I chose the chicken set meal at the restaurant today during my break from my part-time job in Kyoto. I am 23 years old and I have never had the opportunity to eat oden outside of home before. For me, the broth was exceptional. Despite the broth and ingredients being separate, the perfect infusion of flavors was amazing! They also offer free rice refills, making it a great lunch option during work. I would definitely recommend trying the kushikatsu oden next time I work in Kyoto!

This time I had curry for lunch. I was tempted by toppings like pork cutlet and shrimp fry, but I ordered plain curry. The rice is free for a large portion, but I asked for a regular 200g. The curry is what you would call Western-style curry. It's homemade with plenty of green and yellow vegetables, and simmered with several types of spices. The ingredients are all melted, with no solid pieces. It's not very spicy, but it has a bit of heat. It has a thick consistency. Thank you for the meal!

I had lunch at an izakaya in front of Kyoto Station. They mainly serve kushikatsu and oden at night. The seating is only at the counter, but there is a good amount of space between seats with acrylic boards installed. For lunch, they offer 6 types of set meals and curry. This time, I ordered the kushikatsu set meal for 900 yen. It came with 5 kushikatsu skewers, 3 types of oden, white rice, miso soup, pickles, and a small side dish. The kushikatsu included red wiener, quail egg, chikuwa, eggplant, and okra. They were freshly fried and crispy with delicious breadcrumbs. However, the red wiener, quail egg, and chikuwa lacked flavor. The oden consisted of daikon radish, fried tofu, and shirataki noodles. Each piece was small, but the clear broth had a good bonito flavor and saltiness. The daikon was well-cooked and tender, while the fried tofu and shirataki absorbed the flavors well. The small side dish was egg and tofu stewed in soy sauce. The rice was served in a small tea cup and was sweet and tasty. The miso soup with daikon and fried tofu was also flavorful. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I decided to take the Shinkansen on my way back from Nara, passing through Kyoto Station. It was lunchtime and all the shops inside the station and underground were crowded with long lines. I decided to venture outside and after walking for a while, I spotted a shop with lanterns and a sign saying "You can drink during the day." Intrigued, I entered the shop with excitement. They were closing at 2 pm, so I had 45 minutes left, which was plenty of time. I managed to secure a spot at the counter in the bustling shop. I started with an Uji green tea shochu highball. For snacks, I ordered a mixed plate of oden and a mixed plate of hormone (offal). The Uji green tea shochu highball turned out to be surprisingly sweet. I had imagined it to be more like a shochu mixed with green tea, but it seemed to have green tea syrup and alcohol. I then switched to a highball. The oden arrived, with clear broth containing fish cakes, konjac, eggs, daikon radish, and burdock root rolls. It had a refined taste and was delicious, especially with plenty of Japanese mustard. The hormone dish was a surprise. I had expected it to be fried or cooked in some way, but it was actually hormone simmered in oden broth. I had never tried it before. The broth was delicious, and I imagine it would be even better if the hormone was cooked with thin noodles afterward. Kansai cuisine never ceases to amaze me. I also enjoyed some fried chicken (which was also delicious) and a sweet potato soda highball before my time was up. If I have the chance, I would love to visit this place again in the future.

I visited the restaurant a little after 12 o'clock and there were about 3-4 customers. I ordered the lunch set which included a Kyoto-style oden with fried chicken (800 yen including tax). The fried chicken is cooked after ordering, so you can enjoy it hot and fresh. It may not be suitable for those who want a quick meal, as the restaurant gets busier as time goes by. It seems to be more loved by locals rather than tourists.

