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EQUAL Sumibi robata ikoru

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From straw-seared bonito and Kawachi duck to fried dishes, sushi and clay-pot rice, EQUAL Sumibi robata ikoru offers plenty to choose from, whether you’re ordering à la carte or opting for a course with all-you-can-drink.

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〒604-8211 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tamakuracho, 127-4

Directions075-746-5262
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Opening hours

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Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

MondayClosed
Tuesday17:00–23:30
WednesdayToday17:00–23:30
Thursday17:00–23:30
Friday17:00–23:30
Saturday16:00–23:30
Sunday16:00–23:30
〒604-8211 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tamakuracho, 127-4Open in Google Maps

01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

If straw-seared bonito is what brings you to EQUAL Sumibi robata ikoru, the first choice is how to enjoy it: with salt or ponzu. One visitor describes the restaurant’s signature katsuo wara-aburi as fragrant from the direct flame, with the bonito’s savoury flavour coming through. It is listed at 1,560 yen per serving, or 980 yen for a half portion. Another diner also recommends the straw-seared bonito. It makes an easy centrepiece to share at the start of a meal, as well as a good accompaniment to drinks.

Charcoal-grilled dishes are central to the menu, which also features Kawachi duck from Tsumura Honten in Osaka. Sashimi and charcoal-seared duck are each 1,600 yen; the yukhoe-style preparation and rare black-grilled duck are each 1,700 yen. A visitor who ordered charcoal-grilled duck and a tekkamaki roll particularly remembered the tuna in the roll. Sushi options include an assorted selection of 6 pieces chosen by the chef, as well as thin rolls such as tekkamaki and toro-taku. They offer a way to round off a meal after the charcoal-grilled dishes.

For a more substantial finish, there is clay-pot rice with eel simmered with sansho pepper. One visitor described a generous dish, about 1 rice-cup measures, topped with large, thick pieces of eel and aromatic sansho-seasoned mixed rice. The menu notes that it takes around 40 minutes to prepare, so it may be worth ordering early if you have it in mind for the end of your meal.

There is plenty to choose from among the smaller plates, too. One diner says they order the shrimp and cheese spring rolls every time they visit. Other fried options include rare tempura made with marinated bonito and fried lotus-root sandwiches with a Kujo spring onion sauce. Courses with all-you-can-drink include combinations of straw-seared bonito, fried dishes, Japanese rolled omelette and clay-pot rice, giving groups a choice of different ways to build their meal.

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Food and drinks

  • All-you-can-drink available
  • Alcohol Served
  • Cocktails Available
  • Beer available
  • Wine available
  • Small plates restaurant
  • Late-night dining available
  • Brunch menu available
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dinner menu available
  • Dessert available
  • Kids' Menu Available

Dining & takeaway

  • Dine-in
  • No delivery
  • No takeout

Seating & Facilities

  • Private rooms available
  • Seating available
  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for lunch
  • Featured for dinner
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Family-friendly
  • Popular with travelers
  • Kid-friendly

Reservations

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Reservations accepted

Payment

  • PayPay accepted
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Debit cards accepted
  • au PAY not accepted
  • d-barai not accepted
  • V-Money not accepted
  • Rakuten Pay not accepted
  • Transit IC cards not accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking

Other information

  • Dining at the bar available
  • Counter Seating Dining
  • Relaxing Atmosphere

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

What dishes would you recommend for a first visit?

The signature straw-seared bonito is 1,560 yen per serving or 980 yen for a half portion. Kawachi duck is 1,600 yen for sashimi or charcoal-seared, and 1,700 yen for the yukhoe-style or rare black-grilled preparations.

Are there party courses with all-you-can-drink?

The weekday-only large-plate party course includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink and costs 5,000 yen. It is available Monday to Thursday, excluding public holidays and the days before them, for parties of 3–32. The Japanese-and-Western-style course includes 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink and costs 6,000 yen; it is available for parties of 3–32. Both courses must be booked at least 2 days in advance.

Can I make a reservation?

Reservations are available, and recommended for dinner. There is also an à-la-carte all-you-can-drink option for 90 minutes that does not require a reservation. It is available for parties of 3 or more and costs 2,000 yen per person.

What days is the restaurant open?

Tuesday to Friday: 17:00–23:30; Saturday and Sunday: 16:00–23:30. Closed on Mondays.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit cards, debit cards and PayPay are accepted. Transit IC cards, Rakuten Pay, au PAY and d-Barai are not accepted.

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. There is no wheelchair-accessible parking.

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