Stopped by for lunch after visiting Yasaka Kinkaku-ji Shrine. We wanted to try some yuba, so we ordered the yuba course which came with a generous amount of yuba hot pot for multiple people. The dishes were mostly lightly seasoned, so at first, we felt like we might not have enough food after finishing the appetizers. However, by the time we finished the yuba, we were completely stuffed. While it may be pricier compared to eating street food near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, it's a good option for those who want to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Unfortunately, on the day we visited, the staff seemed overwhelmed with a large group of customers and we were not seated at a table with a view, despite empty seats being available. The staff seemed too preoccupied with chatting amongst themselves, which was disappointing in terms of service quality.

It was a shop I happened to stumble upon, but it had a very spacious interior and seemed quite famous. There were many group tourists, with a mix of foreigners and Japanese customers. The specialty was hot tofu, but since it was very hot, it could also be served chilled at this time of year, so I ordered the chilled tofu set. The cotton-like chilled tofu was served in one piece and was exquisite. I ate it by dipping it in dashi soy sauce. The other side dishes were also excellent. The tofu agedashi was so delicious that I wanted to order it separately. The tempura was also crispy. The prices were reasonable for the quality, and it was a satisfying lunch.

It was the middle of the Obon season at lunchtime, but we were seated right away as there were many available seats. We shared a set of yuba and a set of yudofu between the two of us. It was fun to see the yuba being replenished constantly. The set meal had a small amount of freshly made side dishes, but they were delicious. It seems that tour groups also use this restaurant.

I wanted to see the cherry blossoms, so I went to Fushimi and Kyoto. When visiting Higashiyama, I often use Junsei or Okabe-an. Sometimes Junsei is too crowded during the peak season. Okabe-an is usually easier to get into, and if it's full, there are other options available. The restaurant is new and clean. It may lack the atmosphere of Junsei, but it's a good choice for a family visit without having to worry too much. Since my daughter, who loves yuba, wasn't with us that day, we had yudofu after a long time. Yudofu and yuba restaurants can be expensive, but you can casually enter, relax, and enjoy delicious food. We thoroughly enjoyed the taste of the beans.

Yudofu (hot tofu) at "Shimizu Junsei Okabe-ya" in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto was superb! The obanzai (Kyoto-style side dishes) and miso dengaku were also very delicious. #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KiyomizuTempleGourmet #KiyomizuTempleLunch #ShimizuJunseiOkabe-ya #Yudofu

I was able to enjoy the experience of lifting up yuba and the luxurious atmosphere, typical of Kyoto! The set menu here is 3000 yen, but in the cold season, warm yuba is the best. The other dishes in the course also have a gentle flavor, and although the tempura was slightly cold, it was crispy.

I visited for lunch and had the yudofu set (around 2000 yen). It came with tempura and agedashi tofu, and there was plenty of yudofu that I couldn't finish. The tofu was neither too soft nor too firm, with no strong soybean flavor. The location was good and the restaurant was spacious, making it easy for families with children to visit. If you're looking to taste tofu, I would recommend a different restaurant, but this place is convenient, has a nice view, and will leave you feeling full.

Visited for the first time with a friend. The place was a tourist spot, mostly visited by foreign guests. The seating area was very spacious. There were set menus available, but we decided to order a la carte. We informed the staff of our orders, but they had to confirm our orders 3 or 4 times. I was looking forward to the tofu dish as I love tofu, but it didn't leave a lasting impression or feel particularly special, so I was a bit disappointed. Thank you for the meal.

In the afternoon, I visited Kiyomizu Temple, Kennin-ji Temple, and Kodai-ji Temple to see their light-up displays. I was healed by the old town scenery and temples. For dinner, I went to "Kiyomizu Junsei Okabe-ya" on Kiyomizu-zaka, a famous tofu restaurant. The meal I had was full of tofu dishes, served in various forms. I felt the infinite possibilities of tofu dishes. It was a healthy meal, but my stomach was satisfied.

Lunch at a crowded restaurant near Kiyomizu Temple, as I wanted to eat tofu. It was full of tour groups, so we had to wait for an hour. I chose the course with yuba, simmered dishes, wheat gluten, mugwort gluten, tofu with miso sauce, vegetable tempura, rice, and pickles. The yuba-making process seemed busy. The freshly made dishes were delicious. For the finale, I had a yuba rice bowl. However, I didn't enjoy the yuba rice bowl as much. It was a healthy and filling lunch.

