The staff's customer service was very polite, and even though it was my first time at this restaurant, the atmosphere felt very homey and comfortable. I tried their signature dish, "Adult Chicken Rice." The chicken skin was crispy and delicious. They had a variety of sauces to choose from, so I would like to try a different one next time.

Visited before 1 pm. There are 8 tables and 2 private rooms. When I arrived, it was full, but after 1:30 pm, seats became available. The chef's health condition is affecting the opening hours, so they may close at 2 pm. There is a bit of a gamble involved. They have set meals, but I wanted to try the chicken rice here. There are about 5 sauce options and 10 toppings to choose from. This time, I ordered the chicken rice with bitter sauce, which cost 1320 yen including tax. The salad arrived in less than 10 minutes, with a unique dressing and decorative cucumber slices. The main dish came 7 minutes later. The chicken skin was crispy while the meat was tender, cooked to perfection. The bitter sauce had a balance of sweetness and bitterness, like a reduction of Madeira wine or red wine. Those who prefer lighter sauces may want to choose a different option. The service was very attentive, and the food was excellent. I hope they will be open for dinner soon.

At a place called SALAO located up from the intersection of Miyakojima-dori and Gokomachi-dori, my wife and son took me to this restaurant saying, "We'll show you a delicious place." The signature dish at this place is the "Adult Chicken Rice," which I had that day with a mild demiglace sauce. When you think of chicken rice, the typical image that comes to mind is a dish with tomato sauce or ketchup base, or rice topped with sautéed chicken. However, the chicken rice at this restaurant is a style where the rice is stuffed inside the chicken, making it look very hearty. The outside is crispy and crunchy in texture. The chicken, rice, and sauce all complement each other very well, and it was very delicious. The sauce also comes in other variations such as bitter demiglace sauce, tomato & basil, so I want to try them all. For dessert, I had a matcha chiffon cake, which was one of the most delicious matcha chiffon cakes I've ever had. Thank you for the meal.

Crispy chicken with creamy pilaf inside? The limited-time sauce has a strong truffle flavor. Personally, I think a refreshing tomato and basil sauce would go well with it. Even the small course seems satisfying (this time it comes with cream croquette). Try the rumored chicken rice from Sarao-san and enjoy it. You can only eat it here.

Salao (Sarao) is a restaurant known for its adult chicken rice, but I decided to order the Western-style plate. The hamburger with demi-glace sauce (mild) was delicious, and the shrimp fry and cream croquette were also tasty! I also shared and enjoyed the chicken rice. #Salao Western-style plate #Adult chicken rice #Hamburger #Shrimp fry #Lobster cream croquette #Western-style lunch #Kyoto Western-style #Kyoto restaurant #Kyoto lunch #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto #Kyoto City Hall gourmet #Salao

Visited the popular Western-style restaurant "SALAO" near Kyoto City Hall. The adult chicken rice lunch is the overwhelming signature dish. Inside the crispy chicken skin is rice that is similar to pilaf. The rice is quite moist and doesn't have much flavor, but the crispy texture of the chicken skin and the skillful way the pilaf is neatly packed inside is amazing. The chicken skin comes with thigh meat attached, providing a satisfying bite. You can choose the sauce, but both in terms of taste and appearance, basil and tomato are recommended. It was delicious! This is truly a one-of-a-kind chicken rice.

It's a stylish dish. It's chicken rice. The outside is crispy and fragrant, while the inside is moist rice. It's a masterpiece creation. It comes with salad and soup, and it's reasonably priced. It was quite a lineup. Let's not just have a drink alone, let's dig in!

Located just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, this restaurant offers a popular menu item called "Adult Chicken Rice." They also have parking available. The exterior looks like a ground floor of an apartment building, while the interior has a cozy cafe-like atmosphere with table seating and even a tatami room in the back. I visited without a reservation on a weekend around 12 pm. The place was about 70% full initially, but quickly filled up. I was seated at a 2-person table and ordered the Adult Chicken Rice for 1100 yen tax included, with an additional 110 yen tax included for changing the topping to garlic pilaf. You can choose from multiple sauces, and I opted for the top one, the bitter demi-glace sauce. The meal started with a salad, followed by the Chicken Rice. It was a pilaf ball wrapped in a piece of chicken, with a crispy exterior and flavorful garlic pilaf inside. The combination of the garlic pilaf and the bitter demi-glace sauce was delicious. Despite not looking very big, the portion was quite filling due to the packed pilaf inside. For 1000 yen, it was definitely a great deal. I would love to visit again in the future.

