Located on Sanjo Street in the Gion district, the popular yakiniku restaurant "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store" boasts a stylish exterior with a black base facade adorned with English lettering. As you approach the entrance, you are greeted by a long earthen floor typical of Kyoto machiya townhouses. The interior of the restaurant exudes a sense of solemnity with a modern touch, having renovated an 80-year-old machiya townhouse. The amber-toned indirect lighting creates a contemporary and moody atmosphere, blending the timeless history of the machiya house. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options, including traditional Japanese-style private rooms for two guests and private rooms with views of the seasonal garden outside the window, allowing guests to enjoy a refined and relaxing dining experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This visit was motivated by the desire to try the luxurious lunch menu featuring Matsusaka beef sourced from the Matsusaka Beef Ocean Farm. One of the recommended lunch options was the "Masu Chirashi" which features a variety of chirashi sushi dishes in a symbolic wooden bento box with the restaurant's logo engraved. The chirashi sushi includes seven elegant and charming varieties, such as Matsusaka beef fresh donburi with flakes, roast beef with salted kelp, roast beef with flying fish roe and caviar, and Matsusaka beef soboro. The side dishes include bamboo shoots and namasu. The visually stunning chirashi sushi is meticulously crafted with creative and elaborate toppings, resembling a dessert with its cute presentation. Each bite of the Matsusaka beef chirashi allows guests to savor the different flavors of the meat and toppings, while the vinegared rice offers a glossy texture and the sweetness of the rice. The thick Matsusaka beef melts gently in the mouth, particularly the beef fresh donburi which enhances the delicate sweetness of the meat with soy sauce and flakes. The harmonious combination of the mild white miso and sushi is complemented by the addition of pickles in the white miso, creating a unique and deep flavor. The menu changes depending on the seasonal ingredients, providing a one-of-a-kind dining experience that captures the essence of each season, making it a must-capture moment in photos. The high-quality and beautiful tableware, along with the exquisite cutlery, add to the luxurious dining experience. The well-thought-out side dishes and chirashi sushi dishes guide guests to culinary bliss with each mouthful. The portion size is just right, making it a recommended stamina menu with meat as the main dish suitable for a wide range of clientele, including young men. The private room with a view of the garden, where guests can admire the flowing water and serene swimming koi, is a delightful feature, and the sunken kotatsu table ensures comfort without straining the legs. The staff are all gentlemanly, friendly, and attentive, providing meticulous hospitality. The presence of a call bell on the table helps resolve the dilemma of waiting for staff assistance. With a rich selection of luxurious lunch menu items, guests may feel compelled to try them all. Indulge in a high-quality and elegant gourmet lunch experience and savor a beautiful spring scene with a touch of sophistication.

I had a 10,000 yen yakiniku course for one person. The portion was just right when enjoying it with alcohol. The dishes were all delicious, and the service was polite and good! I went with colleagues, and it is a great place for business meals. We used a private room, and the fact that there was no room charge was a big plus. The only downside was that they only had dry sake available.

Inari Sushi and Komarihan Meat Sushi → Soft and juicy! The meat sushi here is delicious, not just grilled meat. Inari → Personally, I prefer the inari! The fried tofu is soaked in dashi and incredibly tasty! There are 5 types: black sugar, wasabi, plum, yuzu, and normal. I like black sugar the best! White tofu salad → Combination with sweet potatoes! A synergistic effect of sweetness! Namul → Leafy namul. Eating this makes you realize it's not traditional Kyoto cuisine, but a yakiniku restaurant! Yuba → Lightly sweet with tobiko saltiness and wasabi, goes well with sake! Rolled omelette → Consistently delicious. Ribeye → Low-temperature cooked meat. Moist and juicy! Miso soup → White miso. Sweet and very tasty! Pickles with wheat gluten → Delicious with pickles and wheat gluten included! Recommended Rating: Taste → ★★★★☆ Service → ★★★★☆ Cost performance → ★★★☆☆ Restaurant Name: Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store Address: 477 Karasumadori Sanjo Sagaru Umu Kasa-ya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Phone Number: 075-222-2989 #KyotoGourmet #Yakiniku #Lunch #DayDrinking #KaraguraGourmet

