魚常 - Uotsune in Kyoto

京都に立ち寄って旧友と昼食を共にした。丸太町の魚常は一度入ってみたかった店だ。上がると廊下伝いに小部屋が並んでいて、一番奥の座敷に通された。料理は弁当スタイルで、刺身とお椀も付くが、それに天ぷらを加えた4000円の品を注文した。質としては総じて地味かなと思うが、個室で周囲を憚ることもなく、くつろいで食事できる雰囲気はなかなか宜しかった。


I stopped by at Kyoto to have lunch with an old friend of mine. Uotsune in Marutamachi was the restaurant I kept in my mind to visit once. This traditional Japanese facility had several small rooms along the corridor, and we were guided to the Tatami room in the very end. They serve the dishes in Bento-style with Sashimi and soup, and we chose the menu of 4000 Yen course with some Tempura added. I thought the dishes were moderate while this atmosphere of tranquil and private arrangement was very comfortable.