On a Saturday afternoon, there was one group waiting outside the restaurant, but we were seated shortly after and entered the cozy interior. Inside, there was a ticket machine, and we took off our shoes before sitting in the raised tatami seating area. The restaurant was small, with a counter seating for 8 and a couple of tables for 2. I ordered the Steak Donburi with garlic chip topping, and it looked amazing with its beautiful red color! The steak was very tender and had a perfect rare texture with just the right amount of bounce as you chew. It didn't have that rubbery texture that some cheaper steaks have, which makes it hard to swallow. When paired with the egg yolk and plenty of garlic chips, along with wasabi, it was pure bliss! Although they were sold out that day, I actually tried the premium steak at their main branch in Uji, and it had an even finer marbling, making it melt in your mouth even more. I think I'll try the seared meat taco bowl next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I ordered three different dishes, but personally, I liked the Yakiniku (grilled meat) bowl the best as it had a unique flavor. The Steak bowl had the best presentation. I went on a holiday shortly after the store opened, and was able to get in right away. All menu items have a 15-minute expiration time, but it would have been nice to have an explanation for why it's 15 minutes. Characteristics: - Beef: Carefully selected female Japanese black beef - Eggs: Specialty eggs delivered directly from a chicken farm - Rice: Hino Hikari rice from the Okamura family in Fushimi, Kyoto Menu: - Yakiniku bowl ¥1,800: Appetizing rare grilled meat with homemade miso sauce - Steak bowl ¥1,800: Homemade steak sauce. Tastes even better with sprinkled sansho pepper. - Aburi (seared) meat taco bowl ¥1,800: The meat and pickled radish go well together. Locations: - Uji Main Store, Kiya-cho Store, Nara Store, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture Payment: Ticket vending machine Seating: 8 counter seats, 2 two-person tables Closed on Tuesdays. Temporary closures may occur. Kyoto Original Steak Bowl Specialty Store Nikuya Kurokawa

Instagram☞@airi_0802_ With the main store in Uji and branches in Kiyamachi, Nara, and Matsue, #NikuYaKurokawa has a line every day. All menu items have a 15-minute expiration❗️ Pre-purchase your meal ticket style from 11 am until sold out. The seared meat taku-don with pickled daikon has a great texture match‍♀️ and the premium steak don with just the right amount of marbling melts in your mouth☟ Menu items tried: - Seared meat taku-don with extra meat ¥2600 - Premium steak don with extra meat ¥3300 - Each with a topping of egg yolk ¥100

I visited the butcher Kurokawa-san ^ ^ It was my first time visiting this store, and I was able to enjoy a satisfying lunch. Personally, I highly recommend the Meat Takudon! The combination of meat and pickled daikon is really good, and the sauce is also delicious♪ I have never seen anything like the Meat Takudon at any other place besides Butcher Kurokawa-san, so I feel like it can be called their specialty. I will definitely visit again ^ ^ Thank you for the meal.

I had been interested in Mr. Kurokawa after seeing several posts on Instagram. It seems that the main store is located elsewhere, and the one in Kiyamachi was opened relatively recently. I arrived a bit late, so I was the only one in the restaurant. I found out that you have to order at the ticket machine when I was about to sit down, so it would have been helpful if they had told me a little earlier. The restaurant is run by university students, which is quite fitting for Kyoto. Kyoto is full of universities, so it's no surprise that university students are active in various places in Kyoto. Since I came all the way here, I decided to choose a slightly luxurious meat dish. Since I used the ticket machine, I forgot the price. The meat was beautifully arranged as shown in the photo, and it was nice to have a visually appealing dish among others. The portion was also generous, so I left feeling full. The location is within walking distance from Sanjo Station.

I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes before opening, expecting a crowd, but no one was there yet. I sat in a chair and waited for the opening, and soon people started gathering, forming a line by opening time. I entered the restaurant and purchased a ticket for "Seared Meat Rice Bowl with Egg Yolk" (1,900 yen) at the ticket machine. I was guided to a counter seat, where every menu item comes with miso. The rice bowl was served with finely cut beef and pickled radish, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and topped with chopped green onions. A separate dish of egg yolk was provided to add on top. The meat used was marbled Wagyu beef, with a rich umami flavor, a nice chewy texture, and a good balance of saltiness from the pickled radish. Although the meat was already seasoned with sauce, it tasted even better when mixed with the melty egg yolk and eaten with the meat and rice. The restaurant allowed customers in one group at a time, ensuring that each customer was seated only after the previous one had finished their meal. I was impressed by their commitment to serving freshly made meat bowls with a short shelf life.

