Kyoto, Japan｜Jukai

We found this place walking down the street from our Airbnb in Kyoto and it turned out to be a fantastic local izakaya! The food is excellent and very inexpensive - delicious chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, tonkatsu, and much more, for about 250-400 yen per plate. The drink menu has numerous sake and shochu options plus large bottles of Asahi at great prices. And the older couple that runs the place were super friendly (especially when we showed up for a second straight night) and provided great service (with the help of their English-language menu) despite the fact that we spoke basically no Japanese and they speak basically no English. If you're staying nearby and want an inexpensive, delicious izakaya meal and drinks, this place is a great choice.

I went solo and loved it. I was the only westerner but felt welcome. Nice food, I would happily revisit.

Seared bonito and nabeyaki ramen I thought he was definitely from Kochi, but he was completely different...lol I was told that seared bonito is more delicious in Shikoku than in Kyoto. I can't say that even if my mouth is torn lol I wish I could eat it with salt