Taking a city bus to Shijo Takakura and walking for about 5 minutes, you will find a quaint Kyoto cuisine restaurant tucked away in a quiet alley. The exterior has a stylish Japanese design, setting high expectations. Upon entering, you are asked to remove your shoes and then guided to either the counter or upstairs table. This time, we chose the counter. The interior has dim lighting and a calming color scheme, creating a charming atmosphere, perfect for a date. The counter seats surround the kitchen, allowing you to watch the staff take orders and cook right in front of you. There are about 10 types of obanzai (side dishes) displayed on plates, and when you order, they are promptly served. We started with some sake, recommended the "Seiku" brand, which arrived in a cute glass tokkuri and ochoko set. The menu included scallop potato salad, eggplant and mackerel, pork belly stew, raw yuba (tofu skin), grilled stingray fin, fried chicken cartilage, plum soup, and more. All dishes were generous in portion and delicious. The presentation was also beautiful, with attention to detail. The only downside was that smoking was allowed at the counter seats, which may bother non-smokers. Overall, we found a great restaurant with good food and value. I would definitely visit again when in Kyoto. Perfect for dinner during your trip or a date night.

I went before a live show so it was a bit hectic, but the food was delicious. The atmosphere is great, being in a traditional townhouse. The tatami seating on the second floor allows for a relaxed time, especially if you go early. I hope to come back and enjoy a leisurely meal with some drinks someday.

Kyoto locals really don't go to typical Kyoto places (laughs). Two true Kyoto natives like us had a blast here, exclaiming "so Kyoto-like!" The dishes were all small plates, so we kept eating and drinking sake. It's nice to have this kind of Japanese food once in a while. 😊

I used it on the night of the Gion Festival. The shop has a charming exterior and interior, creating a calming atmosphere. I sat at the counter, which was a sunken kotatsu table, so it was very comfortable. I had reserved a course meal, and when I arrived at my seat, there was a welcome message that made me smile naturally! The food, plum wine, and dessert were all delicious, so I want to come back again! ^_^

Among the residential houses, there is a restaurant standing out. It has a Kyoto-like wooden atmosphere. The interior is also Japanese-style and surprisingly spacious. The counter was stylish, so I reserved the counter in advance to experience the izakaya atmosphere, and this time I had the all-you-can-drink course. All the dishes had a gentle taste. The plum wine in particular was delicious.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. It is a place where you can enjoy delicate Kyoto-style obanzai dishes. We were a party of two, so we sat at the counter where we could see the chefs preparing the dishes up close, which was fun. The obanzai dishes on the counter were served promptly after ordering, but I felt that other dishes took a bit longer to be served. I recommend the mentaiko omelette.

The food is decent at a normal izakaya level, but the attitude of the staff was not great and I didn't feel very welcomed. Personally, I wouldn't consider revisiting. If you're in Kyoto and spending money and time, I recommend using a different restaurant.

At a farewell party for former colleagues, we went on a trip to Kyoto. The restaurant had both counter and tatami seating, but we chose the counter as the tatami seating was not sunken kotatsu style. It was a bit cramped as the counter was full, probably because it was a Friday. We ordered a course with all-you-can-drink for 6000 yen. The food was decent, nothing extraordinary. The atmosphere inside the restaurant had a Kyoto-like elegant vibe.

I received a course meal. The tofu sashimi was especially delicious. I forgot to take a photo. The egg over rice at the end was delicious with the special soy sauce from the restaurant. They prepared a dessert with a message for my husband's birthday, and we were extremely satisfied.

In a Kyoto townhouse, we enjoyed a variety of Kyoto dishes with Kyoto sake. The menu included Kyoto people's ginseng okara, simmered sea bream with daikon miso, fried tofu balls, soy milk hot tofu, lotus root meatballs, grilled yellowtail with miso, and finished with pickled vegetables. The sake we had was from Sasaki Sake Brewery, called "Jurakukiku" and "Marutake Ebisu". #Kyokake Kiyomizu Yanaginobaba Honten #Kyoto townhouse #obanzai #Sasaki Sake Brewery #Jurakukiku #Marutake Ebisu

I wanted to eat obanzai during my trip to Kyoto, so I made a reservation. Initially, I had reserved at a different branch, but it seemed crowded so I was guided to this branch instead. This branch was also bustling. The obanzai dishes were delicious and I particularly enjoyed the last dish, which was ikura (salmon roe) on top of egg over rice. It was the most delicious. It may not be typical of Kyoto, but it was great! (lol)

