On November 13, 2022 (Sunday): Hundred-Year Western-style Hamburger Steak Lunch (C Lunch) (2380 yen) This restaurant was established in 1897. It is a popular long-established Western-style restaurant known for its hamburger steak wrapped in aluminum foil on a hot plate. The main store is located near Kyoto Municipal Subway Kitayama Station. They have 8 Western-style restaurants and 2 Italian restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka, with a total of 3 restaurants near Kyoto Station, including this one. All of their locations are known for long lines. This particular restaurant is located at the western end of Kintetsu Meitengai inside Kyoto Station, on the west side of the Hachijo exit of JR Kyoto Station. On this day, it was my second visit after a year and a half since my first visit to the main store. I arrived at the restaurant around 2 p.m. and there were 8 customers ahead of me. I waited for about 30 minutes before being seated in the waiting area, and then a little more before being seated at a 4-person table. This time, I opted for the reasonably priced lunch course. The A lunch includes tomato salad + main dish + bread or rice. The B lunch adds dessert and a drink. The C lunch also includes mushroom soup. I ordered the Hundred-Year Western-style Hamburger Steak for C lunch, while my daughter ordered the Fillet Beef Cutlet for B lunch (3140 yen). Below is a description of the dishes we enjoyed. 1. Whole Tomato Salad A popular menu item at Toyo-tei, featuring peeled and chilled tomatoes on top of tuna salad, dressed with a tangy tomato dressing. I used a knife and fork to eat the whole tomato as an appetizer. The tomatoes on this day were from Hokkaido, specifically from Hiranori. The flavor of the tuna complemented the tomatoes well. 2. Mushroom Soup A hot potage soup made by finely grating mushrooms. It had a strong mushroom flavor. I couldn't help but finish it before the main dish arrived. 3. Rice Free refills are available. 4. Hundred-Year Western-style Hamburger Steak The main dish arrived on a wooden plate, placed on a hot plate. The hamburger steak, wrapped in aluminum foil, was finally revealed. I cut open the foil with a knife to unveil the juicy hamburger steak covered in beef stew sauce. The aroma of the beef stew sauce immediately hit my nose. A piece of stewed beef was placed on top of the hamburger, and it was delicious from the first bite. I used a knife and fork to savor each juicy bite of the hand-kneaded ground beef hamburger steak. The hot plate also had a large baked potato with butter and some watercress, which I enjoyed gradually along with the rice. 5. Fillet Beef Cutlet My daughter chose this dish, which consisted of 5 pieces of 100g beef cutlet soaked in demi-glace sauce. It was served with French fries, green peppers, and slightly sweetened carrots. Mustard was also provided. We shared our main dishes and enjoyed them together. 6. Mont Blanc Cake (My daughter had Milk Crepe) Both desserts were creamy and had a perfect level of sweetness. We shared a portion of each dessert and enjoyed them together while having a pleasant conversation. It was a very satisfying moment before catching the Shinkansen.

I returned from visiting the grave after 1 pm and went to Capital Toyo-tei in Kyoto Station. There was no line, which was unusual, and there were many young people and foreigners. I was planning to have minced cutlet, but it looked different than I expected, so I chose the hamburger for 1564 yen and chicken cheese cutlet for 1528 yen here. I added 575 yen for the set. I had a beer for 590 yen, then had rice refill and sparkling wine for 500 yen. For dessert, I had a fig tart. They serve tomatoes first, which is a unique feature. I spent about an hour there. Unfortunately, escargot is only available at night.

#Toyo-tei #Kyoto Kyoto business trip. First, lunch at Kyoto Station. Toyo-tei, which was always said to have long lines, was empty. What a chance! And because the whole tomato salad is famous, I chose the Hamburg A lunch set. The tomato was whole. It came with a dressing that seemed to be a tuna mayonnaise sauce. The hamburger appeared surrounded by aluminum foil, which you open with a knife and fork. It was packed with beef. The buttered potatoes were also delicious. The popular restaurant was full in no time.