First time in Kyoto. I wanted to try Japanese cuisine while in Kyoto, but I visited on a Tuesday, when many restaurants are closed. Despite this, I was fortunate to come across a precious restaurant. Even though I didn't have a reservation at 13:30, they accommodated me. I was drawn to the beautiful appearance of the menu and decided to order the boxed lunch. It was a great choice. Each item in the box was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed Kyoto's pickles. The white miso soup was also a pleasant surprise. My phone battery died, and I was worried, but they kindly lent me a charger. I am truly grateful. Thank you for the wonderful meal. ☆彡

"I want to have a nice dinner in Kyoto, do you know Moetchan?" asked a foodie friend, so I recommended this meat sushi course. Since the lunch was delicious, I recommended it, and when I heard "it was really delicious", I went there for lunch as well. The entrance is narrow, but inside has a Kyoto-like atmosphere. In the garden, fish swim, creating a fantastic ambiance. We will be charged 7000 yen for the luxurious Matsusaka beef sushi course, limited to weekday reservations. ❤️ 【Appetizer】 - Namasu, Yuba Wasabi, Shiraae. The yuba melts in your mouth, and the shiraae is smooth! 【Wrapped Sushi】 - Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki Wrapped Sushi. The meat melts with the sweet and savory sauce and egg yolk! 【Bowl Dish】 - Matsusaka Beef Tail Soup. Melting simmered hormone! The rich soup is irresistible. Not greasy, with an elegant taste that I love! 【Meat Sushi】 Each combination with the topping condiments is enjoyable.♪ - Shintama with Golden Yuzu Pepper. Melts and tender! Spicy! - Ichibo with Matsusaka Beef Miso. Favorite meat - moderate fat and elasticity! - Yukke-style. Melts! The sauce with a moderate kick is elegant. Korean seaweed adds an accent! ❣️ 【Bowl Dish 2】 - Miso Soup with Saikyo Miso. Delicious! Happy to have white miso that is not commonly eaten in Kyoto! 【Matsusaka Beef Beef Stew】 What is this! Melts! And creamy! Can drink every last drop! Want to eat forever! 【Finishing Sushi】 - Meat Mini Bowl. Rare steak in flake form. Frozen to retain a raw texture. The meat melts in the mouth with temperature! Shari and salted kelp hidden underneath, the meat harmonizes with the kelp's umami and warmth. - Lamp Roast Beef. Good texture. - Sirloin with Kanazawa Miso. Juicy! The more you chew, the more juices flow! 【Dessert】 - Seasonal Fruit Assortment. Ah, the meat sushi was delicious! Although 6 pieces were served, each meat had its own personality, making it enjoyable! All the other dishes were delicious as well. For me, it's a high price, but I understood the meaning of my friend saying, "It's cheap!" when reserved by the day before! 🧍🏼‍♀️"

Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Honten is a weekday reservation-only restaurant! Matsusaka Beef Sushi Course for ¥7,000 The level of meat dishes is high. The restaurant is located in a renovated Kyoto machiya, offering a nostalgic atmosphere and a sophisticated hideaway feel. I recently visited Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Honten. [Appetizers] - Namasu (pickled vegetables) - Yuba wasabi (tofu skin with wasabi) - Shiraae (white sesame tofu) [Sushi Rolls] - Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki Sushi Roll [Bowl Dish] - Matsusaka Beef Tail Soup [Meat Sushi] - Matsusaka Beef Meat Sushi (3 pieces) - Shin-tama, Yuzu pepper - Ichibo, topped with meat miso - Yukke-style, with Korean seaweed [Simmered Dish] - Matsusaka Beef Beef Stew [Finishing Sushi] - Beef Toro Flake Mini Donburi - Lamp Meat - Sirloin, with Kinzanji miso and Nishiki miso soup [Dessert] - Seasonal Fruit Assortment This course allows you to enjoy the specialty dishes of WHAT'S, and it's truly a wonderful experience. I tried the Meat Sushi Course this time, but they also offer a "Yakiniku Course." The high-quality meat, garnishes, and side dishes are all meticulously prepared, showcasing Kyoto's traditional flavors. Starting with tofu skin appetizers and white sesame tofu, the creative meat dishes continue to impress. The melt-in-your-mouth meat, including rare cuts and classic roast beef, will leave you amazed. The addition of tail soup and beef stew, warm dishes, is perfect for the upcoming season. The generous amount of meat in the dishes is surprising. This course offers great value for the price. Address: 477 Muromachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru Ko-ebisuguyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City Phone: 075-222-2989 Business Hours: Lunch 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), Dinner 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00) Note: Reservation required for Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, must be made by the day before.

