Today's lunch was at "Manjukata-ya". It was my first visit and there was quite a line. I ordered the Kitsune Udon set for 1,300 yen (tax included). Upon entering the restaurant, the food was served quickly, in about 5 minutes. - Saba Sushi: Two pieces of Saba bar sushi. The Saba sushi was beautifully presented with thick slices of fish. The color of the Saba was stunning, and the taste was delicious. The sushi rice was soft and slightly sweet, complementing the Saba perfectly. The combination of flavors was excellent. - Soy Sauce: The soy sauce provided was thick and high-quality, but I didn't need to use much of it with the delicious Saba sushi. - Kitsune Udon: The dish consisted of a large piece of fried tofu topped with fresh green onions. The udon noodles were slightly thin, with a great texture. The dish had a balanced and gentle flavor, with a generous amount of toppings. Overall, the meal was satisfying and delicious. The Seven Spice from Shichimiya Honpo added a perfect kick to the dish. It was a great dining experience.

I went to eat mackerel sushi. I ordered a set of mackerel sushi and udon. The udon was smooth and soft. The mackerel sushi was a bit sweet as rumored, but it was delicious. For those with soba allergies, if you mention it when ordering, they will prepare the udon separately. Please be sure to mention it when ordering.

Before watching Kabuki at Minami-za, I visited Honman-ji in Demachiyanagi for a grave visit. On the way, I stopped at Manjukata-ya in the usual Masugata shopping street and had the Matsutake Udon set and Kitsune Udon set. The taste was as good as always. Manjukata-ya 075-231-4209 Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku, Masugata-dori Demachi Nishi iru Nishinotoin Nishimachi 179.

After buying some Mochi Daifuku at Futaba, I was wondering what to have for a late lunch. I've always been curious about "Mackerel Sushi", although it's a bit pricey. If it comes with Udon noodles, that would be great. The Mackerel Sushi was priced at 6,000 yen for one piece, but the Kitsune Udon set was only 1,300 yen. The Mackerel Sushi had two pieces and was very filling. It had a nice touch with the mountain vegetables between the mackerel and white kelp. The Udon noodles were delicious, and the sweetness of the fried tofu was just right.

It is about a 5-minute walk from the Keihan Demachiyanagi Station Exit 9 (where there is an escalator). It is within a 3-minute walk from the Aoihashi Nishi bus stop. On holidays, there may be a queue at nearby traditional Japanese sweets shops. It is recommended to avoid peak hours or visit on weekdays. Be cautious about the mackerel sushi selling out. The Noren curtain featuring Dr. Hideki Kimura's mackerel is also impressive. Once seated at your designated table, you will be asked for your choice of hot or cold tea, and then the menu will be presented at the right time. There are no menus at the tables, so it might be easier to decide based on the displayed options before entering the restaurant. However, during the matsutake mushroom season, seasonal dishes like matsutake mushroom udon may also be available. The interior of the restaurant has a nostalgic Showa-era dining hall style. The proprietress is very friendly and creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. The staff, including part-time workers, are all pleasant. The ambiance, with its traditional chairs and TV, is comforting. They use well water, and I remember being told they used well water for the air conditioning a while back. ⭕ Kitsune Udon Set (¥1300) This place is surprisingly quick once your order is placed. The set includes two pieces of mackerel sushi. The udon features a comforting and stable broth. The noodles are soft and thin, typical of Kyoto-style udon. Despite the small bowl, the portion is substantial, always a pleasant surprise. The ingredients are also excellent, with the fluffy fried tofu and flavorful green onions. And most importantly, the mackerel sushi. The mackerel here looks beautiful, shining brightly. The mackerel has a good amount of fat but is lightly marinated. The rice is perfectly seasoned with vinegar. The soy sauce is delicious, but I rarely use it because the sushi is already flavorful. The sansho leaf also pairs well with it. Personally, compared to Izusen or Sakai, I feel that the mackerel sushi here has a fresher taste due to the lighter marination. The vinegar and saltiness of the rice are not overpowering, making it a light and enjoyable sushi. ⭕ Combo Plan A must-do is to have lunch here and then visit the Kamogawa Delta, Tobiishi, Masugata Shotengai, and the queue for Mame Mochi. Personally, I recommend starting the day with breakfast at MAKI, adding a visit to Shimogamo Shrine for a fulfilling morning itinerary. Taking a proper rest at Isehan is also a key point.

