Enjoying at Casual Dining Bars: Tips from a Middle School Student Writer, for both Heavy Drinkers and Non-drinkers!
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This time, three middle school students and one adult visited "Nishiki Shokudo," a casual dining bar located on the outskirts of Nishiki Market. Of course, middle school students cannot drink alcohol, so they went with an adult who loves alcohol!
The theme of this coverage is "How both drinkers and teetotalers can enjoy together!"
We wanted to share how people who can drink alcohol and those who cannot can enjoy going out for a meal together. Whether you're going to an izakaya with children or dining with adults where some can drink and some cannot, we hope this serves as a reference for ways to enjoy together.
At "Nishiki Shokudo," which offers delicious dishes and drinks, we'll share what kind of dishes and drinks entertained us from the perspectives of both drinkers and non-drinkers.
Fun to drink! Delicious even if you can't drink!
Seeking delicious food, we arrived at this restaurant! (Photo provided by Sake to Meshi Nishiki Shokudo)
"Nishiki Shokudo" is a 5-minute walk from "Shijo Station," "Karasuma Station," and "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station."
【Nishiki Shokudo】
This is a popular dining and drinking establishment that provides Showa-era comfort food, sourcing ingredients primarily from "Nishiki Market," known as the kitchen of Kyoto.
(Photo courtesy of Sake to Meshi Nishiki Shokudo)
Upon entering, despite being an izakaya, it has a stylish atmosphere. For a moment, it didn't feel like your typical izakaya.
There were retro-style posters from the Showa era at the counter seats. Adults might feel nostalgic about them, but for children, they evoke a sense of the good old days. The ambiance seems comfortable for both drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
Fruit Sour (¥580)
We promptly ordered drinks! Since we are middle school students, we opted for non-alcoholic ones. This time, we ordered four: Kiwi Sour, Lemon Sour, Dark Cherry Sour, and Lemon Sour, from right to left.
There are also non-alcoholic options, so even those who don't drink alcohol can enjoy the feeling of having a drink. That's why we can also enjoy the feeling of being adults with non-alcoholic sours.
Since they come with fruit pulp, you can also enjoy the texture.
Meat Sucking Set Meal (¥1,700)
I had the famous Meat Sucking Set Meal, which is recommended by Nishiki Shokudo.
It's an exquisite taste! The staff also mentioned that it's the best recommendation in the shop.
For those who drink alcohol, meat sucking is the perfect way to end the meal.
Very tender and delicious! Recommended for those who dislike tough, fibrous meat!
The meat is rare, giving it a visually luxurious appearance!
Beef Tendon Stew set（￥1,500）
I also had the Beef Tendon Stew set.
The sauce was rich and the meat was tender! It really warmed me up.
You can create your own "Original Set" by combining existing set meals with your favorite dishes.
Yum! The flavor is rich, so it goes well with rice!
The staff also recommended the Beef Tendon Stew for those who don't drink alcohol, so be sure to try it.
Probably, it's a guarantee that it will go well with alcohol!
Fried chicken（￥780）
Deeply flavorful and incredibly delicious! Wow! For those who don't drink alcohol, the rice just keeps coming. You can easily have 10 bowls. For those who drink, go for the highball without hesitation. What a blissful combination!
The staff also mentioned that they use rare and carefully selected spices, so be sure to give it a try.
Homemade Potato Salad (¥600)
This is a potato salad made with Shibazuke from Masugo at Nishiki Market. Who knew Shibazuke and potato salad would go so well together?!
At Nishikishokudo, you can have unlimited rice for free!! Even if you don't drink, you can eat until you're satisfied.
In addition to the dishes introduced this time, Nishikishokudo has many other delicious dishes.
Summary
Recommended points for drinkers:
- The dishes have a robust flavor that pairs well with alcohol, making it easy to drink.
- With a wide range of menu options, including elegant and light dishes like the recommended Nikuyui, you can refresh your palate and continue enjoying your drinks.
Recommended points for non-drinkers:
- With plenty of non-alcoholic options like fruit sours, even non-drinkers can enjoy the feeling of drinking.
- Nishikishokudo offers a variety of set meals that go well with rice, so even non-drinkers can be satisfied with a hearty meal.
Nishikishokudo is a place where both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy, so why not visit with your family after work or on holidays?
"Sake to Meshi Nishikishokudo"
Address: 606-2 Amicare Nishii Matabachicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 5 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
5 minutes walk from Karasuma Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line
5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
355m from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
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京都在住の12歳。
趣味は原神。推しは胡桃一択。好きなところのうち50個は余裕で言える。
好きな教科は体育と歴史。好きな食べ物は寿司。ネタはたこ。
マック、カラムーチョ、コーラ（カロリー爆弾）を用意し原神をするのがたまらない。
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京都生まれ京都育ちの12歳（中学生）。
将来の夢：起業家。好きな教科：英文法と総合。部活：サッカー部で頑張ってます。好きな時間：現実逃避してる時間。
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京都生まれの12歳、友に推しを取られた男、ただ原神を好きになってくれたのは嬉
しい。最近は原神でスコア45の聖遺物をゲットした。俺の推しは胡桃。男の推しは放浪者マジでかっこいい。好きな食べ物はうに。みんなも食べて欲しい一品。来世は正直パソコンでもいい。今後も応援してねー！
