I went with high expectations because it's a nearly 100-year-old Nishikyo-yaki restaurant in Kyoto, but honestly, I was disappointed. Especially the soup bowl was terrible, and both the Kamo eggplant and golden eye snapper were dry and felt like they were pre-made. Various dishes came out as part of the course, but they all seemed rushed. I couldn't understand why they chose these ingredients or what they were trying to showcase. The Nishikyo-yaki of Pacific cod was much better at department stores like Takashimaya or Mitsukoshi's Fish Hisago. If you want that, the Pacific cod set meal at Suzunari in Midtown for around 2000 yen is delicious. I think it's just a matter of personal preference when it comes to Nishikyo-yaki. The rice from yesterday was so delicious that eating this was painful. I should have gone to another restaurant. I wish they would put a little more heart into their cooking.

I made a reservation for lunch at Ichinoden, where you can enjoy the rice that can be ordered from Rakuten Ichiba. This month's set menu is the "Bunzuki Gozen." The first appetizer plate is said to represent Ichinoden's signature dish. Everything was delicious. The grilled black cod was fatty yet cooked beautifully and tasted delicious. I always struggle to cook fish this nicely at home, so I was really impressed. The rice cooked in a clay pot was also delicious. Thank you for the meal~

I had a late lunch alone and remembered to try the specialty miso pickles. It was a set course and a bit pricey for lunch, but considering the location in Kyoto, I recommend it to those nearby. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited for the first time. I usually just buy Nishikyo-zuke to take home, but this time I had a meal on the second floor. First of all, various dishes were delicious. Sauteed turban shell with tree buds was good. The squid was also good, and the pea soup had a gentle flavor. Grilled abalone with eggplant and green algae sauce was delicious. The eggplant was also delicious. There's nothing to say about the grilled silver cod with Nishikyo flavor. The rice cooked in a clay pot was also good. It was a very satisfying lunch. Thank you, Mr. M, for the meal.

We used it with three people. Until April, there was a 5% discount using the member card, and we were able to enjoy it for 3,752 yen per person. It seems that there will be a price revision from May. We were very satisfied with the elaborately prepared dishes and rice cooked in a clay pot.

It was quite difficult to make a reservation, but they had availability on weekdays from 2 p.m. The exterior of the restaurant had a traditional look, but the interior was modern and lovely. The hospitality menu for April was 3,950 yen. Each dish was elegant and delicious. The main dish, the miso-glazed black cod, was moist and flavorful. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I made a reservation in advance and arrived 15 minutes early. We were immediately guided to the waiting room and then seated promptly! We were asked to take off our shoes before entering. It was a relief for us, who had been walking around everywhere during our trip, to be able to dine without shoes. We were led to a small private room, which was very calming and comforting. The dishes kept coming one after another in a bustling manner. Although it felt a bit hectic, the attention to detail in every dish was evident. Above all, the miso-grilled dish was absolutely amazing!!! The freshly cooked rice in the earthenware pot was so delicious that we ended up asking for seconds! I used to be a loyal fan of Nihonbashi Uogashi for their Nishikyo-yaki, but now my preference has completely shifted. The taste was truly outstanding! One thing that bothered me was that even though it was a private room, the sliding doors connected the room and the hallway. We could hear everything clearly on the other side, and it seemed like both customers and staff were speaking loudly without realizing it. It was probably due to the restaurant being fully booked and busy, but it was a bit disappointing.

The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The rice was delicious, and the Nishikyo-yaki was the best I've ever had. I even bought some Nishikyo-yaki to take home. It's fun to treat myself to a slightly luxurious lunch like this once in a while.

