Michiho Toji
Enjoy seasonal tempura and sake at Toji Michiho near Kyoto Station

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Enjoy sake with tempura
Sit at the immersive counter and enjoy tempura being fried right in front of you while drinking sake.Toji Doho opened near Kyoto Station on August 2023, 8, where you can indulge in such adult fun.
In addition to tempura, there is a wide variety of natural sashimi and a la carte dishes.The general manager, Yoshihiro Yamatani, has been working on this path for 16 years since he was 20 years old.
You will be amazed at the many dishes that have been prepared with great ingenuity and that have been carefully studied at top-class restaurants such as kaiseki cuisine.In addition to the a la carte menu, the 8000 yen course (reservation required the day before) is also a great value.
A variety of tempura prepared with great care and skill
Tempura stays crispy not only when freshly fried, but also after a little time.The secret lies in the specially made clothing.
You can also enjoy seafood such as prawns and conger eel, Kyoto vegetables, and in autumn, Tamba chestnuts.Depending on the ingredients, some tempura is cooked at a low temperature and soaked in dashi stock, making it a time-consuming process.
*Prices vary depending on the day
``I'm a kaiseki eater, so it's more like I'm eating the soup rather than drinking it,'' says Yamatani.
Tempura Prawns 1000 yen
The fresh tiger prawn tempura also looks beautiful.Shape it with a knife and make the back coating thin so that the red color stands out.The detailed technique is clear in everything.
Tempura sweet potato 1300 yen
Sweet potatoes, which are deep-fried whole for over 40 minutes, are one of their specialties, and the variety changes depending on the season.Wrapped in batter and steamed with its own moisture, it is plump and sweet.
Assortment of five types of sashimi 2100 yen
On this day, there were five types of bluefin tuna from Ine, sawara, yellowfin tuna, torigai, and striped mackerel, all of which were natural.The owner goes to the market every day and uses his own discerning eye to purchase the best products.
We have a selection of sake carefully selected to match the dishes.
There are 5 to 10 types of sake available, with prices ranging from 850 yen per glass to 1300 yen per cup.
There is no particular standard, and the stocks will change depending on the sell-off.Mr. Yamatani says, ``I have a few liquor stores that have known my cooking for a long time select the sake for me.'' Then, he always tastes the sake and is satisfied with it before purchasing.
Yuiyu Akane Sora no Promise Junmai Ginjo, 850 yen per glass, 1300 yen per cup
Takeuchi Sake Brewery (Shiga Prefecture), alcohol content 16%, rice polishing ratio 60%
Autumn sake made with 100% Yamada Nishiki from the Special A area of Hyogo Prefecture.A portion of the sales of the seasonal ``Memory Series'' are donated to animal welfare organizations.
Mr. Yamaya``The sake brewery has recently changed its toji.This Junmai Ginjo has a strong flavor, and you can feel the flavor of the rice.''
Sagami-nada dry, special pure rice unfiltered raw sake, 850 yen per glass, 1300 yen per cup
Kubota Sake Brewery (Kanagawa Prefecture), alcohol content 16%, rice polishing ratio 55%
Special pure rice made entirely of Miyama Nishiki from Nagano Prefecture and polished to 55%.A dry sake with a sake level of +7 that goes well with any meal.
Mr. Yamaya"It's a sake from Kanagawa Prefecture, my hometown. It's slightly cloudy, but a little dry. It's also unusual because it's slightly carbonated."
Mitsui Kotobuki Porcini Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo, 850 yen per glass, 1300 yen per cup
Miino Kotobuki (Fukuoka Prefecture), alcohol content 15%, rice polishing ratio 60%
Hisashi Mitsui from the manga ``Slam Dunk'' named it after this sake brewery.The boletus on the label is a mushroom known for its aroma, which is said to be an Italian matsutake mushroom.
Mr. Yamaya"A fragrant alcoholic beverage inspired by porcini mushrooms. It's a hiyaoroshi with a plump and mellow taste."
Enjoy a bit of luxury not only at night, but also from early in the morning.
It's open from 16pm, so it's recommended for a luxurious drink a little early.I'm looking forward to the Kumoko and Red Bean Liver Tempura this coming season.
There are also dishes that are popular among women, such as tomato with a slight peach scent and Nanjing lemon stew.Savor seasonal cuisine and Japanese sake while enjoying a conversation with the friendly owner at the counter.
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Michiho Toji
- Address
- Alps 6 Building 6F, 9-1 Higashikujo Kitakarasuma-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto PrefectureOpen with Googlemap
- TEL
- 075-634-8296
- Opening hours
- 16:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
- Closing days
- 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Wednesday