Gourmeteria Tanba Uji Store - Beef Hot Pot Set Meal #GourmeteriaTanba #Uji #Kyoto #UjiGourmet #UjiLunch #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #BeefHotPot #Sukiyaki #SukiyakiLunch #MisoSoup #Kimchi #NagaimoKimchi #Salad #DiningOut #JapaneseFood #Rice #Lunch #PTGinKyoto2023.7.15 Visit

I used it during the limited time all-you-can-eat. For around 4000 yen per adult, you get a platter at first and then you can order as you like. The quality of the meat in the all-you-can-eat is surprisingly good. It would be appreciated if they could maintain this level even when it's not a limited time offer. The service was also good.

This is Gourmeteria Tajima Uji store. It is located near Kintetsu Okubo Station and JR Niita Station, towards the city hall, northeast of Uji Support School. The nearest bus stop is Uji Support School on the Keihan bus route. At Gourmeteria Tajima, they seem to handle Kobe Takami beef, which has roots in Tajima beef, as there is a life-size statue of a cow. I opted for the Yakiniku Tokutoku set instead of the branded Takami beef. I also ordered raw cabbage, squid, and hot water split with sweet potato shochu as additional items. The Yakiniku Tokutoku set costs 2,700 yen (including tax) as of February 2023. The sweet potato shochu split costs 500 yen, raw cabbage costs 250 yen, and squid costs 500 yen. The Yakiniku Tokutoku set had a reasonable price, and I had high expectations. However, they informed me that the roast beef had been replaced with Wakasagi Nanbanzuke. It turned out to be roast beef. It is unclear if it was out of stock or for cost-cutting reasons. Therefore, I only received one plate of red meat. The pre-meal salad (cabbage) and Wakasagi were average. I started grilling the vegetables and meat. Enoki mushrooms, onions, corn, green peppers, konjac, all tasted delicious. Surprisingly, konjac was delicious. The red meat was also quite delicious, with a texture and tenderness that matched the price. If you like the sauce, everything is good. Rice was free for refills, and I had four bowls. Since they had sweet potato shochu, I had it split with hot water. I grilled the squid and raw cabbage as side dishes. I always order squid as it tastes delicious with any sauce. The tenderness is reasonable for the price. Let's exercise our jaws. Grilling raw cabbage with sauce brings out a different deliciousness. I felt satisfied with the fullness and then dessert arrived. It was a hot milk tea and ice cream (this time, there were two Pino ice creams). I almost forgot to take a picture as I indulged in the sweetness. Although the amount of beef was small, I enjoyed the seafood, vegetables, and flavors.