Tanuki Udon for 770 yen. Plenty of an sauce with fried tofu on top. That's why it's more expensive than Kitsune Udon for 660 yen. Grated ginger on top blends well with the sauce. Enjoyed it while it was piping hot. There were 7 people waiting outside on Sunday after 12 o'clock. It took about 30 minutes to get inside.

I visited this restaurant after visiting Shimogamo Shrine. It was my second visit. Although it was postponed, perhaps due to the Aoi Festival, there seemed to be more people than usual...? After waiting for 40 minutes at Demachi Futaba, I hurriedly ran to this restaurant after 11 o'clock, and I was the second person in line. For a while, no one came after me, and I thought, "What's going on?" while playing with my smartphone. Suddenly, when I looked back, the line had grown very long. Probably those who arrived before 11:25 were able to get in on the first round, and then the line suddenly extended. Inside the restaurant, there were about 8 four-person tables (I'm not sure of the exact number), but they didn't make customers share tables, so I understood the line. I was looking forward to the Kitsune Udon and Mackerel Sushi set that I had last time and was deeply impressed by. I wanted to eat the fluffy fried tofu that tears apart when you pick it up with chopsticks! I was also interested in the ramen, but I chose the Kitsune. When I tried it... it was really delicious, but the fried tofu wasn't as fluffy as I remembered? It was more like slightly thick fried tofu? The broth also seemed different, no, it was definitely delicious, but a little different... The mackerel sushi was not too sour, lightly seasoned with vinegar, and paired perfectly with the chewy vinegared rice. To determine if there is inconsistency in the restaurant's taste or if it was just my condition that day, I would like to line up again if I come nearby.

I love the nearby bean cake shop, so I often visit this area. I had heard about the popularity of this udon shop before and finally visited for the first time. The dishes I tried were kitsune udon and mackerel sushi set. The purpose was to have a delicious lunch. The cleanliness of the restaurant was good, and the service quality was also good. The convenience of parking is good as there is a public parking lot nearby. In terms of price, it is reasonable for the quality of the food. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again. I highly recommend it, as the food is delicious, especially the udon broth. The mackerel sushi was also good with thick mackerel and well-balanced vinegar. It's no wonder there's always a line at this place. I was lucky to get in this time! I will definitely visit again because the food is so delicious.

I will stop by when I am close to buying the popular Inaricho Futaba's bean rice cakes, as long as there is not much of a line. On this day, I got the bean rice cakes and then went. The shop has a simple Showa era atmosphere, and is said to be the birthplace of mackerel stick sushi, which is really delicious. I ordered the kitsune udon set. The noodles don't have much bite, but the broth is delicious and the kujo negi and fried tofu are a perfect match. The mackerel sushi was also delicious. It seems like they ran out of broth by 2:15 pm and closed with the next customer, so it's better to go early if you plan to visit.

When I visited this place for tourism probably about two times before, I was satisfied with the fox udon set, but this time I decided to try something different. I ordered tempura udon and mackerel sushi. Before that, I had beer and eggplant pickles for lunch. Including a half size of mackerel sushi for takeout, it became quite expensive, but personally, the mackerel sushi here is the best I've ever had in my life. It's always crowded and already famous, but it's a place I don't really want to tell others about. The tempura udon was also delicious!

Order: Mackerel sushi udon set (1100 yen) This set includes the traditional mackerel sushi and udon. The mackerel sushi was quite large and very delicious. The udon had grated yam which made it easy to eat. Be prepared to wait a while as the rotation is slow at this restaurant.

In the Demachi Masugata shopping street in Kyoto, there is a restaurant called Manjukataya. Their most popular dish is the Kitsune Udon set, which comes with 2 pieces of mackerel sushi, priced at 1,300 yen. The mackerel sushi is on par with other famous restaurants in Kyoto, and the udon has a strong and flavorful broth, perfectly complementing the soft noodles. Kyoto truly has many restaurants like this scattered throughout the city.

