I imagined it to be very fancy, but it turned out to be a stylish casual place. The rolls were fluffy like souffle and the baked udon was served with miso, soy sauce, and yuzu dipping sauce, like tsukemen style. Everything I ordered exceeded my expectations. I ate a lot of mushrooms!! The owner and his wife were very nice. I definitely want to come back. I want to try other dishes as well. ❤️

"Kyoto Horumon Yaki Udon Tanaka" in Nishijin area is a great place to visit. Located on Horikawa Street, just a short walk from Marutamachi direction and turn onto Shimochoshocho Street, this restaurant is known for its delicious horumon (offal) dishes. The interior is surprisingly chic and cozy, run by a couple who provide a welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of high-quality beef dishes, including a platter of three different cuts of beef, perfectly cooked and served on warm plates. The liver dish is particularly recommended, cooked to perfection without any unpleasant smell. The dashimaki, a fluffy type of rolled omelette, is also a unique and tasty dish. The main highlight is the Horumon Yaki Udon, a generous portion of udon noodles with plenty of vegetables and horumon, served with a choice of miso sauce, soy sauce, or yuzu sauce for flavor variation. Overall, a satisfying and delicious dining experience that is worth a visit."

My mother is from Sayo, known for its hormone yakisoba, and she was talking about wanting to go eat there. So, when I found this place, I couldn't resist and went with my husband ahead of time. We made a reservation for 18:15 on a weekday and were seated at the counter. Both sides were fully booked, but there were two empty tables in the table seating area. We had a selection of dishes we wanted to try, but here are the ones we chose: - Potato salad with cheese: The potato salad with plenty of cheese was incredibly delicious, with a creamy and fluffy texture. - Wagyu beef trio: Roast, thigh meat, and liver are served in succession. The roast was light with wasabi and soy sauce, the thigh meat with rock salt, and the liver with just salt. It was quite filling due to the high fat content. - Grilled vegetables with bagna cauda: A mix of various vegetables like paprika, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms, grilled and served with bagna cauda. It was also very delicious. - Soft-boiled egg and tomato stir-fry (garlic & soy sauce flavor): This was the most delicious dish. The creamy soft-boiled egg with garlic flavor and the acidity of the tomatoes were perfectly balanced and exquisite. - Chef's special: Wagyu beef hormone grilled udon (Wagyu roast, harami, thigh, hoso, 1 serving of udon): The main dish, the hormone grilled udon we were looking forward to, was slightly different from the authentic Sayo hormone grilled udon. It is served with a sauce made of dashi, soy sauce, and yuzu, but be careful as it can be spicy if there's too much soy sauce. The Chef's special included Wagyu roast and harami, but surprisingly, there were only about 3 pieces of hormone, so it felt more like Wagyu beef grilled udon than hormone grilled udon. It was too fatty and a bit difficult to eat. I recommend the normal hormone grilled udon instead.

The husband and wife who run the restaurant used to work at a French restaurant, so all the dishes are finely crafted and delicious, not too heavy. Even my child, who used to dislike eggs, loved the omelette here and has since overcome his aversion to eggs. The beef intestine fried udon is especially tasty, I could eat it non-stop if I'm not careful. The restaurant is small but has a nice atmosphere and is welcoming to families with children. I have already been back several times.

A revisit after a year. Admiring the meticulous work of the professionals. The interior is immaculate from every angle. The food and service are both at the highest level, just right. Will definitely go again.

I have been there many times! The husband and wife who run the place are very kind, and not only is the food delicious, but you can also leave the restaurant feeling happy!

I came here based on a friend's recommendation. It's reasonably priced and incredibly delicious! It's a stylish yet casual, adult-friendly restaurant. The staff interact with you at just the right distance. It's close by, so I'll definitely be coming back! (^^)v

Hormone salt, grilled vegetables, grilled udon noodles.

