Monday, April 15, 2024

Maikohan@Gion Kiyomizu-dera ★★★

Amazing Tempura Presentation. 16 pieces of bite-sized Tempura. Delicious & exquisite. As seen on Instagram. Vegetarian menu available. Has a few branches. Walk-in only for this branch. No reservations accepted.

Seafood Tempura 3,300 yen



Complimentary Souvenir Salt from Kyoto

Maikohan (Gion, Kiyomizu-dera)
〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward,
075-541-8574

Umekoji Kadensho Onsen Ryokan@Kyoto ★★★

Most Affordable & Decent Onsen Ryokan in Kyoto. Highly recommended. Convenient location by the train station/ Kyoto Railway Museum. Reasonably priced. I booked directly on the Japanese site for about $250 per night, which was much cheaper than Agoda. Have public onsen bath as well as 5 first-come first-served private onsen bath. I tried all of them and was extremely satisfied. Complimentary Yukata rental for your onsen bath. Complimentary Dango Snack, Popsicles and late night soba. Have unlimited Marinated Ikura if you get the breakfast. No shoes as soon as you enter the hotel with the tatami floor. It could get a bit crowded with the tourists and tourist groups. They only hold the luggage on your check out day until 3pm. Would love to return again.

Complimentary Dango Snack


Paid $10 more for a larger 29㎡ room




Private Onsen Available

Complimentary Popsicle


Complimentary late night noodles


Unlimited Marinated Ikura if you get Breakfast


Impressive Breakfast Buffet

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
41-10 Sujakuuchihatacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8843
https://dormy-hotels.com/resort/hotels/umekoji_kadensho/

Sunday, April 14, 2024

良彌 奥の庭 Oku no Niwa@Arashiyama Kyoto ★★★

Kaiskei Restaurant at Arashiyama. Nice variety in the set lunch. I wanted to try the Yuba Shabu Hot Pot Set, but it was sold out. Halal & Vegan food available. Walk-in available.

Hana Yosiya Tofu Hot Pot 2,200 yen

Hana Yosiya Tofu Hot Pot 2,200 yen

Tofu Hot Pot from the Set

Vegan Set 3,300 yen

Honey Lemon 700 yen

良彌 奥の庭 Oku no Niwa
31 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho,
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384
075-871-0456

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Isaribi Robata@Osaka Umeda ★★★

Fun Robata Grill Experience. Served with a big paddle as seen on IG. Everything 300 yen and very tasty. Reservations recommended, but we were able to walk in with 13 mins wait. [developing story]






















Isaribi Robata
1 Chome-5-12 Shibata, Kita Ward,
Osaka, 530-0012
06-6373-2969

Friday, April 12, 2024

Onigiri Gorichan@Osaka Umeda ★★★

Mind-Blowing Rice Ball. Best rice ball ever. The ones with marinated egg yolk are must-try. It’s heaven. Filling was everywhere inside the rice ball, not just the dead center. Once you start eating the rice ball, you cannot stop, because it's so tasty. Don't finish all the rice though, because you will want to save some to make chazuke soup with their complimentary soup. 400-1,000 yen each. Walk-in available. [Developing Story]







おにぎりごりちゃん Onigiri Gorichan
〒530-0016 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nakazaki,
1 Chome−5−20 TKビル 1階
06-6147-6607
https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2701/A270101/27135093/