At Torihachi located in "Kintetsu Miyakomichi" near JR Kyoto Station, you can enjoy a variety of chicken dishes and izakaya menu items. The duck breast was delicious. The yakitori is grilled after you order it. The portions are not very big and the taste is average. The prices are a bit high overall, possibly due to the location near the station. Items we tried: Duck breast (1100 yen), Yakitori (seseri, momo) 1 skewer for 220 yen, Potato salad, Draft beer.

There are various set meals available, but I always end up ordering the same one. The crispy fried chicken goes really well with the ponzu sauce and it's delicious. I think they may have raised the prices a bit though. The Ponkara set meal was 1,000 yen. I noticed that the dressing on the shredded cabbage had some paprika on top, which seemed different from before. Maybe they added more color? If I come to Kyoto Station during lunchtime again, I'll definitely stop by alone, as it's easy to do so.

I stopped by "Tori Hachi" in Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi. Just a brief moment until my friend's Shinkansen departure time. Having a highball and a few snacks. The salted mackerel is just right, with a good thickness. The carrots on the side add a nice touch of color. The chicken with sansho pepper is plump and well cooked, with the sansho pepper providing a subtle accent. I also had some pickles. Enjoying fish, chicken, and vegetables while sipping on a highball. It's a luxurious time. There were other customers adjusting their time until the Shinkansen departure, as well as people stopping by after work, reuniting after a long time, and travelers. Even though it's a bit away from JR, it's convenient being close to Kyoto Station.

I came back to Kyoto Station and before going home, I wanted to have a drink so I entered a restaurant. I usually don't go to restaurants in this station, but sometimes it's necessary to have a quick meal and drink. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively. The chicken cheese grill was delicious, and I also liked the potato salad.

Today, I visited this restaurant in Kyoto Station for lunch during work. Since it was past 1 pm, I was seated right away. I ordered the Kyoto-style Sansho-yaki set meal for 900 yen from the four set meal options. Many other customers also ordered the Sansho-yaki set meal, so it seems to be quite popular. The set meal includes the main Sansho-yaki dish, salad, boiled vegetables, rice, miso soup, and pickles. The chicken in the Sansho-yaki was crispy and coated with a refreshing soy sauce dressing with Sansho pepper on top. It smelled really good. The miso soup had finely chopped daikon and burdock in a red broth, which is unusual for Kansai cuisine. Personally, I felt the portion size was a bit small, but the taste was satisfying. Thank you for the meal.

On July 27th, around 12:30, I entered Torihachi, located in the Kintetsu Meiten-gai near Kyoto Station, for lunch with my family of 6. We were seated at a table on the left side near the entrance, where we could see that there were quite a few other customers in the restaurant. I ordered the "Chicken Bowl Set" from the lunch menu, which had various types of chicken on top of rice, and enjoyed it with a beer. The tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) was not too sweet, typical of Kyoto style, and the dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelette) was to my liking.

From a golf competition in Shiga Prefecture, we took a bus to Kyoto! Still not enough to drink? Reflecting on the round? Laughing. We went to Tori Hachi, a yakitori restaurant inside Kyoto Station♪♪♪ As expected, the members were already full, so we ordered potato salad, assorted yakitori, sesame ponzu sauce, grilled squid, lotus root fries, and, since we're in Kyoto, we also ordered yuba sashimi!! It's a nice place to drop by♬ The yuba sashimi was not bad for 800 yen... Well, it's an izakaya after all!! OK

I visited this restaurant for lunch in May 2022. It is located in the Kintetsu Department Store. You can enjoy Kyoto cuisine and local sake while dining here. However, the prices are on the higher side. I ordered horse liver for 1700 yen, fresh wheat gluten dengaku for 750 yen, appetizer for 250 yen, conger eel tempura for 880 yen, assorted sashimi set meal for 1000 yen, chef's choice skewers for 530 yen (3 skewers), and Matsumoto local sake for 950 yen. Everything was delicious, but I was disappointed that they charged 250 yen for the appetizer even for lunch, and overall the prices were high. However, I would recommend this place to those who want to enjoy horse meat dishes, Kyoto cuisine, and Kyoto sake at Kyoto Station.

