I made a reservation and visited during the daytime. It's a place that is very Kyoto-like in a sense, and if it's your first time visiting, you will most likely get lost trying to find it as it is not easy to locate. I walked through residential alleys while checking Google Maps, but all I could see were houses. I turned right at a community center, but it was clear that I was in the wrong place. A resident asked me if I was looking for the sushi restaurant, and kindly showed me the right way. I'm sure they have helped many people who have mistakenly entered the alley. It's a narrow path that you wouldn't notice unless someone points it out. The restaurant is located at the end of this narrow path that can hardly be called an alley. The signboard comes out at the entrance of the alley when they open, making it easier to find. It's almost impossible to find the place by walking there before they open. They start serving the full menu as soon as they open, and it's been a while since I've been to a sushi restaurant with an à la carte menu, so I was pleased to see a variety of options. Unfortunately, I could only drink non-alcoholic beer as I was driving. I ordered tempura, grilled dishes, and some interesting dishes before having two non-alcoholic beers and then moving on to sushi. This restaurant is famous for its tuna, so I ordered a variety of tuna dishes. I tried akami, zuke, chutoro, otoro, and some rare cuts. The rare cuts included mekin (eye muscle), cheek meat seared, and bloodline gizzard. Mekin has an interesting texture and taste. It has a soft but fibrous texture, similar to whale tail meat or horse sashimi, with a slightly grainy texture like that of premium horse sashimi's lean meat. It has a refreshing and gentle aroma. The bloodline gizzard has a strong aroma and acidity, with a long aftertaste that makes you wish you could drink alcohol. The scallop was not the sweet and sticky type, but rather a refreshing and crispy type of fresh seafood. I was surprised to find this in Kansai. Regardless of what others may say, I do not like squid and scallops that are "sticky and sweet." I prefer them to be firm, crunchy, and crispy. The oyster tempura was the highlight of the day. It had a strong mineral taste and aroma, and not just a long aftertaste, but an eternal one. The somewhat mechanical mineral taste, the eternal aftertaste that feels like forever, is like Metel. It has a milky texture and a rich flavor like an oyster, and every time I breathe, my nose is filled with a happy scent. The visual appearance of the cross-section is stimulating and aggressive to oyster lovers, and undoubtedly delicious. However, today I did not drink white wine but non-alcoholic beer. The à la carte menu and continuous service make it convenient. There were many menu items that caught my eye, so I would like to revisit if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

Sapporo Beer Akahoshi Imo Shochu Akatomuma Mizuwari x2 [Appetizers] Squid and its innards with seaweed, grilled eel liver, grilled oysters, fresh lotus root tempura (each can be ordered individually) Gyoku (egg) dish [Sushi] Squid, sea urchin, natural red snapper, turban shell, horse mackerel, tuna lean, tuna chu-toro, tuna toro, sea eel, red miso, sea bream, sea urchin, red snapper, horse mackerel, blood clam, gizzard shad, red snapper, toro hand roll, mackerel with wood sorrel and mountain potato wasabi, green onion and toro hand roll. ¥13000. The restaurant has a perfect size for a comfortable dining experience, with a very nice atmosphere. I would like to visit during a nice afternoon time.

The reservation was full!! The sweet shrimp was incredibly delicious ✨ The tuna skewers were also very healthy and delicious!! The cost performance is relatively good and each dish is very carefully prepared!! I was taken here for my birthday, but I want to go again~

I learned about this place from the master of my favorite beer bar. They offer a la carte without a set menu, and they are open from 11:30 am until closing time. I heard that the ingredients are fresh, so I decided to celebrate Mother's Day a bit early by meeting my mother there after work. I made a reservation online a couple of days in advance, which was very convenient. The restaurant is located in a narrow alley and has only a counter in the shape of a "C." Two chefs prepare the sushi right in front of you. We had three draft beers, ginger ale, raw oysters, assorted sushi (sea bream, clam, octopus, horse mackerel, squid, sea urchin, ark shell, tuna, green onion, clam, and red miso soup). The ingredients, except for the tuna, are sourced from the central wholesale market, so they are very fresh. The horse mackerel was thick and chewy, and the squid had a sweet taste. The tuna, sourced directly from a tuna specialty store, varies depending on the season, with options from Aomori and Miyagi prefectures. The sushi rice is slightly sweet, but as a person from Kansai, it didn't bother me at all. Overall, this place offers fresh and reasonably priced sushi with great usability. It's a hidden gem near Kyoto Station.

Finding this restaurant can be quite difficult. It is located deep in an alley and does not face the main street. The chef only serves at the counter and everything is delicious. I recommend this place over the overpriced sushi restaurants in Gion. It offers good value for money and the fact that it is open all day is also appealing.

