Earlier, I made a reservation at the BAR, which is located in the Osaka Shin-Osaka Hotel. The name of this restaurant is the same as the BAR in the affiliated hotel. It's simple and easy to understand. I was surprised when the bartender greeted me as I arrived at the restaurant. Perhaps this elegance is because it's a hotel BAR, but regardless, it was very elegant. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was also calm and sophisticated. The high-quality lighting and ambiance created a comfortable environment. I found out that my friend also likes bourbon as we chatted casually. I spotted a bourbon bottle that I used to drink when I was younger. Blanton's Half Rock: 1,900 yen. The unique bottle shape and horse accessory really stand out. It's been a while, no, how many years has it been? Cheers for the third time today! Cheers! Oh, this taste brings back memories. The bartender, who was gentle and mild-mannered, and I talked about alcohol for a while. As we were chatting, a group of guests arrived, probably guests staying at the Shin-Osaka Hotel. Now, it's time to choose the last drink of the day. If I've come this far, I want to end the night with bourbon. Booker's Half Rock: 2,150 yen. It's a well-known top-quality craft bourbon with a fruity sweetness and flavor that is rare to find in bourbon. I chose a half rock to enjoy the more vibrant aroma. Cheers! Hmm, this is delicious. My friend beside me is also captivated. Isn't it delicious? Although it's in front of JR Kyoto Station, I have to go back to Osaka. It's a shame to leave, but let's head back. The bartender also saw us off at the end. He was smart and dandy. He was like a model bartender. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

I don't really care much about food, but I wanted a plan with all-you-can-drink because it's convenient... This plan met my selfish criteria and I used my GOTO points, so I got a discount of 1000 yen. It costs 1500 yen per person for 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink and each person can order one dish from a set menu. If you need more, you can order additional dishes. You can also start with a glass of sparkling wine for a toast. I ordered pasta, pizza, and meat dishes to make it a bit more filling. In the end, we enjoyed for 2 hours with these three dishes. The wine in the glass was delicious too. Even if it had cost 2500 yen, it would have been cheap, so I would like to use it again. It's convenient and close to the station!

The atmosphere inside the store is great, and the service is wonderful. It's a place where you can relax and feel at ease.

Around Kyoto Station, many restaurants get very crowded during lunchtime, but the dining options at Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel are not as busy, making it a hidden gem for me. On this day, I went to Bar Leed for their lunchtime curry special. They offer a different discounted menu each week, with prices around 100-200 yen cheaper than usual. I chose the Chicken Curry, which was part of the special (normally 850 yen, now 750 yen). The curry at the hotel is a step above regular curry places, and Bar Leed's curry is no exception. It even came with coffee or tea after the meal, making it a very satisfying experience. I will definitely be coming back again.

We, the Suspicious Curry Exploration Team (temporary name), explored Barreed at Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel this time! We ordered the beef curry lunch special (now 1000 yen → 900 yen)! Located on the basement floor of the hotel, with no counter seats during lunch service, only table seats with dim lighting... a bit sophisticated? A true European-style curry right in the middle! The curry and rice are separated properly (lol). Four large chunks of beef like caramel-sized dice were included, and an iced coffee was served after the meal. The hotel curry has good value for money! It's cheap!! It has a rich flavor and tastes great, typical of hotel curry (lol). It's not too spicy, and the beef chunks are a delight - there are four of them! Of course, they are tender and the fibers melt in your mouth nicely! We tried adding curry hot sauce halfway through, made from oil extracted from chili peppers - it's not overwhelmingly spicy, but the heat gradually builds up, enhancing the curry without overpowering its original spices. After 12 o'clock, the nearby salarymen quickly filled up the place. It might be better to go a bit early and enjoy your meal leisurely with an iced coffee! Thank you for the meal!!!

