A unique group of coworkers, including some new members, had a drinking party at a restaurant that serves visually appealing dishes. The food was delicious and surprisingly affordable for the quality. We enjoyed a variety of sake and had a great time. This place is so popular that reservations are a must. Would love to go back again.

First visit. Each dish that came out was elaborately prepared, making it hard to imagine the taste just by looking at it. From chilled chawanmushi to tonkatsu, and fish noodles, everything was delicious, but I felt like the flavors were a bit too complex and overly elaborate for me. However, I must admit that the flavors were unique and carefully crafted. While the food was good, I didn't quite enjoy the atmosphere of the place, so I probably won't be going back.

Actually, I had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for two months now. Sitting at the counter, surrounded by people who were purely there to enjoy the food, we watched as artistically crafted dishes were prepared before us. Each colorful dish stimulated our senses visually, emotionally, and in taste. From start to finish, we were completely satisfied and impressed by the delicious and amazing food, including the dessert.

I visited this restaurant after hearing it recommended. The location was nice and the atmosphere was good. The first floor of the restaurant had a cooking area in the middle, surrounded by counter seats where you could feel the chef's presence while enjoying your meal. I sat on the second floor, which had a very calm atmosphere. The food was a course menu. I think it's quite a good deal to enjoy a Japanese course meal for under 5,000 yen! The staff who brought the dishes to us were all foreigners that day, and it was a bit difficult to understand their explanations of the dishes, which was a bit disappointing. Both the first and second floors were fully booked, and about 80% of the customers were foreigners, perhaps due to the season. It was a restaurant where foreign visitors could enjoy Japanese cuisine at a reasonable price.

The moment you walk in, you can feel the lively atmosphere with the head chef's smile and strict instructions flying around. The counter seating adds to the excitement of the battle-like cooking experience. Each dish is carefully prepared with attention to detail by the skilled team, creating a price-worthy course menu. The traditional Japanese atmosphere captured in the photos hides surprises in each dish. Experience the magic of the head chef and enjoy the many delights this restaurant has to offer.

Based on a friend's recommendation, I finally got to go! It was during cherry blossom season, so the seats were all full. Everything was delicious and disappeared from my plate in no time... I felt so happy ♡ Even though I enjoyed it so much, the prices were reasonable and easy on the wallet. I will definitely go again!!

It's been about 15 years since my last visit. The food comes out incredibly slowly. It took 1 hour and 45 minutes from sitting down to dessert. You need to be with someone you know well to endure the wait. The menu has a variety of dishes in small portions, so it's understandable. Once you make a reservation and are seated, the dishes are automatically brought to you. There seems to be only one course available. Only VISA and Mastercard are accepted, JCB is not accepted.

Located near Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, by the Takase River, this kaiseki restaurant offers elaborate kaiseki cuisine for a tax-inclusive price of 4,280 yen. We heard that in the tourist destination of Kyoto, you can enjoy authentic kaiseki at a quite reasonable price, so we decided to visit. - Kuzushi Kaiseki Course 4,280 yen 1. Ginkgo nut grated ankimo (monkfish liver) 2. Matsutake mushroom dashi roll with conger eel skin sauce 3. Sea urchin and wagyu beef roll with Kujo green onion 4. Assorted appetizers: - Yellowtail belly marinated in vinegar, with mushrooms, oysters and persimmons, saury with yam noodles, octopus beak with grated ponzu sauce, miso-pickled taro with shrimp sauce, taro stem 5. Shirako (cod milt) and sweet potato tempura with tartar sauce and soy sauce 6. Amberjack shabu-shabu with grated turnip 7. Zosui (rice porridge) with pickles 8. Dessert: - Anmitsu with cumin, chicory ice cream, pear with sansho pepper The cuisine turned out to be more authentic than we expected. The new idea of dipping the shirako and sweet potato tempura in a sauce made by mixing tartar sauce and soy sauce was very interesting and delicious. The portion size may not be enough for everyone, but there are other restaurants nearby, making it a great spot for tourists who want to explore various places. There were many regular customers and foreign tourists at the restaurant, but the staff members were all very friendly and provided excellent service. It was not only delicious but also a very pleasant dining experience. I would definitely take my friends here when they visit Kyoto. Just seeing the smile of the head chef is worth a visit to this restaurant. *Note: The head chef is apparently a free material. This is a reservation-only restaurant, but if you are on a date, sightseeing in Kyoto, or visiting Kiyomizu Temple, be sure to check it out.