Located in the northwest area of Kyoto Station, I visited this restaurant for a drinking party. This time, I made a reservation for the "All-you-can-drink plan for 90 minutes for 3000 yen". The reservation was for 6:00 pm on a holiday, and there were no other customers when I arrived. The first floor had counter seats and two tables for four people each. The table seats on the first floor would be too crowded for four people, so it was more suitable for two people. The drink menu for the all-you-can-drink was quite extensive, including chu-hai, chilled amazake, and Uji tea, which I personally liked. The main dish for the course was oden, with daikon radish, konjac, and burdock tempura. The burdock tempura was surprisingly soft and tender. I also enjoyed drinking not only draft beer but also highball. The salmon ochazuke for the finish was delicious. By the time I left, the first floor was almost full, and many customers were also seated on the second floor. Although it is a bit far from Kyoto Station, if you go right after opening, you can easily get a seat, making it a hidden gem. The attentive service of the staff was very nice. Thank you for the meal.

After enjoying alcohol and delicious food at an izakaya, we decided to have a second round at a Kyoto oden restaurant during our business trip. The place looked small from the outside but was actually quite crowded, with about 70-80% of the seats taken. Unfortunately, they didn't offer all-you-can-drink, so I had a draft beer while my two friends had sake and highballs. We ordered a variety of oden items, which were delicious. The hot broth was especially satisfying. We didn't have a chance to try the fried skewers this time, but they seemed to have a wide selection available. Overall, it was a great experience near Kyoto Station. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. We'll definitely come back for the fried skewers next time. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

I had some "oden" that had a mediocre taste, didn't really like it. I don't think I'll come back here again.

Located in Kitafudocho, Kyoto, near Kyoto Station, this restaurant serves oden and kushikatsu. Despite being crowded late at night, I managed to find a seat at the counter. I ordered the recommended dishes and a beer, and enjoyed the atmosphere and the delicious food. If they had good sake, it would have been perfect.

This set includes yakisoba, oden, kinpira, rice, and miso soup. The yakisoba sauce might be a bit too strong.

Amidst the difficulties faced by restaurants during the pandemic, I have taken to having solo lunches. I see it as an opportunity to try out various eateries. In tourist areas like around Kyoto Station, the pricing at most places is on the higher side, so finding a delicious and cost-effective restaurant requires some skill. I was considering going to a nearby French restaurant, Ikariya, for lunch, but it seemed they didn't offer their affordable lunch menu on Saturdays. As I was pondering my options, I noticed a flag advertising "oden" (Japanese hot pot dish). I had been curious about this izakaya (Japanese pub) for a while. Even though the sign said they served curry for lunch, I thought if they had oden, it would be a healthy choice. To my surprise, they had an oden set meal for only 800 yen including tax. Before I knew it, I had walked in. I arrived just before the last order at around 13:30, and there was only one other group of customers. I opted for the oden and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) set as I wanted to enjoy a variety of oden. The oden set arrived promptly after the kushikatsu was fried, and my first impression was, "Can I really eat all of this?" The oden set included five types of oden, side dishes, pickles, and even a miso soup with enoki mushrooms. The color of the oden broth was surprisingly light, but the taste was delicious despite being lightly seasoned. The daikon (Japanese radish) was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The miso soup with enoki mushrooms was a perfect accompaniment to the rice, which I found surprising as I had always thought oden wouldn't go well with rice. The kushikatsu included pork, lotus root, and a fluffy white fish. It came with both sauce and ponzu (citrus-based sauce), and it was piping hot and tasty. I have already decided to come back here again. It was delicious, and the cost-effectiveness in front of Kyoto Station is fantastic. Thank you very much.

It was my first visit in a year. Last time I visited late at night and couldn't enjoy my meal properly, but I remember the tempura and oden being delicious, so I stopped by for dinner and drinks before catching the bullet train. This time, I ordered a platter of 10 kinds of tempura and a platter of 5 kinds of oden. In addition, I ordered oden with hormone, and the combination of hormone oil and oden broth was delicious.

It's very delicious!

Thank you for the delicious meal.

When I left the company, it felt nice and cool outside. I decided to go to Odenya for the first time. When I entered, I was a bit hesitant, but the oden and kushikatsu were delicious. They also gave me advice on Japanese sake. It's definitely worth a visit!

The second floor was a bit empty, but I tried oden for the first time at a restaurant. The kushikatsu and oden were delicious. They also had all-you-can-drink.