We, the suspicious curry exploration team, visited Cafe Popolo this time! It was a sudden impulse to go in after passing by and remembering it! Although the café's French toast is recommended, being an old man, I opted for the POPOLO curry lunch set for 850 yen! There were other customers ahead of me, and the meal was served in about 10 minutes! The set included a green salad, macaroni salad, and a small dessert, which was nice♪ The curry had a colorful visual with a base of paprika (bell peppers?) and eggplant! The curry had vegetables and miso, was cooked slowly, had a thick texture, and a rich flavor without being heavy. Surprisingly, it was delicious with a lot of effort put into it♪ It was gone in no time! There's no doubt about the deliciousness of this curry! I also had a coffee after the meal, and it was also delicious♪ All the other customers were women, in a "black one-point?" situation (laughs). Do women know good food? Thank you for the meal!!!

I went to a cafe in Kawaramachi Matsubara for lunch today. Cafe Popolo, with its distinctive red sign, is a cozy cafe where I like to have lunch from time to time. I chose a seat by the window since it was available today. It's a nice spot overlooking Matsubara Street. There is also a second-floor seating area. I ordered the daily lunch special called "Chef's Special Lunch." Today's special included hamburger meat rice, soup, and two side dishes. The dish consisted of sliced hamburger, rice, sunny-side-up egg, and salad all on the same plate. It reminded me of a dish called "Loco Moco." The hamburger was well-seasoned and delicious. The side dish included tofu with miso seasoning, which surprisingly complemented the meal well. I chose black tea as my post-meal drink, and since it was Valentine's Day, they gave a complimentary chocolate, which was a nice touch. I enjoyed my Earl Grey tea while relaxing and savoring the afternoon.

After a special Goma ritual at Morishisontendo, I had a random lunch for ¥900. Today's dish was Yulin chicken with tea included.

Today it was raining. For lunch, I headed towards Kawaramachi area. CAFE popolo is a stylish cafe with a red sign along Matsubara street. The interior of the cafe has a lovely atmosphere. For lunch, they offered curry along with soup, salad, and two side dishes. The curry was filled with colorful vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, paprika, and mushrooms. It seemed like there was yogurt in it too. The curry was delicious with a smooth texture. The salad was also colorful and fresh. It's great to have a lunch where you can get plenty of vegetables. The lunch set also included a choice of black tea or orange juice. I had a relaxing afternoon at CAFE popolo.

Saturday 3:30 PM I had to work on Saturday, and it ended at an odd time. It was past lunchtime and too early for dinner, so I couldn't find any of the bookmarked restaurants that were open. I decided to wander down a side street and stumbled upon Cafe Popolo. As soon as I entered, I was directed to the second floor where there was only one other family finishing up their meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy. I opted for the French toast set for ¥1,000, which seemed like a good deal. The natural interior design of the cafe made me feel at ease. After about 10 minutes, the French toast arrived, piled high on the plate, accompanied by a generous serving of iced coffee. The apple French toast had a nice brown color and a hint of cinnamon and liquor, giving it a sophisticated flavor. The vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on top added a fun twist to the taste. The iced coffee was strong and bitter, but with the option to add syrup and milk to suit your preference. With the second floor all to myself after the other customers left, I had a nice 30 minutes to relax and unwind. It's a great place to catch up with friends over tea, especially since it's non-smoking. I only knew of Effish and Maru Cafe in this area, so finding Cafe Popolo felt like a lucky discovery. Although their closing time was listed as 5:00 PM on Tabelog, they had already packed up the French toast sign and put up a closed sign by the time I paid at 4:05 PM. It seems they close early based on the owners' schedule. Due to its convenient location, I would love to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I went on a day that was not a regular holiday, but it turned out to be closed. I was a bit hesitant to go on this day, but when I did, it was empty so I went in. It seemed like there was only one person running the shop, so the service was a bit slow. There were office workers and university students having lunch there, but the food might be better than the desserts. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice.

I stopped by a shop on my way back from shopping nearby, and they said the second floor was available, so I had it all to myself. I ordered a vanilla caramel French toast set with tea for 1000 yen. While waiting, I relaxed on the sofa. The French toast was soft but not too mushy, topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, nuts, and caramel sauce, with just the right amount of sweetness. The iced tea was also sweet as usual. I went downstairs to pay, and as I left the store, the summer sun was relentless...

Next, let's visit another restaurant. Turn right and you'll find it immediately. Unable to see inside the restaurant, but the prices for dishes range from 800 yen to 880 yen, so I decided to go in. As expected of a cafe, the interior is bright with natural light coming in, and there is a staircase leading to the second floor. In the back, there are four foreign tourists. Today's menu includes curry (800 yen), French toast (850 yen), and the daily special is chicken tempura (880 yen), all including tax. Although the French toast is tempting, I ordered the daily special with tempura. A drink is included, and coffee is available for an additional 100 yen, so I chose orange juice. It started drizzling outside, but the interior of the restaurant remained bright. There was a Kyoto guidebook at the entrance, perhaps popular among tourists. Now, the food has arrived. The tempura is a light brown color with green onions on top, soaked in a light-colored sauce. It is served with a salad of watercress and lettuce, hijiki seaweed, and u-no-hana (edible chrysanthemum). The soup is filled with plenty of mixed vegetables, a surprising way to use them instead of just stir-frying them... impressive. The taste is delicious, with the tempura being moist and flavorful. The rice and salad are also excellent. However, this is a place to relax and enjoy with friends. Coming alone and quickly finishing your meal would be a waste. That's what I thought.

