We ordered a specialty bento at a long-established store founded in 1899.｜Rokusei

Date of visit: Monday, May 6, 2019 (holiday)

 

Founded in 1868,Rokusei started as a caterer.

Their specialty is “Teoke bento” made by Seiji Nakagawa, a living national treasure.

They also operate a souffle shop, so I have an innovative image of them.

Basic information about Rokusei

Official site

Address	71 Nishitennomachi, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto (Heian Jingu Nishiyoko, north side of hydrophobic)
Phone	075(751)6171
Closed	Monday (Transfer if Monday is a national holiday)
Business hours	Weekdays 11:30-14:00/16:00-21:00 (last order / 20:00) Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:30-21:00 (last order / 20:00) Reservations are required at night
Directions	City bus From JR Kyoto Station, take 206 lines for about 30 minutes, and get off at Higashiyama Nijo and Okazaki Park Exit. From Shijo Kawaramachi, take the 201 or 203 for about 15 minutes, and get off at Higashiyama Nijo and Okazaki Park Exit. From Sanjo Keihan, get off at Okazaki Park Museum of Art and Heian Jingu-mae in about 10 minutes in 5 lines. Taxi About 20 minutes from JR Kyoto Station About 10 minutes from Shijo Kawaramachi About 5 minutes from Sanjo Keihan Subway Get off at Marutamachi on the Karasuma Line and take a taxi for 5 minutes. Get off at Higashiyama Station on the East-West Line and walk for 10 minutes. Car About 20 minutes from Meishin Kyoto east IC towards Okazaki (There is a parking lot available, but it will be limited to 7 cars, I am sorry if it is full, but the south side of Heian Jingu, the municipal underground parking lot (charges apply).）

 

I recommend Rokusei to the following people

 

People who like strong flavours (most people think that Kyoto cuisine is typically of delicate flavors, but Rokusei has many strong flavors.)

People who want to enjoy traditional cuisine casually.

 

Rokusei appearance

 

 

 

Beyond a  lantern tow, there is Shishi Odoshi.

The other side of the garden is “Souffle & Cafe Corner Tea Garden” of Rokumori

Rokusei cuisine

 

When I got to my seat, I had black bean tea.

The aroma of the black bean tea made me relaxed.

I received “Teoke bento and Hitoshina” (It came 4,212 yen tax included and service excluded).

The “hitoshina” is selected from the following.

・Kamo nasu Dengaku (dengaku: tofu or eggplant etc is skewered, grill and top with miso.)

・Sweetfish fried（tempura）

・Sashimi

・Usubari Yuba(a kind of Yuba cuisine)

・Today’s dessert assorted

 

 

 

Teoke bento, rice bowl, red soup (with yuba), pickled pickles.

Rice changes according to the season.

This time there was bamboo shooots in the rice.

 

I chose Usubari Yuba.

 

My companion chose small sweetfish fried（tempura).

Rokusei Gastronomy Club Member’s Comments

We were in a large hall and ordered a lunch box hmmm.

Even if they don’t serve food one by one, it’s unconvincing to pay a service fee,
As a Japanese without the concept of chips.

The flavor was strong that I didn’t like it.

Click here for a list of the establishments of the long-established stores that we have visited so far⇒ List arranged by year of establishment of the store

Sainara（See you）.