I made a reservation for the lunch bento box at a 360-year-old traditional Kyoto cuisine restaurant in Gojo, Kyoto. The entrance had a traditional feel with a curtain hanging. I took off my shoes and went upstairs. There were tables and chairs in the spacious hall, where I could choose where to sit. A waitress brought the drink menu, along with a wet towel and tea. I ordered a Sapporo beer. Cheers! After a while, the Daikokuji bento box was served. It looked delicious with various dishes. The tempura was crispy and tasty, and the simmered dish was flavorful and elegant. The rice cooked with oysters was a nice touch. It felt like I was having a traditional Japanese meal after a long time. The portion was just right, and I felt satisfied. The Daikokuji bento box is a great value for lunch, especially on weekdays. They also offer other lunch options like bento boxes with sashimi, wagyu shabu-shabu set, and kaiseki course meals. I would love to try the kaiseki in a private room next time. It was truly delicious. Thank you for the meal! The bento box also came with a dessert, which was a delicious zenzai with rice cake and chestnuts.

We visited the restaurant with 10 people on a Sunday afternoon at 5:30 pm. It is located a little before Gojozaka, and is only about 4-5 minutes from Kiyomizu Gojo Station. Established in 1659, the restaurant has a very historical atmosphere, with waitresses dressed in traditional Japanese attire. We were seated in the back room on the second floor, which had a spacious tatami floor layout with tables and chairs arranged for five people facing each other, with waitresses moving between them like a flowing river. The dishes we enjoyed included: - Appetizer: Edamame tofu, shrimp, okra stew - Soup: Softshell turtle egg tofu - Sashimi: Pike conger, sea bream, tuna - Side dish: Hamo and soba wrapped in eel, cheese tofu, eggplant miso, gingko nuts tempura, shrimp head tempura, burdock and eel roll, shark cartilage and cucumber with plum paste - Grilled dish: Beef and zucchini with summer vegetables - Main dish: Hamo rice with tea (sweetened hamo on top of tea rice) - Dessert: Coffee jelly with fruits like mango, watermelon, and melon The drink menu included all-you-can-drink options for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer choices were Asahi Super Dry and Kirin Lager, with sake available at room temperature or warm. The service was attentive and the price of 16,000 yen for the all-you-can-drink option seemed reasonable considering the quality of the food and service.

I had a Kyoto kaiseki meal consisting of 7 dishes: edamame, tofu, conger eel, grilled bonito, hassun (assorted appetizers), tachi-uo (cutlassfish) kenchin soup, Inaniwa udon, and fruits. Each dish was carefully prepared. Personally, I really enjoyed the hassun. It was a bit unusual to have udon served, but it was a pleasant surprise on a hot day. The dessert was coffee jelly with coffee mousse in two layers, which was delicious. Next to Hari Kiyoshi, there is a patisserie called Haries, and it was nice to see some of their cakes served with the meal. The prices may seem high, but it's a kaiseki meal after all. There is a courtyard on the first floor. If you make a reservation, you can also enjoy a cake set from the patisserie next door for 2000 yen with tea included. *Reservation required.

We used this restaurant for a family gathering. It is conveniently located near Shimizu Gojo Station, with parking available in front of the restaurant for a few cars, making it easy to access by both train and car. While we felt the traditional atmosphere, the service was also very polite, allowing us to spend a relaxing and fulfilling time in a private room. We ordered the 360th anniversary course meal, which included a total of 9 dishes: appetizer, soup, sashimi, small dishes, grilled dish, main dish, rice, dessert, and sweets. The portion size was just right, and the quality of the flavors was high, satisfying both our stomachs and hearts. There were several dishes featuring conger eel due to the season, each prepared with a different seasoning and cooking method, allowing us to enjoy the seasonal ingredients. When we asked about meals for children beforehand, they were flexible in accommodating our requests based on the amount they eat and our budget, which we appreciated. We would definitely like to visit again if we have the chance!

I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Harikiyoshi today, away from the Gion Festival. The summer dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. The dashi was delicate and I could feel the history. I savored the amazing food, quenched my thirst with Kubota Manju sake, and had a great time. It's going to be tough going back home soon. I wonder if I'll start hearing the Gion bayashi soon... Thank you for the meal.