I had seen people lining up a few times before and had wanted to go someday. When I finally visited, I ordered the 1,900 yen steak rice bowl and hitsumabushi set. My impression was honestly just okay. The steak was not rare but rather just seared on the surface, and it was more soft than tender. The hitsumabushi set's broth was too light in flavor, almost like hot water. Honestly, I didn't understand why there was such a long line.

I ordered the classic premium steak rice bowl with egg topping (¥2,300) as the seating was not crowded and I could relax while waiting for my food to arrive. They seem to focus on female black wagyu beef, as the meat was tender and sweet.

You can eat rare steak at this restaurant! Personally, I recommend the meat and pickles bowl. The finely chopped rare steak goes perfectly with the pickles! You can also order additional broth and eat it in a hittsumabushi style at the end. Definitely give it a try!

Grilled meat rice bowl for 1700 yen, plus 100 yen for an egg. Visited around 1 pm on a weekday and had to wait about 15 minutes to get in. It might be considered cheap for the Kawaramachi area, but I may not visit again. I wonder if there are other places where I can be more satisfied for 1500 yen or less.

I visited the butcher shop Kurokawa-san in Kiyamachi. I had visited the Uji main store the day before, but the top-grade steak was sold out, so I really wanted to eat it and went there for lunch on the last day of my trip! I stayed at a hotel right next to Kyoto Station, so I took a taxi from there. Depending on the crowd, it took about 13 minutes to arrive. When I arrived at 10:58 before the 11:00 opening, there were already about 7 people lined up. We were gradually guided in as we couldn't all enter at once. I was worried about getting sunburned because of the strong sunlight, but they offered umbrella rental service, which was a lifesaver. A must for women! Once inside, you first buy a meal ticket. After a 20-minute wait, the steak set was served. ■ Menu ordered ・ Top-grade steak set with extra meat, egg yolk, garlic → It was described as having a high-quality and light melting fat with excellent melt-in-your-mouth taste, and it was really true. They are particular about using black wagyu beef from female cows. The sauce is delicious above all. The combination of delicious sauce and meat goes perfectly with white rice. If you want to make it look good in photos, be sure to add extra meat. The topping of egg yolk and garlic is highly recommended. It sells out once it's gone, and when I went to the Uji store, the top-grade steak was sold out before noon. Depending on the procurement situation, there are rare days when they cannot provide the top-grade steak, so it is not guaranteed that you can always eat it. I definitely want to visit again when I go to Kyoto. Thank you for the meal♪

I went to the restaurant based on the recommendation, arriving about 10 minutes before opening, but there were already 2 groups (5 people) waiting. I ordered the special steak rice bowl with a garlic topping on the egg yolk. The meat melted in my mouth and was incredibly delicious. I would love to visit again.

Nikuya Kurokawa Kiyamachi Store / Kyoto Sanjo: "Located a 5-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway in Kyoto, this restaurant offers a delicious steak bowl with a 15-minute expiration date. #NikuyaKurokawa" ☑︎Premium Steak Bowl ¥2,200 ☑︎Extra Meat ¥880 ☑︎Egg Yolk ¥100 ✎⚪︎There are 2 stores in Kyoto, Uji City, and Sanjo! ⚪︎The restaurant has table and counter seats in a tatami room (please take off your shoes). ✳︎⚪︎You need to purchase a meal ticket first! ⚪︎Arrived 5 minutes before opening on a weekday and there were about 5-6 groups (around 10 people) waiting! ⚪︎Although there is a line, the turnover rate is fast, and you can get a table in about 30 minutes. ⚪︎The appearance of the steak bowl is beautiful with meat packed tightly. ⚪︎The rare black wagyu beef melts in your mouth instantly. ✳︎⚪︎You can enjoy different flavors with wasabi, shichimi, and sansho. Mixing with egg yolk is the best. ⚪︎It's worth the price! Thank you for the meal! ▼Restaurant Name: Nikuya Kurokawa Kiyamachi Store Instagram: @nikuya_kurokawa Address: 1F ABS Building, 424 Ebisu-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Closed on Tuesdays Hours: 11:00-Until sold out *Please note that the information is subject to change, so please confirm with the store before visiting. #Kyoto #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KyotoIzakaya #NikuyaKurokawa #NikuyaKurokawaKiyamachiStore #SanjoGourmet #SanjoShoppingStreet

