Koisus, which opened on 8/22, serves a unique dish of spice curry and tempura in a sushi bucket. The name "koisus" reads as "susiok" (sushi bucket) when spelled backwards. The spice curry, made with over 20 different spices, is served with mixed grain rice. The dish includes a mild minced meat curry with vegetables and a spicy curry with plenty of beans. The presentation is beautiful, with five types of pickles arranged neatly on the rice. The tempura is crispy and delicious. You can also add Kyoto-style broth to the curry for a soup curry-like experience. Refills of the broth are available. You can choose the size of the rice portion (small, medium, large), with the reviewer opting for a medium size. Orders are placed by purchasing food tickets. Located near the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo, which is currently under construction, this restaurant offers reasonably priced curry dishes. It is a sister store of the popular Gion Duck Noodles.

At sunset, in Gion Miyagawa-cho where Kyoto townhouses line up on cobblestone streets, a unique curry restaurant has opened. I heard about it and decided to visit. I parked my car at a nearby coin parking lot and entered the restaurant around 5:45 pm. The interior was full of customers, so I bought a meal ticket and waited for a seat with two other groups in front of me. The small restaurant had about 10 counter seats and a clean atmosphere reminiscent of a Kyoto small eatery. After waiting for about 20 minutes, I was seated. I ordered the curry rice and tempura set for 1500 yen. The two types of curry served in wooden barrels were innovative and had a Kyoto-like presentation. I tasted the curry right away, and I felt it was a bit salty, perhaps due to the Kyoto pickled vegetables on top of the rice. The tempura was crispy and delicious, especially when dipped in matcha salt. There was a small iron pot with soup, and although it was suggested to eat it like soup curry, I thought it would be better if the soup had more distinct flavor. I also wished for more variety in the two types of curry, with stronger contrasts in taste. Since the restaurant is still new, I hope they continue to research and improve, becoming a place worth visiting. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in September 2023 with a rating of 3.00 on Tabelog based on 9 reviews. The restaurant, located near Gion Shijo Station on Miyanagawa Street, opened on August 22nd. They offer a unique spice curry served in a sushi tub. The menu is simple, with only one type of curry available: Spice Curry for 1,150 yen and Spice Curry with Tempura Assortment for 1,500 yen. Tempura options range from 150 yen to Craft Beer at 750 yen. I opted for the Spice Curry with Tempura Assortment, which includes shrimp, chicken, pumpkin, eggplant, and shishito pepper tempura. The tempura was crispy and delicious, especially when dipped in matcha salt. The main curry was served with mixed grains and pickles on top of rice, with a rich and flavorful sauce made with ground meat, carrots, pumpkin, and various spices. The curry had a mild level of spiciness and could also be turned into soup curry by adding broth. Despite being newly opened, the restaurant was bustling with customers, including foreigners and students. The overall experience was enjoyable and I recommend trying it out.

Sushi Bucket Curry - a first for me! Located in Gion, Kyoto, on Miyanokawa-cho. Curry & Tempura Koisus opened on 8/22. The spice curry served in a sushi bucket is a unique and Kyoto-style dish. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere in a renovated Kyoto townhouse on a quaint alley. Despite the elegant interior, you order curry from a ticket machine, which adds a fun twist. The curry is served in a sushi bucket with a waterproof sheet, and you can pour Kyoto-style broth to enjoy it like "hittsumabushi" - a Kyoto touch! I tried the Spice Curry with assorted tempura for 1,500 yen, with an option to try two different curry flavors. The curry, made with 20 types of spices, was flavorful and not too spicy. It also came with multigrain rice and five types of pickles. The tempura was crispy and varied. Overall, a delicious meal that even made me hesitate to turn it into soup curry. The name "Koisus" is actually "sushi OK" spelled backward - a playful naming choice. Thank you for the meal!

I tried a unique curry served in a sushi bucket! The Spice Curry with Tempura Assortment costs ¥1,500, while the Spice Curry alone costs ¥1,150. Isn't it super cute? I got really excited when it was brought to me (♡︎ˊ艸ˋ♡︎). There are two types of spice curry - Black Cocoa and Black Sesame (with chickpeas, soybeans, and spicy curry) and Pumpkin and Vegetable Pork Curry. I enjoyed it with Kyoto pickles, and you can also add dashi to make it milder and enjoy a different flavor. The tempura was crispy and delicious, made with seasonal vegetables like Shishito peppers and Kamo eggplant. They will continue to use seasonal vegetables for their tempura, so it's something to look forward to each visit. The name "koisus" is sushi bucket spelled backward, showing a playful touch. Despite being located in Gion, it's reasonably priced, making it a recommended spot for a meal.