Kyoto Ukyo "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store" 🍣 I visited this restaurant for lunch before, and this time I tried the Matsusaka beef sushi course available only by reservation on weekdays. The course includes: - Assorted three appetizers - Sukiyaki-wrapped miso sushi - Matsusaka beef tail soup - Matsusaka beef sushi trio - including rump, miso, and yukke style - Matsusaka beef stew - Matsusaka beef sushi trio for the finale - mini beef bowl, rump, sirloin - Miso soup using Nishikyo white miso - Today's dessert - persimmon, pear, kiwi The sushi meat was thick yet tender, melting in the mouth. Each type had different seasonings like meat miso, yuzu pepper, and ponzu jelly, offering a variety of flavors and textures to enjoy. The beef stew had tender meat chunks, making it a luxurious dish. My personal favorite of the day was the sukiyaki-wrapped miso sushi, a delightful combination of meat, egg yolk, rice, and sukiyaki sauce that brought happiness to my taste buds. The tail soup and dessert with seasonal fruits were also delightful. From start to finish, it was a luxurious and satisfying meal. The staff were always polite, and the cozy atmosphere of the traditional Kyoto townhouse made it a pleasant dining experience. In addition to the sushi course, they also offer lunch menus and barbecue courses, so I look forward to returning to Kyoto for another luxurious meal. Thank you for the feast! 🍽✨ Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store 📍 477 Ubojimachi, Muromachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto ⌚️ 11:30-15:00 (last order 14:30), 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:00) For more details, please check the restaurant's account. Enjoy! 🌟 #MatsusakaBeefWhats #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KyotoDinner #KyotoFood #KyotoCafe #KyotoFoodCrawl #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoDate #KyotoBarbecue #UkyoLunch #UkyoGourmet #ShijoGourmet #ShijoLunch #KawaramachiLunch #KawaramachiGourmet #KawaramachiCafe #UkyoCafe #KansaiGourmet #KansaiLunch #KansaiDinner #OsakaGourmet #KobeGourmet #MeatSushi #BeefSushi #MatsusakaBeef #BarbecueLunch #KyotoFood #RetripKyoto

I went to the meat restaurant "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store" in Kyoto Karasuma. The restaurant is located in an 80-year-old Kyoto townhouse, renovated to feel the history. There is also a courtyard, creating a charming atmosphere. They purchase Matsusaka beef from Matsusaka Beef Village Ocean Farm, allowing guests to enjoy Matsusaka beef at a reasonable price for lunch. - Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku Lunch Course 7000 yen A great value course available on weekdays. Guests can enjoy various cuts of Matsusaka beef. - Appetizers - Kimchi Assortment - Namul Assortment The kimchi made with Chinese cabbage, radish, and cucumber has a nice balance of sourness and spiciness. The namul has a refined taste, maintaining the crunchiness of the vegetables. - Grilled Items - Today's 2 types of Matsusaka beef (salt-grilled) - Today's 2 types of Matsusaka beef (marinated) - Matsusaka Beef Hormone Mix The salt-grilled includes sirloin and brisket, while the marinated includes hump meat and thigh meat. There is also a mix of tenderloin, intestine, and liver. Three different sauces, including Himalayan rock salt and white ponzu, are provided for comparison. The hump meat with white ponzu was particularly delicious. - Vegetables - Wrapped Vegetables - Vegetable Sticks Matsusaka minced meat with red miso, gochujang, and Kinzanji miso are provided. Guests can enjoy the sweetness and texture of the vegetables. - Finishing Dish - Cold Noodles or Matsusaka Beef Rice Bowl Refreshing cold noodles and a fantastic rice bowl with shredded Matsusaka beef, topped with a raw egg yolk and soy sauce. A unique dish that you won't find elsewhere. - Dessert - Today's Dessert Seasonal fruits like pear, persimmon, and kiwi served with warm tea. A perfect way to end the meal and savor the moment. The restaurant offers traditional Japanese-style private rooms that can accommodate from 2 people. Even in the semi-private seating, guests can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful meal. It's a blissful lunchtime experience where you can escape from the ordinary.

