Located near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, #Niku to Niwa Matsu opened on July 1st✨ A specialty store for Wagyu steak bowls✨ The owner, born and raised in Kyoto, carefully selects ingredients and sake from all over Kyoto for you to enjoy. We tried the ⚫︎ Specialty: Japanese Black Wagyu Steak Bowl Set "Matsu" with 160g of meat for ¥4,290. The meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor❤️ They use Japanese Black Wagyu sourced from a long-standing meat shop in Kansai, and their unique grilling method involves cooking the meat three times. The side dish of Wagyu tendon simmered in white miso gives a Kyoto touch. The meat dip with yuzu pepper adds a refreshing flavor to the rich umami✨ The pickles are selected from seasonal pickles at Kyoto Tsukemono Mori. The dessert of vanilla ice cream with Inadzuki Hatsuhashi from Itzutsu Hatsuhashi Honpo was delicious with a chewy texture. The matcha, from Uji Matcha Seizosho, had a strong sweetness✨ The water served has edible flower ice cubes, which are adorable. The view of the garden from the counter is lovely, maintained by a gardener who works on famous temples and shrines in Kyoto like Shokoku-ji☺️ The beautiful red pine trees that inspired the name of the restaurant were also impressive✨ Inside the restaurant, there are Kyoto Maiko fans lined up. In the area of Jyoseken where the restaurant is located, it is a local custom to display Kyoto Maiko fans like this✨ The steak bowl set comes in different meat weights and prices vary accordingly✨ Bamboo with 120g of meat for ¥3,520, Plum with 80g of meat and vegetables for ¥2,750. Be sure to try the carefully crafted steak bowl when you visit✨✨

After visiting Tenjin-san, I headed to the reserved restaurant. I had the Wagyu steak set with 120g of bamboo. The steak sauce was delicious and paired well with the tender Wagyu, making it very tasty. I also loved the white miso beef tendon stew. It was a bit disappointing that the green garden was not very visible from the table seats.

I had some business at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and decided to take a leisurely stroll around Kamishichiken as the weather was getting cooler. I had been eyeing this place for lunch, which offers a simple menu of three options: Matsutake (pine), Take (bamboo), and Ume (plum) steak bowls. They have recently added a new option called "Goku" as per the request of foreign customers. Today, I ordered the "Matsu" bowl for 4290 yen. The restaurant is beautiful, with a spacious garden visible from the counter where I waited. The meal consisted of: tender beef in a gentle broth, soft and not overly fatty beef tendon stew in white miso, pickles that complemented the steak bowl perfectly, and a 160-gram steak with marbling cooked rare. The meat was tender, flavorful, and had a satisfying thickness on top of the rice. The steak sauce was delicious, and I devoured the meal. For dessert, I had ice cream with a piece of fresh Yatsuhashi (cinnamon-flavored rice cracker). The texture was similar to a Yukimi Daifuku ice cream, and it was tasty even though I usually don't like Yatsuhashi. I heard that they will soon start illuminating the autumn leaves in the garden and offer dinner by reservation only.

