Today I came to Kyoto! I was supposed to arrive in Kyoto in the morning, but due to some urgent matters, I ended up arriving at night. First, I visited a popular restaurant in Nishii, then moved to Higashiyama and finally went to "Marshin Restaurant," a famous long-established Chinese restaurant founded in 1977 known for its specialty "Tianjin rice." I have been curious about this restaurant for a while, especially about their famous "Tianjin rice," so whenever I visit Kyoto, I always consider it as an option. Today, even though I arrived quite late, I was excited to finally visit this restaurant. The restaurant has a striking black and red sign, and as expected, there was a long line. I arrived around 10:30 pm, and there were about 20 people waiting in line. After waiting for about 45 minutes, I was finally seated inside. The interior of the restaurant was spacious with a traditional Chinese atmosphere. The seating was only at the counter, but due to the measures taken for preventing splatter infection, it felt safe to dine alone. I looked at the menu and ordered the famous "Tianjin rice" (850 yen) and Gyoza (360 yen). The Gyoza arrived a few minutes after ordering. The crispy and slightly oily surface looked delicious. I tried the Gyoza as it is, and it was delicious! The size was moderate, with a good amount of vegetables and pork filling, enhanced by the flavors of aromatic vegetables. The skin was crispy and flavorful, not too thick, and had a chewy texture. I also tried it with vinegar, chili oil, and soy sauce, but my favorite was the restaurant's recommended vinegar and pepper condiment, which added a spicy and tangy kick to the Gyoza. Shortly after the Gyoza, the Tianjin rice arrived, and it looked as appetizing as I had seen in pictures. The thick and savory sauce with fluffy egg and slightly firm rice was delightful. The sauce, made with starch, became progressively looser over time, but it was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. Overall, the prices were reasonable, and both the Tianjin rice and Gyoza were flavorful and satisfying. I realized later that all the Gyoza were made with aged pork, which I had assumed earlier, but the menu clearly distinguished between them. I enjoyed the Gyoza so much that I couldn't miss out on trying them, and I appreciate the late-night opening hours and the variety of other menu items. I look forward to visiting again to try more dishes when the timing is right!

Arrived at the restaurant at 12:30 AM on a holiday, waited in line for about 15-20 minutes. Ordered gyoza for 2, Tenshinhan, and a large bottle of beer for 2 people. Despite the late hour, we were very satisfied with the delicious Chinese cuisine that made our chopsticks move non-stop. Will definitely keep coming back regardless of the time.

I finally got to visit the popular Chinese restaurant, Marushin Hanten, in Higashiyama, Kyoto! I arrived a little after the opening time of 11 am and found a long line in front of the restaurant, with about 20 people. Luckily, I managed to get in on the second turn when the doors opened. Today, we ordered Chicken Karaage (half size) for 880 yen, Shrimp in Chili Sauce for 1180 yen, Aged Pork Gyoza for 450 yen, Tianjin Fried Rice for 850 yen, and Tianjin Fried Rice (large size for my husband) for 1150 yen. Finally, I got to try the Tianjin Fried Rice! The sauce was sweet but easy to eat, and the eggs were fluffy and delicious. I could see why there was always a line for this place - the portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. Sharing dishes with a group is recommended. The Gyoza had a recommended way of eating it with vinegar and pepper, and the staff even provided instructions at the table. The restaurant had limited tables, so it wasn't ideal for large groups, but the turnover was quick, and the food was delicious. It had a cozy, local Chinese restaurant vibe that I really enjoyed. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a Chinese restaurant that stays open until morning after finishing work in Kyoto on a business trip. There were a few people waiting in line around 11 pm. I waited for about 30 minutes and finally got a seat. I heard that the Tianjin rice was recommended, so I ordered Tianjin rice, gyoza, and a large bottle of beer. (850 yen + 360 yen + 790 yen = 2000 yen) The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The Tianjin rice and gyoza were both delicious! The sauce on the Tianjin rice and the gyoza were both flavorful and the texture was chewy. I can see why people are willing to wait in line even late at night! I finished the meal in no time. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again during my business trip. It was a great dining experience!

I will visit at 1:30 in the afternoon and there were 9 people in line. The restaurant may not be fancy, but they serve delicious food. The famous Tianjin rice has fluffy eggs and a gentle soy sauce-based sauce. I ordered the aged pork dumplings and they were delicious when eaten with vinegar, soy sauce, and plenty of pepper. The other dumplings were filled with lots of vegetables, which I will try next time. The mixed vegetable dish was sweet and crispy, with a great texture. They are open until 6 in the morning, which makes me envy the people of Kyoto for being able to eat delicious food late at night.