I went for another lunch in Uji, this time using the "Uji restaurant support coupon"! \( ˆoˆ )/ The restaurant I chose this time is "Gourmet Tamba Uji Store"! (bﾟv`*) I used a Uji coupon last February (2022) and the meat was really delicious! (๑´ڡ`๑)------------------------------------------------------------------What I ordered this time:⚫ Steak Don 2,400 yen→ Me⚫ Yakiniku Special Set 2,700 yen→ Friend*All prices include tax------------------------------------------------------------------[Steak Don] This is what I ordered!• Steak Don• Salad• Miso Soup• Pickles• Chef's Choice Dessert• After-meal Drink... and more! (bﾟv`*) The food arrived in just 9 minutes after ordering!◆ Steak Don ◆ It comes with a piece of "Kobe Takami Beef" steak on rice! \( ˆoˆ )/ You can tell just by looking at the quality of the meat! Under the steak, there was sautéed onions. Wasabi and powdered sansho pepper were provided as condiments, but first, I tried it as is... (*´༥`*) Mogumogu... "The flavor is a bit weak!!" Σ(￣ﾛ￣lll) The meat itself is good quality, but it seems they forgot to season it with salt and pepper! While there was sauce, it was too sweet and in small quantity, so it felt a bit off... (=ω=；) My friend said, "How about adding this?"... and handed me the "salt and pepper" from the table, so I sprinkled some. Yes, the flavor improved a bit and became delicious! (^◇^;) The meat was tender and of good quality, but with incomplete seasoning, it felt lacking in taste. I tried adding an egg yolk halfway through, but with the thin sauce, it still felt somewhat lacking (´ω`；) I managed to finish the rice on the parts without sauce by eating it with the pickles! (ﾉ∀`) Achaaah!! It felt like an incomplete combustion! ( ´△︎`) Aah...◆ Salad ◆ It had lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes with Caesar dressing! It was simply delicious! (^○^)◆ Miso Soup ◆ It had a rich flavor and was delicious miso soup! (๑´ڡ`๑)◆ Pickles ◆ It was a lightly pickled napa cabbage with soy sauce. It was well-seasoned and tasty! ( ^ω^ )◆ Chef's Choice Dessert ◆ The dessert of the day was "Tiramisu"! It had a hint of coffee liqueur and was delicious! (*ﾟvﾟ*)◆ Coffee (HOT) ◆ It leaned towards American style, but it was not too acidic or bitter, making it quite delicious! I usually add milk to my coffee, but it was easy to drink black until the end! ( ˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵ )[Yakiniku Special Set] My friend ordered this!• Assorted Beef (Lean or Kalbi)• Grilled Vegetables• Mini Salad• Rice• Beef Sukiyaki(?)→ As a substitute for roast beef• Pickles• Dessert• After-meal Drink... and more! (bﾟv`*) Currently, "Gourmet Tamba" has stopped offering raw food products due to health department guidance, and that includes roast beef! The substitute for roast beef was "Beef Sukiyaki(?)" and my friend said it was delicious! ( •̀∀︎•́ )✧︎------------------------------------------------------------------The lightly seasoned Steak Don. Seeing my disappointed face after the first bite, my friend said, "Are you not going to eat this? It's delicious!"... and pointed at the meat in their "Yakiniku Special Set", but I felt hesitant to take their meat just because mine wasn't tasty, so this time I politely declined (⁎-ω-⁎))"ﾍﾟｺ My dessert after the meal was Tiramisu, while my friend's set had two individually wrapped ice creams similar to Morinaga's "Pino" (bﾟv`*) Seeing me down, my friend said, "Do you want one ice cream?"... and once again, such kind words! (*p´д`q)ﾟ｡ This time, I gratefully accepted! ꉂꉂ ( ˆᴗˆ ) Last time I visited, it was packed and there were many customers waiting outside the entrance, creating a ===========

I had always wanted to go to this restaurant, but it was a bit hard to find since it's located in a residential area. As it's a meat shop, the meat was delicious! I had the beef stew and my partner had the grilled meat bowl. You can also get 1.5 or 2 times the amount of meat and extra rice. The taste was as expected and I would love to go back again soon. If I ever go to Uji again, I would definitely want to visit this restaurant.

