A little further down an elegant alley, you will find Ohashi (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), a bar in a revitalized building from the early Showa Period (1926-1989). Mr. Ohashi, who specializes in Japanese cuisine, uses fresh fish and vegetables he has just purchased that day to serve you dishes that will make your drinks go down a treat. The menu changes daily, with obanzai lined up on the counter and local dishes from Kyushu.

Within walking distance from Kyoto Station. Kitsune Biyori (Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) was established as a place where people can casually enjoy Kyoto's tofu, which at first glance may seem like a hurdle to overcome. All tofu and fried bean curd are handmade in the restaurant, using soy milk made from domestic soybeans purchased from a yuba (bean curd) store. The fried tofu is deep-fried right in front of your eyes, so you can enjoy the taste of freshly made tofu.

Tsukinokoguma (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is a sister restaurant of Jack and Matilda, a popular standing drinking establishment in Fukushima, Osaka. In addition to the standard menu including the famous stewed and char-grilled dishes, the restaurant offers a variety of daily specials such as obanzai and assorted sashimi. About 40 kinds of dishes and more than 30 kinds of sake can be enjoyed at any given time. The restaurant also offers a one-person-only "four kinds of good-looking snacks," making it a great place to visit even if you are alone.

Aburu moku (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), run by two former employees of the famous Italian restaurant Vena, is an atmospheric space with a retro atmosphere created by fresh green tiles and antique lamps. The cuisine is based on Japanese cuisine, but there are also Italian and French elements here and there. There are always about eight classic wines available, which change daily, and they are selected with an emphasis on complementing the food.

Located on the second floor of a machiya (townhouse) in Shijo-Omiya, Nief (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto) is a hideout for adults known only to those in the know. ［The owner, who has experience at popular restaurants such as "Soliles" and "suba," serves dishes that emphasize a sense of the season. The counter, with its beautiful wood grain, was designed to create just the right distance between customers and staff, and many customers come alone to enjoy conversation with the owner.