Hanaya

Located on the 2F Station Side of Kyoto Racecourse, Hanaya is a dependable dining hall for racegoers looking for a quick, warming bite between races. Ordering is handled via a ticket vending machine at the entrance before proceeding to the service counter. Even during peak midday crowds, the kitchen turns orders around briskly, allowing patrons to sit down to a hot meal without an extended wait.

Curry plates and noodle bowls form the backbone of the menu. Options like the katsu curry, pairing a pork cutlet with a mildly sweet sauce, and the shrimp curry topped with a substantial fried prawn, deliver comforting, familiar flavors. Others gravitate toward the dashi-infused curry udon or egg udon, occasionally rounding out a straightforward lunch with an order of inari sushi.

The shop also pours beer and chuhai, drawing regulars who settle in with a drink while watching the track broadcasts. Operating primarily on Saturdays and Sundays to coincide with racing fixtures, Hanaya accepts cash only. After walking the vast grounds of the racecourse, it serves as an easygoing, budget-friendly stop for a restorative pause.