Using the "Uji restaurant support coupon," I checked the list of participating stores!! (*థ_థ*) "Gourmet Ria Tajima" is one of the options. I sometimes pass by the restaurant, and there is a huge artificial cow placed in front of it, which caught my attention. The reviews on Tabelog are quite high, and it seems like you can have a relatively reasonable lunch set!! (≡ﾟ∀ﾟ≡) Muha~ So, just to be sure, I made a reservation by phone on the morning of the day we visited! ⊂('ω'⊂ )))Σ≡GO!! We arrived at the restaurant at 1 p.m.!! There is a dedicated parking lot for 16 cars behind the restaurant, and if it's full, you can also park at the spacious parking lot behind "Kirindo" next door! d(・Д<))ggh!! Upon entering the restaurant... |･ω･*)ﾁﾗ There were many customers in the waiting area!! (;ﾟДﾟ,) It may sound rude, but... To think such a popular restaurant with so many customers is located in a corner of Uji city!! Σ(　 Д )ﻌﻌﻌﻌ⊙ ⊙ If you don't have a reservation, you need to write your name on the list and wait, but since we had a reservation, we were relatively smoothly guided to our table!ヾ(o´∀｀o)ﾉﾜｧｰｨ♪------------------------------------------------------------------This time, we ordered: ⚫︎Amiyaki set meal 1,980 yen (tax included) x2------------------------------------------------------------------【Amiyaki set meal】• Kobe Takami Beef Charcoal Grill• Grilled Vegetables• Salad• Rice• Coffee or Tea or Orange Juice... and so on! (bﾟv`*)◆ Kobe Takami Beef Charcoal Grill ◆ I looked up about "Takami beef"! \_へ(´ω` ) Here's a copy-paste: Takami Ranch specializes in breeding and fattening purebred Tajima cattle and Tajima black cattle, and the beef shipped under the brand "Kobe Takami Beef" has won numerous awards such as the Prime Minister's Award, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, and the Hyogo Prefectural Governor's Award. The abundant oleic acid and excellent marbling with no greasiness make it a superb meat. The glutamic acid-rich lean meat is full of umami without the need for aging! I see~!! ( ˙◊˙ ) You can tell just by looking at it that it's "definitely delicious meat!" (*ノﾟДﾟ)八(*ﾟДﾟ*)八(ﾟДﾟ*)ﾉｨｪｰｨ！I asked the staff, and they said it's a combination of kalbi and harami! (๑´ڡ`๑) Let's grill it on the smokeless charcoal roaster!! Carefully and slowly, so it doesn't burn...(*´艸`*)♡ Dip it in the sauce, wrap it in rice... Yum!! ŧ‹"((｡´ω`｡))ŧ‹”Delicious!!! Σ(￣□￣)Amazing!!! Σ(￣□￣)To be honest, for 1,980 yen, I thought it would be "decent" at best! d(ﾟε ﾟ；) But no!!! This meat is so delicious, it's like the meat I bought from "Meat Shop Hi*" in Shijo Omiya!! No... it might be even more delicious!!!ｵｵｫｫｫ(ﾟﾛﾟ*)(ﾟﾛﾟ*)Me: "So delicious!!" Friend: "Absolutely!" Me: "This is worth more than the price!!" Friend: "So glad we came here!!" Me: "So happy~!! It's been so long since I had such delicious meat!!" Excitement skyrocketed⤴︎⤴︎⤴︎ ٩(๑>∀<๑)۶◆ Grilled Vegetables ◆ It was eringi mushrooms, corn, bell peppers, onions, and konnyaku! \( ˆoˆ )/ The taste is as expected for vegetables, but when you eat them with the grilled meat sauce, the deliciousness goes up!! ( ˶ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )੭" ｸﾞｯ‼︎The sauce here is clear and light, but incredibly delicious! (ﾉ≧ڡ≦)◆ Salad ◆ It's a salad with lettuce, cucumber, purple cabbage, and cherry tomatoes! It has a light Japanese-style dressing, perfect for a chopstick break! d(・Д<))ggh!!◆ Rice ◆ You can tell just by looking at this rice that it's good quality! (ﾟ∀ﾟ*) And, you can have seconds for free! (ノﾟДﾟ)ﾉｵｫ〜‼︎ It's cooked slightly firm, which I like! The grains are distinct, sweet, flavorful, and ===========

I was passing by in my car near the area for work and noticed a large cow statue, which caught my attention. The nearest station is JR Niita Station. There is also Kintetsu Okubo Station next to Niita Station, so you can reach the restaurant from either station, but it will take about a 10-minute walk from both stations. Since I was in my car, I looked for a parking lot and ended up parking at Kirindo, which shares a parking space with the restaurant. The first floor of the building also houses a butcher shop that deals with Takami beef, which got me excited for the meat dishes. The restaurant is on the second floor, right after going up the stairs. Upon entering, I was asked if I wanted to have yakiniku (grilled meat) or not, and when I said no, I was guided to the room closest to the entrance (seems like a room for non-yakiniku dining). I sat down and checked the menu. The prices seem a bit high, but I think they use good quality meat, so it's understandable. I really wanted to have a steak set, but being just an ordinary office worker, I settled for the premium roast beef set (^^). The food was served without waiting for 10 minutes. The meat looked deliciously huge when it was brought to the table, which got me excited! The set included 6 slices of roast beef, rice, miso soup, salad, and pickles, with free rice refills. Moreover, the roast beef slices were quite large! They were so big that it was a challenge to eat in one bite, which was also nice. The sauce was already drizzled on, and you can add Western-style wasabi to your liking. It was easy to eat with the light sauce, and the meat was incredibly tender, which was great. My friend asked if I could eat rice with roast beef, and since I could, I happily had a second helping. When asked if I wanted a large, medium, or small refill, I confidently ordered a large one. After the meal, I had a choice of coffee or tea, and I ordered iced coffee to conclude the meal. Since they also run a butcher shop, I think the quality of the meat is top-notch. It's recommended for treating yourself occasionally. Definitely give it a try!