Starting tomorrow, I went to a restaurant for dinner on the eve of an emergency situation. The staff informed me that they will be closing the restaurant from tomorrow, so they might run out of draft beer quickly and some dishes may not be available. Despite this, I decided to dine there. I ordered draft beer, octopus vinegar, deep-fried tofu in sweet miso sauce, green chili peppers, Yame hot pot, and mozuku seaweed. The mozuku seaweed was delicious. The rest of the dishes were average. It must be tough to have to close the restaurant, but I hope they will do their best.

I decided to drink and wait until the Shinkansen departure time. I was seated at the counter and ordered a draft beer. As snacks, I ordered tomatoes, grilled chicken neck with ponzu sauce, and boiled tofu skin skewers. There were other solo travelers with suitcases at the counter as well. While enjoying my beer, the snacks arrived. Being a yakitori restaurant, the grilled chicken neck was delicious. I quickly finished my drink and headed to the Shinkansen on time.

Today, I visited Tori Hachi in Miyakomichi, Kyoto. I ordered the chef's choice skewers (3 skewers) for 530 yen and a draft beer for 600 yen. They also brought a starter dish for 250 yen without asking. The yakitori skewers all came with sansho pepper seasoning, which went well with the beer. Thank you for the meal.

I love the Kintetsu Meitengai at Kyoto Station. It used to have a Showa-era vibe, but now it's more stylish. I decided to visit "Torihachi" this time. It's located further back in the Meitengai, away from the crowds at Karasuma exit. The location is nice, with a red lantern and lattice giving off a good atmosphere. Inside, there are 12 counter seats, 6 tables, and a raised seating area, creating a calm atmosphere. It may not be suitable for young people, but it's great for solo drinks before catching the Shinkansen. The trains passing by above add to the travel feel. The counter seats offer a view of the grilling action. The background music is nostalgic songs. For food and drinks, they offer Asahi and Kirin beer for 590 yen each (excluding tax), and dishes like simmered beef tendon (Japanese beef) for 670 yen (excluding tax) which is delicious. I also tried the assorted tempura (1120 yen) and the recommended beer snack, crispy and flavorful fried horse mackerel (680 yen). The dried squid I chose without looking at the price was juicy and meaty, very tasty. It's worth trying some of their more elaborate dishes for a satisfying experience.

The Ponkara Teishoku Karaage has a light and crispy coating. It is delicious when dipped in ponzu sauce with a hint of yuzu. The red miso soup is also tasty. There are many salarymen dining here, but everyone eats quietly. The counter has many seats, so it is safe to dine alone.

A convenient shop inside the station where you can have a quick drink before returning to the hotel. I also went to Kyoto for work and decided to have a meal near the hotel before heading back. The shop closes early, so it's great for a quick drink without lingering. It was quite crowded on Saturday night, so we had to wait a bit, but the lively atmosphere made it fun to drink. The dishes are small, so it's easy for solo diners to enjoy a variety of dishes. There are many types of dishes available. I recommend this shop for those who want to have a quick drink near Kyoto Station.

Colleague lunch. A chicken restaurant in Miyakomichi near Kintetsu Kyoto Station. The atmosphere is like a retro izakaya with counter seats, tables, and tatami seating. The menu is simple. Ordered the sansho-yaki. The lighting is somewhat dim. The staff is polite and attentive. No call bell, but they come to check on you at the right timing. The dish was served in about 7 minutes. There was a small appetizer, a simmered dish. It was simple and tasty. The sansho-yaki looked just like it should, with perfect grilling and delicious sauce. It tasted exactly as it looked, with a nice kick of sansho pepper. The chicken itself was decent, but the seasoning was great. The presentation was also well done, making it even more enjoyable. It disappeared in no time. Thank you for the meal. d(￣ ￣) ===========

