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I remember the night we returned from Arashiyama, we were already hungry. The two yakiniku restaurants we wanted to visit were turned away due to lack of reservation.
So we made our way through the alleys of Kamogawa neighborhood and finally chose a random restaurant that looked okay.
It was the same old story: not too many customers, not too few, and the atmosphere was cozy and lively, full of fireworks.
Monja: The first dish that came up was actually a plate of ingredients with an instruction sheet that surprisingly required us to help ourselves. Japanese Monja is a traditional street food that originated in Tokyo, similar to Okonomiyaki in Osaka.
We followed the instructions to the letter, and the shopkeeper complimented us on our skills.
The dish is like stir-fried thinned-out lasagna with green seaweed powder and paprika, which has the texture of lasagna and a bit more of the sea.Monja is highly social food that brings a unique cooking and dining experience.
Okonomiyaki: A traditional pancake Japanese dish originating from Osaka, a specialty of the Kansai region of Japan. The pancakes, which are served according to personal preference, are rich in flavor and topped with makihana, which is savory and refreshing.
Grilled Wagyu Beef: Rich in fat and aroma. The side dishes were most colorful with chili peppers to relieve the grease.
Roast Beef: Tender meat, sprinkled with finely chopped small green onions for a more prominent flavor.
Fried Chicken Nuggets: The Japanese fried chicken nuggets were excellent as always, with a crispy, golden crust and a juicy interior.
A dish I can't remember the name of: this dish looked like a seared xiao long bao, but I can't remember the exact name. The meat was firm and springy, and the filling was quite solid.
Sake: Perhaps the best part of the meal was the sake cup, which had a lovely design of fish inside like a swirl. The large sake bowl, on the other hand, resembles a coconut shell bowl, rustic and primitive.
This restaurant reveals a unique warmth and simplicity just like the many restaurants in the alleys around Kamogawa. A dish of food blossoms with a different flavor in a simple environment, giving us a sense of relaxation that we haven't felt in a long time.
Whether it was the warm greetings from the staff or the fun of sitting around and making monja, the entire meal was full of pleasure.
When we stepped out of the restaurant, the nighttime colors of Kyoto and the flowing water of the Kamogawa River were an unforgettable sight.
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