When I went to Kyoto, I visited a restaurant called Obanzai. It was around 7 pm on a Sunday. About a week ago, I made a reservation online through "Tabelog" for seats only. The restaurant is located between Hankyu Kyoto Line's Karasuma Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, facing Yanaginobanba Street. You can spot it by the white lantern hanging down from the second-floor eaves. It seems like they renovated a townhouse... with a calm Japanese-style exterior. There was a white noren curtain hanging at the entrance. Inside the restaurant, you have to take off your shoes at the entrance and go up. The interior also had a calm Japanese atmosphere. We were seated at the counter on the first floor, where we could see the cooking up close, which was quite enjoyable. The staff were mostly young people, but they were all friendly and efficient. When we arrived, it was not crowded, but after 7:30 pm, customers started coming in one after another. There were groups of businessmen, middle-aged couples, young couples, middle-aged men in pairs, etc., and most seemed to be reservation customers. The menu included various dishes such as obanzai, sashimi, grilled dishes, egg dishes, fried dishes, steamed dishes, salads, tofu dishes, fu dishes, rice dishes, desserts, etc. It was quite an attractive lineup. The drinks were also well-stocked. The prices were reasonable considering the atmosphere of the restaurant. My companion and I ordered "Simmered Herring and Eggplant for 715 yen," "Potato Salad with Yuzu Pepper for Adults for 660 yen," "Burdock Kinpira with Sesame for 770 yen," "Kyoto Specialty! Sashimi of Fresh Yuba for 825 yen," "Miyazaki Pork, Kyoto Mizuna, Kujo Green Onions, and Fresh Fu in Soy Milk Hot Pot (serves about 2 people) for 2,200 yen," and "Lotus Root Meatballs and Deep-Fried Manjushage Peppers for 1,100 yen" (all prices include tax). We also had draft beer and chilled local sake. There were no appetizers. The drinks were served promptly, and the dishes were brought out without much of a wait. All the dishes were delicious. They were like refined home-cooked meals, close to what I imagine as obanzai. I was impressed by the generous amount of vegetables. The herring and eggplant dish had herring that was tenderly cooked, absorbing the flavor of the eggplant, the burdock kinpira had a crunchy texture and the flavor of sesame and burdock, the hot pot with Miyazaki pork, Kyoto mizuna, Kujo green onions, and fresh fu in soy milk was warming and gentle, and the lotus root meatballs and deep-fried manjushage peppers were particularly to my liking with the sweetness of the Manjushage peppers standing out. Having obanzai as snacks with beer and chilled sake was quite nice. There are many obanzai izakayas in downtown Kyoto, so I would like to visit another restaurant someday.

We used the second floor tatami seating. The menu included Kyoto-style dishes like obanzai, tofu, nama-fu, yuba, and more. It was a delight for Kyoto lovers. There were options for all-you-can-drink and individual menu items, which was quite nice. The dishes had a gentle and delicious flavor.

I made a reservation on Tabelog to have an early dinner during the Marine Day holiday, and I visited the restaurant alone at 5 o'clock. The Kyoto-style townhouse atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. Since it was still early, there was no one at the counter seats. I sat at the furthest counter seat and enjoyed my meal leisurely. I think the counter seats are usually almost full, so it has a lively atmosphere. I ordered a la carte while looking at the menu, and the dishes came out quickly since they are obanzai. The flavors were subtle (maybe to Aichi locals?) but delicious. Especially, the egg on rice from Chachazuki was really tasty. Although the main seating seems to be in the tatami room for groups, it was totally fine to dine alone.

☑️ A Japanese izakaya located a 5-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Station ☑️ A wide variety of healthy obanzai dishes made with seasonal ingredients ☑️ A traditional Kyoto townhouse with a great atmosphere -------------------------------------【Today's Highlight】▶️ Sawara Miso Grilled Fish - The easy-to-eat grilled fish paired with delicious miso is so amazing that it makes you want to eat more rice. -------------------------------------【Today's Mini Information】◆ None -------------------------------------【Today's Dining Experience】I casually mentioned that I wanted to go to a "Kyoto-style izakaya," and I was brought here. Located in a quiet alley about a 5-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Station, this renovated townhouse, built over 100 years ago, exudes the history and tradition of Kyoto with its sophisticated counter. The dishes are obanzai made with seasonal ingredients, all seeming good for the body and providing a comforting feeling of returning home. Thank you for the meal. -------------------------------------【Today's Menu】⚫️ Potato Salad⚫️ Kiyomizu Salad⚫️ Chicken Meatball and Kyoto Mizuna Soup⚫️ Kamo Nasu and Manjūji Pepper Tempura⚫️ Sawara Miso Grilled Fish⚫️ Namafu Dengaku⚫️ Tamagokake Gohan -------------------------------------【Today's Restaurant】■ Kyo-ya Kiyomizu Yanagibabahonke (Izakaya)■ 5-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Station / Closed on Tuesdays / 3,500 yen■ Food Blog Rating ★★★☆☆ 3.39■ Hotaru Rating ★★★☆☆ 3.6 -------------------------------------◉ Introducing delicious restaurants recommended for people in their 20s and 30s mainly in Tokyo◉ I would be extremely happy with your follows, likes, comments, saves◉ Requests for restaurants or areas are also highly welcome.

