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Beyond Sushi: Discover Kyoto’s Hidden Comfort Food, Oyakodon


Tucked away in a beautifully restored 70-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse,Chisou Inaseya offers a refined yet warm atmosphere that captures the spirit of Kyoto — elegant, calm, and deeply connected to the seasons.
Located near Karasuma-Oike Station, this restaurant is loved by both locals and travelers who seek authentic Kyoto-style dining with a touch of sophistication.


🍗 The Signature Dish – Oyakodon

Oyakodon, meaning “parent and child bowl,” features tender Kyoto Tamba chicken simmered in savory soy-based broth with fluffy eggs, served over warm rice.

The dish traces its origins back to the late 19th century in Tokyo, when a chef’s wife at the long-established restaurant Tamahide decided to pour the flavorful chicken-and-egg stew over rice.
In Kyoto, however, the dish evolved with a gentler taste — enhanced by Kyoto-style dashi and locally raised ingredients.



🍶 Why You Should Visit


📍 Address: 京都市中京区三条柳馬場上ル油屋町93
       https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZNvUyW6JAjaiJK747

Hours: Lunch 11:30–14:30 / Dinner 17:00–22:30 (Closed Mondays)
🌐 Official Website (Japanese)

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