あじあん。 — Restaurant in Kyoto

After moving hotels before heading to Ohara in Kyoto, we decided to explore the local food scene around our new location. We stumbled upon a highly-rated izakaya with a Japanese name we couldn’t even pronounce. Taking a chance, we ventured in and were glad we did. We were the first customers of the night, but soon the place started filling up. We eventually learned that the name is pronounced “Asian,” if we understood correctly. The owner, a kind elderly man, was working with a younger Japanese man in his 30s. This spot is cash only, so keep that in mind. We ordered buta kakuni, yasai itame, and beef steak—all of which were delicious and well-prepared. There was a slight mix-up when the owner mistakenly thought we ordered fried rice after I asked for just “rice,” unaware that the set menu already included it. He apologized for the delay, and even though it wasn’t part of our order, we enjoyed the smoky, flavorful fried rice. A nice bonus is that they provided an English menu, which made ordering easier. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d highly recommend this place to tourists for its warm,...

If you want good food made from the heart, this is the place.

The owner may not speak much english but google translate + lens and a very little amount of Japanese will get you a good meal with a very good price.

Support the honest man, my dinner was half the price of my breakfeast with twice...

This place is wonderful. The food is amazing. It is a one man operation so it takes a bit longer but that adds to the experience. For non Japanese speakers like me there is a basic English menu but use the translate app with the owner for a great experience. One if the highlights of...