I visited Kyoto in June. Kiyomizu-zaka was bustling with school trip students looking for souvenirs. For our final lunch during this training, we went to a tofu restaurant on the slope. This is a branch of a long-established specialty store located in front of Nanzen-ji Temple, and from the window seats on the second floor, you can enjoy your meal while overlooking the city of Kyoto. This time, I ordered the "Memories Bento A" for 1,650 yen with a choice of tempura. The eight side dishes included "Dashimaki" (rolled omelette), "Meat and vegetable roll fry", "Bamboo shoot wrapped in wheat gluten", "Lotus root", "Red fish grilled in sweet miso", "Chestnut simmered in syrup", and "Corn ball". The simmered dishes included "Gomoku Chakin" (five ingredients wrapped in thin omelette), "Rolled yuba", "Pumpkin", "Okra", "Wheat gluten in the shape of a flower", and "Braised pork belly". It also came with "Hiryu head" (a type of fish), "Mixed rice", "Pickles", and "Clear soup", as well as tempura. For dessert, we had "Soy milk pudding", "Black beans", and "Matcha Baumkuchen". I had previously enjoyed exquisite "yudofu" at the main store, so I was a bit surprised by the quite different dishes and flavors.

I found a nice place down a little alleyway. It was spacious and relaxing, perfect for hosting groups. I had the yuba (tofu skin) set meal and the yudofu (tofu hot pot) set meal, and when I ordered a beer, they gave me a Black Label. It really hit the spot after walking so much. Before I knew it, I was full. Even though it was a weekday, I had to wait in a few places, but finally getting lunch here was a great choice.

I visited Okabe House in Kyoto for the first time. This place is known for serving yuba, so I ordered yuba. The yuba was very delicious, and I thought that 2,200 yen was a high cost performance. However, the waiting time was a bit long, so I recommend visiting with some extra time.

I wanted to eat hot tofu and stopped by after visiting Kiyomizu Temple. The food was delicious, but the service was a bit slow, perhaps due to understaffing. There was a loud lady talking inside the restaurant, and despite my request to the staff, they didn't do much about it. The location is uphill, offering a nice view from the window. The spacious interior seems suitable for families as well.

I stopped by on a tour. There are limited options for eating at night. The food is very satisfying. Truly Kyoto. The tofu is rich. Personally, there was a lot of tofu. The restaurant is spacious with a good view. The staff's service was average.

Utilized as an option on a tour. It was crowded on a holiday. There were a lot of waiting customers, and it seemed like the staff was struggling to keep up with the guidance. It was clear that they were working hard to operate efficiently. Our reservation was set for 12:30, which I believe was the busiest time. The meal was served in a basket with a variety of colorful dishes in small portions. The taste was neither good nor bad. I didn't feel any particular amazement towards the tofu, maybe because I had high expectations due to it being a long-established place, or maybe because it was part of the tour option and I couldn't choose it myself. Overall, I enjoyed the meal in a normal way. The seats were spacious and comfortable, allowing me to relax after a tiring day of walking. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a restaurant in Kyoto with perfect COVID-19 measures when I went on a GOTO trip. During the 3-day weekend in November, amidst the spread of the third wave of COVID-19, the surrounding shops were packed tightly... I couldn't help but feel that dining in a tourist area might be dangerous. I wanted to eat something typical of Kyoto, so I happened to stop by this restaurant. Thanks to writing my name before the opening, I was able to smoothly enter as soon as it opened at 11 o'clock. The distance between seats was already relatively wide, but this restaurant's infection control measures were even more thorough, seating guests one seat apart. I felt the pride of this long-established restaurant that they would absolutely not allow any infections to occur here. The menu includes courses with yuba (tofu skin), yudofu (hot tofu), and shabu-shabu. I was so engrossed in the food that I forgot to take photos this time. I chose the current course because I wanted to try making my own tofu. The freshly scooped yuba had a wonderful fragrance, and the flavor spread throughout my mouth. It was a very enjoyable and exciting time both visually and tastefully. I definitely want to bring my friends to this restaurant next time. Thank you for the meal, I will definitely visit again. (^ ^)

A wonderful restaurant in Kyoto that a local friend brought me to. It's a hidden gem that's not widely known in guidebooks or on social media yet. The restaurant is located in a renovated old mansion, exuding an elegant traditional Kyoto atmosphere. The location is also fantastic. We ordered the set menu which included fresh yuba, assorted simmered dishes, wheat gluten, mugwort wheat gluten, tofu in miso sauce, vegetable tempura, rice, and pickles for 2,500 yen (tax included). It was surprising to get all of this for just 2,500 yen. The highlight was scooping up the freshly made yuba from the hot pot in the middle. The taste was truly amazing and I was impressed by how delicious it was. The tofu in miso sauce, mugwort wheat gluten, and chestnut wheat gluten were also incredibly tasty. This meal set the bar high for my expectations of Kyoto as it was my first meal in the city. Despite it being lunch, I was very full after eating the rice and tempura. I don't think I would have found this restaurant on my own, so I am grateful to my friend. I will definitely visit again when I return to Kyoto.