I tried the new lunch meat sushi course today. The appetizer included white miso, yuba, assorted pickles, and a Kyoto-style side dish. The wrapped sushi had a rich and elegant flavor with sweet and savory sukiyaki sauce and a soft and delicate texture of misuji. The main dish had a clear and concentrated meaty flavor. The meat sushi consisted of rare steak, roast beef, and yukhoe hand rolls. The rare steak had a tender texture with a refreshing yuzu flavor, the soft sirloin and meat miso of the roast beef were light and delicious, and the yukhoe with the aroma of Korean seaweed complemented the meat well. The beef stew with shank and neck meat had a rich demi-glace sauce and tender meat that melted in the mouth. The final sushi course included rare steak and roast beef, both with perfect tenderness and flavor. The ribeye roast beef with Kinzanji miso was fragrant and rich, while the Matsusaka beef toro flakes added depth to the sushi. Overall, it was a delightful course that allowed me to savor various cuts of Matsusaka beef. The second-floor private room also had a lovely atmosphere where I could enjoy my meal in peace.

I went to my favorite restaurant and had a "meat sushi course"✨ in Kyoto Muromachi, a sophisticated place☑︎ Matsusaka beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi main store Matsusaka beef yakiniku and meat sushi restaurant⁡ This time, I had a luxurious meat sushi course that started as a weekday limited offer⁡ ▪ Deluxe Meat Sushi Course / ¥7000 ※ Available for both lunch and dinner time.⁡⁡ [Appetizer] Today's three kinds of appetizers [Wrapped Sushi] Matsusaka beef miso sukiyaki wrapped sushi [Bowl Dish] Matsusaka beef tail soup [Meat Sushi] Matsusaka beef meat sushi 3 pieces [Simmered Dish] Matsusaka beef beef stew [Finishing Sushi] Matsusaka beef meat sushi 3 pieces [Dessert] Dessert⁡ The appetizer consisted of white salad, simmered yuba, and assorted namasu✨, a refreshing Kyoto-style side dish✨⁡ The wrapped sushi had a perfect combination of sukiyaki's sweet and savory sauce, egg yolk, and tender miso❣️⁡ The tail soup and beef stew were both filled with chunks of meat that melted in the mouth, spreading the flavor of the meat❣️ It was hearty and satisfying⭐️⁡ The meat sushi included rare steak, roast beef, and yukke hand-rolled sushi⁡ The lean rare steak had a refreshing yuzu flavor that I liked❣️ The roast beef and meat miso with sirloin were elegantly combined, and the yukke was tender with a perfect touch of Korean seaweed❣️⁡ The finishing sushi had incredibly tender and juicy lean meat, and the small bowl had Matsusaka beef toro flakes❣️ There was salted kelp underneath✨, and when mixed, it was full of umami❣️ The white miso soup was also delicious with generous pieces of fresh wheat gluten that I love♡⁡ Dining in a private room overlooking the sophisticated courtyard was quiet and relaxing✨⁡ There were foreign customers right away, and I felt that delicious restaurants where you can fully enjoy Kyoto are the best(▭-▭)✨⁡ This is a restaurant I want you to visit at least once when you come to Kyoto✋⁡