I made a reservation in advance for a long tour. I ordered the Kalbi in the lunch deal. It came with 2 slices of roast beef, salad, a mini Yukimi Daifuku, and a drink after the meal for only 2,420 yen, which was a really good deal. You can also have unlimited rice refills, so I was very satisfied. The staff's Kyoto dialect was pleasant to hear, which made me like the place even more. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again when I come back to Kyoto.

Before the Bon Festival, we visited the grave, pulled out weeds, offered flowers in the morning, but it was hot. We decided to have lunch with my wife and came here. My wife was torn between cold noodles and hamburger, but she chose the hamburger set. I opted for the beef steak set. "Please ask for a rice refill. What would you like to drink after your meal?" I chose iced coffee. Oh, it's different from what I imagined. It's round in shape, but it's not processed meat. You cut it with a knife and fork. It was a bit tough, maybe a muscle part? I was satisfied. I was tempted by the yakiniku, but I can't drink beer. Maybe I'll buy some kushikatsu on the first floor. Wow, the first floor looks clean. It's like a slightly upscale supermarket. The meat section was even more extensive. Thank you for the meal as always!

My family loves this restaurant, and we have been regular customers for a long time. Every menu item is delicious, especially the high-quality roast beef set meal that is full of vegetables, which I often order. The roast beef here is huge and incredibly tender and tasty. The dressing and side of potatoes are also perfect. Despite the generous amount of vegetables, the flavorful roast beef always leaves me completely satisfied. My family enjoyed the steak, hamburger, yakiniku, and beef stew, and everyone praised the dishes. Although I tend to always order the roast beef, I am confident that every menu item at Gourmeteria Tanba is delicious, so I look forward to trying something different next time. This restaurant is very popular, so reservations are essential on weekends.

This time, I visited the restaurant for a holiday lunch after a long time. I decided to treat myself and ordered the Fillet Steak Set for 3,300 yen. It also came with roast beef, so it felt like a good deal. The salad, rice, pickles, and miso soup were decent, but the steak itself was definitely top-notch. I thought the steak sauce could be a bit lighter. Just salt and pepper, or maybe some Western-style wasabi or mustard, would have been enough. Thank you for the meal.

Before the rainy season begins, let's air out the house. It's been a while since I couldn't visit due to the impact of COVID-19, but now that the state of emergency has been lifted, let's go. The weather is sunny and quite hot, with a pleasant breeze. After about 3 hours of airing out, we head back. For lunch, we had udon noodles. As for souvenirs, we planned to get simmered hamburg steak from Takami Farm, but when we asked the staff, they said, "Sorry, we don't have it today." It's a shame. So, we ended up getting spicy simmered macaroni croquettes and 2 skewers of pork cutlets as souvenirs. Oh no... the croquettes and cutlets disappeared before we could take a picture. Fortunately, I managed to snap a photo of the spicy simmered dish. Thank you for the delicious meal♪

During the spring equinox visiting the graves, this time with my daughter, we worked hard to weed the area. For lunch, we decided to have meat, our favorite. We arrived just in time at 12:00 and were seated without waiting. I wanted to have yakiniku, but I can't drink beer. For lunch, I had the roast beef set, my wife had the hamburger set, and my daughter had the beef stew set. My wife's hamburger set arrived first, followed by the serving dishes. From my roast beef, I put half a slice on the salad and enjoyed it. My wife and daughter were very satisfied, especially with the large portion of meat in the beef stew. The hamburger, beef stew, and spare ribs for takeout here are excellent. In particular, it's rare to find spare ribs even at local markets. Thank you for the delicious meal as always!