On a sunny holiday, I was taken to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for a visit and then had lunch at the nearby restaurant "Niku to Niwa Matsuwo" ☺️ This area is known as Kyoto's oldest geisha district, "Kamishichiken," which flourished as the teahouse district along the east approach to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the inner sanctum of Nishijin, famous for its textiles ☺️ We walked down a narrow alley, with elegant lattice doors and traditional noren curtains swaying in the breeze. As we opened the sliding door, we were greeted by vibrant red and blue maple leaves adorning the walls, and folding fans with geisha names lined up, creating a charming atmosphere typical of the geisha district. The white wooden counter was neatly arranged, appealing to adult sensibilities ✨ Sitting at the counter, we toasted with beer, enjoying the refreshing sensation as the sweat on our necks quickly disappeared. The cold beer was so satisfying, it made our faces scrunch up in delight. We ordered the "Matsu" set, featuring a 160g Wagyu steak with extra meat, priced at ¥4504 (tax included). The lacquered lid reflected the blue sky, resembling a beautiful lapis lazuli jewelry box. Opening the lid revealed the luxurious steak on top, with beef tendon stew and Kyoto pickles elegantly arranged below. The white miso stewed beef tendon paired perfectly with the beer, its tender texture and subtle sweetness lingering on the palate, while the refreshing cucumber pickles provided a delightful crunch ✨ The main attraction, the steak, was generously laid out on the tray, cooked rare to showcase its glossy surface. Drizzling the homemade steak sauce over it, our appetites were instantly awakened. The garlic-infused sauce enhanced the flavor of the meat, and each bite was a delight. Before we knew it, we had polished off every last grain of rice in the box, savoring every morsel. The dessert that came with the set was also intriguing. The combination of vanilla ice cream and "Nama Yatsuhashi," a traditional Kyoto sweet, was a delightful surprise. The aroma of cinnamon and the chewy texture of the sweet rice cake blended perfectly with the ice cream. When I asked the owner, I learned that they also make their own Nama Yatsuhashi using plenty of ingredients from Iizutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo. It was so delicious that I'm sure it would sell like hotcakes if they were to sell it on Sannenzaka ❤️ As we savored the lingering moments after the meal, the view of the garden through the melting edible flower ice in our glasses added a cool touch to our Kyoto experience. This restaurant is highly recommended for a leisurely lunch while exploring Kyoto on a holiday ☺️ ◆ Wagyu Steak Set: ¥2887 (tax included)～ Restaurant Name: "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Niku to Niwa Matsuwo" @ Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Niku to Niwa Matsuwo Address: 744-15 Higashi Imaikojicho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ☎️: 050-6861-6418 (reservations accepted) 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, open on Sundays Closing time may vary depending on availability.

I went to eat the delicious Wagyu steak at a restaurant near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine! \(^o^)/ Since the restaurant doesn't have its own parking lot, I parked at a nearby coin parking lot. It's a 3-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, located in the Hanamachi district of Kamishichiken. The interior of the restaurant is new and has table seating, but I prefer sitting at the counter. I sat at the end of the counter, enjoying the view of the garden while having my meal. The menu looks like this. I chose the "Matsu" (160g of meat) for 4290 yen including tax. The meat is sourced from Mr. Onishi at Ginkaku-ji Temple. The water served was amazing! I was surprised to see a round ice cube with Viola edible flowers frozen inside. So cute! I started with a plum wine soda. It's nice to be able to drink in the afternoon! This is the Matsu steak set. The meat was tender, lean, sweet, and incredibly delicious! What kind of meat is this! It's of such high quality! Amazing! The unique cooking method involves multiple rounds of grilling. Oh wow. That's how it brings out so much flavor. You can pour sauce according to your preference. The sauce was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating the rice. I'm glad I ordered a small portion of rice. Usually, there's too much rice, and I can't finish it, but I finished everything here. The Wagyu tendon stewed in white miso was also incredibly delicious! I would love to get a takeout of this if possible because it was so delicious! The meat skewers with yuzu pepper were also delicious! They go so well together! Everything is delicious! After the meal, I had ice cream with Yatsuhashi (cinnamon-flavored mochi) and cold matcha. The ice cream was chewy and delicious! So cute! A young couple runs the restaurant, and when I asked, they mentioned that they inherited the restaurant from their father's generation. Oh, I see. The restaurant owner, born and raised in Kyoto, carefully selects ingredients and sake from all over Kyoto. If you're coming to Kyoto to enjoy gourmet food, I highly recommend the Black Wagyu Steak set here. I love steak and have been to many restaurants, but this one is seriously highly recommended! Definitely go try it! You won't regret it! Super duper highly recommended! If you have time, come visit Princess Cinderella's blog, Instagram, and YouTube as well. 😉

