Tsuki no kurabito — Restaurant in Kyoto

Unagi place

Was taken to dinner here by a local after a business meeting. At the entrance there is a small area where you can buy gifts that include snacks and some sweets. You can also see how the unagi is roasted through the kitchens clear viewing window. I saw that during the roasting/grilling process, the skewer of eel was also rinsed in water- possible to prevent it from drying out? It seemed like a very lengthy and delicate process.

You need to remove your shoes and put them in a locker (you keep the key) before entering the main dining room. There were plenty seating. Our host had preordered the dinner course so I can’t say as to what it was but I can tell you that the main eel entree was the most damn delicious eel I’ve ever had in my life. He explained that Kyoto has their own way of cooking eel and that it only tastes like this only in Kyoto.

I did notice that the service there was quite slow. It seemed like the wait staff were not very attentive, many times we were missing things like utensils or new plates to share, or waters. Our host did mention that the service has dropped a lot over the years but the food quality still remained. Not such a heckler for service unless it’s fine dining so no biggie for me.

Definitely recommend this place based on their...

日本酒が美味しいお店ですねー 店内内装も素敵で接待でも満足するお店です。

On a business trip to Kyoto ~

At night, the locals booked this shop in advance.

It was a shop made by remodeling a laurel wreath brewery ~

It's very beautiful and the atmosphere is good ~

There is also a feeling of liberation ~

Order as shown in the photo ~

Recommended tofu can be served with salt and soup stock ~

I got the salt left and licked it while drinking Japanese sake (laughs)

Drink 2 go hot sake with hot sake ~

Cold recommendation ~

It's really easy to drink!

I felt like I could go for as many cups as I wanted ...

I was able to spend a satisfying time while getting the...

l walked in this restaurant on a week day without reservation. lt was really a great ambiance with professional service. The atmosphere was amazing and food was delicious especially l loved Zaru Tofu with special salt and sauce. Tempura l have order was so soft, quite a surprise for me. Overall quite delicious meal served with complimentary tea. But please kindly note that there was a table charge for 300Yen, well deserved. By the way, portions were quite fullfiling please order taking into consideration of this info. Overall a bit pricey, but l really enjoyed...