A unique curry restaurant in Kyoto called curry&tempura koisus, which reads as "koisus" when read backwards. The curry is served in a large sushi barrel, with minced meat curry, soybean curry, and 5 types of Kyoto side dishes on top of rice. The tempura is crispy and served with matcha salt. The spicy curry is rich and flavorful, not too spicy, making it a favorite for everyone. One interesting aspect is that you can add broth halfway through to change the flavor and enjoy it like soup curry. The curry looks cute and tastes delicious, making it a satisfying experience. This place is bound to become popular, so if you visit Kyoto, be sure to check it out! 😊🍛🍤✨

The shop doesn't look like a curry restaurant, it's stylish and the curry comes in a sushi bucket which is also stylish. The curry is topped with pickles and the spiciness and sweetness match well. It comes with broth so you can make it into soup curry, but you don't need the broth! It's hard to drink the soup if it's left over, and it's hard to scoop it with a spoon because it's in a bucket with a kitchen sheet-like thing. So, it's better to just drink the broth normally! The curry was delicious!

On August 22, 2023, a new restaurant called "Spice Curry Koisus" opened in Gion Shijo, Kyoto. This new establishment is a curry restaurant with a unique concept - the name "Koisus" is actually "Sushioke" spelled backwards, indicating that you can enjoy curry in a sushi-like presentation. I ordered the Spice Curry for 1150 yen, which comes with a broth that allows you to enjoy it as a soup curry towards the end of your meal.

Just opened in Gion, Kyoto, is a spice curry restaurant called Koisus, which reads "Sushi Oke" backwards. They serve two types of curry in a sushi rice bowl, which looks delicious from the start! One is minced meat curry, and the other is a spicy black sesame-based soybean curry. Both are authentic and tasty. The Kyoto pickles on top of the rice are a nice touch. You can choose the amount of rice you want. The tempura assortment was crispy and delicious. You can also turn it into soup curry by pouring in the broth! Overall, it's a great restaurant with good presentation and flavors.

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I visited the newly opened "curry&tempura koisus" on August 22nd on Miyagawa Street in Gion. The name "koisus" comes from reading it backwards as "sushi bucket," which is how they serve their curry. I tried the "Spice Curry with Tempura Assortment for 1,500 yen" this time. The authentic curry served in a sushi bucket comes in two types - one made with pumpkin, carrots, and ground meat for a sweet flavor, and the other with black sesame and spices for a unique taste. Both curries were delicious, and you can also enjoy them as soup curry by adding broth halfway through. The tempura was great with the curry or dipped in matcha salt. This curry is sure to become popular in Kyoto. #Curry #CurryRice #CurryInstagram #Koisus #SpiceCurry #Kyoto #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KyotoCurry #Tempura #SoupCurry #Gion #MiyagawaStreet

"Koisus" is a new brand from the popular "menroku" in Hirakata City. They specialize in spice curry dishes, served in a style reminiscent of a sushi container. The menu currently includes Spice Curry (1150 yen) and Spice Curry with Tempura Assortment (1500 yen). When you open the container, you'll find multigrain rice and five types of Kyoto pickles in the center, surrounded by a generous amount of slightly sweet curry with minced meat on one side and a spicy curry with plenty of soybeans and black sesame base on the other. The visual presentation is so appealing that you'll want to take a photo. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors, along with the crunchy texture of the pickles, makes it a delightful meal. Don't forget to add extra rice for free if you're feeling hungry. To finish off, pour in the Kyoto-style broth to enjoy the curry soup. The restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase (check their Instagram for operating days and hours) and is set to have its grand opening in mid to late August.

Today, I visited a curry restaurant in Miyagawa-cho, Gion, Kyoto that is scheduled to open soon. Spice Curry koisus is set to open in August 2023, with a pre-opening starting on August 1st. It seems to be a new branch by the company behind Gion Duck Noodles. The official opening date is planned for mid to late August, but for now, they are conducting staff training during the pre-opening phase. The restaurant has a few counter seats, and the interior is decorated with sushi barrels. The unique feature of koisus is eating curry in sushi barrels. The name koisus is derived from flipping the characters of "susiok," which means sushi barrel. The menu is simple, offering "Spice Curry" and "Tempura." The curry is priced at 1,150 yen, and comes with a tempura assortment for 1,500 yen. When the dishes arrived, I was impressed by the volume of the food served in the large sushi barrel. The staff kindly explained the dishes: - Spice Curry: The colorful curry, made with over 20 spices, is divided into two sections on a bed of rice. There are five types of pickles on top of the rice. After enjoying the curry, you can add Kyoto-style dashi broth to turn it into a soup curry. - Tempura Assortment: The assortment includes shrimp tempura, chicken tempura, and seasonal vegetable tempura (shishito pepper, pumpkin, eggplant). They are served with matcha salt for dipping. The curry was flavorful and not too spicy, with a mild and delicious taste. The pickles added a crunchy texture and complemented the curry well. The black curry had a rich flavor with various types of beans. The tempura was crispy, with a satisfying texture and a refreshing touch of matcha salt. To finish the meal, I poured the dashi broth over the remaining rice and curry, creating a unique soup curry. Despite the initial concern about the portion size, the soup curry made it easy to finish the meal. Overall, dining on curry in a sushi barrel was a novel and enjoyable experience.