[4th Store in Kyoto, Sanjo Kiyamachi] Kyoto Area's No. 1 Popular Restaurant Opens New Branch

Utuwa Inc. (Headquarters: Kyoto City) will open its new store, "Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi," in Sanjo Kiyamachi, Kyoto, on April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

This new establishment is born from the concept of "a dining experience that warms people's hearts," offering Obanzai (Kyoto-style home cooking) that utilizes seasonal ingredients and Japanese cuisine that values dashi (broth), aiming to be a new dining destination enjoyable for a wide range of customers, from tourists to local residents.

Utuwa Inc. has operated multiple restaurants in Kyoto City, providing "moments that warm people's hearts." At its origin are the warmth of family dining tables and the genial times when people naturally laugh together. However, in recent years, with the increasing convenience of food, opportunities to leisurely share a meal with someone and places to relax have been decreasing. Furthermore, in Kyoto, while tourism is increasing, places where one can experience "the warmth of Japanese home cooking" are limited. Against this backdrop, this new store aims to provide a dining space where both tourists and local residents can feel "the warmth within everyday life."

The existing stores operated by Utuwa Inc. have welcomed many customers. "Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke" and "Machiya Obanzai Kohaku" have both achieved the No. 1 ranking in the Kyoto area on the global travel review site Tripadvisor. Additionally, "Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke" maintains a high rating of 4.6 stars based on over 1,200 reviews on Google Maps, and "Machiya Obanzai Kohaku" also has a rating of 4.6 stars from over 800 reviews.

"Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi" aims for the dining experience itself to be a relaxing one, centered around the themes of "the sense of security like returning home" and "the gentleness of Japanese cuisine." The dishes offered are primarily handmade Obanzai, centered around dashi carefully prepared daily, utilizing seasonal ingredients. While valuing the natural flavors of the ingredients, they are finished with a taste that is both nostalgic and comforting. The interior adopts a style where customers can remove their shoes, creating a warm space reminiscent of being invited to someone's home. It offers a slightly special experience that feels like an extension of everyday life. Furthermore, to convey the charm of Japanese home cooking to overseas visitors, the store incorporates an experiential design that allows guests to feel the background and culture of the dishes. Through dashi and Obanzai, it will be developed as a place where visitors can experience Japanese food culture and lifestyle, and feel "the warmth of Japanese living" along with the unique food culture of Kyoto. Additionally, limited-time menus incorporating seasonal ingredients will be offered, with efforts made to ensure customers can enjoy seasonal flavors with each visit.

In anticipation of the opening of "Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi," a reception for media representatives and influencers will be held on April 22, 2026 (Wednesday). On the day, guests will be able to experience the dishes and the space in a setting close to actual operations, with content prepared to allow them to feel "the warmth of returning home" through dashi-based Japanese cuisine and handmade Obanzai. Photography of the store's atmosphere and dishes will also be permitted, enabling its use as material for coverage, articles, and social media posts.

Reception Overview Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Time: Part 1: Approx. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Part 2: Starting 7:30 PM (Reception starts 15 minutes prior) Location: Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi Target: Media representatives and influencers

Application Method Those wishing to attend, please apply via the form below: https://forms.gle/LSVtppk8McXSVmqQ9

Moving forward, Utuwa Inc. aims to further expand the provision of experiences that warm people's hearts through food, starting with the opening of "Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi," and through store expansion based in Kyoto. While continuing to cherish moments of relaxation in daily life and the warmth of sharing a table with others, we will continue to build stores that cater to the hearts of each individual customer. We strive to remain a place that both visitors to Kyoto and its residents will want to return to.

Store Information Ouchigohan Nakajima-ke Sanjo Kiyamachi 〒604-8004 96-2 Nakajima-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Access: 3-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station, 6-minute walk from Tozai Subway Line Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station Business Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Food last order 1 hour prior, Drink last order 30 minutes prior) Regular Holidays: Irregular Seating: 1st Floor: 9 counter seats, 2 tables for 4 people 2nd Floor: 6 tables for 2 people, 2 tables for 4 people (Max capacity for private events: 27 guests) Budget: ¥3,500 - ¥4,000

Standard Food Menu (*Prices are preliminary estimates, all incl. tax) - Obanzai Assortment (5 types) ¥1,590 - Yuba and Tomato Caprese Style ¥1,200 - Nakajima Family's Homemade Tofu ~Enjoy with Soy Sauce Koji~ ¥690 - Dashi Maki Tamago with Generous Broth - Takagen Pork Salt Tataki ¥1,390 - Grilled Torosaba ¥1,300 - Seasonal Fruit Shira-ae ¥890 - Tanba Black Soy Cream Cheese ¥690 - Dashi Chazuke with Shaved Bonito Flakes ¥690, etc.

Standard Drink Menu (*Prices are preliminary estimates, all incl. tax) From Kyo Meicha Ho Ofukuen: - Matcha High ¥700 - Hojicha High ¥700 - Cold Brew Sencha High ¥700

- Manjyu Chu-hai ¥690 - Asutaro Chu-hai ¥700, etc.

[Company Profile] Company Name: Utuwa Inc. Representative: Kensuke Nakajima Location: 115 Bukkouji Higashi-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8054 Established: June 2018 Business Description: Restaurant business PR Contact: Mayano Mori Phone: 075-365-2262 Email: m.mori@utuwa.me