I arrived around 1 o'clock and entered around 2 o'clock. The reason for the long line in the heat was this Tenshinhan (Tianjin rice). It was worth the wait because it was really delicious! The gentle soy sauce-based sauce coated the fluffy egg Tenshinhan so well, it was too delicious!!! As someone who isn't a big fan of sweet and sour sauce, this was right up my alley and incredibly tasty. The dumplings were also easy to eat with a refreshing taste, and they were delicious too! Thank you for the meal!

We lined up after 12:00. There were more than 10 groups waiting, but the turnover was relatively fast. We ordered Gyoza, Shredded Pork with Green Peppers, Eight Treasure Vegetables, Tianjin Fried Rice, and steamed white rice. All dishes were satisfyingly portioned. The Tianjin Fried Rice, in particular, was delicious and lived up to its reputation as a specialty.

Visited on the middle day of the three-day weekend, Sunday. Arrived around 13:30 thinking I had staggered the time a bit, but there was a line of about 50 people. Waited for about an hour before finally entering. Ordered Tianjin rice and dumplings, one regular and one aged dumpling. The dishes arrived in less than 5 minutes. As expected, the Tianjin rice had a delicious sweet soy sauce flavor with slightly firm rice. It was so tasty! Tried two types of dumplings. The regular one was light and easy to eat, while the aged one had a meaty texture and a unique sticky feel that I haven't experienced elsewhere. Both were delicious. If the line were a bit shorter... but still, I highly recommend this place! Thank you for the meal.

A well-known restaurant that is open until 5 in the morning! That's why there are always lines, day and night. But it's worth the wait! Their soft bean paste Tianjin rice, fried rice, and spicy shrimp chili are all huge portions but you can eat them without feeling too full even in the middle of the night!

Today, I came to an event to conquer the Kyoto Municipal Subway in a location-based game that I'm currently hooked on. I took the Keihan train to Sanjo and purchased a 1-day pass. For lunch, I went to Shindaya and Marushin Hanten. I arrived around 11:10 and there was a line of about 20 people. It seems like most groups have at least 2 people. It's been a while, let's wait in line. It was impossible to get in on the first try, so I decided to take a chance. I ordered a bottle of beer, Tenshin rice, and half portion of beef liver tempura. "Can one person finish a full portion?" I asked, comparing it to the chicken tempura in the photo. Oh no, I'll go with the half portion. This is when having more than 2 people would be nice. The beer and the beef liver tempura arrived first. The liver tempura has a unique flavor that stands out. The beer goes down smoothly. The Tenshin rice arrived in a bowl with plenty of egg. It's consistently delicious. The total was 2520 yen. A little extravagant (laughs).

I noticed a long line at a restaurant that caught my attention in the 2021 Best 100 list. I decided to wait and was able to get in just before opening time. The Tianjin rice had a light taste with a soy sauce that Japanese people would enjoy. The pork dumplings had a strong vegetable flavor and were also light. Personally, I would have been happier if the dumplings were a bit juicier.

People started lining up after 7 pm. I entered the restaurant an hour later. I ordered Tianjin fried rice and dumplings. The restaurant has about 30 seats and it was quite crowded. They use one table for two groups, separated by a partition. The food arrived shortly after ordering. I was surprised that the Tianjin fried rice had a stronger flavor than I expected. It was a bit more than I thought, but I managed to finish it because the taste was just right. The dumplings had thin skin and a crispy texture. Just as I sat down, there was a sudden turnover of seats, so I think the kitchen was busy, but the quality of the food in a short time was impressive. I stayed in the restaurant for about 30 minutes. I understand why everyone comes here to eat. However, I'm not sure if I would line up for an hour again for the next visit.

I moved to Sakyo-ku for work. It was around lunchtime, so my friends suggested going to a Chinese restaurant that always has a long line. Even though it was only 11:30, there was already a line forming. We waited for about 10 minutes and got inside. Everyone was ordering Tianjin rice and dumplings, so I decided to do the same. First, the Tianjin rice arrived quickly, followed by the dumplings. In Kobe, miso sauce is common for dumplings, but this restaurant recommended eating them with vinegar and pepper, which turned out to be amazing. The flavors were delicious, and I enjoyed both dishes. Thank you for the meal.

Already famous and visited for the first time. Surprised by the quality beyond imagination. This time, I ordered only dumplings and Tianjin fried rice. The dumplings had an exquisite skin and were dangerously delicious. I could eat as many as I wanted. As for the Tianjin fried rice, I haven't been a big fan of it before, but the balance of umami and creamy egg was exquisite. Dangerously delicious.