I visited a restaurant that I had been curious about for a while, located 3 minutes on foot from Kyoto City Hall subway station. I tried the adult chicken rice dish, which came with basil & tomato sauce and a side salad for 1100 yen. The chicken had a crispy skin and the pilaf inside was moist like risotto, with quail eggs mixed in. The seasoning was gentle, but I felt it could use a bit more salt and pepper. The staff were attentive and quick to refill our water. Thank you for the meal.

I wanted to try the adult chicken rice, so I went for lunch. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and is easy for a woman to dine alone. It has a Western-style feel to it. The building seems to be undergoing exterior renovations, but the restaurant is still open. There are various sauces for the adult chicken rice, and I chose the daily special sauce. However, I think the dish would be better with a demi-glace sauce. The rice inside the chicken was relatively soft, which was not to my liking.

Finally, I made it to the Western-style restaurant SALAO in Kyoto, Kawaramachi Gojo. The popular menu item "Adult Chicken Rice Lunch" (1000 yen) has been a hit since the opening, and after over 10 years, I finally got to try it! This chicken rice is completely different from what you might imagine - it's chicken thigh stuffed with pilaf, served on top of your choice of sauce. The chicken is crispy and crunchy when you cut into it with a knife. The simple and light vegetable pilaf inside doesn't overpower the flavor of the chicken or sauce. For 1000 yen, including a salad, I enjoyed this top menu item that has been a star for over 10 years!

Visit date: Mid July Sunday 1:00 PM in 2022 Number of visitors: 6 people Total spending: 1800 yen Parking: 1 space in front of the store, also space for bicycles in front of the store Reservation: Yes Seating: Table seating Lunch atmosphere: Suitable for individuals, groups, couples, and families with children The restaurant had a lively atmosphere with groups of people enjoying conversations. There were families with children, and a play area for kids, making it family-friendly. I made a reservation for lunch with friends at this restaurant. The lunch menu included popular options like the adult chicken rice set, a choice of 2-3 Western dishes in a set, dessert set, and appetizer set (details on the menu page). One peculiar rule was that when making a lunch reservation online, you had to include either the dessert set or appetizer set with your order. If you ordered incorrectly, you might end up with two cups of coffee. I chose the bitter demiglace sauce as I enjoyed it before. It has a slightly bitter taste, so those who dislike bitterness may prefer the mild option. We had a great time chatting and enjoyed our visit. Thank you very much.

I visited the restaurant I was curious about for lunch. I ordered the adult chicken rice set with appetizers and dessert. I was able to choose the sauce for the adult chicken rice. There were bitter and mild demi sauces, and I chose mild. The appetizer was also substantial and delicious. The adult chicken rice, the main dish, was surprising as rice came out from inside the chicken when cut. The mild demi sauce had a rich flavor. It was very delicious. The dessert was a fluffy matcha chiffon cake, which was my favorite flavor. The cost performance was also good, and I was very satisfied.

Sunday 12:10 To SALAO Appetizer platter 770 yen Chicken rice 1,100 yen Western-style plate (3 types) 1,350 yen Hamburger, minced meat, teriyaki chicken Dessert set 660 yen 12:23 The appetizer platter arrived with chicken, pate, salmon kush, and salad. 12:33 The chicken rice came with a side salad, cabbage, potato salad, cucumber, and tomato. 12:35 My daughter's Western-style plate arrived. She looked happy with the generous portions of meat. Although two types would have been enough, I heard that you can get a rice refill, so the hearty appetite of the boys is admirable. 12:41 I chose the limited-time truffle sauce for the chicken rice. The crispy skin was amazing. Inside, there was also quail egg, making it a fun experience. I'm not a big fan of Western food, but this chicken rice hit the spot. I will definitely come back. Maybe I should have started with something more basic, but the truffle sauce was delicious. The dessert was just okay. The plate was probably from Limoges. I was able to get in without a reservation this time, but next time I will make a reservation to avoid disappointment. Thank you for the meal.