Recommended by a colleague, I made a last-minute reservation the day before as it seemed to fit in with my Shinkansen schedule. Due to the early reservation time, there were no other customers in sight, and I finished my meal in less than two hours. The meal was delicious. Thank you. I noticed that the family crest looked similar to the Kaga Maeda family crest, so I asked, but they said there was no particular connection.

The beautiful courtyard has a Kyoto-like atmosphere without being too traditional. The taste is good, but for the price, I expected more. The parking lot is located in front, but there are also coin parking lots nearby. Next door, there is a sweets shop where you can buy takeout treats, similar to Hari Kiyoshi's shop.

In the early Edo period, in the second year of Manji (1659), a small tea house was established here to serve visitors to Kiyomizu-dera and Toribe. In the mid-Edo period, it took on the name "Hari Kiyoshi" from the owner Hari Kiyoshi. With a history of over 260 years, it is located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, away from the bustling streets, at 294 Fukuro-machi, Kamogawa, just south of the eastern Gojo-dori street. Established 360 years ago, they offer a special selection of Japanese beef course for 10,120 yen. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of famous ryotei and kappo have skyrocketed, and it is difficult to have a meal in a ryotei private room at this price. The restaurant has many rooms, and we were guided to a private room on the second floor. The appetizer of ripe hoozuki, which looks like a tomato, was delicious. The explanation was only about hoozuki. The soup in a magnificent lacquerware container with the words "Fuki Chomei" was excellent, with plenty of small jun-sai. The sashimi included conger eel, tuna, and what seemed to be tsubasu. The grilled dish was ayu somen. The main dish of Wagyu shabu-shabu was forgotten to be photographed, but the dashi was exquisite. The red miso with corn rice was served at the end. The explanation of the dishes was brief, and the cuisine is traditional Kyoto cuisine without surprises or twists. The restaurant is located in the home base of Kiyomizu-yaki, and the tableware is beautiful.

This day was used for work. Although there are still cases of COVID-19, the number of people out and about has increased significantly. With no foreign tourists, it may be a good opportunity for Japanese people to visit Kyoto. Hari Kiyoshi is located a little down from Gojo-dori to the east of Higashiyama Post Office. Despite being in business for 360 years, the atmosphere was relaxing and not intimidating. We started with a toast at Yukitsuki Hana due to the Japanese sake regulations. The kaiseki dishes were delicious and reflected the season. I will definitely add this restaurant to my list to take my friends from Tokyo. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

The tableware was stylish and cute. It felt like the dishes captured the season. I tried sea cucumber for the first time at this restaurant. Every dish was delicious. The restaurant had a Kyoto-like atmosphere which made dining enjoyable. The staff were also very kind.

