I visited a restaurant that specializes in tuna and sake, which opened on February 21, 2025. It's called Ginjō Maguro, located near Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

Once I entered the restaurant and went up to the second floor, I was impressed by the lineup of sake. There are counter and table seats, and you can also see the cooking process from the counter.

I ordered a 60-minute unlimited sake tasting. It was self-service, allowing me to pour my drinks and adjust the strength. I chose "Aragoshi Momo" and "Mori no Kuma-san" as my sake, both of which were easy to drink and tasted great, even for someone who doesn’t usually drink much sake.

For a starter, I had clam soup, which had a rich clam broth and was absolutely delicious! Plus, it was refillable, which was the best part — I made sure to get a refill!

Next was a selection of three types of carefully selected tuna sashimi: Kihada, Akami, and Chutoro. It was beautifully presented with cherry blossoms, which added a cute touch. The Akami went well with Ise soy sauce, while the Kihada paired nicely with barrel-aged soy sauce. All the tuna was fresh and incredibly delicious, especially the richness and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the Chutoro, which I absolutely loved.

I also enjoyed grilled tuna collar, which was large, rich in fat, and had a great texture. It was seasoned with salt, and while it was tasty on its own, it was even better with lemon, grated daikon, and ponzu.

The price was quite reasonable, making it a highly recommended dish.

For the side dishes and cold dishes, I had black bean butter monaka, which had sweet black beans and butter wrapped in mochi, making it light and delicious.

The katsuo namabushi and sake-infused potato salad had plenty of cucumbers and vegetables, making it hearty and tasty.

I also tried the spicy simmered red and black konnyaku, a specialty from Shiga. It was seasoned with a bit of spice and was refreshing and tasty.

There was an assortment of tempura that included large shrimp, kiss fish, lotus root, green beans, and eggplant. The shrimp were plump, sweet, and delicious.

I had the Kyoto Hiyoshi pork loin, which was incredibly tender and paired perfectly with the Saikyo miso marinade. The accompanying salad had a light and refreshing dressing that complemented the dish well.

To wrap up my meal, I had the tataki tuna and takuan roll. It was essential to have tuna at the end, and the combination of the rich tataki tuna with the crunch of the takuan was absolutely delicious.

Every dish was delightful, and the ambiance of the restaurant was great. The staff provided excellent service, making me fall in love with this place instantly.

This restaurant in Karasuma is highly recommended for enjoying delicious sake and dishes!