This is a townhouse that is over 80 years old and has a really nice atmosphere. They source Matsusaka beef from Matsusaka Beef Village Ocean Farm, so the description is accurate (laughs). You can see a spacious private room with a goldfish in the courtyard. The Matsusaka beef sushi course on weekdays includes: ★ Three kinds of appetizers - pickled vegetables, eggplant and green bean stew, and fresh yuba. ★ Sukiyaki-style rolled sushi with miso-glazed beef tendon and egg yolk. The sauce is delicious and the egg yolk is creamy. ★ Matsusaka beef tail soup - rich but refreshing. ★ Matsusaka beef sushi with three types of meat - rump, sirloin, and yukke. It's been a while since I had meat sushi, it's delicious. You can enjoy the different textures, flavors, and seasonings of each type of meat. ★ Matsusaka beef beef stew - with tender cooked meat chunks. It's quite filling. ★ Matsusaka beef sushi with three types of meat - brisket, hane shita, and beef toro flakes. You can also enjoy meat sushi, but this time the beef toro flakes are half-frozen raw meat, so they melt in a great way at the temperature of the rice. I love it. ★ Nishikyo white miso soup - I love this. It has white miso with turnip and is quite a distinctive soup, but I look forward to it every time. ★ Dessert - kiwi, pear, persimmon. The male staff who served us were exceptionally attentive and the service was perfect. Thank you for the pleasant customer service.

I enjoyed a Matsusaka beef tasting course in a quiet private room of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, available for weekday reservations only. The course included fillet, sirloin, brisket, and the rare cut called Senbon. Senbon was a new experience for me, but its rich flavor was truly delicious. I particularly enjoyed the balance of sweetness from the Matsusaka beef fat and the umami of the meat in the brisket. Another highlight was being able to try the Matsusaka beef hormone, a rare cut not commonly found outside of Matsusaka city.

I went to @matsusakabeefwhats in Kyoto Karasuma and had a super great and delicious yakiniku deal available only on weekdays (♡︎ˊ艸ˋ♡︎)✨✨ I enjoyed it in a private room, and when the meat was brought out, it looked so beautiful and delicious! They only serve rare cuts of Matsusaka beef that are sourced that day, so you can't go wrong. I had brisket, misuji, ichibo, and senbon, all of which were high-quality, tender, and delicious. The Matsusaka beef comes in two types each for tareyaki and shioyaki, so you can savor both. The course includes: Matsusaka beef yakiniku course for 7,000 yen on weekdays only, kimchi assortment, namul assortment, Matsusaka beef two types of shioyaki, Matsusaka beef two types of tareyaki, Matsusaka beef hormone mix, wrapped vegetables, stick vegetables, shime Morioka cold noodles or Matsusaka beef toro don. The toro don is made by crushing frozen Matsusaka beef and sprinkling it on top, giving it a taste similar to meat sushi. You can also add more meat if you want. I added hane shita roast for 1,000 yen per slice and lamp for 800 yen per slice, both were incredibly tender and delicious. It was a truly satisfying yakiniku course. They also offer a non-alcoholic sparkling grapefruit drink for 600 yen, which is refreshing and pairs well with the meat. You can enjoy it in a separate private room overlooking a courtyard, making it great for celebrations, anniversaries, girls' nights, or dates. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟 Kyoto, Kyoto City, Nakagyo-ku, Muromachi-dori Sanjo-sagaru Karasumadori 477 050-5593-7604 Lunch 11:30-15:00 (last order 14:30) Dinner 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:00) Takeout available during business hours Open on Sundays Closed on Tuesdays

This restaurant is located in a 80-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse, with a charming atmosphere and a lovely inner garden. It is conveniently situated within a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Oike subway station or Hankyu Karasuma station. We reserved the Matsusaka beef sushi course, available only on weekdays. We were led to a private room on the second floor, with a view of the garden lanterns from the window creating a wonderful ambiance. We started with a toast of draft beer and lime shochu highball. The appetizers were impressive, including a selection of 10 kinds of pickled vegetables, kumiage yuba, and eggplant and green beans with ginger sauce. The Matsusaka beef sukiyaki sushi rolls were not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful, wrapped in rice and quail egg. The Matsusaka beef tail soup was comforting and simple yet tasty. We enjoyed some Japanese sake, particularly the refreshing and slightly dry Kizakura. The Matsusaka beef sushi course consisted of three types of sushi: inside thigh with yuzu pepper, sirloin with Nishin miso, and Korean seaweed Yukke. Each piece was tender and well-seasoned, highlighting the natural flavor of the meat. The Matsusaka beef shin meat beef stew was a surprising addition to the course, but it turned out to be exceptional with a generous amount of tender meat. The final round of Matsusaka beef sushi included shin meat with ponzu jelly, inside thigh with wasabi salt, and beef toro mini bowl, which was particularly outstanding with its flaky toro and salted kelp combination. We ended the meal with a traditional Kyoto-style white miso soup and a seasonal fruit dessert of pear, kiwi, and persimmon. The overall atmosphere, presentation, and taste of the dishes were excellent, and the attentive service made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The price of 7,000 yen for this course was very reasonable, and we look forward to visiting this restaurant again.

