Unsurprisingly, Charlotte and I have already developed an addiction toward a few particular eateries here in Kyoto. One of them is Motomachi Doria –  the Japanese interpretation of an American diner where they serve delicious comfort food.

At its core, my favorite “Doria” consists of a bed of rice, rich cream sauce, tender chicken, then cheese melted until it forms that irresistible, slightly caramelized top layer.

Each time we return, Charlotte and I exchange the same look: “Should we really order it again?” And then, inevitably, we do. It’s warm, it’s simple, it’s satisfying without being heavy.