July 12, 2021

[Excellent Oyakodon at Lunchtime, Toriiwaro] Toriiwaro, which specializes in such "kashiwa," is a long-established chicken specialty store that has been operating since 1945 in the Nishijin area, famous for Nishijin textiles.

[Excellent Oyakodon at Lunchtime, Toriiwaro]

In western Japan, chicken meat is widely called "kashiwa," but there are various theories about the origin of the word, such as the color of oak leaves resembling the color of brown chicken feathers, the name of a type of chicken native to Japan called "kashiwa," or a secret word for chicken meat. Even in Kyoto City, you will often see signs with the word "kashiwa," meaning chicken, written on them.

Toriiwaro, which specializes in such "kashiwa," is a long-established chicken specialty store that has been operating since 1945 in the Nishijin area, famous for Nishijin textiles. The most popular dishes are the soup made from fresh chicken stock simmered for a long time in well water and the mizutaki (unthickened stew of chicken) made from carefully selected chicken meat. The only menu item is oyakodon. It is not uncommon for customers to wait in line.

Once you pass through the curtain and are seated by the waitress, your oyakodon will be brought to you in order without you having to order it. Another delight served with oyakodon, the chicken soup made by simmering chicken broth for a long time, has a rich yet clear taste.

Served in a slightly small bowl, the sweet aroma of the soup stock and the slightly spicy aroma of sansho (Japanese pepper) mix together, and the flavor of the fresh chicken softly wrapped in the glossy, half-boiled egg is truly exquisite.

In addition, the inner garden seen from the second floor and the elegantly arranged rooms convey the atmosphere of a townhouse built over 100 years ago. If you are visiting Kyoto and want to have lunch in a place that is typical of Kyoto, this is the place for you. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Kamishichiken district, latter of which is one of the five hanamachi in Kyoto, are located within walking distance, making it an area where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll after lunch.

Our Imadegawa Showroom is a five-minute walk east along Itsutsuji Street from Toriiwaro. We hope you will stop by our showroom during your sightseeing or stroll in Nishijin.

Toriiwaro
https://goo.gl/maps/GYFv6xNKSAJb37ga9
Imadegawa Showroom (Open from 14:00-17:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/imadegawa.html

Reference
https://gogen-yurai.jp/kashiwa-niku/

July 12, 2021

[Chinese Restaurant Itosen in Kamishichiken District] Itosen, a Cantonese restaurant, is located in the middle of an alleyway a little further in from the main street, which is lined with old-fashioned Kyoto machiya and teahouse architecture.

[Chinese Restaurant Itosen in Kamishichiken District]

Kamishichiken district is Kyoto's oldest hanamachi. Itosen, a Cantonese restaurant, is located in the middle of an alleyway a little further in from the main street, which is lined with old-fashioned Kyoto machiya and teahouse architecture. The lanterns of "Tsunagi Dango," the symbol of the district, are hung in front of the eaves of the stores, and the soft light that emerges at dusk gives you a sense of the atmosphere of the hanamachi.

Originally used as a teahouse, it was remodeled and opened in 1981, and has been loved as one of the most popular restaurants in Kamishichiken district for its light flavor and reasonable prices. Since they are popular among maiko and geiko, they do not use ingredients with strong aromas, and their size allows them to be eaten without having to open their mouths wide.

The spring rolls, cut into bite-sized pieces, and the simple sweet-and-sour pork, made with only pork and pineapple, are undisputed favorites. Although the portions of each dish are not large, most of them can be ordered for less than 1,000 yen, making it possible to enjoy a wide variety of dishes. Our staff recommends the mapo tofu and chicken omelet in the photos.

Due to the popularity of this store, reservations are recommended as it is often crowded. Itosen is about a 20-minute walk from our Imadegawa Showroom.

Itosen
https://goo.gl/maps/NEu1Hn8yPwhjtLwdA
Imadegawa Showroom (Open from 14:00-17:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/imadegawa.html

July 08, 2021

[Okubo House Mokkosha's Scoopable Wooden Spatula has been added] The shape of the spatula makes it easy to scoop sauces, etc.

[Okubo House Mokkosha's Scoopable Wooden Spatula has been added]

The new Scoopable Wooden Spatula was born from Scoopable Wooden Spatula. The shape of the spatula makes it easy to scoop sauces, etc. You can scoop a small amount directly after cooking. The spatula is made of chestnut, not cherry, which makes it lightweight. As to strengthen, the edge of the spatula is cut, allowing it to break up hard ingredients.

Okubo House Mokkosha's Scoopable Wooden Spatula
https://www.shokunin.com/en/okubo/sukueru.html

Shokunin.com Blog

July 2021

[Excellent Oyakodon at Lunchtime, Toriiwaro] Toriiwaro, which specializes in such "kashiwa," is a long-established chicken specialty store that has been operating since 1945 in the Nishijin area, famous for Nishijin textiles.

[Chinese Restaurant Itosen in Kamishichiken District] Itosen, a Cantonese restaurant, is located in the middle of an alleyway a little further in from the main street, which is lined with old-fashioned Kyoto machiya and teahouse architecture.

[Okubo House Mokkosha's Scoopable Wooden Spatula has been added] The shape of the spatula makes it easy to scoop sauces, etc.