Visited in August 2023 ◎ At the time of posting, it had a rating of 3.05 on Tabelog (5 reviews) ■ Domestic Black Wagyu Steak Set Matsuya 3,900 yen * 160g of meat Today's lunch was a bit luxurious, so I went to "Niku to Niwa Matsuwo" near Kitano Hakubaicho in Kyoto ＼(*>▽<) The restaurant is located a little off Imadegawa Street, with a coin parking lot in front of it. As the name suggests, in addition to Wagyu beef, you can also enjoy a garden that gives off a Japanese vibe. The restaurant has been renamed as a "Wagyu Steak Set Specialized Store" since July this year. The owner, who is a native of Kyoto, has selected ingredients and sake from Kyoto for you to enjoy ♪ According to the owner, there are many customers from overseas who enjoy the beef dishes and the garden. The high-quality domestic Wagyu beef sourced from a long-established butcher in Kansai is cooked multiple times with a unique grilling method to bring out the maximum umami flavor of the meat. The Wagyu beef, which is tender with a slight firmness, releases the richness of the meat in your mouth with every bite, making it a truly blissful experience (´౿`) The second tier of the set includes "Wagyu Tendon Stew" made with Kyoto white miso and a meat dish with a hint of yuzu pepper, which is also delicious ( ´∀｀ )b After the meal, a dessert with vanilla ice cream mixed with cut "Nama Yatsuhashi" from Itohachi Honpo is served. The chewy texture of the Nama Yatsuhashi and its subtle sweetness perfectly complement the vanilla ice cream (๑•̀∀- ) The way of eating Nama Yatsuhashi in this dessert was quite surprising! The matcha from Uji Tea Manufacturing Co. had a strong sweetness like green tea and a refreshing aftertaste, making it quite delicious ( ᵕ̤ૢᴗᵕ̤ૢ ) The water was served with ice made from frozen edible flowers, adding a visually appealing touch to the experience (◞ꈍ∇ꈍ)◞⋆** Currently, they only serve lunch, but they plan to open for dinner in the future, and I imagine the illuminated garden will create a fantastic atmosphere (ლ(´ڡ`ლ) It was a hot day, so I had a beer, and the craft beer made with Kyoto Nishijin wheat called Silky Weizen was incredibly delicious (๑´ڡ`๑) Thank you for the meal.

During my Kyoto sightseeing, I came across a delightful restaurant offering a meat-heavy lunch set reminiscent of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine. The restaurant boasts a special ambiance with a beautiful garden designed by the same gardener who worked on Aisenji Temple. The lunch set I ordered included a steak rice bowl set, featuring steak, simmered beef tendon, Kyoto-style beef hot pot, local pickles, and tea sweets. I opted for the Matsutake set (160g of meat) priced at 3,900 yen before tax. The pink-colored meat with marbled fat was incredibly tender and delicious. The set also came with dessert, allowing me to leisurely enjoy my lunch while admiring the serene garden view. It was a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience unique to Kyoto.

I think the way the flavor of domestic black-haired Japanese beef is maximized through cooking is truly delicious. The steak set is of course great, but the Japanese beef tendon stew with white miso and the meat dish with yuzu pepper also bring out the sweetness of the meat, making it very satisfying. I had a conversation with the staff and learned that because it is located in the entertainment district, geisha sometimes visit incognito, so the interior is deliberately designed to prevent visibility from the outside. However, once inside, you will be overwhelmed by the spaciousness and beauty of the garden. This beautiful garden is pruned by a gardener who has worked on famous gardens in Kyoto such as Shokoku-ji. Enjoying delicious black-haired Japanese beef while looking at the garden is a wonderful experience. If you visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, be sure to stop by here. The beauty of the edible flowers frozen in water and the ice cream with traditional Kyoto confectionery was lovely and had a nice chewy texture.