I came to the restaurant because I wanted to eat Western-style food. I had tomato salad for the first time in a while. The firm tomatoes were cold and matched well with the dressing and sea chicken. I couldn't help but eat it all up. I had the "100-year hamburger", which was hot and the steam and aroma when the aluminum was opened got me. The taste was also delicious, and I finished it in no time. My companion ordered the omelette rice, and the sweetness, acidity, and moistness of the chicken rice were exquisite. The egg was also soft and creamy, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is an old Western-style restaurant established in 1897. The popular dish is the skillet-style pan-fried Oyama chicken, which is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The main attraction is the foil-wrapped hamburger steak served on a hot plate. The hamburger steak is cooked to perfection, and when you open the foil, the aroma of beef stew sauce fills the air. The tomato salad is a favorite, with peeled and chilled tomatoes served on top of tuna salad with a tangy tomato-based dressing. The garlic shrimp is served piping hot and well-seasoned. Despite its long history, this restaurant satisfies modern taste buds with its delicious offerings.

The tomatoes in the tomato salad were from Hokkaido. They were firm and had a nice acidity that paired well with the dressing. The potatoes in the hundred-year-old Western-style hamburger were also from Hokkaido. They were sweet and enhanced with butter, making them even more delicious. The main hamburger came wrapped in foil and was eaten by tearing it with a knife. It was hot and juicy, yet firm, and very tasty.

This popular Western-style restaurant is a hidden gem, especially if you avoid the lunch rush. The Hachijo-guchi branch is a great find, with continuous service. The staff here provides excellent service, even covering your bag with a cloth to prevent hamburger oil from splattering on it. The atmosphere created by the staff is also very pleasant. I ordered the B lunch set with cheese hamburger, which costs 2,100 yen. Although the price has gone up quite a bit from before, it is still worth it. The set includes tomato salad, main dish, rice, cake, and a drink. The tomato salad is really delicious, a classic dish at this restaurant. The hamburger was piping hot, although I had a bit of trouble opening the foil... The large serving of potatoes was a bit too much, but when paired with the buttery hamburger sauce, it was even better. The chocolate cake was rich and a perfect way to end the meal.

I had been curious about Grill Capital Toyo Tei for a while, and I found it near Kintetsu Miyakomichi for dinner. I arrived around 6:30 pm, and the restaurant was almost full. Luckily, I was seated at a table without much of a wait. I ordered the Hamburger Set A and a dessert. The Hundred-Year Western-style Hamburger, bread, and tomato salad cost 1,790 yen, and the dessert, Caramel Chocolat, cost 520 yen. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere with a good amount of people, but it wasn't too noisy or bothersome. The staff provided smooth and courteous service, even though they were busy. They were attentive and efficient, making sure everything ran smoothly. When it was time for dessert, they even brought an extra hand towel, which was a nice touch I had never seen before. The tomato salad was refreshing, although I was hoping for more ripe and juicy tomatoes. The Hamburger took a bit of time to arrive, but it was worth the wait. It was served on a wooden plate with a skillet and the staff instructed me on how to open the foil in the center. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a beef stew sauce that wasn't overpowering. The beef stew meat topping was tender and added a nice touch. The bread was perfect for dipping in the sauce. The side of potatoes could have used a bit more butter and salt for my taste, but they were still delicious with a fluffy texture. The Caramel Chocolat dessert was amazing, with a caramel coating, sponge cake, caramel chocolate mousse, and walnuts. The vanilla ice cream that came with it was rich and elegant. It was a bit firm, so I had to be careful when eating it. Overall, the food and service at Grill Capital Toyo Tei were excellent, and I would love to dine there again if I have the chance when in the Yotsubashi area.