Thank you as always for taking care of us. Marushin is usually a place with long lines, but there are times when it's not crowded. I always try to go during those quieter times. Today, I ordered gyoza and miso ramen, which are not aged dishes. Personally, I recommend the beef bowl. The miso ramen had a lot of vegetables and noodles, so it was very filling. When you order shochu, it comes in a mini bottle, so you can adjust the alcohol content yourself, which is nice.

I finally had the chance to visit Marushin Restaurant on a weekday when I had time off. When I arrived around 11:30, there were already about 5 groups waiting in line. I got inside after about 30 minutes. The Tianjin rice with soy-based sauce was lighter than regular Tianjin rice. It was quite a generous portion, but I finished it easily. It's a popular place, so be prepared to wait in line, but I definitely want to visit again and try other menu items.

Memorable restaurant with friends in Osaka - Following the trend of Kyogoku Stand, I couldn't pass by this place in Kyoto that I haven't visited in 2 years. There is a reason for that - it's more meaningful to visit with friends rather than alone. No matter when you go, there is always a line. Tonight, at 8:30 PM, it was my first time coming at such a late hour. Still, there were about 10 people waiting in line. When it was my turn, I already knew what I wanted - aged grilled and aged fried gyoza. The usual, along with a side dish or rice dish. We are definitely fans of aged meat, so even though there are regular gyoza on the menu, we stick to the aged ones. They are crispy on the outside and moist inside. You can also get them for takeout, but it's hard to replicate the same cooking at home. I tried the Mapo Tofu Don for the first time, and the amount of rice was huge! It seemed like the staff were being generous in the late night, almost like it was meant to be shared between two people. A casual Chinese restaurant in a student area, with great service. The amount of rice and the Mapo sauce didn't quite match, but it was still tasty. The spiciness was lacking, leaning towards a sweeter taste. The Tenshin Don is popular, so maybe not everyone is interested in Mapo Tofu. The location is convenient, right by Sanjo Station. My friend then took the Keihan train back to Osaka. Goodbye!

I visited this restaurant during my trip. If you're sightseeing, I recommend pairing it with a visit to Heian Shrine. It's close by, accessible by bus. I was prepared for a long line, but it was really crowded. About 15 people were already waiting an hour after opening. Most people were ordering the Tianjin rice, and you definitely can't miss it! It was my first time trying such delicious Tianjin rice. It was quite a generous portion and filling, but the taste was so good that I managed to finish it. The sauce was different. Maybe the ingredients are top quality? It had a subtle sweetness. I was torn between ordering dumplings or shrimp balls, but I went with the shrimp balls after seeing a poster. They were crispy and delicious, but I think I should have tried the dumplings. There were many other items I wanted to try, but unfortunately, I was dining alone. However, this is a restaurant I definitely want to line up for again on my next visit to Kyoto.

I revisited this place because I couldn't forget the amazing taste I experienced last year. I went on a Saturday around 9 pm and had to wait for about 30 minutes. I ordered Tianjin rice, fried chicken, dumplings, and Cantonese ramen. The first bite of Tianjin rice was so impressive that I was truly happy to be able to eat it again this year. The fried chicken was crispy and delicious.

I visited the restaurant around 11 pm on Friday. I purposely went late to avoid the long lines during the weekend. There was only one group waiting ahead of me when I arrived. I ordered a large bottle of beer, oolong tea, aged pork dumplings, Tianjin rice, wonton soup, and pork and bell pepper stir-fry. The total came to 4,000 yen. The beer was a large bottle of black label, which seemed rare. The dumplings were small but flavorful with a hint of sweetness from the vegetables and meat. The wonton soup was like traditional soy sauce ramen without noodles, reminiscent of a nostalgic flavor. The Tianjin rice, the most popular dish, had a unique dashi soy sauce flavor that paired well with the eggs and rice. The pork and bell pepper stir-fry had thick slices of pork, bell peppers, and onions with a delicious oyster sauce seasoning. The quality of the pork was evident. The restaurant was popular even late at night, attracting a steady stream of customers. It was a valuable find near the bustling Gion district, offering a late-night dining option that wasn't a bar. With a wide variety of menu options, I look forward to revisiting to try more dishes.

It is surprising that people often wait even at 2 or 3 in the morning. I happened to get a table around 3:30 in the morning, and customers kept coming non-stop. I tried the popular Tianjin rice dish. It was incredibly delicious! The eggs were fluffy, and despite the large portion, the flavor was not too heavy, so I finished it quickly. Looking around at the other tables, I could see customers ordering fried rice, which must also be delicious.