I attended a Kinki branch manager meeting at the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto. I joined the social gathering, but only had non-alcoholic beer. It ended before 8 pm, so I took the shuttle bus to Kyoto Station. The Nara branch manager is about 10 years older than me but a new appointee. We have been good friends for over 12 years. He writes haiku, which is amazing. I am terrible at haiku. We shared the shuttle bus to Kyoto Station, where we stopped by here. The former Nara branch manager was the chairman of the Kinki branch manager meeting. He always treated us well, and the new branch manager was always with him. He is a language expert, and I always learn a lot from him. In the end, it's always just the two of us. The female staff at the restaurant must have been puzzled by our conversation. We started at the counter, and the people next to us might have been puzzled too. His knowledge is impressive, and I, the younger one, often tease him. I am a fan of Shiba Ryotaro, but I often criticize him, which he enjoys. Whale bacon was delicious. I had some tasty whale bacon after a long time. The tomato with salt was sweet and nice. The conversation was all over the place, and before we knew it, it was last order. We also had some yakitori. The conger eel was okay. We had a heated debate on how to eat live octopus. It was really fun. I posted about the writing of Kusunoki Masashige on Facebook, and he was pleased that I didn't portray Masashige as a simplistic character. We had a good time. Now, I am on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line train. I will get off at Nettai Station. Tonight, I will stay at the business office of Sonenji Temple in Hirakata City.

Today, I went to Kyoto, which was a rare occasion. For lunch, I went to "Torihachi" located in the middle of the Kintetsu Meiten-gai Miyakomichi. It's truly Kyoto! Even foreigners were having lunch there (laughs). I ordered the fried chicken set meal. Yes, fried chicken again (laughs). I felt a little guilty ordering it, but it was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, just perfect. I enjoyed it very much. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, and during lunchtime, the staff works efficiently as a team to serve the customers, which was enjoyable to watch. It's a great place for lunch with colleagues or friends. Thank you for the meal! I would like to come back again.

After work today, I stopped by with three colleagues. The place is located inside Kyoto Station, in the Kintetsu Department Store Miyakomichi. I've been here a few times before, both during the day and at night. It's a relatively affordable place in Kyoto Station. It was around 7:30 PM when we arrived. We took a chance and luckily found seats available. We started with beers and tried some recommended appetizers like deep-fried sandfish, hokke (Okhotsk atka mackerel), chicken gizzard, and chicken skin. The beer was cold and refreshing, and the deep-fried sandfish was crispy and delicious. The hokke was a bit small, maybe that's the Kyoto portion size. The deep-fried loach was also small, but easy to eat. We ended up spending around 19,000 yen for drinks and food, which was a bit pricey.

I arrived at Imadegawa Station in Kyoto at 9:30 in the morning to visit Aishinkoku-ji in Nakagyo Ward and To-ji in Minami Ward. Before the opening, I visited Doshisha University for a short time. The founder of Doshisha, Shuji New Island, studied under Dr. Clarke, who said, "Young man, embrace big dreams." Inside the main hall of Aishinkoku-ji, there is an overwhelming painting of a dragon by Mitsunobu, son of Eitoku, and when you clap your hands, the sound of a roaring dragon echoes. After the opening, many people visited Aishinkoku-ji, but Daikomyo-ji, which was open to the public for the first time in 18 years, had the guardian deity image of Fugen Bosatsu in the year of the dragon, and a dry landscape garden where I could ponder for a while. For lunch, we went to Tori Hachi, a yakitori restaurant in Miyako Michi near Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. When we opened the door, the atmosphere was lively even during the day, with many people like us inside. After toasting with beer, we ordered yakitori. Personally, I like the sweetness of negima (chicken and green onion skewers). Day drinking is so enjoyable, thank you for the meal. After lunch, we visited To-ji. In the sub-temple Kancho-in, there are fusuma paintings of the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and the irregular construction of the guest hall made it a national treasure. The way the tourist volunteers speak has various quirks, which is quite interesting. The five-story pagoda of To-ji, Kyoto's gateway, and Kyoto Tower.

I went with a friend who was returning on the Shinkansen. It's conveniently located next to the station and offers authentic bird cuisine. The taste is decent, making it a good choice for a second stop.