*Kyoto Demachiyanagi ~ #Manjukataya (4/7) Budget: 2,000 yen~ #Tabelog rating: 3.59⭐︎. Tried the herring soba and mackerel sushi stick this time in Kyoto, where there was plenty of sweet treats. #Sweets #Cake #FrenchToast #KyotoLunch #Lunch #Gourmet #Food #FoodPorn #Foodie #Foodstagram #KyotoGourmet #WantToConnectWithSakeLovers #WantToConnectWithFoodLovers #WantToConnectWithGourmetLovers #WantToConnectWithKyotoLovers #DifficultToReserve #WillVisitAgain #AStoreIWantToVisitEveryTimeI'mInKyoto.

I found out about the existence of drooping plum trees in the news, so I decided to come to Jonan-gu to see them for myself. It was very crowded, but the drooping plum trees were truly magnificent. For lunch, I walked to Demachiyanagi and waited in line for 20 minutes before finally getting a table at 12:30. I ordered the "sweetened herring soba for 1100 yen" and the "mackerel sushi for 1000 yen." Both dishes were delicious, with the soba having a sweet broth and tender herring, while the mackerel sushi had a generous amount of rice and strong vinegar flavor. It was a delightful meal, and I look forward to coming back during cherry blossom season. Thank you for the delicious meal!

First Visit 2022012 (No.4130) 1. Purpose of Visit - This is my first time in Kyoto in 3 years since October 2019, so I chose this restaurant as one of the places to gather information, ranging from long-established restaurants from the Muromachi period to new restaurants opened in the 2020s that seem trendy. 2. Restaurant Information - Genre on Tabelog: Set meals, Cafeteria, Sushi, Udon - A restaurant that has been loved for over 100 years since its establishment in Kyoto! - Business hours: 12:00-18:00 - Closed on Wednesdays - Seating capacity: 24 seats 3. Crowdedness and Atmosphere on the Day - Arrived at the restaurant around 11:40 on the weekend, with 15 customers already inside and 7-8 customers waiting outside. - Even when leaving at 13:00, there were still 7-8 customers waiting outside. - The interior of the restaurant retains a strong Showa era atmosphere, with 6 tables for 4 people each. Even solo customers have to wait for about an hour to enter as they do not seat customers together. 4. Service - The service was as per the manual. 5. Order Items - Kitsune Udon Set: 1,300 yen A set meal that includes 2 pieces of the famous "mackerel sushi" and "kitsune udon" topped with thin fried tofu. The mackerel sushi is delicious with a slightly shallow seasoning and thick mackerel slices. The thin fried tofu is sweet, but the broth itself is not sweet, and the udon has a delicious chewiness. The price is reasonable, and it's understandable why this restaurant has been loved by the people of Kyoto. Thank you for the meal. [Pre. 05]

I found this shop two years ago when I came to Futaba to buy daifuku, and I had been curious about it since then. At that time, there was no line in front of the shop. However, when I arrived around 30 minutes before the opening time on a Sunday during the autumn leaves season in Kyoto, there were already about 20 people in line. The shop can only accommodate 24 people at a time, so I couldn't get in on the first round. Each person takes up one table, and there are 6 tables in total, so I had to wait for the second round. I waited for about an hour, which was the first time in my life. The matsutake mushroom udon for ¥2500 was discounted to ¥2000, and the kitsune udon and mackerel sushi set for ¥1300 was popular. Most people paid for this set using PayPay. I also ordered a la carte pickles for ¥450 and chicken nanban udon and two pieces of mackerel sushi for ¥500. The mackerel sushi was amazing and it was a truly memorable day. It was worth waiting in line!

During my stay in Kyoto, I used this restaurant for lunch. Located near Demachiyanagi Station, just across the Kamo River in the Demachi Masugata shopping street. I arrived around 12:30 on a weekend and had to wait for about an hour before being seated, as there were 10 groups ahead of me. I ordered the "Mackerel Sushi Udon Set" (1100 yen), which seemed to be the popular choice among most customers. The mackerel sushi here is a must-try, it's incredibly delicious. While there is always a long line whenever you go, I would still recommend visiting this place, especially if you're in the area visiting Mt. Hiei, Kurama, or Kibune.