Kyoto Trip♪ After driving to Shiga, we returned to Kyoto for dinner. I visited my favorite restaurant, Giro Giro Hitoshina, after a long time. It's a rare place where you can casually enjoy kaiseki cuisine in a traditional house along the Takase River. The uni and meat dish with Kujo green onions was incredibly delicious❤️ Monthly course for 4,280 yen. The kaiseki dishes are carefully prepared. I love watching the dishes being made at the counter in a relaxed atmosphere❤️ The atmosphere of the traditional house in Kyoto is wonderful. Unbelievably casual prices for Kyoto! Highly recommended❤️ It was delicious♪ Thank you for the meal (╹◡╹)♡ Giro Giro Hitoshina 420-7 Nanbamachi, Nishikiyamachidori Matsubara Higashi iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto ☎️075-343-7070 Closed on the last Monday of every month ⏰17:30-23:00 226m from Keihan Electric Railway Kiyomizu Gojo Station #GiroGiroHitoshina #KyotoGourmet

The restaurant offers a lively dining experience on the first floor with a counter surrounding the kitchen. The menu includes lotus root tempura, assorted appetizers, miso stew with sake lees, mackerel plate, two rice balls, and dessert. The cost performance is good considering the location. Suitable for dates, business dinners, and showing filial piety. The portion size is not too large, making it suitable for those who enjoy eating and drinking in moderation.

My boyfriend wanted to try this place, and we had to make a reservation about a month in advance because it's so popular. It cost us around 16,000 yen for the two of us, but the sake selection was great and the course meals were delicious. The staff were friendly and engaging, making the experience even more enjoyable. We were completely satisfied!

In a traditional Kyoto townhouse, you can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine such as simmered pike conger, bone senbei, and soba inari. Each dish, although familiar, has a unique cooking method and seasoning. They offer a wide variety of Japanese sake to pair with your meal. The friendly chef adds to the enjoyable atmosphere, and the lively vibe at the counter seats on the first floor is always fun.

This time, we visited the highly-rated Japanese restaurant "Eru Eru Hitoshina" in Kyoto. It is a warm and inviting place perfect for couples or families to enjoy dinner together. - Atmosphere: The interior has a traditional Japanese charm. - Food: Seasonal Japanese course menu with dishes like white fish tempura, duck in Yanagawa style, and shrimp and bamboo shoot tempura. - Price: Reasonable for the elegant dishes offered. The restaurant is located in a quiet area in Kyoto, allowing for a local dining experience. It is a popular spot, so making a reservation in advance is recommended. Overall, we paid around 8000 yen per person for the course menu and various types of Japanese sake. The food was satisfying, with standout dishes like the firefly squid and bamboo shoot rice, although the egg tofu had a slightly sour taste. Thank you for the delicious meal. Goodbye!

I was looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Kyoto and found a highly-rated place on Tabelog where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine at a very reasonable price. I made a reservation and went there. The place was quite popular as I could only get a reservation for 8:00 pm. When I arrived at 8:00 pm, the restaurant was full, so I had to wait for about 10 minutes until a table was ready. They only offered a course menu, so I ordered drinks only. The course menu included the following dishes: - White fish tempura: The white fish tempura was topped with green seaweed, giving it a hint of seaweed flavor. - Assorted appetizers (cod mixed with vegetables, mashed taro salad, clam jelly with ponzu vinegar, tofu skin, scallop cutlet sandwich) - Egg tofu: Tofu made with eggs and various vegetables, but it was slightly overcooked and had a subtle sour taste. - Sashimi of firefly squid and cherry salmon with green vegetable sauce. - Duck dish: Sliced duck loin with mushrooms, spinach, and egg sauce in a light broth. - Tempura of shrimp, bamboo shoots, and butterbur sprouts. - Firefly squid and bamboo shoot rice, miso soup, pickles. - Dessert (sakura mochi with yatsuhashi, white chocolate tempura, rapeseed flower cake, etc.) Each dish seemed to require a lot of effort, and by keeping the menu simple, they were able to provide high-quality dishes easily. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience.