The other day, when my family went to Roin for a meal, we saw this poster. It featured a delicious-looking steak pilaf. Intrigued, we decided to give it a try. We arrived at Shin-Hankyu just before noon and headed to the restaurant located on the B1 floor. It was tucked away in a narrow passage between Shirakura and Minoruyoshi. The restaurant had a slightly dim bar-like atmosphere. Inside, there were only table seats, with a bar counter that seemed suitable for drinks in the evening. While the curry lunch is famous, we were there for the 35th-anniversary special, the Steak Sansai Pilaf priced at 1,500 yen. We placed our order and shortly after, we were served with salad, pickles, and chopped green beans. About 10 minutes later, the Steak Sansai Pilaf arrived. The steak was on the smaller side, and the pilaf portion was modest, different from what was depicted on the poster. The steak, likely imported, was tender with a slight firmness and lacked the natural flavor and aroma of meat. It had a subtle soy sauce flavor. The sansai pilaf had a buttery and soy sauce aroma, with plenty of wild vegetables, and was cooked on a hot plate. Overall, it was quite tasty. We finished the meal, which also came with coffee or tea. I opted for coffee, which was decent. The combination of butter-cooked rice and steak from the hot plate worked well. The service was good, and at a fixed price of 1,500 yen including tax, it was a good deal. We also received a coupon for one free topping for our next visit, so we might try the curry lunch next time.

After having lunch at Shirakura Ten, we continued our chatting time at the neighboring bar. The lunch menu includes curry, and the atmosphere is a bit more mature with comfortable sofas. We ordered coffee and tea, both of which were average. Overall, it's a nice place to relax even during lunchtime. The atmosphere and service at the hotel bar are excellent. You can smell the curry, but if you don't mind that, it's actually a hidden gem for a cafe time. We enjoyed chatting until the end of lunchtime.

Category: Favorite Izakaya (Kinki Region) Today, I had work in Kyoto in the morning. The meeting ran long, so I couldn't have something Kyoto-like for lunch again. Let's just quickly eat at the hotel near the station. I went to "Bar Lead" in Shin Hankyu Hotel. I ordered the Pork Cutlet Curry (1200 yen) at a table for two, not at the counter. First, a salad and pickles arrived. I ate these while waiting for the cutlet to be fried. It's nice to start with vegetables for something gentle on the body. The cutlet seems to be fried in a separate place, not at the bar counter. The cutlet was served with rice and curry. The curry was carefully made in a hotel-style. It was quite delicious, but lacked a punch. I added some spiciness with the curry hot sauce on the table. Finally, I had coffee. After finishing lunch in Kyoto, it's time to head to the Hokuriku region on the Thunderbird train! Thank you for the meal. "Bar Lead" Kyoto, Kyoto City, Shimogyo-ku, Higashi-shiokoji-dori Shimmachi Higashi-iru, Higashi Shiokoji-cho 579, Kyoto Shin Hankyu Hotel 11:30-14:00, 17:30-24:00

Around Kyoto Station, it gets crowded during lunchtime. However, there is a hidden gem in the Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel basement called Bar Leed. While they operate as a bar at night, they serve curry for lunch. The curry is made with the same high-quality ingredients used in the hotel. The refined flavors are complemented by the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. They used to have a curry buffet, but now they only offer individual curry dishes, which is more than enough.

Located in Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel, Bar Leed is a place where you can enjoy curry rice in a bar-like atmosphere. The lunch menu includes: - Chicken Curry ¥800 - Seasonal Vegetable Curry ¥800 - Crab Cream Croquette Curry ¥800 - Shrimp Fry Curry ¥1,000 - Beef Curry ¥1,000 - Seafood Dry Curry ¥1,500 - Pork Cutlet Curry ¥1,500 - Beef Steak Curry ¥1,500 All options come with coffee or tea. Seafood, pork, and beef steak curries also come with a salad. The reviewer recommends the Beef Curry, Vegetable Curry, and Chicken Curry for their authentic flavors. The Ebi Fry Curry comes with 3 crispy shrimp fries and the curry sauce is served separately. It has a medium level of spiciness. They also offer "Curry Hot" from House Foods for those who want to add extra spice to their curry.

Miss H asked, "What are we doing for lunch today?" and Minneko replied, "Let's go have curry at the bar in Shin Hankyu." Miss H said, "I'm in, let's go together." They went down the stairs to the left of the Shin Hankyu entrance and found the charming oasis, a lovely adult space. They ordered the vegetable curry for ¥800 and the chicken curry for ¥800 to share. The curry had just the right amount of spiciness with a hint of sweetness, but when they added a bit of the hot curry powder from House Foods, it turned out to be surprisingly spicy. They were careful not to add too much. The meal came with coffee as well. Before leaving, they had the opportunity to take a photo at their own oasis. They received a discount coupon for ¥50 for their next visit. It was a delightful experience. Good news: from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (last entry), they offer a 90-minute all-you-can-drink deal for ¥1,500 per person (tax included) with 38 drink options including beer, whiskey, shochu, soft drinks, and cocktails. Check the availability for this offer. You must go, right? Thank you for the meal.