When I searched for mackerel sushi, I found this place. Oh, there's a line. It seems like quite a wait. The kitsune udon set for 1300 yen was very satisfying with plenty of fried tofu. The clear bonito broth was excellent! The simmered leeks had a good texture and aroma. This isn't the famous leek, is it? The mackerel sushi was generous and wonderful. The aroma of the sansho leaves was a nice touch. The soy sauce was thick but had a strong saltiness. It's really well done. I'd love to come back if there wasn't a line. Overall, very satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I was walking through Demachiyanagi shopping street before lunchtime and came across a store with a very appealing storefront, so I decided to take a picture. As time passed, I casually walked by the store again and noticed a long line! The store was opening at 12:00, and it was already 11:50, so I decided to join the line. When the store opened at 12:00, customers started to be seated inside, but unfortunately, I couldn't get in on the first round. The store information mentioned that there were six 4-person tables, but since they don't do shared seating, it felt like I was missing out a bit (I was dining alone, so I felt a bit bad!). I finally got inside around 12:40 and ordered the Kitsune Udon Set for 1300 yen. This place is known for its mackerel sushi, so I naturally chose the set. The set options included cold udon, kitsune udon, limited edition bukkake udon, and on that day, there was also a special Matsutake mushroom udon set available. If you order just the udon without the set and add mackerel sushi, it costs an additional 1000 yen. The food was served promptly after ordering. I love hot udon with strong Kyoto-style broth, and this place didn't disappoint. The noodles didn't seem to have any particular special focus, which was great. And most importantly, the mackerel sushi! I'm the type who can't resist delicious mackerel sushi like Izusushi, and the quality here truly lives up to its reputation as the best in Kyoto. It was fantastic. They also offer takeout (it said one piece for 6000 yen), so next time when I'm short on time, I think I'll try getting the mackerel sushi to go!

Our restaurant is located a 6-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Line. We do not have a parking lot. Our restaurant is a long-established sushi and udon shop that has been around for over 100 years, although the exact founding year is unknown. We are situated in the Demachi Masugata shopping street, which is the final stop of the Mackerel Highway. Despite our traditional appearance, we have a casual atmosphere. On Saturdays at lunchtime, there tends to be a line. Inside, there are six tables for four people each, and it seems like they do not seat strangers together, so turnover is not very high. After waiting for about 40 minutes, we were finally seated. The interior of the restaurant exudes a nostalgic atmosphere. They asked if we wanted hot or cold tea, and we requested cold. We ordered the Kitsune Udon Set for 1300 yen tax included, which includes Kitsune Udon and two pieces of special Mackerel Sushi. When the food arrived, the udon broth was thick and flavorful, with a gentle taste. The noodles were soft and typical of Kyoto. The thick and sweet Kitsune on top was exceptional. And then, the Mackerel Sushi. The rice was firm and generously portioned, with shiso leaves on top as a distinctive touch. The thick slices of mackerel were delicious, living up to their reputation. A high-quality set that is characteristic of a long-established restaurant. If there's no line, we would definitely love to visit again.

Geographically speaking, there are many restaurants in Kyoto that have been serving mackerel sushi since ancient times. Feeling ashamed of never having tried it, I decided to visit a popular restaurant. This restaurant has been around for over 100 years and is located about a 7-8 minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station, near the entrance to a shopping street. Upon arriving 15 minutes before opening on a Sunday, there were about 15 people waiting, while a nearby wagashi shop called Futaba, which specializes in take-out only, had around 30 people waiting. When the restaurant opened at exactly 12 o'clock, I had to wait for about 30 minutes before being seated due to the crowded conditions. Inside, there were 5 table seats with a retro atmosphere and a TV playing in the background. The menu included udon dishes like kitsune udon, ramen, donburi dishes like oyakodon, and other popular dishes you would find in a local eatery, along with options like tuna nigiri, toro nigiri, and of course, mackerel sushi. The popular mackerel sushi set options included mackerel sushi with udon, kitsune udon, cold noodle dishes with mackerel sushi, and matsutake mushroom udon with mackerel sushi. I decided to go with the kitsune udon set that came with 2 pieces of mackerel sushi. The mackerel sushi had thick shari rice and thick slices of mackerel, with a good balance of fat and vinegar that complemented each other well. The white kelp and sansho leaves added a nice touch. At first, I tried the sushi as is, but then I tried dipping it in the soy sauce provided, which added a rich flavor. The kitsune udon was thin and soft, with a sweet and savory fried tofu topping, and a simple yet delicious broth with chopped green onions. Overall, the experience at this restaurant was pleasant, with friendly service and tasty mackerel sushi. I'm now inspired to explore more popular mackerel sushi spots in Kyoto. Thank you for the meal.