On this day, I took a day off from work and went to Kyoto with my husband. I had lived in Kyoto during my childhood, and when I was a student living in Hyogo Prefecture, I used to go on day trips with friends occasionally, but this was my first time visiting the area around Kiyomizu Temple since then. During the state of emergency, the area around Kiyomizu Temple was featured on TV news, showing it empty, which made me worried. But now, I think it's bustling with people. We waited a bit at the entrance before being seated at a table. We thought it would be interesting to order different items, so we ordered Yuba Nabe (Fuji) for 2200 yen and Yudofu (Fuji) for 2200 yen! But before that, we had a draft beer for 600 yen, and the first glass was discounted by 100 yen! Both Yuba Nabe and Yudofu are served in individual pots that are surprisingly large, but the additional items are almost the same. Yuba Nabe comes with chestnut and yomogi fu, while Yudofu comes with sesame tofu. We shared and enjoyed both dishes together. Yuba Nabe is eaten by wrapping the yuba around a skewer and eating it little by little. It has a rich flavor and a soybean aroma - you could eat it endlessly! Yudofu was delicious too, but when I alternated between yuba and tofu, I felt like the yuba was overshadowing the tofu. Nonetheless, the gentle taste and the silky texture of the tofu were enjoyable. The sesame tofu was also soft and rich, and the tempura was crispy. The restaurant was spacious, with group tourists and the staff seemed experienced. The adjacent souvenir shop was also nice. There were even school children on a field trip. I was a bit skeptical about tourist-oriented shops, but the tofu dishes and simmered dishes were tasty. The portions were generous, and we were quite full by the end. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited the fifteenth temple, Imakumano Kannon-ji, and the sixteenth temple, Kiyomizu-dera, as part of the Saigoku Thirty-Three Temple pilgrimage. My mother has been going back and forth between the hospital and a nursing home, so I decided to resume collecting the temple stamps on her behalf since she couldn't go herself. After visiting Imakumano, I headed to Kiyomizu, taking the route up Gojozaka for the first time. I had always passed by Kodai-ji Temple before, so walking straight up the ridge of the mountain in the urban area was a new experience for me. As I started feeling hungry, I couldn't find any soba shops along this route, and I ended up at Okabe-ya, a tofu and yuba restaurant. I remembered visiting this place about five years ago during the autumn foliage season with a group of about 10 people. I wondered if they would serve lunch for one person, and they were okay with it. I ordered the simmered yuba set. I was led to a table with an IH stove, and a pot with about 1cm of liquid was brought to me, making me a bit nervous. Although the fire was lit immediately, the yuba didn't cook right away, so I was worried about finishing before closing time. As I waited with anticipation, dishes were brought out. Yuba sashimi, simmered dishes, and nama-fu. The yuba sashimi was thicker than I had imagined, about 1cm thick, and tasted delicious with wasabi soy sauce. The simmered dishes included square hirousu, shrimp, nama-fu, okra, and taro, with a strong salty flavor, perfect for accompanying drinks. The nama-fu was too bland for my taste. Just as I finished the three dishes, the surface of the pot started to form yuba. Then, tempura, miso-grilled yuba, and rice were served. I was unsure where to start, but I began with the yuba. Using a bamboo skewer, I dipped it in a broth similar to tempura dipping sauce. It was delicious! The tempura was lightly salted, so I ate it as it was. The crispy batter on the pumpkin was intriguing. The miso-grilled yuba brought back childhood memories. The tofu was thick and well-drained, with a rich soybean flavor. I alternated between the yuba, tempura, and miso-grilled yuba, enjoying the textures. Moving on to the rice, I requested a yuba rice bowl, which came with a thick broth, chopped seaweed, green onions, and ginger on the side. The thick broth didn't soak into the rice, making it a perfect combination. Despite finishing within 30 minutes, it was a fun experience. This may have been the most expensive meal for a solo lunch, but it was worth it. The divider in the center of the pot seemed to be for easier yuba retrieval. Overall, it was an enjoyable lunch experience. Yuba hot pot lunch 2200 yen.