Weekday limited lunch to enjoy a whole head of Matsusaka beef ❤️‍ Located in Karasuma Oike, Kyoto, "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store" @matsusakabeefwhats offers a delicious Matsusaka beef course for ¥7,000, available by reservation only on weekdays. The course includes: - Assorted kimchi - Assorted namul - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types: salt-grilled (filet, brisket) - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types: marinated (sirloin, ribeye) - Matsusaka beef hormone mix - Vegetable wraps - Vegetable sticks - Ending (cold noodles or Matsusaka beef toro bowl) - Seasonal fruit assortment As you can see, since they purchase the whole head, you can enjoy various cuts of Matsusaka beef in the course. Grilling Matsusaka beef on the tabletop charcoal grill is exquisite, with just the right amount of fat making each piece juicy and tender, bursting with meaty flavor with every bite. The Matsusaka beef toro bowl for the finish is highly recommended, with the frozen beef flakes melting on top of hot rice. Drizzle with egg and soy sauce, mix it all up, and it's absolutely delicious. The miso dips for the vegetable sticks come in three varieties: meat miso, gochujang, and moromi miso. The meat miso is particularly tasty, showcasing the expertise in meat preparation. Overall, it's a satisfying course where you can taste a variety of dishes in small portions. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere, and the private room we were guided to was quite nice. Be sure to check it out! #KansaiGourmet #KansaiLunch #KansaiDinner #KansaiCafe #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #OsakaDinner #KyotoGourmet #KyotoCafe #KyotoLunch #KyotoDinner #MeatGourmet #KarasumaOikeGourmet #KarasumaOikeLunch #KarasumaOikeCafe #GourmetInstagram #MeatInstagram #MeatLovers #KarasumaOike #MeatLovers #KyotoGrilledMeat #Kyoto #MeatLovers #Foodstagram #MeatLovers #MatsusakaBeef #KarasumaGourmet #KarasumaLunch #Karasuma #InstagramGourmet

