Osoba-dokoro Aoi — Local services in Kyoto

We ordered Set 35 & 36 and really enjoyed the meal. The tempura was excellent – light, crispy batter and fresh shrimp. The noodle soup was clear and flavorful, and the yellow daikon added a refreshing touch. The space feels more suited for 1–2 people, but works fine for a small group of up to 4. Service was quick and friendly, and the price was very reasonable. Definitely...

Worst staff, bad food. You will visit here only once, and they know it. If you are foreigner, don't expect any kind of friendly response. They are even discriminative to foreigners. They shouldn't accept foreign visitors. Ridiculous "omotenashi". Food itself is also ridiculous, which calls itself a master class soba dokoro. There are many better ones in Kyoto, also in...

Weird staffing experience, they messed up our order, looked confused on what we wanted. They have an army of waiters with one manager guiding them along but their service is confusing. They didn’t seem very welcoming, first time it happens in Japan.

I wasn’t convinced by the quality of the food neither, especially their fish but the soba...