Waking up in the morning, I was thinking about what to have for lunch today on this unplanned trip. But this time of year, if you take too long, you might miss out on lunch. Kyoto is overflowing with tourists, and most places are fully booked. After making several phone calls, I finally found a seat at Sushi Eirou. I visited without doing any research, feeling a bit anxious, but here you can order a la carte, which is great because you can choose your favorite sushi toppings with certainty! Other customers were telling the chef their budget and leaving it up to him to prepare a meal for them. When you hear about sushi in Kyoto, you might imagine a somewhat formal atmosphere, but here it's casual, with no worries about prices, making it highly recommended. I almost want to keep it a secret! Sushi Eirou is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station. #Kyoto #KyotoGourmet #SushiEirou #KyotoSushi #KyotoSushiLunch #ConnectWithPeopleWhoLoveNaturalWine #PlacesWhereYouCanDrinkNaturalWine #NaturalWineBar #Gourmet #KyotoDinner #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoStation #KyotoNaturalWine #KyotoStroll #WineBar #Wine #WineInstagram #KyotoDinnerDate #KyotoSoloDining #SushiEirouAltAccount

I visited a shop in a narrow alley near Kyoto Station, expecting it to be a casual place where you can drop by anytime. However, it turned out to be a high-end restaurant with no prices listed on the menu, making it difficult to gauge the cost. It seems like it would be better to inform them of your budget upfront and leave it to them to decide the dishes. The price of sake starts at 500 yen, so I assumed the food would be around that range, but I was completely wrong when I ordered a la carte. I only had 4 pieces of sushi, but it turned out to be a much more luxurious dinner than I had anticipated. Next time, I will make sure to communicate my budget clearly before ordering.

【♥Points】◎Close to the station◎Can order a la carte◎Open for continuous hours This high-class authentic sushi restaurant is rare in that you can order a la carte and they are open for continuous hours! Nowadays, many sushi restaurants only offer set courses, so it's nice to have this option. It caters to various customers such as those who just want a light snack, those with small appetites, or those in between Shinkansen rides due to its convenient location near Kyoto Station. The food is delicious, the location is great, and the cost performance is excellent, so it seems like it will be difficult to get a reservation in the future. [From Tabelog] For the first visit, I mentioned a budget of around 10,000 yen and asked for recommendations. Everything was delicious, but what stood out to me were: - Akami no chigai (tuna bloodline): This rare cut next to the tuna bloodline was incredibly delicious! It had a rich flavor with a hint of blood aroma, a nice oiliness, and was tender. - Kujira bacon (whale bacon): I love whale bacon, but I've never had such thick slices before! - Hamo no tempura (pike conger tempura): The tempura was perfectly cooked. The batter was crispy, and the pike conger was medium-rare, just right. - Shime saba (marinated mackerel): This was not just any marinated mackerel. It made me question what I had been eating before. The oiliness and subtle vinegar acidity complemented the mackerel perfectly. The marinating was superb! [Busy Level] It was a holiday, so even around 3:00 PM, about half of the seats were filled, and by 5:00 PM, it was fully booked. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance. I will definitely visit again!

NEW OPEN in July 2022, located a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station in a great location. The interior has a counter with around 15 seats. We arrived at the restaurant at 11:30 for lunch and were seated right away as we had made a reservation in advance. The menu includes sashimi, appetizers, delicacies, grilled dishes, fried dishes, tempura, and soup, all available a la carte. You can choose your favorites or leave it to the chef. On this day, we ordered: ◯ Assorted 5 appetizers ◯ Sake - ZAKU Honochi ◯ Steamed clams ◯ Grilled fish - tachiuo ◯ 12 pieces of nigiri sushi + 1 complimentary piece. The appetizers had a harmonious taste, the steamed clams were big and deliciously sweet, the grilled fish was beautifully cooked and had a great flavor. The sushi rice was slightly sweet with a gentle vinegar taste. The various types of tuna were amazingly delicious, including the chutoro and akami. The complimentary piece of otoro from Oma, Aomori was incredibly tasty. The nigiri sushi was filled with Kyoto's local fish, which was delightful. We enjoyed chatting with the chef who worked meticulously. We had a great time and the food was excellent. We've found another sushi restaurant we'd like to become regulars at. We look forward to trying the tempura next time. The total bill came to 12,000 yen. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

For my mother's 77th birthday celebration, we enjoyed an a la carte meal with all our favorite sushi toppings. It was very satisfying, and I felt like I was able to show my appreciation to my parents.

Lunch at 1pm for 2 people.