地鶏屋 心

Specialising in dishes prepared using free-range Kyoto "red" chicken, 地鶏家心 Jidoriya KoKoRo was a nice find after visiting Byodoin Temple. And while packed during lunch, we managed to get a seat pretty promptly and was offered the set menu available between 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Having the Tsukune Lunch (1080 Yen), the set came with the minced chicken skewers, fresh greens, sides, soup and a choice of ponzu with grated daikon sauce or a simple egg yolk to dip. But the glaze was the highlight for me as the slightly sticky “tare” really balanced and complemented the succulent meat with its savouriness as well as sweetness. There was also a light char which added to the whole appeal.
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📌Japan, 〒611-0021 Kyōto-fu, Uji-shi, Uji, Myōraku, 宇治妙楽25