Visited on the recommendation of a friend. It is a bit off the city center, so it may be difficult for non-locals to find. I went on a Sunday and the place was packed. Luckily, I had made a reservation in advance. The interior of the restaurant is long and narrow, with a counter and two tables for 4-6 people each. I had requested a table, although I was initially told there were no available tables when I made the reservation. However, they managed to find a table for us when we arrived. The couple running the restaurant were very friendly and provided great service. The menu on the hot plate was quite extensive. Most dishes are prepared by the husband and brought to your table, placed on the hot plate so you can enjoy them piping hot. One of the best things about this place is how clean and shiny the hot plate is. The tables are also not greasy, giving a very clean and hygienic feel. The hormone udon allows you to enjoy different textures and becomes quite addictive. They also have a good selection of wines, giving a very feminine impression. I would definitely like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I met up with my gourmet senpai for a meal at this place after a long time. They made a reservation for us in advance. The location is on Shimonagashacho-dori, just west of the intersection with Aburakoji-dori on Horikawa-dori. The restaurant has a stylish teppanyaki atmosphere, run by a friendly elderly couple. We ordered various dishes, including their specialty "Horumon Udon". The "Dashimaki" made on the teppan was fluffy and full of flavor, a real delicacy. The tomato cheese bake was also delicious and filling, with the gooey cheese tempting our appetite. They had a great selection of steak dishes, and we tried a set of three different kinds. It was nice to be able to try a little bit of everything. The liver was fresh and tasty without any unpleasant smell. The noodles in the Horumon Udon were flat noodles similar to kishimen, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper but tasted even better with their homemade sauce poured over. We finished the meal with their homemade pudding. I wish there was a teppanyaki restaurant like this nearby. I'd like to visit again with a friend and sit at the counter seats in the back next time.

Hormone Yakisoba... a menu not commonly found in Kyoto, but this place "Tanaka" is known for serving exceptional dishes. Located near the Kyoto Prefectural Office, facing Shimonagajicho Street. The chef has a background of working in hotels, showcasing his skills in Western cuisine and yakisoba. Here are some highlights of the menu: - Yakisoba with grilled vegetables in bagna cauda sauce: A unique twist on the classic bagna cauda, featuring grilled vegetables on a hot plate. - Black Wagyu Harami: A rare and exquisite dish, with a juiciness and flavor surpassing even kalbi. - Dashi Tamago: A fluffy and flavorful egg dish cooked on the hot plate. - Potato salad and cheese okonomiyaki style: A fusion dish combining potato salad and cheese, with a Western twist. - Spicy Ho-so tare yaki: A spicy sauce enhances the juicy flavor of the beef. - Mushroom Quartet: Four types of mushrooms cooked simply with butter and soy sauce, with a hint of Western aroma. - Chef's recommendation: Wagyu hormone yakisoba, using udon from Sayo-cho, cooked with various hormones and a special dipping sauce made with dashi, garlic soy sauce, miso, and yuzu. This restaurant offers a unique blend of Western-style teppanyaki dishes, showcasing the chef's expertise. With a cost of 9,000 yen for three people, the value for money is exceptional. It's no wonder this popular restaurant is hard to book. I definitely want to revisit this place.

(Revisited in June 2015) Tonight, we had a long-awaited gathering. We indulged quite a bit, especially with the alcohol consumption. It ended up being a bit pricey, but the potato salad, grilled beef offal udon, and beef hormone were all delicious. The beef fat was rich and flavorful, whether with sauce or salt. We also had a great time, and I added some photos. (First visit in March 2015) On this day, the main dish was the grilled beef offal udon at Tanaka-san's place. It's about a 30-minute walk from the Kawaramachi area, or you can take the subway to Marutamachi Station and walk from there. It's located behind the prefectural office, a bit further west from the street where Inokura Lumber is. I had made a reservation in advance this time, as the place tends to be crowded. The restaurant has a counter with a shiny iron plate at the back, and table seats in the front, often filled with group customers for banquets. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife, who are humorous and very friendly. The husband and wife occasionally have small arguments, but it adds to the lively atmosphere. We were seated at the counter at the back. The iron plate in front of the counter was sparkling clean! The chef prepares the dishes in the kitchen and then serves them on this shiny iron plate. The menu includes the specialty of the house, the B-class gourmet grilled beef offal udon, as well as other original grilled dishes. We ordered grilled vegetables with bagna cauda, potato salad with cheese, grilled beef fat and onion with salt, dashi roll grilled on the iron plate, honey mustard sauce with Oyama Jidori chicken, recommended grilled beef offal udon, and beef hormone curry rice. The grilled vegetables were perfectly cooked, and the bagna cauda sauce was a great match. The potato salad with cheese had a unique twist and was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. The grilled beef fat and onion with salt was delicious, with a perfect balance of flavors. The dashi roll was soft and flavorful. The Oyama Jidori chicken with honey mustard sauce was tender and paired well with the sauce. The recommended grilled beef offal udon was the highlight, with a mix of yuzu juice, soy sauce, and miso sauce as a dipping sauce for the udon and beef offal. The beef offal was rich and flavorful, especially the abomasum. The beef offal curry rice had a burst of beef offal essence in the Western-style curry. Overall, the grilled beef offal udon was the best I've ever had, and the hospitality of the husband and wife added to the experience. The service was excellent, and they were accommodating with reservations.