Second day in Kyoto. Today, I enjoyed lunch and tea with a friend who lives in Kyoto, and then I will head home in the afternoon by Shinkansen. The restaurant we chose for lunch this time is "Hari Kiyoshi". It is an established traditional restaurant that dates back to the beginning of the Edo period. It is about a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan line, but we were running late from the hotel in Kawaramachi and had to rush there by taxi. Just as we arrived, my friend was taking a photo of the exterior of the restaurant. I was overwhelmed by the size of the building, and then a waitress came out and smiled at us. "Are you ○○-sama? I will guide you inside," she said. We followed her through the entrance and saw a garden. To the right, there was a raised area where we took off our shoes and proceeded further inside. We climbed stairs and were led to a private room on the second floor. It was a luxurious space more than enough for two people. A table for four was set up, and the seats were separated by partitions. We had pre-booked the Daitokuji bento for 2420 yen through a reservation on the Ikyu restaurant website. The atmosphere was so elegant that the price seemed too low even before the food arrived. In addition to the bento, my friend ordered a non-alcoholic beer, and I had ginger ale. Soon, the bento in a lacquered box was brought to us. When I peeked inside, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, it looks so delicious!" There were various dishes neatly packed inside, such as salmon roe and greens, squid, taro, eggplant, carrot shaped like small fish, grilled mackerel, duck breast with rolled omelette, simmered shrimp, tempura (two ayu fish, shrimp, sweet potato, eel roll, etc.), and candied chestnuts, among others. The meal included corn rice, a clear soup with ginseng, winter melon, green beans, and carrots, and ended with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Each dish was carefully prepared and very delicious. The tempura, for example, was still warm. The value for money was outstanding, even though it was limited to weekdays. I was just amazed. My friend has uploaded a video of our visit on YouTube, so please check it out if you're interested (the video was uploaded about a week ago, and includes another restaurant we visited in September↓) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9gNYV-HZXBAhlz5ntEFmw After paying the bill, the waitress and the landlady saw us off at the exit of the restaurant. They stood there until we turned the corner. If it were closer, I would definitely visit with my mom friends. I'm sure they would all be very satisfied. This restaurant comes highly recommended. Thank you for the delicious and elegant time. I hope to visit with my husband next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This time, I visited "Hari Kiyoshi" after a long time and had lunch. - Appetizer... Tofu, shrimp, okra, carrot. The tofu has a texture of kudzu with a hint of nori, and the slightly acidic carrot is served with sweet eggplant in cold dashi broth. A well-balanced and delicious start with each ingredient having its own unique flavor. - Soup... Clear soup. Ground pike conger and winter melon. The refined broth is delicious. - Side dish... Sashimi is pike conger. Enjoyed with plum and soy sauce. Perfectly cooked with great umami and sweetness. The companion had sliced Japanese yam on top of a slice of fish. - Simmered dish... A combination of traditional and chef-level skills. - Appetizer plate... Inside a hozuki, there is smoked duck, simmered eggplant, fried ayu fish, ginkgo nut, eel tempura wrapped in asparagus, somen noodles with cucumber, and muscat grapes. Each dish is meticulously prepared and well executed. - Grilled dish... Seasonal grilled fish. - Steamed dish... Steamed dish with rolled ayu fish. The aroma and texture of the ayu fish are delightful. - Rice and pickles... Wagyu beef shabu-shabu. The meal includes grilled meat, corn rice, and somen noodles. - Dessert... Muscat grapes, tomato, and Nagano purple grape jelly. It has been a while since I last visited, but the food was still excellent. Since my teenage years, I have never been disappointed with the delicious dishes served here. Each dish is carefully prepared, with subtle changes in temperature, saltiness, and delicate variations in broth and seasoning, all refined and flawless. I will definitely visit again.

With a history of over 300 years, this place has a charming and reasonably priced atmosphere compared to Gion Shijo area. Despite its age, it is warm and cozy with air conditioning and floor heating. The dishes served are all beautifully presented and delicious, with generous portions that will leave you satisfied. In December, enjoying warm sake while visiting seasonally sounds like a lovely idea.

This is my first visit. The threshold for a traditional Japanese restaurant is high, but I visited a famous Kyoto restaurant that I had seen on TV, and enjoyed a lot of meticulously prepared dishes. The teacups with bird and animal motifs are stylish. Truly a Kyoto establishment. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I have been hooked on Kyoto bento for over a year now. This time, I ordered the Harisei bento. When I got home and tried it, I found that the two-tiered Harisei bento, priced over 3000 yen, was quite expensive and lacked a bit of luxury when laid out. The egg had a thick texture and a unique flavor, and the duck meat had a strong aroma, but the large piece of salmon, which was a cold dish with a vinegar base, was a bit disappointing in terms of satisfaction. Looking at the bottom tier, there was an interesting shrimp fry made with arare coating, but the rice dish only had mushrooms and carrots, lacking a bit of flavor. I recently started an Instagram account^o^ Please follow and DM me! https://www.instagram.com/eaterist_kenta/

The restaurant, which was established in 1764, had a historical atmosphere with tables and chairs where we could relax. We enjoyed delicious and beautifully presented Kyoto cuisine, and the pacing of the meal was just right. We tried various dishes and realized the amazing taste of traditional cuisine, which we don't often have the chance to eat nowadays. The flavors are so good that you never get tired of them, unlike trendy dishes that quickly lose their appeal.