I had the 100-year-old Western-style hamburger steak B lunch at "Capital Toyo Tei" in Kyoto. First, I had the tomato salad that I wanted to eat! The whole tomato is made from Yashiro tomatoes, peeled so that the knife goes in smoothly without getting mushy. It's soft yet firm! The dressing is also delicious! Truly delicious! And then the hamburger wrapped in aluminum foil appeared! When I cut the foil with a knife, a good aroma of sauce came out with steam. The coarsely ground minced meat has a meaty texture and tastes delicious! Truly delicious! The pudding I chose for dessert was also delicious, just the right firmness that I like. It was a very delicious lunch. Thank you for the meal.

☆Toyotei Hamburger Lunch☆ It was a holiday, but I arrived 20 minutes before opening and was the 2nd or 3rd in line, so I was able to enter the restaurant right away when it opened. First, a tomato salad is served. It is made with a whole tomato and the sauce has a tuna mayo-like flavor, which was very refreshing and delicious. The hamburger is thick and the sauce is rich. It had a taste that paired well with the rice.

I visited this restaurant with my senior colleague for lunch around 12:00 on Sunday. The tomato salad is famous here, and although it is said that there is usually not much of a wait, there were already several groups in line. However, the counter was relatively empty, and we were seated promptly with only a 10-minute wait. I had the hamburger lunch set, which was delicious. The tomato salad and the potato side dish (made with Hokkaido-grown Kitaaakari potatoes) were also very tasty. The hamburger was flavorful, and all the side dishes were delicious, making me feel satisfied and full. The price of 1,580 yen for this meal was a good deal. I would definitely like to visit again if I have the chance.

I don't usually like tomatoes, but the tomatoes here were sweet and not too strong in flavor, so I finished them all. The steak hamburger and Japanese-style hamburger I ordered were both delicious! The meat was juicy and the sauce was rich and tasty. The milk crepe for dessert had a perfect level of sweetness with fresh fruits. The herbal tea drink had a nice aroma and was served in stylish tableware. The lunch set was quite reasonably priced, with free refills of bread or rice, so I was very satisfied.

I visited a Western-style restaurant in Miyakomichi at Kyoto Station for the first time in years. I entered around 11 o'clock, but the restaurant was full so I had to wait a bit. The hamburger was delicious, as well as the tomato salad for dessert and the side of potatoes made with good ingredients.

When I was a college student, I visited Kitayama Honten a few times and really wanted to eat there, so I visited this restaurant located in Miyakomichi on the Yojin side of Kyoto Station. I arrived a little after 3 pm on a day when a cold wave, said to occur once every 10 years, was still intensifying, so there were only about 5 groups in the restaurant. I was promptly seated. Unfortunately, on that day, they couldn't prepare the mushroom soup, so I didn't order the C set. Instead, I ordered the B set of the famous hundred-year hamburger (tax included 2080 yen), which includes tomato salad + bread or rice + choice of dessert (pudding or cake) + choice of drink (coffee, black tea, chamomile tea). The A set with only tomato salad + bread or rice is 1580 yen. First, the famous tomato salad arrived. On that day, it was made with tomatoes from Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. The tomatoes were sliced and placed on a tuna mayo salad with plenty of sliced onions and a tangy dressing. As I finished the salad, the hamburger wrapped in foil arrived. The foil was hot, so I cut it open with a knife and fork. The hamburger was topped with tender stewed beef. The sauce was beef stew, with green beans and onions mixed in. The hamburger was also flavorful, tender, and meaty, truly delicious. I savored each piece carefully. I asked for bread, and it was a soft baguette, also delicious! It came with margarine, but it was not needed. You can also have seconds, but I didn't. I scooped the stew with the baguette and enjoyed it. For dessert, I chose the hundred-year pudding. It was smooth, with a hint of caramel's slight bitterness, a truly wonderful dish! (You can also choose cake or other options). But most importantly, I have to mention the whole baked potato with chunks on top! I'm not a big fan of potatoes with meat dishes, but this was just amazing. It was sweet, soft, and smooth, unlike regular potatoes! It was cooked slowly at low temperatures. It was so delicious that I was a bit moved. I was told it's called Kitakamui from Hokkaido. The service was also great. They took away the fork and knife from the tomato salad and brought new ones before the hamburger (I thought they would leave them). They also brought a new towel before dessert, and that attention to detail was wonderful. There were no negative points. The taste and service of this over 120-year-old Western-style restaurant in Kyoto are truly amazing. There are three Toyo-tei restaurants around Kyoto Station, and all of them are very popular with long lines. Maybe this one is the most hidden gem...? It was really delicious, thank you for the meal.

