空岡 一世
Duck Shabu-Shabu & Machiya Cafe Sora KUMA Survey (Daily Use) (100: Excellent 80: Outstanding 60: Good 50: Pass 40: Satisfactory) (Taste: 60%: Others 40%)
Overall Rating: 69 points Outstanding! A place where you can enjoy a course of duck dishes!
Overview: The restaurant is located about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station, along the Toji Temple. I went there at night, and the entrance was upscale, which made me feel a bit uneasy as I usually eat at casual places (it was better since I knew the price with a reservation). The restaurant is called a "machiya cafe," but inside, it is a beautiful restaurant. I think it's best to enjoy the Chinese-style dishes served in courses on the round table. I reserved a ¥5000 course. The dishes centered around duck were of a very high level, and it was a great place to enjoy food. I think it's rare to find a restaurant of this level. I'm satisfied with finding such a good place.
Usage: Family: ✔️, Couple: ✔️, Alone: ✔️, Banquet: ✔️, Business: △, Casual/Long stay possible (night)
Store/Service: 70 points 14pt
- Store: The entrance has a sense of luxury. Inside, it is bright and comfortable with a light-colored wood tone theme. Of course, the beautifully decorated and clean interior is wonderful.
- Service: The service is a bit hesitant, but they may still be learning.
Taste Evaluation: 75 points 45p
- Course: ¥5000, Medium-sized beer Asahi: ¥780
- Scallop Carpaccio: High-quality scallop scallops are prepared in a high-level carpaccio style. It's wonderful.
- Roasted duck meat: The sweetness and umami of the duck meat come out fully and it is delicious. It has a slightly sweet seasoning, making it go well with beer or sake.
- Shrimp chili: This is also quite delicious. The perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The shrimp used is of quite good quality, so it's plump.
- Oden meatballs (can make 4): 11 pieces of duck meat, green onions, burdock, which is quite a lot for one person. The meatballs have little binder, crumble easily, and allow you to fully enjoy the umami of the meat. The white hair onion and burdock also absorb the umami of the broth well. The main duck meat was an outstanding dish where you could fully enjoy the umami of the meat.
Cost Performance: 50 points 10pt
It has a low rating for daily use, but it can be rated a bit higher as a space to enjoy a calm and delicious meal. If this price range, having a private room (semi-private) could provide service and usability that match the price.