Moai

The house-made steamed pork is one dish that caught a visitor’s attention: they wrote that it was their favourite in Kyoto No. 1. It offers a meat option at a seafood-focused izakaya.

The same diner also mentioned the fresh fish and good drinks, and suggested a solo hot pot on a cold day. Chanko, kimchi jjigae, sake-kasu and mizutaki hot pots are each listed at 1,320 yen per portion, with mini sizes also available. That makes it easier to choose a size for a meal alone or to order different flavours with a group.

For a seafood-focused meal, assorted sashimi is listed at several price points, alongside individual dishes such as sea bream and yellowtail sashimi. Another diner recommended the sashimi platter, which could make a good centrepiece before adding a particular fish to the table.

Small plates for a drinks gathering include seared mentaiko, Tsuruhashi napa cabbage kimchi and dashimaki tamago with red pickled ginger. For a more substantial finish, options range from a seafood rice bowl and fried rice to curry udon, so a meal can lean towards either snacks or a full dinner.

For a group, the listings include a set menu with an elaborate sashimi platter, samgyeopsal and a closing dish, plus 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink. One visitor also described having drinks alone at the counter. Moai can suit both a group sharing a set menu and a solo diner choosing small plates.