I was introduced to a restaurant in Kyoto where you can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at a great cost performance. I can't remember the names of the dishes, but I remember enjoying sashimi with a unique mushroom-based sauce instead of soy sauce, and a delicious buri daikon dish where radish sauce was poured on top. The presentation was visually pleasing, the food was delicious, and I left feeling satisfied after even having dessert. The value for money was excellent. It seemed like there were many tourists, as the staff were mostly foreigners. I would definitely visit this restaurant again when I go to Kyoto. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant I had always wanted to go to for dinner during my trip to Kyoto, Shikaraku Hitoshina. This restaurant, where my friend who lives in Kyoto is a regular, is located by the Takase River. The interior of the restaurant, which is a renovated old townhouse, has an L-shaped counter on the first floor with the kitchen inside, and table seating on the second floor. We were seated at the counter seats in the front. The set course menu costs 3,800 yen and changes monthly. The timing for starting each dish is almost the same, creating a lively atmosphere at the counter seats while enjoying kaiseki cuisine to the fullest. We started with a small draft beer. The first dish was a small monaka filled with dried young sardines and green chili pepper, followed by burdock tempura with tartar sauce. The use of tartar sauce in Japanese cuisine is unique, and the addition of sesame oil was unexpected but interesting. The next course was a variety of small dishes, each served in a small dish. Despite the small portions, a variety of fish and shellfish were used in the dishes. We then shared a rare sake called "Matsu no Tsukasa" which had a refreshing aroma and a smooth taste. The next course was a variety of small dishes featuring red king crab, including a sushi roll with steamed clams, a crab shell tempura, and sautéed kikyo roots and crab. The presentation and flavors were exquisite. Following that was a clear soup with sea cucumber ovaries, fugu whitefish, and egg tofu, which had a delicate and rich flavor. The tempura dish featured spring vegetables and sweet shrimp with rapeseed flower sauce, topped with butterbur sprouts. The miso-marinated yellowtail with shiso oil and dance mushrooms was delicious. The meal ended with pickles and tai chazuke, a rice dish with sea bream and tea poured over it. The freshly ground sesame seeds added a nice aroma. For dessert, we had kumquat yokan, red miso chocolate, sake lees and white chocolate, and strawberries with jam. The desserts were delicately prepared and not too sweet, perfect for enjoying with sake. The price was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food provided. Despite my initial impression that there weren't many dishes, we were served a total of nine courses, each meticulously prepared. I was impressed by the value offered in Kyoto, which is generally more expensive than Osaka or Kobe. It was a pleasure to meet the head chef, Mr. Edakuni, who also has restaurants in Tokyo and overseas. He kindly escorted us to the door when we left, showing his warm hospitality. The casual and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant makes me want to visit again and again. The food was delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This is my nth time visiting. The food was very delicious. However, I was a bit bothered by the fact that regular customers and staff were talking very loudly, and the staff were giving instructions in a loud voice. It used to have a calm atmosphere before, so it was a bit disappointing. I look forward to the seasonal dishes and would like to visit again.

"In Kyoto, a restaurant is not considered a longstanding establishment unless it has been around for 2-300 years. I visited this restaurant after 17 years, and the experience was still delightful. The food was creative and delicious, with unique dishes like tamagoyaki with coffee-flavored sauce. The course meal was meticulously planned, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Despite not being recognized as a longstanding establishment in Kyoto yet, I appreciate the history and look forward to visiting again in the future. The experience was a 0.3 for enjoying Kyoto's ambiance, 0.3 for the great value of the food, and 0.1 for the opportunity to revisit after 17 years. Thank you for the wonderful meal!"

I was very grateful that they accepted us even though we arrived late on a Friday night. The course menu was very satisfying and made the drinks go down smoothly, and I was surprised by the great value for the price. There were several regular customers, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the restaurant, and I appreciated how they treated all customers equally, whether locals or tourists. The Mont Blanc dessert was so delicious and memorable, and their commitment to quality was evident until the very end. I would love to visit again when I come to Kyoto.

- Menu for the month of October: - Appetizer: Pumpkin puree, fig, and oyster - Assorted dishes: Lobster with turnip, clear soup with a side dish - Side dish: Pickled salmon roe and new rice, assorted appetizers - Main dish: Bonito sashimi with liver soy sauce, grilled natural sweetfish with mushroom sauce in moon-viewing style - Meal: Roasted green tea rice, grilled beef with miso on magnolia leaf, pickles - Dessert: *This day was excluded from the menu*