Today, I had a job in Shiga Prefecture, so I had a small celebration at Kyoto Station on the way back. I went to Toyo-tei. I thought Kyoto was all about Japanese cuisine, but the hamburger was surprisingly delicious. The tomato appetizer was crunchy and sweet, sourced from Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The highlight was the pudding, I wanted to have seconds.

I visited for lunch on New Year's Day. First, I tried to go to Porta's Capital Toyocho, but there was a long line, so I gave up and came to this place on Miyako Michi. The wait was about half of Porta's, and a regular customer in front of me said, "You'll be seated in about 30 minutes," so I waited. As he said, I was seated at a table in 30 minutes! While waiting in line, I struggled to decide which menu to choose, but ultimately went with the classic baked hamburger. I also added Mont Blanc for dessert. The tomato appetizer served first was sweet and delicious. It paired perfectly with the tuna salad below. And the hamburger, wrapped in foil and juicy, was tender and delicious, with the beef stew sauce being the best. The addition of watercress was also a nice touch. Even though I was full, I had room for dessert. Everything was delicious!

On a weekday between lunch and dinner, I visited a well-known long-established Western-style restaurant in Kyoto, where my brother always waits in line and I was curious to try it out. I ordered the 100-Year-Old Western-style Hamburger Steak Set for ¥1,480 (includes tomato salad, choice of bread or rice, and a drink during afternoon time). I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but the tomato salad here was mild in flavor, and when eaten with the tuna underneath, I found myself finishing it all in one go. The hamburger steak was fluffy and juicy, and the classic demiglace sauce complemented it perfectly, making it a delicious old-fashioned taste. Thank you for the meal!

During my trip to Kyoto, I had dinner here for the second time. This time, I used a travel support coupon and added a tomato salad to my plain hamburger. The tomato was served promptly with an original dressing and cream, which combined to create a delicious flavor. The hamburger was so tasty that it became addictive after the first bite. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant when in Kyoto.

I visited the restaurant around 15:40 on Saturday. Even at this time, there was one group waiting in front of the shop. I ordered the "Century Western-style Hamburger A Lunch Set" for 1580 yen, which came with a drink because it was during the afternoon lunch hours from 15:00 to 17:00. I chose herbal tea. The tomato appetizer was served at 15:28, and the main dish was served at 15:50. It was delicious as always.

The lunch set with Japanese-style hamburger and dessert (pudding) was available until 5:00 PM. The tomato salad was surprisingly sweet and delicious. The hamburger was hearty and served with generous portions of potatoes. However, the number one highlight was the pudding! It was a nostalgic and rich type of pudding that truly showcased the deliciousness of eggs. Thank you for the meal! (灬˘╰╯˘灬)♥｡･ﾟ

I went there on that day and felt ★★★★★ Absolutely want to go again! ★★★ If I have the chance, I want to go again! ★★ Thank you for the meal. Despite it being a weekday, there was a line. An elderly lady in line told me, "This place is delicious. There's one in Osaka too, and it's always crowded." The customers were of all ages. With a taste that has been around since the Meiji era, my expectations were high. What I ate: Hamburg Steak from a hundred-year-old Western-style restaurant - ¥1380 (Choice of bread or rice. Refills available!) The tomato salad that comes out first was really delicious. The sauce goes perfectly with the tomatoes! The hamburger steak was fluffy and not too heavy in flavor. The potatoes were large and fluffy. It's quite filling. The bread was also delicious. Overall, it had a satisfying amount of food and I think it's good value for money. I'm satisfied.