I was a bit anxious about entering at lunchtime without an appointment because some people said that reservations were required around 12:30 on weekdays, but there was one seat available so I was able to enter without waiting. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was more casual than I expected. I had decided to order the chicken rice but hadn't decided on the sauce. Since it was my first time, I chose the top menu item, "Bitter". After about 5 minutes, a well-prepared salad was served. The tomatoes were delicious. The dressing or potato salad that came with it was a combination of pieces and mashed potatoes. I always wonder about the different ways restaurants make their potato salad because they are so different. It was delicious. Then the chicken rice arrived without much wait. It had a strong impact. It looked very photogenic. You wouldn't think there was rice inside from the outside. The vegetables were also neatly arranged and the presentation was meticulous. The "Bitter" sauce had a fragrant bitterness, yet it was also sweet, which was intriguing. As for the chicken rice, the chicken skin was crispy just right! The rice was visible along with the steam. It was an exciting feeling that brought back childhood memories. Even though it was chicken rice, it was not just ketchup rice. It was more like pilaf. The rice was soft. The way the onions in the rice still had a crunchy texture was exactly to my liking. The rice alone would definitely be delicious. With this portion size, even men would be satisfied. I would recommend this place to various people based on the taste and appearance. I wonder which sauce to try next. I bet the set menu is delicious too. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Kyoto for the first time in a while. I took the Keihan train to Sanjo. The lunch spot I chose was this restaurant. A friend told me that the chicken rice here is delicious. It's called "Adult Chicken Rice" (＾∀＾) When I arrived just after opening at 11:30, there was one other group of customers. I sat at a table. There were also tatami mat seats in the back. - Adult Chicken Rice Lunch (1,100 yen including tax) You can choose from several sauces. I chose the demi-glace sauce (mild). The salad is included in the set, so I started with that. By the time I finished the salad, the chicken rice arrived (＾∀＾). The "Adult Chicken Rice" is chicken stuffed with rice inside. It's like samgyetang. When I cut it with a knife, it made a nice crispy sound. When I cut it in half, there was plenty of rice inside. There was also quail egg. The rice inside seemed like pilaf. It went really well with the demi-glace sauce. There were also grilled vegetables like carrots and baby corn that were not very visible in the photos. I was quite full by the end of the meal (＾∀＾) Thank you for the meal!

I had some business to attend to in Kyoto, so I decided to enjoy a solo lunch on a weekday after a long time. I wandered around, unsure of where to go, and ended up at a restaurant after getting off at Karasuma Oike, walking to Shijo, and then going back up to the City Hall. I ordered the adult chicken rice dish that I had been wanting to try. Since I found out that I could also order alcohol for lunch, I asked for sparkling wine as well. The sparkling wine arrived along with a salad, so I started my lunchtime drinking while nibbling on the salad. Before long, the chicken rice dish arrived. It was filled with plump chicken and I think it was pilaf. The crispy texture of the skin was nice, and the rice inside was delicious. Ah, this was a great choice. I enjoyed a leisurely lunch after a long time. Considering the current situation, I thought it would be best not to linger, so I stopped at just one drink. But I thought I would like to visit again in the evening.

The last dining out of 2021! Had the adult chicken rice at Kyoto Saraao. Chicken rice with butter rice inside the chicken. Found it by chance on TV two years ago and visited. Since then, my whole family became fans, ordered it several times, and my daughter made friends on SNS, leading to this revisit. This time, I chose the limited clam chowder sauce. It was delicious.

Near Kyoto City Hall. We arrived a little after 12:30 and there was almost no wait. We ordered the chicken rice, with me choosing the demiglace sauce (mild) and my husband opting for the limited clam chowder sauce. The lunch set came with a salad for 1100 yen. The salad arrived after about 10 minutes, dressed with shiso dressing which I didn't particularly enjoy. A different dressing would have been better. The potato salad had chunks of potatoes, which was delicious. After another 5-minute wait, the chicken rice was served. It had a striking presentation, with a quail egg in the middle when cut. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, providing a satisfying texture. The rice had a good flavor and the demiglace sauce complemented it well, but personally, I found the clam chowder sauce to be very tasty, so I wish I had chosen that instead. The clam chowder sauce overpowered the rice's flavor, but it was still delicious. We left feeling full and satisfied with the meal. The staff were not particularly friendly, but it didn't make the experience unpleasant. Thank you for the meal.

Located near Kyoto City Hall, a little north of Oike, is the restaurant & cafe SALAO. When I arrived after lunchtime, there were only a few customers inside. Two elegant ladies took a photo outside the restaurant before leaving, looking happy as they posed next to the stylish menu displayed by the roadside. As for our orders, I went for the signature adult chicken rice, while my companion chose the SALAO Western plate with hamburger and cream croquette. They mentioned that both dishes had cooled down a bit, which was a shame, but they liked the flavors and expressed their desire to give it another try. My adult chicken rice was a refreshing take on the classic dish, with plenty of chicken to satisfy those with hearty appetites. It's no wonder it's a popular choice.