Located just a short distance west of Kawaramachi Matsubara is Cafe Popolo. Since I couldn't have lunch at the cafe I originally planned to visit, I decided to stop by here instead. The lunch menu includes the following three options: - Curry Lunch (800 yen) - Chef's Special Lunch (880 yen) - French Toast Lunch (850 yen) I ordered the Curry Lunch (800 yen), which came with curry, two side dishes, salad, soup, and a drink. The side dishes that day were boiled vegetables and hijiki seaweed. The soup was a vegetable consommé. The curry had a colorful array of bell peppers and eggplant on top of the roux, with raisins delicately placed on the rice. The curry had a mild spice flavor and a refreshing aftertaste, likely from the abundance of vegetables and fruits in it. I later found out that it also contained Haccho miso. Overall, I thought it was a well-balanced curry. It may not be satisfying for those who prefer heavily spiced curries. The French Toast is described as a "non-sweet meal French Toast," which piqued my curiosity.

I happened to pass by this cute cafe and decided to go in. I was guided to the second floor, which was small but charming. The place had a nice high ceiling with a stylish interior. Luckily, I was the only customer at that time. I ordered a matcha parfait, and the white rice balls in it were delicious. The price was very reasonable for the quality. There are many cute and trendy shops along Kawaramachi Street near this cafe. I would like to take a leisurely stroll there next time.

Visited again in October 2014. I arrived after 2 pm, so I didn't have the lunch menu and instead tried the Vanilla Caramel French Toast for 700 yen. The bread was thickly sliced, so one plate was quite filling. I thought it would be too sweet with caramel, but it was actually not too sweet and very delicious. The topping of vanilla ice cream had a sticky texture like Turkish ice cream, and the abundance of chopped almonds sprinkled on top was great. Also, there was plenty of whipped cream. I thought I should try the non-sweet French toast next time. As mentioned by others, the second floor is more relaxing and has a nice atmosphere compared to the first floor. Thank you for the meal. Visited again in October 2014 for the third time. I wanted to have lunch, so I managed to slip in just before 2 pm. As I thought the second floor was more relaxing, I went there again on this day. I was aiming for the non-sweet French toast, but the lunch special was a Doria, so I hesitated for a moment (laughs). However, in the end, I ordered the Bacon and Cheese French Toast lunch that I had been curious about. The French toast lunch for 850 yen included two side dishes (green bean sesame salad, bean sprout and yuba vinegar dish?), salad, and a drink. Having salad and side dishes along with the bread is appreciated as it's not just carbohydrates. As for the main French toast, the bread was similar in size to the sweet one and quite thickly sliced. The fluffy French toast was topped with bacon and cheese (crispy and delicious), mayonnaise, and parsley. I had never eaten a non-sweet French toast before, but it was surprisingly delicious, overturning the common notion that French toast equals dessert. Although it was said to be non-sweet, there seemed to be a hint of honey-like sweetness. However, honey and cheese go well together, and a little sweetness as a hidden flavor actually made it more delicious, I thought. It was gone in no time. I definitely want to visit again for the French toast. First visit in April 2014. This cafe is located in Kawaramachi Matsubara. I went for lunch on a weekday. After 12 pm, it quickly filled up with nearby office ladies. There was a second-floor seating area, but I chose to sit on the first floor. The interior was bright and sunny, giving a homely atmosphere run by a family. I ordered the Popolo Curry Lunch. Besides curry, they had a daily special lunch and French toast lunch. The prices were in the 800 yen range, with an additional 100 yen for coffee. Maybe because it wasn't crowded yet, the food came out quickly. The set included curry, two side dishes (pumpkin stew, spinach and mushroom salad), salad, and a drink. It was nice to have plenty of vegetables. The main curry was European-style and slightly spicy, but not just spicy, it had a fruity taste and seemed to be an original spice blend, quite delicious. The curry with raisins was tasty, but the non-sweet French toast lunch also looked delicious. And the baked cheesecake too (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

Cafe Lunch!! I was attracted by the cute appearance and decided to visit for the first time. The menu is displayed on the front sign. The interior of the cafe has a bright and feminine atmosphere, with table seating and sofa seating in the back. Today's order was the Popolo Curry Lunch for 800 yen. The contents included Popolo curry, soup, salad, kinpira, dessert, and a drink. The Popolo curry was like a homemade curry with plenty of summer vegetables. The salad was a normal salad with French dressing. The consomme soup seemed to be store-bought. The kinpira was on the sweet side and seemed to be from a commercial source. The dessert also seemed to be commercial. For the drink, I chose 100% orange juice, which was a normal and delicious choice. Overall, the soup, kinpira, and dessert should not be included in the set as they did not add value. It would be better to have a more delicious lunch option for 800 yen. It seems like using the cafe for drinks and relaxation might be a better choice. The interior of the cafe is clean and bright, making it a good place to relax. It seems like I made a mistake in how I used the cafe.