Uramu Oike "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S" On this day, I went for a casual drink with colleagues. We decided to have yakiniku in a private room, so we went to "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S" located a 4-minute walk from Uramu Oike Station. This restaurant offers Matsusaka beef from a single source in a traditional Kyoto townhouse setting. The interior is beautifully renovated from an 80-year-old Kyoto townhouse. They have private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables, which is a nice touch. Highly recommended for dates or business dinners. It might feel a bit sad to have just two men dining here, but we enjoyed the experience. We ordered the Matsusaka beef yakiniku course priced at 7000 yen, available only on weekdays. The course includes a selection of Matsusaka beef cuts cooked with salt or sauce. We started with a kimchi and namul assortment, followed by Matsusaka beef slices cooked in various ways. The salted tenderloin was particularly delicious, melting in our mouths. We also enjoyed wrapping the beef in vegetables and dipping them in meat miso, Kinzanji miso, and gochujang. The grilled hormone mix, pickled in a jar, was flavorful and paired well with sake. For the finale, we chose the Matsusaka beef rice bowl, which was incredibly tasty with the beef flakes melting into the warm rice. We ended the meal with a dessert platter of persimmon, pear, and kiwi. We had a great time discussing work over delicious food. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in September 2022 ◎ At the time of posting on Tabelog, the restaurant had a rating of 3.38 (based on 81 reviews). I finally had the chance to visit the restaurant "Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store," which I had been curious about for a while. Passing through the atmospheric stone-paved passage of the Kyoto machiya, I entered the restaurant. Despite being indoors, there was a corner that felt like a courtyard!? I was guided to a private room, which had a calm and sophisticated adult atmosphere, and it felt really nice. Today, I hesitated between the meat sushi course and the Matsusaka beef yakiniku course, but I decided to go with the Matsusaka beef yakiniku course, which is limited to weekdays. [Weekday Reservation Limited] Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku 7,000 yen Course 9 items *Limited to Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, available during lunchtime You can compare various cuts of Matsusaka beef. - Kimchi assortment - Namul assortment - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types (salt-grilled) ~ tenderloin, top round - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types (marinated) ~ brisket, sirloin - Matsusaka beef offal mix - Wrapping vegetables - Stick vegetables - Finishing dish (cold noodles or Matsusaka beef rice bowl) *You can choose - Today's dessert First, a toast with beer (^_^)／□☆□＼(^_^) - Kimchi assortment: An assortment of three types of kimchi made with Chinese cabbage, cucumber, and radish. It had a moderate spiciness and was easy to eat. - Namul assortment: Bean sprouts, cucumber, and radish namul, refreshing with a crunchy texture. - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types (salt-grilled) ~ tenderloin, top round - Today's Matsusaka beef 2 types (marinated) ~ kalbi, sirloin: Beautifully colored meat grilled quickly over charcoal... Yes! Delicious! Each type of meat was delicious, and you could enjoy them with sweet sauce, ponzu, or Himalayan gemstone Nefesh rock salt according to your preference. - Matsusaka beef offal mix: I think it included intestines, tripe, and liver, and the intestines had a high-quality fatty texture that spread in the mouth and was exquisite! The tripe had a crispy texture, and the liver, although rich, had no unpleasant smell and was quite delicious. - Wrapping vegetables: Although meant to be wrapped with meat, I tried it with Matsusaka beef minced meat miso, gochujang, and Kanbayashi miso. Matsusaka beef minced meat miso was my favorite. - Stick vegetables: This was also enjoyed with Matsusaka beef minced meat miso and was delicious and crispy. - Finishing dish (cold noodles or Matsusaka beef rice bowl): I wanted to try both, so I compared them. Matsusaka beef toro meat melted in the mouth, spreading its flavor slowly. The cold noodles were also delicious with flavorful broth and noodles. In the end, I added a little extra to the course! It was nice that you could order from just one piece. I added two pieces each of sasami (top sirloin) and haneshita loin. The sasami was tender with delicious fat, and the haneshita loin looked delicious with a beautiful marbling. - Today's dessert: I ended the meal with a fruit assortment. The restaurant has a special and calm atmosphere, so I think it would be suitable for business entertainment or celebrations. With private rooms, sunken kotatsu seating, and sofa seats, there are various ways to enjoy the restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

Located a 3-5 minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station is the popular yakiniku restaurant Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store. Housed in an 80-year-old Kyoto townhouse, the restaurant exudes a traditional Japanese atmosphere with a clean and inviting ambiance. Private dining spaces are available, including beautiful sunken kotatsu private rooms and semi-private sofa seats, allowing guests to enjoy their meal in a relaxed and intimate setting. Here is the course menu we enjoyed at Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store: 1. Assorted Kimchi A variety of kimchi including spicy napa cabbage kimchi, refreshing cucumber kimchi, and sweet and tangy kakuteki. These kimchi dishes complement the meat dishes and add a burst of flavor to the meal. 2. Assorted Namul A selection of namul dishes to balance out the meal and provide a variety of textures and flavors alongside the meat dishes. 3. Today's Matsusaka Beef Salt-grilled 2 Varieties Brisket and sirloin salt-grilled to perfection, showcasing the natural sweetness and tenderness of the Matsusaka beef. Squeezing a bit of lemon or dipping in the special white ponzu sauce enhances the flavor even more. 4. Today's Matsusaka Beef Tare-grilled 2 Varieties Thigh meat and loin tare-grilled, with the loin offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience with its rich marbling and sweet flavor. Grilling to achieve a nice sear and coating in the tare sauce brings out the best in both cuts. 5. Matsusaka Beef Hormone Mix A pot of assorted hormone cuts including tripe, liver, and diaphragm, offering a delicious and tender experience without any off-putting odors. A must-try for hormone lovers, and they are even considering offering an all-you-can-eat hormone menu. 6. Wrapping Vegetables and Stick Vegetables An essential part of the meal, the wrapping vegetables and stick vegetables come with meat miso, gochujang, and moromi miso for dipping. Wrapping meat or namul in the miso enhances the flavors and makes for a delightful combination. Even dipping stick vegetables in the miso is incredibly delicious. 7. Matsusaka Beef Toro Don For the finishing touch, a choice between cold noodles and Matsusaka Beef Toro Don. The Toro Don features shredded frozen beef on top of rice, topped with egg yolk and soy sauce for a refreshing and satisfying end to the meal. 8. Today's Dessert A refreshing fruit platter with ripe mangoes, kiwis, and juicy pears, offering a perfect balance to the meat-heavy meal. Each fruit is of high quality, ensuring a satisfying end to the dining experience. Matsusaka Beef WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Store is the perfect place to enjoy Kyoto's ambiance and yakiniku at the same time. Be sure to visit and enjoy a delightful meal. Thank you for the feast!