I had an amazing steak lunch and wanted to share it with you! They use high-quality black wagyu beef, and each menu item has a 15-minute expiration time. The restaurant is located along the picturesque Kamo River in Kyoto, tucked away in a charming alley. The exterior is stylish and inviting, while the interior is a relaxing space with tatami flooring. After purchasing a meal ticket, you take off your shoes before entering. Today, I ordered the limited edition Steak Donburi with an extra serving of premium meat. When the bento box arrived, I was amazed by how beautifully the black wagyu beef was packed inside. The rose-shaped beef made from black wagyu was stunning and the freshness of the meat was apparent. The beef was incredibly tender and melted in my mouth, releasing a rich umami flavor. It was truly delicious! I then tried it with the farm-fresh egg yolk, which had a beautiful color. The combination of the creamy egg yolk and the tender beef was a match made in heaven. I also enjoyed it with wasabi and sansho pepper, which enhanced the flavor of the beef. The Steak Donburi was made with black wagyu beef and Hinohikari rice from Fushimi, Kyoto, which added to its exceptional taste. The presentation was impressive, and the attention to detail in selecting high-quality ingredients really paid off. It was a lunch experience like no other!

I arrived just before 11 am on a regular day and there was already one person waiting in line, but it seemed like they were meeting someone so I was allowed to enter first. They have a system where you buy a meal ticket first, so I purchased a steak bowl with a topping of egg yolk. There were only two counter seats and two two-person tables, so even though there were three of us, we sat at the counter. The shiny meat and sweet sauce were really delicious (*´꒳`*) The meat had just the right amount of oil, not too greasy, making it easy to eat.

I have been to the Uji store before, but this was my first time at the Kiyamachi store. I always thought it would be crowded, but it was surprisingly empty on this day, even though it was a Saturday! The premium steak bowl was sold out, so I opted for the steak bowl instead. The meat was tender, sweet, and delicious! If I had to point out something, it would be even better if they had salt and pepper or something for seasoning.

*Kyoto Kyoto City Hall Niku-ya Kurokawa Kiyamachi Store The second store of a popular restaurant with long lines in Uji! I've been wanting to try it for a while and finally got the chance. I arrived just before opening and was first in line! It's great that you can also eat in Nakagyo Ward. I tried the Steak Don with Egg Yolk Topping for 1,760 yen, with an extra meat topping for 660 yen, totaling 2,420 yen. There was also a limited quantity premium Steak Don for 2,310 yen, but I prefer lean red meat over marbled fatty meat, so I opted for the red meat with extra meat topping. They garnish it with a rose-shaped egg yolk on top, which is a nice touch! The extra meat topping was quite generous, almost as much as the original serving, making it a great deal! The sauce was delicious, the meat was tender, and it was satisfying and tasty. I'm happy with my choice of meat and egg yolk topping. Thank you for the feast! #Niku-ya Kurokawa #Kurokawa #Niku-ya Kurokawa Kiyamachi Store #Kyoto Lunch #Lunch #Kyoto #Gourmet #Want to connect with people who love food #Want to connect with people who love to eat #Gourmet Tour #Gourmet Club #Higashiyama Gourmet #Higashiyama Cafe #Kyoto Gourmet Tour #Want to connect with people who love food #Gourmet Club #Kyoto Gourmet #Kansai Gourmet #Kyoto Cafe #Kyoto #Japan #Parfait #Kyoto Gourmet*

I've been wanting to go there for a long time, so I rushed in as soon as they opened. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was calm, and because I was wearing a long dress, they guided me to a private room. The meat portions were generous, and the taste was delicious! I left feeling completely satisfied and full! I highly recommend trying it out!

I ordered the usual steak dish and it was very delicious! The presentation was beautiful and colorful, perfect for photos. The staff was kind and provided excellent service. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to try a slightly more expensive steak dish.

I visited a meat restaurant located on the 1st floor of the ABS Building in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. According to Tabelog, the restaurant will close once the food runs out. Despite it being a weekday, there was a line of about 10 people. Inside the restaurant, there was a ticket machine for pre-payment. Customers are required to take off their shoes before entering. The seating options included counter seats and tables. The service was quick and the quality of the meat was good.

I went to line up 30 minutes before the store opened, but there were already two groups in line. I was able to enter the store as soon as it opened, but more people continued to line up afterwards. The meat was tender and melted in my mouth. It was very delicious!