Hidden gem for curry editing (Kyoto Shin Hankyu "Read") The bar Read, located in the basement of the Shin Hankyu Hotel in front of Kyoto Station, serves curry for lunch. Unfortunately, there are few customers, but it's a hidden spot where you can enjoy a calm lunch in a dark atmosphere. I think it's much better than eating in the bustling underground mall Porta. The curry is THE hotel curry. There's no mistake. The meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender. It's a bit disappointing that if you upgrade to a slightly better curry, it will exceed 1,000 yen, which doesn't feel like a good deal for lunch. I don't really want to pay over a thousand yen for curry. The seasonal menu I tried this time, the Thai curry (photo, 800 yen), is not particularly spicy, but it has a solid and satisfying taste. It's made with Japanese rice though.

I went with a lunch ticket for a human dock. At night, it's a bar. So, the chairs and tables are bar height. I ordered pork cutlet curry. It cost 1200 yen and came with salad and coffee. It was delicious, probably made in the hotel kitchen. The pork cutlet wasn't very hot, maybe due to the distance from the kitchen. There was something called "curry hot" on the table. I tried it and it was spicy. It's not too crowded for lunch, so you can relax. Other restaurants were busy, but this one wasn't.

Located on the basement floor of the New Hankyu Hotel, just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, is Bar Leed. In the evenings, they offer a wide selection of cocktails in a great atmosphere. I went there for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find that the vegetable curry came with coffee for only 800 yen. Plus, if you bring a coupon printed from their website, you can get a free soft-boiled egg, salad, or extra serving. I chose the salad. The ambiance, the delicious food, and the fact that coffee refills are free made it a delightful experience. I'm looking forward to going back for cocktails and curry next time. It's not just a great spot for a date, but also a perfect place to unwind after a long day at work. The cool and cozy atmosphere, along with the tasty curry, made it a fantastic dining experience. I'm excited to try their Seafood Dry Curry next time.

Friends and acquaintances often mention the rooftop beer garden at the Shin-Osaka Hotel, but I prefer the "Bar Reed" here. It's a bar inside the hotel. Currently, it seems that the evaluation is based only on the curry for lunch, and the bar itself has not been fully assessed yet (as of August 26, 2012). The atmosphere here is a bit different from the luxury image typically associated with hotel bars. The interior design has a hotel-like feel, but there's also a casual vibe that seems to be emphasized. The bar doesn't have a particularly unique selection of drinks, but they do offer seasonal original cocktails that give off a distinct hotel vibe and make you curious to try them. What caught my attention more personally is the presence of a single Connoisseur's Choice Port Ellen bottle among the lack of other bottlers... Priced at 2800 yen per shot. Despite being a hotel bar, there are no cover charges or service fees. The pricing for shots overall seems reasonable. Unlike many bars in Kyoto, they provide a menu and a detailed receipt, which may seem like a standard practice. The popular curry is part of the lunch menu. Even during bar hours, you can order substantial food from the hotel's Chinese restaurant, allowing you to have a full meal. From 5:30 to 7:00 pm, they offer a Happy Hour service with all-you-can-drink for 1500 yen if you enter during that time. The menu is somewhat limited, but it could be a convenient option for after-work drinks or meetings. The bartenders here are quite friendly compared to those at other hotel bars. They welcome female customers and solo patrons with ease. While it may not have the prime location like the "Orbit" at the Granvia, this bar aims to differentiate itself by targeting locals and businessmen (as the "Orbit" is just too conveniently located near the station. Here, it's more of a "station-front" spot).

There are times when you crave hotel curry, right? I like the one with just meat as the topping! The curry with a rich flavor from the broth and roasted wheat flour is so enjoyable! This restaurant used to be a hotel bar, so you can relax on the sofa and enjoy your meal. In addition to curry, they serve tenderly cooked meat that you can mix with soup using a soup pod right there. The curry, dry curry, and seafood curry are all freshly made in the hotel kitchen. It feels good to know that you are eating safely.

Our restaurant is located on the basement floor of Kyoto New Hankyu Hotel. During lunchtime, we offer a buffet menu with a wide variety of dishes that are very delicious. However, the price for the buffet has recently changed from 1050 yen. I would like to try the current menu if I have the opportunity.