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Suzuya, Nishinomi Appearance

Gion Festival and draft beer, a special moment of taste and elegance in summer / Nikomi Suzuya

Summer. Summer in Kyoto, the summer in the basin, is hot. It is so hot that even the cicadas on the side of the road must have been killed by the heat. We were listening to the sound of Gion music as we walked north along Shijo-Karasuma and strolled around Karasuma-Oike. I am currently a university student, and once or twice a month I enjoy going out with friends to enjoy Kyoto's delicious izakaya (Japanese-style pubs). I would like to introduce "Nikomi Suzuya" to you this time. The place is about a five-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station. The store is about a five-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station, with a brick door with the name "Suzuya" written on it and frosted glass windows that let in a warm, soft light. What kind of food will be served on the other side of the glass?

Suzuya, Nishinomi Appearance

Suzuya exterior

When we first entered the restaurant, there were about 10 seats at the counter. We sat in a seat in the back and decided to order from the drink menu. It was hot as a rock, so we decided to start with draft beer. We spent two thirds of our time walking around the restaurant, our heads filled with ice-cold draft beer. My friend is not a fan of alcohol, so I decided to order a Yanagizakuraen Hojicha. As I slurped down the draft beer with its wonderful ratio of hops, I forgot all about the heat at once. My friend's hojicha was also very cold and very tasty, feeling both fresher and deeper than the hojicha I usually drink.

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The first beer is still good!

We had many meals at Nikomi Suzuya, but this time I would like to introduce some of my favorites. These were the Omi beef stew, bonito salt tataki, and duck roe umami.
First, Omi beef stew.

Nishinomiya, Suzuya, stewed pork

Omi beef stew. The seasoning is wonderful.

As one would expect from a restaurant with "nikomi" in its name, it is extremely tasty. When you put the stewed fish in your mouth, it instantly melts in your mouth. In the heat of summer, the stew melts in your mouth just like powder snow melting in early winter. The combination with the mustard on the side was perfect, and I ate it up in one go.
The next recommendation is bonito salt tataki.

Niikomi Suzuya Katsuo Shio Tataki

Bonito salt tataki

After having the Omi beef stew, I wanted to try some refreshing sashimi, so I ordered the salted bonito tataki. A large piece of bonito came out. A lemon and karashi (mustard) were served on the side. I immediately squeezed the lemon over the bonito, and was pleasantly surprised at how refreshing it was. I eat the bonito tataki and pour down the ice-cold beer from earlier. The sweetness of the bonito and the bitterness of the hops hit the palate alternately, and the bonito's flavor is greatly enhanced. I highly recommend giving it a try.
And last but not least, I recommend the duck loin umami.

Nishinomiya Suzuya Duck

Duck loin stewed in a delicious broth

After having eaten Omi beef stew, Omi beef halami yaki, and chicken thigh yaki until halfway through the meal, I was getting full and asked for duck roast, thinking it would give me heartburn. My expectations were completely betrayed. In fact, the duck roast did not give me heartburn at all. On the contrary, the moment I took a bite of the duck roast, I felt as if my cheeks were about to fall off from the refreshingly light sweetness that spread out from the roast. I highly recommend that you try this dish when you visit Nikomi Suzuya.
And to top it off, I ordered a rice ball with chirimen sansho (Japanese pepper paste). It was just two pieces, so it was perfect for sharing with a friend. I don't get many chances to eat onigiri made by others anymore. Watching the owner make the onigiri right in front of me reminded me of the mornings when I was in elementary school and my mother would make me onigiri with umeboshi and tuna mayonnaise on the morning of field trips. Thinking that I might try making onigiri myself next time, I savored the slightly larger rice ball with chirimen sansho in my mouth, and paid the bill. It was a very satisfying summer evening. Next time, I would definitely like to visit during the cold season, when I can hear the footsteps of the end of the year creeping up on us. Spring, summer, fall and winter, delicacies and delicacies.

This article was written by [Goemon].

  • A university student from Shiga Prefecture who spent her middle and high school years in Kyoto. She enjoys eating, reading, movies, and walking around Kyoto.

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  • Suzuya (name of a brothel)
  • 90-5 Machigashira-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 4-minute walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel. 075-708-3178
  • 16:00-22:00 (LO)
  • Closed on Mondays and twice a month on Tuesdays
  • All seats non-smoking No private room No parking
  • https://www.instagram.com/suzuya_kyoto/
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