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$20 - $34
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Japanese, Steakhouse
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Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Reviewed January 29, 2024

Every one of us, and everyone I have ever brought here, all agrees that this is the greatest steak we have ever eaten. In the world. Ever. Eat here, you idiots. Do it now.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed November 26, 2023 via mobile

This was one of the best meal I had in Kyoto. It’s located in a quiet residential neighbourhood. We arrived around noon on a weekday and was seated at the counter along with some locals on their lunch break. We had the wagyu bowl and...sukiyaki bowl and both were delicious. The wagyu is supremely tender texture and melts in your mouth. Service is great and I’d highly recommended this place for a wagyu meal.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 18, 2023 via mobile

Our family dined here for lunch six years and thought it was so memorable, we had to return. Our meal was just as fabulous enjoying every piece of the tender perfectly cooked meat. Service was impeccable. Upon leaving, the server and chef thanked us for...coming. We did not have a reservation for 3 people but arrived as soon as they opened at 11:30. We felt the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the beef.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 7, 2023 via mobile

Amazing!!!! One of our best dinners we had in Kyoto food was cooked to perfection can’t wait to go back again highly recommended

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 27, 2023 via mobile

Loved this place - great service, delicious food, nice vibe and a super reasonable price. Was lucky to get a reservation just a few hours in advance through my hotel concierge. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed June 2, 2023

Best beef ever. We ate there in lunch time, the food was served so beautifuly and tasted amazing. Highly recommend. We also ate the Sakura mousse for dessert - I recommend to try it its really special and delicate taste

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed April 21, 2023

What a wonderful place, this was one of our top Kyoto highlights. In my opinion the best dinner we had during our trip to Japan. The food was outstanding, even the little salad was fantastic. I would absolutely go for the tasting menu. The meat...was pure perfection. And the service so lovely. A green restaurant, I hope to come back to sometime soon again. Ask to be seated at the counter, much nicer experience. We sat in a little room next to it. The food and service is exceptional so that was fine, but I would much rather have sat at the counter. Must go in Kyoto and a must book. Always full!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 20, 2023 via mobile

Excellent and very well priced wagyu beef in a beautiful space where you could opt to sit at the counter and see the chef making your steak. Great salad, steak and dessert. Service was great too!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 1, 2020 via mobile

Delicious steak. We followed Monocle guide’s recommendation and were not disappointed. The tasting menu was perfect - small dishes of seared octopus, cold beef with mustard dipping leading to the main event ...perfectly cooked fillet steak. Sitting at the counter watching the chefs prepare added...to the dining experience. One of the best meals I’ve had in Japan. Around $180 for 2 people - 4 course tasting with sake and beer - good value.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 14, 2020 via mobile

We went there with our baby and were arranged to sit in a room shared with other customers at the back of the restaurant. The atmosphere for counter seat may be better given you can see the cooking but table seat is perfect for us...with a baby and a stroller. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Food is delicious - steak is perfectly cooked - so tender! Even the salad is impressive! Highly recommend to people who want nice beef in Kyoto!More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed November 15, 2019 via mobile

We each had a slightly different set menu here and every course was delicious- one of those few experiences where I did take pictures of the food and send on to some friends. The beef was excellent, as were the soups, salads, other courses and...there were delicious desserts and tea or coffee to finish off. The staff were great and there was a good selection of drinks and wine. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Kyoto, the quality and service were worth the price, and probably best to book as it is popular.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed November 10, 2019

We found this restaurant while walking around Kyoto and it was a delicious meal. We came later in the evening, so we were able to get a table without a reservation. Definitely need to be a red meat eater, as almost every dish had to...do with wagyu beef. And they definitely know how to cook wagyu beef. They were also able to accommodate my gluten allergy (I have celiac disease). They even had Tamari!More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 22, 2019 via mobile

Great Teppanyaki experience. Would recommend skipping the set menu and choosing from the A La carte for better value. Particularly recommended is the marinated salmon, the ceasar salad, onion soup, and of course the Wagyu beef. We were only in Kyoto 2 nights but went...back again after the first night because we enjoyed it so much.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 7, 2019 via mobile

Excellent food well worth the price. The standard menu offers a multicourse meal including roast, brisket, steak or sirloin; as well as an appetiser of thinly sliced chicken and a dessert of your choice. Got a fine selection of wine to go with the meat,...although I recommend avoiding the beer (especially the local craft, which just about compares to a European lager reserved for export only) as well as some of the house wines (the shiraz is nice). Book a table in advance because the place is usually crowded. The staff is very friendly and does speak English.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed July 25, 2019 via mobile

Wow.. Just wow. Expensive? Definitely, but well worth the money if you wanna taste something amazing. I got the Wagyu sandwich and it honestly blew me away. Not a huge serving so you will have to savour every bite. Mmmmm!

Date of visit: July 2019
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