I made a reservation through Tabelog and went to the restaurant. I ordered the lunch menu item "Gyusen Don" (beef bowl). It looked very photogenic! The staff explained how to eat it - mixing the Matsusaka beef flakes with the egg yolk makes for a luxurious bowl even during the day. The accompanying beef, of course, was Matsusaka beef as well, and it was incredibly tender and melted in the mouth. No need for teeth. The pickles were colorful and went well with the rice or after drinking the miso soup. There were various kinds and they looked beautiful and were delicious. The miso soup used white miso from Kyoto, which was slightly sweet and paired well with the dishes. The restaurant was stylish and had a calm atmosphere, renovated from a machiya (traditional townhouse). I enjoyed a very elegant lunch while looking at the small garden from the room. The staff were all very kind and it was very comfortable. It was a wonderful restaurant that could be used for anniversaries or celebrations.

I went to the yakiniku restaurant "Matsusaka Beef What's Kyoto Muromachi Store" in Kyoto Karasuma! Dinner can cost 7000-10000 yen or more, but for lunch, you can enjoy Matsusaka beef for around 2000-3000 yen. The interior was a calm space with a great atmosphere. For lunch, I had the Gyusuki Dosue (2200 yen) and the Koinari-san and Kotemari-han (3500 yen)! The Koinari-san and Kotemari-han is a four-tiered box filled with popular "Koinari-san" and Matsusaka beef hand-rolled sushi "Kotemari-han" from the Namba Takashimaya store. The sushi was colorful and delicious. The Gyusuki Dosue is thinly sliced Matsusaka beef sirloin quickly cooked and coated in a special sukiyaki sauce. It uses eggs from Kyoto Tanba eggs "Egg Dosue"! The combination of the rich egg and special sukiyaki sauce was heavenly. When you grate the yam and mix it with wasabi as a topping, the rich umami, refreshing texture, and the flavor of wasabi all come together perfectly. The restaurant information is Matsusaka Beef What's Kyoto Muromachi Store, 477 Karasumaru-kojimachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8165. Business hours are 11:30-15:00 for lunch (LO 14:30) and 17:00-22:00 for dinner (LO 21:00). Closed on Tuesdays and occasionally for special holidays.

During the Gion Festival in July 2022 in Kyoto, my friends came to visit so we decided to dine in Kyoto during the day. We ended up at this Matsusaka beef restaurant. The interior, menu, and dishes seemed to cater more towards tourists. They offer set meals and sushi options. We ordered a three-tiered set with Inari sushi and Hantemari sushi, along with Kyoto-style miso soup. My friends ordered the meat sushi platter which included Kyoto-style sushi. Everything was delicious and I believe this restaurant would be well-received by tourists, especially women. Since it's Matsusaka beef, the menu items ranged from around 3000 yen to 6000 yen. In my opinion, spending around 4000 yen at a traditional Japanese restaurant or a vegetarian restaurant would provide a higher level of satisfaction.