The story
Tucked away in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward, this izakaya run by two ladies is the kind of spot you hope to stumble upon. As “Cosa mangiamo oggi?” noted in their video, a couple can easily feast on a heap of small plates for just around €30 — a steal for the quality and warmth. The creators credited a tip from fellow traveler Vallo for discovering it, and they specifically recommended always pairing each small dish with a bowl of rice.
The menu reads like a greatest hits of Kyoto comfort food: crispy fried lotus root, tender Shiruke meat dish, silky yuba, seasonal bamboo shoots and shiitake, plus auntie-style onigiri and fried little eggplants. A standout was the Japanese risotto topped with egg and moroko (tiny fried fish), alongside a helping of tororo (grated yam). With a 4.3-star rating and tags like “hole-in-the-wall” and “family-friendly,” this is a casual, local treasure worth seeking out.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 9 dish mentions say about the food
“Yuba, which you know by now.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Izakaya (Second Izakaya - Run by Two Ladies). Most active: Cosa mangiamo oggi?
A lovely izakaya run by two ladies in Kyoto — we spent only 30 euros per couple for a ton of random little dishes. Great tip from Vallo, and my advice is to always pair dishes with a bowl of rice.
Dishes mentioned
Fried Lotus Root (Renkon)
Renkon — looks like fried lotus root.
Shiruke (Meat Dish)
We continue with shiruke, which is a meat dish.
Yuba
Yuba, which you know by now.
Bamboo Shoots
Bamboo shoots — very good, because it's super thin with soy sauce.
Shiitake
Small plate of shiitake.