Located about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Karasuma Station, this restaurant is dedicated to Nishikyo-zuke, a traditional Kyoto pickling method with a history of almost 100 years. The first floor features a retail section focusing on Nishikyo-zuke products, while the second floor serves as a dining area. I arrived five minutes early for my 11 a.m. reservation and was guided to a waiting area next to the first-floor store. When 11 a.m. arrived, my name was called, and I took off my shoes to go upstairs. The staircase and flower arrangements had a lovely atmosphere. Upon reaching the second floor, the staff welcomed me with a bow. There were table seats with tatami flooring and sunken kotatsu-style seating rooms. I was led to a kotatsu-style room with four tables. The menu offered one course option priced at 3,950 yen, with additional a la carte items available. I opted for the course with matcha (4,250 yen). The seasonal appetizer platter was beautifully presented on a dish shaped like the character "一" from Kyoto's Ichino Den. The dishes included simmered beans and Omi konjac, vinegar miso with Shimotsuma green onions and Hokkigai clams, pressed sardines, savory simmered shrimp, pickled rapeseed greens with miso, squid ink mochi, white miso-dressed watercress and shad sashimi. Each dish was meticulously prepared and evoked the essence of the season. The sashimi was served with celery soy sauce. The miso soup with salmon and yuba was comforting on a cold day, with the richness of sake lees and white miso warming the body. The daikon mochi with ginger sauce was a unique twist on the traditional dish, featuring grated daikon radish and chicken soboro inside the mochi, complemented by a subtly gingery sauce. The miso-grilled black cod, marinated meticulously by Kyoto Ichino Den for over 90 years, was a delightful pairing with rice. The tableside-cooked rice using Tango's Koshihikari rice in an earthen pot was shiny and flavorful, served with a side of miso soup and Kyoto pickles. The meal ended with a strawberry mousse and matcha, showcasing the restaurant's attention to detail in dessert presentation. The overall dining experience was enhanced by the attentive service and explanations provided by the staff, allowing for a leisurely and enjoyable meal. Additionally, becoming a member (free registration) offered discounts of 5% off the bill on the same day and 10% off purchases on the first floor, making it a great deal.

I went to lunch with my wife for the first time in a while. Each dish had a gentle and soft flavor without any sharp edges. The appetizer plate had the character "ichi" from Ippudo on it. The silver cod was cooked perfectly, I doubt I could achieve this level of doneness at home. Also, the miso soup was amazing. The best miso soup of my life. We had a luxurious time in a calm atmosphere and I am very satisfied.

I visited the restaurant for lunch, and both the staff and the restaurant itself were lovely. The meal started with appetizers, which felt like a small kaiseki course and was very nice. You can tell how carefully seasoned the appetizers are. The miso-marinated main dish was also delicious with a nice oily texture, and it went perfectly with the rice cooked in the pot. I have uploaded a video on YouTube. Please take a look if you'd like. https://youtu.be/1-Y3h4gBK0Y It's a great place to casually enjoy Kyoto cuisine, and I recommend making a reservation.

I finally got a reservation and visited the restaurant with great anticipation. Since I arrived right at opening, I had to wait a bit in the waiting area. It was nice to be able to see inside the restaurant during that time. The food was delicious, the restaurant was lovely, and the staff were very friendly, so I had a great time.

This is a review of a longstanding restaurant in Kyoto known for its delicious Saikyo-yaki. I visited this restaurant during my August trip to Kyoto, and surprisingly found myself revisiting it during my November trip. I will focus on my November experience. I ordered the Shimo-tsuki Gozen for 3950 yen, which included the same silver cod and clay pot rice as in August. The menu consisted of seasonal appetizers, crab soup, deep-fried white tofu with dashi, grilled silver cod with miso, clay pot rice with Koshihikari rice from Tango region, and tofu cheesecake with chestnut cream. The standout feature of this restaurant is their pairing course. While many restaurants offer around 4 types of pairings, this one offers a whopping 11 pairings. Each appetizer dish is paired with a different sake. The main downside is that the sake servings are small, but you can always order more of your favorite. The meal offers a wide variety of dishes to enjoy. The soup is delicious, but the Saikyo-yaki is truly exceptional, as everyone says. It pairs perfectly with the clay pot rice. I might find myself returning here again during my future trips to Kyoto. Well, I will be back again.

