I visited the restaurant around 11:40 on Saturday. There were two other customers already there. Even though it was Saturday, they were serving weekday lunch specials. The weekday lunch special cost 1300 yen and included a delicious vegetable potage soup that really brought out the flavors of the vegetables. The bread rolls were also very tasty, especially the round one which had a great aroma. You could even ask for seconds! The round bread roll was so moist and fluffy, it was heavenly! The main dish was hokke fish, with crispy skin and tender flesh. It was really delicious.

I didn't take a picture of the appetizer (￣▽￣) It came with bread and coffee for 2000 yen. It had a gentle taste.

For a casual lunch with a friend, we visited a small French restaurant next to Higuchi Tei, where the chef runs the place by himself. The lunch options include set menus priced at 1500 yen, 2000 yen, and 3000 yen, as well as an omakase course. This time, we chose the 1500 yen set menu, which included an amuse-bouche, soup, main course, and coffee. The lunch also offered a glass of wine starting from 400 yen, which was quite reasonable in terms of price and portion size. The amuse-bouche consisted of pickles, flounder escabeche, and scallop mousse, with two types of bread, possibly homemade, served alongside. The soup was a creamy potato potage, and for the main course, we chose between beef shoulder steak and beef bourguignon. The steak was thinly sliced and cooked to a medium-well doneness, served with a mild red wine sauce. The beef bourguignon was tender and had a rich flavor from being braised. The side vegetables included fried peppers, eggplant, eringi mushrooms, pumpkin, and potatoes. We ended the meal with a comforting cup of coffee. Despite the restaurant being fully booked, the chef managed to serve us promptly and with a friendly attitude. It was a cozy place where you can enjoy French cuisine without any fuss.

A small French restaurant located in Higashitoiniijishitaru. It is a bit of a walk from Kyoto City Hall subway station, but the nearest station seems to be Karasuma Oike subway station. The interior of the restaurant is cozy with a few table seats and a counter. I made a reservation for lunch for two people. Lunch options include courses priced at 1500 yen, 2000 yen, 3000 yen, and 5000 yen. I opted for the 1500 yen course this time. The course includes an amuse-bouche, soup, main dish, and coffee/tea. The amuse-bouche included marinated horse mackerel, smoked chicken, and pickled vegetables. The soup was potato soup. For the main dish, I chose the fish poêlé (horse mackerel) and beef Bourguignon. The meal concluded with coffee or tea. The fish was delicious, but the beef was a bit tough, indicating that it may not have been of high quality. However, the service was good. Although the restaurant is a bit far from the station, I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

While taking a walk with a friend, we stumbled upon a shop selling curry that was limited to the Gion Festival. Intrigued, we decided to go in. We were greeted by a friendly and well-built shop owner. The interior of the shop was clean and there was relaxing music playing. I ordered the Kyoto vegetable curry, while my friend ordered the shrimp fry curry with a mini salad. After waiting for about 10 minutes, a delightful aroma wafted from the kitchen. The Kyoto vegetable curry arrived, beautifully colorful and with a mild, European-style flavor. It paired perfectly with the saffron rice! The zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, onions, and shishito peppers on top were fresh and the taste of the vegetables was well-preserved. My friend's shrimp fry curry also came with two large shrimp and they seemed very satisfied. The delicious curry helped us forget about the hot and humid weather during the Gion Festival season.

Overall, the restaurant uses plenty of seasonal vegetables and serves delicious French cuisine made with fresh ingredients. It is reasonably priced but still authentic. The owner personally greeted us. The interior is small and has a casual atmosphere.

I was curious about a nearby restaurant and decided to visit after finishing some errands in the area. When I visited, the restaurant was run by the owner chef and floor staff. During lunchtime, you can enjoy a glass of wine (red or white) for 350 yen (tax included), which is a great deal considering the generous portion size. I opted for the 1,800 yen course lunch, which included several dishes such as appetizers like oil sardines, tuna, pate, vegetable pickles, cauliflower curry, and caponata. The oil sardines were my favorite with a gentle flavor. The bread was served generously for two people. The turnip soup was light but flavorful, showcasing the taste of turnips. The vegetable salad was made from pesticide-free vegetables from a contracted farm, which was a nice touch considering the high prices of vegetables these days. For the main course, you could choose between meat or fish. My husband chose the pork in tomato sauce stew, which was tender and delicious. I opted for the fish, possibly called "red sea bream," with a clam broth sauce and butter that complemented the fish well. The fish portion was large and satisfying, served with a variety of vegetables like enoki mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. For dessert, there were three options, and I chose iced coffee for my drink. Overall, the 1,800 yen course lunch offered great value for the quality and quantity of food. The owner was friendly and talkative, making the dining experience enjoyable. The menu may vary depending on the day, but if you live nearby, this restaurant seems like a convenient and enjoyable option. Unfortunately, it's too far from Kyoto for me to visit frequently.

I used it for a meal with a friend from afar. We had the 3,000 yen course. The appetizer, soup, main dish, and dessert were all substantial in portion and variety, and we were very satisfied with the quality for the price. My friend also seemed to like it, which was great. I will visit again.