01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Cohachi occupies a welcoming space along a residential stretch of Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, drawing diners with a varied lineup of ankake (thickened sauce) dishes and aromatic wok-fried rice. A frequent favorite is the ankake yakisoba, pairing noodles seared to an appetizing char with a generous ladle of dashi-based sauce enriched by vegetables and savory ingredients. Another house specialty, the tenshin fried rice, tops fluffy fried rice with a velvety white glaze, earning praise for its gentle Kansai-style dashi flavor and pillowy egg.
Beyond standalone noodle and rice bowls, the menu features a solid range of set meals and à la carte dishes. At lunchtime, the fried rice set provides a generous meal complete with fried chicken, soup, and a side dish, alongside set options built around staples such as sweet and sour pork, twice-cooked pork, and crab omelets. Appetizers like crispy, generously filled spring rolls—served in limited quantities—and juicy fried chicken work equally well as side dishes or as accompaniments to an evening beer.
The tidy dining room incorporates warm wood accents and is arranged with counter and table seating, making it comfortable for solo diners enjoying a quick bowl of noodles as well as groups sharing multiple plates over dinner. Credit cards and mobile code payments are accepted, making Cohachi a practical, dependable stop for both a midday lunch and a hearty evening meal.
