This time we had a normal family dinner, but last time we used a private room for Father's Day with three families. The private room was great because we could relax without worrying about other customers, even if the little ones were a bit noisy. The set meal we had this time was delicious with gentle Japanese dishes. In addition to Japanese food, they also have all-you-can-eat menus, hamburgers, steaks, and more, so I think it's a place where people of all ages can enjoy together. Next time, I want to reserve a private room and enjoy a leisurely meal.

I attended a colleague's farewell lunch at this restaurant. We had to decide on the menu when making a reservation, so we all chose the same menu. The restaurant had a spacious parking lot, was clean inside, and the menu was around 4,000 yen, but the portion size was good and the food was delicious. There were also people using the private rooms for events like memorial services. I thought it was interesting that the restaurant could be used for such occasions. I would like to visit this restaurant again in the future.

It's been a while since I had Japanese food and since it's Sunday, I wanted to go to a place where I can make a reservation and there is parking available. It's a bit of a hassle to take off my shoes, but the restaurant has a spacious interior with sunken kotatsu tables where you can relax. It's a nice restaurant that is popular with older customers. The food is not particularly delicious, but they serve kamameshi rice and offer unlimited refills, which my son took advantage of three times. The sashimi and tempura portions are small. Overall, it's a good restaurant to go to with family.

The restaurant was crowded when I visited for lunch on a holiday. I had to wait by writing my name on a waiting board. The turnover rate seemed a bit slow, probably because they serve dishes like kamameshi. I ordered zaru soba and a mini hirakatsu don. The soba was delicious, especially when served firm. The hirakatsu was tender and tasty. The menu has a variety of options, and overall, I think the food is delicious. The rice, in particular, seems to be very tasty. Thank you for the meal!

We tried the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu (beef course) with my family. I had always wanted to try it, but it didn't meet my expectations. The beef was not like some other shabu-shabu places where 90% of it is fat. The meat was delicious when properly cooked. The "winter delicacy" of large-sized yellowtail sushi didn't seem particularly special to me. The oyster tempura was mostly taken up by large mushrooms, so we couldn't fully enjoy the oysters. However, the scallop sushi, whether raw or seared, was satisfying with its large pieces. Overall, I didn't feel like it was worth paying over 4000 yen for this meal. I think my expectations were too high. When I think about it calmly, there seemed to be few side menu options besides the shabu-shabu.

It's lunchtime. I had the hamburger and silver rice set. It's not particularly delicious, but it's good. The silver rice in the pot is all-you-can-eat, which is nice. It fills you up. I also ordered dessert after the meal, which is not particularly delicious either, but it's decent. It's convenient.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were advised to avoid dining out, but when restrictions were lifted and people started dining out again, there was a sudden increase in cases, prompting authorities to once again advise against dining out. It's hard to understand what the government really wants. Just when dining out restrictions are about to be imposed again, we decided to have one last meal out. I went with my son and wife, and it was our first visit in a while. I ordered the Sukiyaki set with sashimi for 1,390 yen (excluding tax), my wife had the Oyster Fry set with side dishes for 1,590 yen (excluding tax), and my son had the Ume Pork Teppanyaki set for 1,390 yen (excluding tax). The Sukiyaki set had good quality beef, napa cabbage, grilled tofu, and shiitake mushrooms in a sweet and savory sauce. However, the sashimi was disappointingly small and lacked freshness. The Oyster Fry set had large and delicious oysters, and the side dishes were also tasty. The Ume Pork Teppanyaki was juicy and flavorful. Overall, apart from my dish, the food was decent. However, there were some service issues that were a bit disappointing.

During a weekday lunchtime, two of us visited a casual Japanese restaurant near the famous Hirano Shrine. It had a classy vibe, not quite like a family restaurant, and seemed to cater mostly to customers in their 50s and 60s, with only one family with children present (maybe it's different on weekends). We arrived before 11:30 and had to wait for a table. Even after we were seated, there was a constant line of people waiting. It's quite popular. We were seated near a table where they were grilling beef, which smelled amazing, but we opted for the Nadeshiko bento box to try a variety of small dishes (which we later noticed everyone around us had ordered as well). I chose the eel rice bowl, which was delicious. My companion chose a set with noodles and pork cutlet over rice. The dessert menu looked tempting, but we were quite full from our meal so we decided to skip it this time. The prices for desserts were reasonable. Overall, it was a place that we wished was closer to our home.

I went out for dinner early based on the preconception that Kyoto is overflowing with tourists. When I arrived at the parking lot before 5 o'clock, there was only one car in a space that can fit over 30 cars, making me wonder if they were not open yet. However, they were already open. It was a good decision to go early. I ordered a set meal with tempura, sashimi, chawanmushi, etc. (2300 yen) and iced coffee, while my wife ordered the same and a beer. They seemed to use tablets for ordering, but they kindly accepted our verbal orders. The staff was very friendly. The dishes had a sufficient amount and were delicious, so we were satisfied. On our way back, there were only a few customers, so it seems like a hidden gem for early weekdays.