Dinner in Kyoto at Harikyo=3=3=3 A favorite Kyoto cuisine restaurant that I had visited a few times when I wanted to eat good food in Kyoto. Established in the early Edo period in 1659, Harikyo has been a long-established traditional restaurant for over 250 years. It is located near Shimizu Gojo Station, just before the post office. I hadn't been able to visit for a while, but suddenly had the opportunity to stay in Kyoto, so I decided to go (*^.^*) I made an early reservation and headed to Kyoto, enjoying sightseeing on the way to the restaurant. When I arrived at the traditional townhouse-style restaurant, there weren't many customers yet, and I was led to a private room. The room had a view of the garden, with tatami mats and a table, and a beautiful arrangement of irises. The kaiseki course (15000 yen / excluding tax and service charge) promised to deliver the meticulous flavors of Kyoto with a history of over 250 years. Exciting! When I sat down at the table, the dishes were brought out and I was served a pre-dinner drink. It was delicious! The appetizer included salmon roe, castella cake, tempura of young sweetfish, rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves, mozuku seaweed with lily bulbs, rapeseed greens with mentaiko, and sea bream sushi wrapped in cherry blossom leaves! Then, there was duck meat and deep-fried shrimp with rice crackers, presented beautifully. And it was delicious! After the pre-dinner drink, I had a draft beer with Sapporo Black Label and Kirin Lager (each 850 yen) to make another toast. The soup with conger eel was garnished with young shoots and burdock, rice cakes, bracken, and wood sorrel, with a pleasant aroma. The sashimi dish included spiny lobster, tuna, seared bonito, marinated isaki fish, and the sashimi was served with soy sauce and ponzu sauce. The rice dish featured steamed conger eel on rice steamed with rice flour and green tea, topped with a slice of sweet potato. After the beer, I had Harikyo sake (ginjo sake / 2 cups / 2500 yen). The grilled dish was new tea-grilled fuko (a type of fish), which had a nice tea aroma, tender flesh, and a fragrant ginger flavor. The strong-flavored dish was a stew of beef cheek meat with round eggplant, okra, beef cheek meat, baby corn, and onions. The tenderly cooked meat was juicy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Finally, I had rice, red miso soup, and pickles. The rice was topped with bamboo shoots and sakura shrimp, with the fried shrimp having a crispy texture and a perfect amount of saltiness, making it a great accompaniment to the remaining sake. Although I was already full, it was time for dessert. The dessert was a sherbet of fresh ginger and loquat, served with roasted green tea. The sherbet had a refreshing flavor and was delicious! For the sweet treat and matcha, I had purple sweet potato and white kudzu starch yokan, shaped like iris flowers in purple and white. It was a beautiful and delicious yokan. Each dish was intricate and visually appealing, and the atmosphere was wonderful, as always. I leisurely enjoyed the food and drinks, totaling 23,000 yen per person (including a 15% service charge and tax). The kaiseki cuisine was a delight, and even though the dishes were not served in the most exquisite tableware, the food was still delicious as always.

I have had the opportunity to dine at Hari Kiyoshi several times. Each time, a private room is prepared for us, allowing us to enjoy a leisurely meal. This time, I was able to dine here with an acquaintance. It seems that it is difficult to make reservations during lunchtime near Gojo-shimizu, but in the evening, you can enjoy a relatively relaxed dining environment. Sometimes Hari Kiyoshi also operates at the "Today's Taste Spot" in the basement food section of Kyoto Takashimaya, but dining at their restaurant is incomparable. I will definitely use their services again.

I had received a bento box before and enjoyed the bold yet distinct flavors, so I decided to visit the restaurant. With over 360 years of history, the place exudes a sense of tradition that can be fully appreciated, especially for those visiting Kyoto for the first time. I tried their special menu for 5,000 yen, which included: crab tempura with celery, silver bean paste, and ginger; assorted sashimi with tuna, sea bream, squid, temari sushi, and pickled ginger; simmered clams with udo, plum carrot, daikon on ice, and kinome; assorted dishes with inari sushi, kazunoko, rapeseed, salmon roll, fried shrimp, and minced shiitake; vinegared dish with sea cucumber and jellyfish; chirimen rice; pickles with daikon and mitsuba; red miso soup; water dessert with bamboo charcoal roll cake. The flavors were bold and distinct, similar to the bento box I had before. The sea cucumber vinegared dish was refreshing and my favorite. I personally wished there were more variety in the dishes served.