I arrived in Kyoto! Just a 3-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, there is a shop in the adult district of "Kamishichiken"! Since July of this year, the shop has been reopened as a specialty store for wagyu steak bowls, taking over the feelings of the previous owner. Today's shop is "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Meat and Garden Matsuo"! When you enter the alley from the main street, you will find the shop! In Kamishichiken, there is a rule that the windows facing outside are deliberately hidden to make it easier for geisha to visit incognito! Therefore, the appearance of the shop is like a hidden gem! Inside the shop, there are counter seats and table seats! As soon as you enter the shop from outside, you can see a beautiful garden pruned by a gardener who works on Aisonji Temple! The atmosphere of the shop is amazing! Today, I tried the "Specialty Wagyu Steak Bowl Set" (Matsu (160g of meat)) for ¥4290! In a two-tiered bento box, there is a steak bowl with simmered beef tendons and local pickles! In a separate dish, there is Kyoto-style meat soup, and even dessert was included! The steak bowl uses high-quality domestic beef and is carefully cooked with attention to detail! The moment I ate it, it was tender, and the sweetness of the meat was amazing! The meat that melts sweetly is delicious on its own, but when eaten with special sauce and white rice, it was exquisite! In this shop, there are Japanese sake and beer that go well with the high-quality meat! The combination of high-quality meat and high-quality sake is a feeling of bliss! The steak bowl was exquisite! The simmered beef tendons were so tender and full of umami! The melting meat, umami, and simmering broth were so delicious! The meat soup is a comforting dish to take a breath! The gentle umami of the meat and the dashi were so delicious! It's already too good! For dessert, there was ice cream mixed with Yatsuhashi and matcha! The ice cream was creamy and cold, with plenty of Yatsuhashi inside! The rich aroma and flavor of the cinnamon and the Japanese flavor go perfectly together, allowing you to enjoy both the aroma and the taste! The matcha has a rich aroma and umami, which goes perfectly with the Yatsuhashi! The dessert was so luxurious and surprising! The quality of the food is very high! The atmosphere of the shop is amazing, so it can be used for various occasions as a luxurious lunch! Highly recommended shop! Please visit this hidden gem of a luxurious shop at least once!

Enjoy high-quality Wagyu steak while overlooking a wide and beautiful garden at a specialty restaurant! This time, I had the Wagyu steak set "Take" (120g of meat). The Wagyu steak set includes: Wagyu steak, simmered beef tendon in white miso, Kyoto-style meat dipping, local pickles, and tea sweets. The sensation of savoring the soft, melting aged meat in your mouth is pure bliss. The concentrated umami flavor of the meat dipping and simmered beef tendon is also incredibly delicious. The ice cream dessert with "nama-yatsuhashi" (a Kyoto sweet) was a new and addictive experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the gourmet experience of Kyoto using local ingredients. Indulge in a little luxury lunch with your loved ones in the adult district of "Kami-Shichiken"! ♬

It was a very delicious restaurant.

The lunch may be a bit pricey, but the meat stew, beef tendon stew, pickles, simmered meat, and tea sweets are all delicious and highly recommended. It's a great place to visit, just a 3-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The restaurant is a hidden gem that you might not notice from the outside, but it has a lovely atmosphere. It's suitable for regular visits as well as for special celebrations, so I highly recommend checking it out.

On July 1st, a new meat bowl restaurant opened near the famous sightseeing spot "Kitano Tenmangu Shrine" in Kyoto. They serve a special meat bowl made with carefully selected Japanese beef. There are different sizes available, with different amounts of meat. Each set comes with meat, side dishes, and dessert, which is a combination of vanilla ice cream and Yatsuhashi (a traditional Kyoto sweet). Although it is a bit pricey, the food is delicious and worth the cost. If you are visiting Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, be sure to have lunch at "Niku to Niwa Matsuo"!☑︎ Pine ¥4,290☑︎ Bamboo ¥3,520