I had always wanted to visit "Ichinoden" main store. Various ingredients marinated in Saikyo miso have captivated not only the people of Kyoto but food enthusiasts from all over Japan. In my area, there is also a delicious shop called "Suzunami" that serves kasuzuke of seafood, but it is slightly different from here. The Saikyo miso marinated dishes here seem to have a richer taste than the kasuzuke. Another pleasure at the main store is that they pair each dish served that day with 11 types of sake from Kyoto's sake breweries. It may sound exaggerated to talk about terroir, but I still believe that enjoying dishes made with local ingredients paired with local sake made from local rice, such as sake, wine, shochu, is the best. What a luxurious experience! This time, I could enjoy it all at once. Furthermore, I would like to commend something that was also mentioned in other reviews, that Nakai-san's service is well-educated. A pleasant smile, greetings, and firm responses. It feels very good. It makes the meal more enjoyable. With Nakai-san's recommendations, we also asked for sake pairing with the meal. First, the dishes were brought out. The seven types of otoshi dishes were shaped like the store's name "Ichinoden". Each dish was delicious, and there were many local sakes to enjoy with them. The arrangement of 11 tasting cups in a vermilion square masu for sake tasting is truly enjoyable for sake lovers. It's not just a pairing for each plate but for each dish. And all of them are with local sake. How can we not call this luxurious! The long-awaited kasuzuke of codfish was incredibly delicious. The miso-marinated grilled pork was also delicious, but the highlight here must be the codfish. We enjoyed this with sake, and when the freshly cooked rice in the clay pot was brought later with pickles and miso soup, I couldn't help but feel deeply grateful to be born Japanese, feeling happy. The end was also moving. To pair with the pear mousse was the matcha from one of Kyoto's leading traditional tea shops, Ippodo. It was truly a meal where I felt happiness... I could truly feel happiness. My wife was also satisfied, of course. If I ever feel like I'm forgetting the happiness of Japan, of being Japanese, I will visit here again.

~2022 Kyoto Trip⑤~Visited on 2022/9/XX (Lunch) after making a reservation 3 months in advance. The attentive service from the time of booking heightened our expectations. We walked from Shijo Station and arrived at the reserved time of 11:00. ■ Nagatsuki Gozen @ 3,950 yen ■ Matcha * Free service with coupon * Become a member for an immediate 5% OFF ◆ Seasonal appetizer assortment Salmon roe chawanmushi, shiitake mushrooms with sesame vinegar, lotus root and matsutake tempura, boiled mugwort, squid marinated in soy sauce, persimmon salad, walnut tofu, kanpachi sashimi, grilled eggplant with soy sauce --- Enjoyed various flavors, all of which were of high quality. The squid marinated in soy sauce and persimmon salad were particularly delicious. ◆ Eel and fried tofu soup --- The eel was tender, and the high-quality Kyoto broth was evident in the soup. Autumn season was evoked with the long yam resembling a full moon and the white hair onion resembling clouds. ◆ Flounder simmered with grated radish --- The flounder itself had a rich umami flavor and paired well with grated radish. It was finished in a hot fried style. ◆ "Kuramiso-yaki" of silver cod --- Without question, the silver cod in Kyoto-style miso was bursting with exquisite umami. We enjoyed every bite, even the crispy skin. ◆ Tamba Sasayama's "Donabe" cooked rice, miso soup, Kyoto pickles --- The Tamba Sasayama Koshihikari rice cooked in a clay pot was glossy and had a unique sweetness, incredibly delicious. The miso soup and pickles were also delicious without fail. The pickled long yam with wasabi flavor was outstanding. ◆ Milk kudzu mochi with matcha sauce --- We enjoyed the milk kudzu mochi with a flavorful matcha sauce. The chestnut topping was also delicious. We finished the lunch with matcha. All the dishes were of high quality and delicious, and the hospitality-filled service was fantastic. We dined as a family and it became a wonderful memory. We will definitely revisit to enjoy the seasonal Gozen, the main dish of silver cod "Kuramiso-yaki," and the clay pot rice.

The atmosphere in the waiting area and the greeting on the second floor made me feel the establishment's long history, but the service staff seemed inexperienced, unable to answer irregular questions, and even accidentally removed the rice I was eating, which was surprising. The grilled miso-marinated black cod was incredibly delicious. I don't have high expectations for the service, but I would like to visit again. However, it is difficult to make reservations.