That's why it's popular with women and older people. The taste is not bad, but it's somewhat expensive.

I came to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and made a reservation after finding it on Tabelog where I could also use points. It was delicious. I didn't know there was a parking lot. I walked from the shrine.

I used it for lunch this time. I was unsure of what to order, but this time I ordered the Sukiyaki set meal (120g of premium beef). The restaurant was almost full. Order details: Sukiyaki set meal (120g of premium beef) 1,639 yen *Sukiyaki, udon noodles, rice, miso soup, pickles set. The Sukiyaki had a delicious taste with a good balance of sweetness. The restaurant had a clean and calm atmosphere, and the staff's customer service was very polite. It is a Japanese restaurant near Hirano Shrine.

I am very happy that I can enjoy the same taste anywhere. This place caters more towards customers in their late 30s to early 40s, with higher average spending per customer. Every dish is well-made and I have never had a bad meal here. For example, even the shabu-shabu uses meat with just the right amount of marbling, unlike other chain restaurants where you might get poor quality meat that is hard to identify. As I approach 40, I find myself coming here more often when I am unsure of where to eat.

I visited around 2 o'clock in the afternoon. I called in advance, but they do not accept reservations during lunchtime. I decided to visit without a reservation as it didn't seem too crowded. There is a large parking lot just north of the building where the restaurant is located, on the street south of the building. It may be a bit difficult to find from Maishiro Street as the parking lot sign is not visible. It is just north of the road one intersection before Nishioji Street. The taste is average for a casual restaurant, so it's best not to have high expectations. It seems suitable for everyday use or gatherings with family. I'm not sure if the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu is a highlight, but I noticed many people enjoying it. Personally, I don't eat that much, so the regular menu is sufficient for me. Overall, the evaluation may be a bit harsh, but it's neither good nor bad. It's not too far from my home, so I will visit again.

This set meal is very satisfying.

It's delicious but a hassle to bake.

It's a bit expensive, but the food is delicious and it's close to home, so I will definitely go back again. ☆

You can enjoy all-you-can-eat with a variety of sushi, tempura, and other dishes in addition to shabu-shabu. The meat is frozen, so it's decent, but it's good for taking children who have a big appetite.

There is a spacious parking lot at the back, making it convenient to go by car. I ordered the Komachi Bento (1,680 yen), which includes steamed pork and vegetables, fried food, salad, chawanmushi, agar jelly, ikura chirashi sushi, and miso soup. The steamed pork with grated daikon and plum sauce was delicious and refreshing. The agar jelly was also tasty. The food here is a step above regular Japanese family restaurants, and at a reasonable price. I love "Kagonoya" and this place is one of my favorites.

(16.8 August) On this day, we had a family gathering for the Bon festival, and this year we chose this place. We usually have BBQ every summer, but couldn't find a place big enough for the whole group. Normally, we would go for the premium all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu, but considering the age of the attendees and the hot summer weather, we decided to go for set meals instead. My wife had the Iberico pork steak and sashimi set for 2,138 yen (tax included), and I had the beef fillet steak and eel steamed set for 2,894 yen (tax included). We also ordered the beef fillet steak and tempura set, as well as the sashimi set. Unfortunately, the service was quite poor as the orders were mixed up, there was no explanation of the dishes (no guidance on which sauce to use), and there were missing items like salt for the condiments. The beef fillet steak and eel steamed set was more like grilled meat, not really a steak. The eel was cut into small pieces and was not very impressive. The Iberico pork, on the other hand, was quite delicious with a nice balance of fat and sweetness. Overall, the meal was average, and we felt that the premium shabu-shabu would have been a better choice. (2.8 December) During the winter bonus season, my son and daughter treated me to a meal, and my son recommended this all-you-can-eat place. We have been here before for shabu-shabu and set meals, but my son recently tried the Premium Course and found it to be a great deal, so we decided to go. We made a reservation a week in advance, but there was still a considerable wait on the day. The seating in the sunken kotatsu style was comfortable. We opted for the Premium Course with carefully selected pork for 2,980 yen (excluding tax). The course included pork, meatballs, vegetables, as well as udon and soba noodles for all-you-can-eat. We chose two flavors for the hot pot, yuzu salt and soy-based broth, both of which were delicious. The course also included all-you-can-eat sushi, kushikatsu, and seasonal dishes. The sushi was average, but the kushikatsu was freshly fried and tasty. The seasonal sweet shrimp dish was large and flavorful, and the grilled crab miso and crab shell were also delicious. We ended with a seasonal kamameshi rice, which was rich and tasty. For dessert, we each chose one item, with options like matcha ice cream, chocolate cake, mini daifuku, and matcha mochi. Overall, the meal was satisfying with a wide variety of choices available, making it a great value for the price.