The restaurant was booked last minute but luckily we got a table. We had to take off our shoes and were seated on the second floor, which was tough on my tired feet. We toasted with beer and plum wine mixed with hot water. The dishes included: simmered herring and eggplant, simmered warabi and fried tofu, raw wheat gluten, wagyu beef tataki, lotus root and chicken meatball tempura, and mentaiko and shiso omelette. The home-style dishes had a light and gentle flavor. The warabi was especially delicious, with a subtle yet rich taste. The raw wheat gluten was chewy and delightful. Thank you for the meal.

I think all the dishes were delicious and had good value for money. The atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff were also great, making it a wonderful restaurant. However, when I visited on a busy day, I noticed that the manager or someone in charge seemed to be a bit harsh with the staff. Nevertheless, everything was really tasty, especially the sweet potato tempura in the third dish. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Kyoto, so I had to try some obanzai. I made a reservation and when I arrived, I was the only one sitting at the counter, which made me feel a bit lonely. However, the staff kindly offered to make my dishes in half sizes so I could try a variety of dishes. I was impressed by the fact that they were cooking everything right in front of me at the counter, even though there was a second floor seating area. The fried tofu and taro cheese gratin, which were not shown in the photos, were also delicious. The sake was also very good. I'll have to look for it at a liquor store tomorrow. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I visited Kiyomizu at Yanaginobaba Street. I had made a reservation for a midday drink a few days ago, as it was a holiday. I was guided to a second-floor tatami room. I ordered a drink first and looked at the menu while waiting. After quickly finishing my first beer, I ordered a second one. The staff recommended a platter of three obanzai dishes, a tempura assortment, fresh tuna sashimi, and braised pork. They mentioned that the braised pork only came with two pieces per plate, so they added an extra piece for our group of three. I had heard that their potato salad was delicious, but it wasn't on the menu. When I asked, they mentioned that it was available at their sister restaurant in Kiyamachi. However, they kindly offered to serve a plum-infused potato salad as part of the obanzai platter. The obanzai dishes were indeed delicious, with a taste of Kyoto. Although I couldn't see how the dishes were prepared on the second floor, I was very satisfied with the service provided by the staff. As a side note, I was really curious about their lunchtime curry rice, so I might come back another day to try it without alcohol.

I came to Kyoto and felt like eating obanzai, so I visited this restaurant. I arrived at 6:30 pm as the last order is at 7 pm and closing time is 8 pm, as confirmed over the phone beforehand. There were only two other groups at the counter seats, so we were able to enjoy our meal with plenty of distance between us. You can see the cooking process from the counter, and you can also order directly from the chef. We ordered the recommended obanzai assortment, which was delicious and included okra and taro. It changes daily, but I think it's always good. We also got a sea bream head soup with a coupon from Tabelog. We ordered items like Japanese-style fried chicken and grilled mentaiko cheese with grated yam, which were decent. For dessert, we had sesame soy milk-flavored ramen, which was gentle and comforting. With two drinks each, the total bill was less than 6,000 yen. The staff were attentive and the menu was diverse. It's conveniently located near Kawaramachi, so I would like to visit again.

The restaurant was discovered in a slightly dark alley off the main street in Kyoto, with a sophisticated atmosphere. Although the counter seats in front of the kitchen caught my attention, we opted for the second-floor tatami room as we had children with us. The seating area was divided by screens, making it suitable for dining with well-behaved children. The restaurant seemed popular as there were no available seats for walk-in customers. We had made a reservation and were guided to our table with a lovely handwritten note. There was no seating charge, but the menu operated on a one-drink minimum. The menu featured elegant Kyoto-style dishes with subtle flavors that were gentle on the body and soul. Even the fried chicken and other seemingly casual dishes had a refined taste that highlighted the ingredients' natural flavors. Service on the second floor was a bit slow, and the staff seemed unsure when asked about the dishes, but overall, everyone seemed to be enjoying a leisurely dining experience.