Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Kyoto

Firstly it is called Okazaki coffee shop, not "Japanese restaurant"--probably an America tourist who didn't really know its name reviewed as so.

Unassuming like the Eikanji temple next door, this little cafe serves 7 or 8 items other than coffee and tea. Operated by a lovely old couple for decades, it is a truly a locals diner. Prices and services are everyday prices, so is the ambiance and food. Our first round blew us away in the homey and comfort food taste that we order a full 2nd round, trying more than half of the short menu. Our top votes are yakisoba, cold noodle, Tianjin rice, cod roe pasta, and ramen. It just hit the right spot after walking the stunningly beautiful Eikanji all morning.

It is hidden gems like this temple and this restaurant make traveling fun...

It’s definitely not a good choice for foreigners. The old lady’s attitude is ridiculous! We’ve already decided our meal outside the restaurant, and waiting for a chance to order. The old lady heavily put two glasses of water on the table, she didn’t say anything or even look at us. Then she gets an English menu throw on our table, AGAIN didn’t even look at us.

We immediately decide to leave this place. After walking about 10min. , we get in Dragon Burger near Nanzenji Temple. The atmosphere and food is amazing, staffs are friendly too. Highly recommend...

Japanese home cooked food style restaurant that serves up very limited dishes - but all of which are decent!

Friendly stall owner comes up and ask for your order which has its menu printed on the walls in the shop, and with all of the wording in Japanese - use either Google Translate camera mode or just go with the photos to make your choice!

There’s also a similarity between its dishes, with onions, green bell peppers being a staple 😊 I personally prefer the ramen over the other dishes 🍜👍🏻

💴 price point is low for where it’s located , definitely...