I think I found out about the restaurant from a free booklet placed at a subway station called "Hankei 500m." It was around 6:30 in the evening when I saw the restaurant, which was quite easy to find. There were two tables near the entrance and several counter seats in the back. Even though there were no customers, the owner greeted me warmly, which left a good impression. There were 8 counter seats, and I was seated at one of them. I noticed that the other 6 seats had reservation signs, and even the remaining table had a reservation sign as well. The owner mentioned that they were already fully booked for the day, as their closing time was 11 pm and they usually only had one turnover. I ordered a beer and tried the "Beef Hormone Stir-fry" and "Grilled Pork Belly." The beef hormone was really delicious, but unfortunately, the pork belly tasted like bacon and was not that great. As more reserved customers started coming in, the place got busier, so I decided to leave. It seems like a very popular restaurant. I would be lucky to visit again if there are available seats.

I had lunch here just before 1:30 pm, so there were no other customers. I sat at the counter seat with a teppanyaki grill in the back and ordered the grilled udon with Japanese beef offal (780 yen). It came with Japanese beef offal, pork belly, and chicken udon noodles, along with a salad. I could smell the delicious food being cooked elsewhere, and soon my hot plate arrived with paper on top. I mixed equal parts of sauce, soy sauce, and miso to dip the noodles in. The sauce was light and the noodles had a light flavor as well. The Japanese beef offal, pork, and chicken were all also light in flavor, but tasted great. I could have easily eaten two servings. They also had curry and other dishes available, and it seems like they have a good selection for dinner too. I finished my meal thinking I might come back for dinner next time. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I finally had the chance to visit a restaurant that was featured on a local TV program for its unique dish called horumon yaki udon, which is not commonly found in Kyoto. I arrived right when they opened at 11:30 am, and I was the only customer in the restaurant. They had a lunch set menu, but I decided to go for the recommended wagyu horumon yaki udon, which was the most expensive dish for lunch. The udon was grilled on a separate iron plate, not the one in front of me as I had expected. The finished dish was brought to my table on a paper-lined plate. The staff explained that the dipping sauce is a mix of soy sauce (spicy) and miso (sweet) with yuzu. I tried it and found it to be different from the usual grilled udon I have had before. It was not as heavy but still delicious. The portion size was decent, and the owner and his wife provided good service.

I visited "Horumon Yakisoba Udon Tanaka" after a long time. When you think of horumon udon, you usually think of Tsuyama, but at "Horumon Yakisoba Udon Tanaka," they serve a unique dish called tsuke udon, where you dip the noodles in their original broth. It is located about a 10-minute drive west from Gose. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you are greeted by the refreshing voice of the chef saying, "Welcome." The restaurant is always busy, a great example for other places. I sat at the counter and ordered the Horumon Yakisoba Udon as usual. The chewy horumon and flat udon noodles intertwined beautifully, it was truly amazing! The person next to me was having the lunch-only Horumon Curry, which also looked delicious, so I want to try it next time. Thank you for the delicious meal.