I was invited to a family meal by relatives and went there. We went with 5 people and ordered a family set menu with a few additional dishes. The kimchi was delicious. The Yukhoe we added was a bit pricey at 1400 yen per serving, but it was tasty! The marinated pork in the set menu was tender, the seasoned roast was flavorful, and the galbi had a strong meaty texture that paired well with rice. We even had ice cream for dessert, and the total bill for 5 people came to around 23,000 yen.

Today, on the spring equinox, I visited the family grave with my parents who have both lived over 90 years. From the equinox, they might be thinking, "We're doing this again," with wrinkles on their foreheads. My grandchildren were busy, so my daughter-in-law and I went to the grave. The peach blossoms in the cemetery were in full bloom. The spring equinox always pleases the eyes. It was cloudy, but we avoided the rain. On the way back, we had lunch with two choices from my daughter-in-law: meat or udon. We chose meat. It was a busy time past 12:00, with a short wait for a table. We soon got seated. We didn't have yakiniku but chose from the lunch menu. My daughter-in-law had the hamburger set for 1200 yen, and I had the meat hot pot set with extra meat for 1600 yen. My meat hot pot set arrived a little late. The meat seemed endless, a great deal, but it might be tough for old folks and more suitable for younger people. Thank you for the meal, as always. Oh, on the way back, I bought some cream croquettes with plenty of oysters at the store.

In the past, this place used to be the go-to spot in Uji for a decent steak, but I guess it was during a time when my taste buds weren't quite developed. After reminiscing, I visited for the first time in 10 years, but it didn't leave much of an impression... When grilled, the meat shrunk and I couldn't taste the deliciousness of the meat. I ordered the potato salad, but it was different from what I had in mind, which was disappointing. They might want to consider changing how it's described on the menu.

In Uji City, there is a restaurant owned by Kobe Takami Ranch where you can enjoy Takami beef. Despite visiting during lunchtime on a Saturday, the restaurant was quite busy, indicating its popularity. The lunch menu offers a variety of options, from reasonably priced set meals to more luxurious meat dishes. This time, I decided to indulge a bit and ordered the Sirloin Steak Set for 2,700 yen. The set included sirloin steak, roast beef, salad, rice, and a choice of coffee or tea. The set arrived in less than 15 minutes. The sirloin steak was smaller than expected but quite substantial and had a good thickness, providing a satisfying bite. When I took a bite, I could tell it was Japanese beef - tender and with a delicious sweetness. The quality of the Takami beef was impressive. Adding a touch of Western wasabi provided a refreshing taste that complemented the meat's sweetness beautifully. The juiciness and deliciousness exceeded my expectations, making me smile involuntarily. It was worth indulging in such a luxurious meal! This restaurant is perfect for treating yourself occasionally. I'm curious about the other lunch options but I'm thinking of coming back for a delicious meat dinner next time.

I had been curious about Ichijima restaurant for a while. I happened to be near its sister store so I visited with high expectations. The restaurant has a traditional feel, reminiscent of the 1970s or 80s. I ordered various dishes including tongue, kalbi, and bibimbap. Since it's charcoal-grilled, it takes a bit of time for the grill to heat up. It seems they adjust the heat based on fan strength, but once the heat goes up, it stays at maximum no matter what (laughs). The tongue is served on the same plate with green onions and lemon. Perhaps slightly dried green onions pair well with the tongue due to their fragrance. Everything was delicious, but nothing stood out as exceptional. My expectations were probably too high. Will I visit again? That's a difficult question.

I didn't have a reservation, but I managed to get in right when they opened♪ The lunch was delicious too♡

The hamburger set meal for weekday lunch is super delicious.