Second visit. Last time I had cake and coffee. The presentation of the cake was stylish, but there was a sense of lack of experience due to the recent opening. This time, I visited for lunch. I ordered the beef bowl lunch. The dish with grated yam and shiso leaves on top of the beef seems to be popular with women. After about a year since opening, the service has become more grounded. The original blend coffee, sourced from a famous coffee bean specialty store in Nagoya, is dripped one cup at a time and delicious.

I dropped by for lunch at a place located just west of the Kawaramachi Matsubara intersection, on the north side of Matsubara Street, next to the wagashi shop called Kofukudo. The interior of the cafe had a stylish feel, more like a trendy coffee shop than a traditional cafe. The second-floor sofa seats were cozy, while the first floor felt a bit restless due to the open kitchen. The service was good, with a family-run vibe, and it was a non-smoking establishment. I ordered the French toast lunch set for 850 yen, which came with two small side dishes, a salad, and consomme soup. They also had daily lunch specials available. The French toast was made with thick slices of bread and topped with bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces. It was delicious, especially paired with the coffee, which surprisingly stood out as being really good. Overall, a satisfying meal, and I would recommend trying the French toast here.

◆Hankyu Kyoto Line, Kawaramachi Station. Head south along Kawaramachi Street. Turn west at the Kawaramachi Matsubara intersection. Cafe Popolo is located on Matsubara Street. Look for the red and black sign. The exterior features a stylish design with a door and glass wall. ◇Lunch menu. Popolo Curry Lunch ¥800, Daily Special Lunch ¥880, French Toast Lunch ¥850. Each set includes 2 side dishes, salad, soup, and a drink. Coffee is available for an additional ¥100, served as hand drip. The interior is bright with natural light and wooden warmth. The seating area extends towards the back, creating a calm atmosphere. There is a central kitchen counter and a well-spaced table at the back. Lunch is served from 11:30 am to 2 pm. I arrived just in time before it ended. The quiet atmosphere with only a few customers made me wonder if there was a second floor. ★Popolo Lunch ¥800. I was drawn to the vegetable-rich curry. The set included 2 side dishes (spinach and shumai), salad, soup, and a drink (tea, orange juice, milk). I opted for coffee for an extra ¥100. The colorful curry was topped with bell peppers and eggplants, making it a nutritious dish. The combination of raisins on rice was intriguing. The curry had a hint of miso flavor, which surprisingly complemented the European-style curry base. The spiciness, tender beef, and the textures of bell peppers and eggplants blended well. The side dishes and soup were also delicious. The hand drip coffee was served in an elegant cup and had a refreshing taste, perfect after the curry. The staff, including two women and a man who appeared during coffee brewing, were attentive. The coffee was made with original blend and coffee beans from Nagoya. Overall, the experience was delightful. I would like to try the Daily Special Lunch next time, but I can't resist ordering the curry again.

This is a place I often pass by, but a cute new cafe opened there a month ago, so I went there for lunch on a weekday. It's located on Matsubara Street, just west of Kawaramachi Street, right next to the confectionery shop, Kofukudo. The interior of the cafe is bright and refreshing, with a glass ceiling at the back, a light wooden scent, and a pleasant BGM playing. I ordered the "Daily Lunch Special (880 yen)" with an additional 200 yen for cake. Here is my review: - Rice: Perfect texture, delicious rice. - Main dish "Chicken and Daikon Stew": Slightly sweet, which I like. Very tender and tasty. Good portion size, and the addition of watercress was a nice touch. - Salad: Purple cabbage, carrot, sunny lettuce, with French dressing. - Fried dumplings: Pretty standard, but the fact that it came with three was nice. - Pumpkin stew: Small, easy-to-eat pieces with a great taste. Seaweed might have been included in the stew. - Soup: Consomme-based with carrots and green peas. - Cake: Lemon cake with honey and whipped cream. Stylish presentation. The staff were very kind and attentive. It was a heartwarming experience to discover this cafe.

I was greeted as soon as I entered the store, with the message that they had run out of rice. I wanted something sweet, so I ordered the Caramel Chocolate Shake for ¥700. It came with a thick straw and plenty of whipped cream. The cute note in the restroom asked customers to sit down. I stopped by on my way back from Matsubara in Kawaramachi after taking the 205 bus from Kitaoji Bus Terminal. Let's go for lunch together next time!

The toast at Ogura Toast, the value-for-money morning set, gives off a sense of Nagoya. The curry has a secret touch of Haccho Miso, and the coffee is an original blend from a Nagoya's long-established shop. Even the iced coffee has a unique twist. The lunch curry with seasonal vegetables and rich roux is delicious. It comes with salad, side dishes, and soup. The cute cafe with a sunroom-like atmosphere is perfect for Hinata Bokko. Next time, I'll try the daily special.