I went to the newly opened Yakiniku restaurant in Yamashina. Ordering was easy with the touch panel, except for the first order. We had Tan Yukke, today's assorted platter, and rice, which filled us up for two people. We also ordered beer and shochu highball to enjoy a light buzz. It was nice to have the option for a second shochu highball. There are three types of dipping sauces, but there was no explanation from the staff. As someone who enjoys visiting different Yakiniku restaurants, I could understand without explanation, but it would be nice to have a brief description. All the meats in the assorted platter were delicious! I'd like to go back for lunch next time.

A famous yakiniku restaurant in Kyoto has opened in Yamashina. It is located about a 2-3 minute walk from each Yamashina station (JR, Keihan, subway). It is on the west side of Rakuto Street, facing between the old Sanjo and Sanjo streets. This is the first time they have offered lunch (they have a branch near Kyoto Station called "Koh Shouten"). There are two types of yakiniku lunch sets. The photo shows the Harami lunch (with a large portion of rice) and comes with wakame soup. The taste is delicious, both the meat and the rice are good. The salad and kimchi are just average. It's nice that you can choose between water and tea, and having tea served for free from the beginning is a big plus. The staff, mostly new, give a strong impression of being well-trained. Despite just opening, there were quite a few customers even on weekdays at lunchtime. It's recommended to go with some extra time. The majority of customers are women in their 40s and above, with several people drinking beer. Some customers seem to eat lunch and leave within 30 minutes, but overall the turnover is not that fast, so making a reservation is best. The manager has a nice voice. I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I went to try out the new branch of the popular yakiniku restaurant "Kyoto Yakiniku Hiro" in Kyoto, located in Yamashina. The restaurant is known for buying a whole Japanese beef cow. With over 10 branches in Kyoto city, they recently opened a new branch in front of Yamashina Station. The opening day, July 24, 2023, was packed during lunchtime, showing its immediate popularity. The tables have smokeless roasters in the center, with spacious seating arrangements. Lunch prices start from 1,000 yen including tax. They offer the classic "Yakiniku Lunch" and "Stone-grilled Hamburg Lunch (Japanese beef ball lunch)." The staff mentioned that you can freely order from the dinner menu during lunchtime as well. Orders are placed through a touch panel, making it easy to order. I chose the affordable Harami Lunch this time. The Harami Lunch includes beef Harami, wakame soup, rice, salad, and kimchi for 1,000 yen including tax, with complimentary tea. The salad was elegantly presented in a square box-like dish. The thick-cut Harami comes in five pieces, marinated in a special sauce, ready for you to grill and enjoy. The smoke was minimal during grilling due to effective smoke exhaust. The tender Harami meat showed the quality of the beef used. The rich flavor from the sauce made it a delightful meal. I also ordered an additional dish, the Yakiniku Negi Maki (2 pieces). The generous amount of Kujo green onions wrapped around the meat made for a visually appealing dish. Served with ponzu jelly, you can enjoy it by lightly searing it. The size is perfect for a satisfying bite, with the salt marinade enhancing the crunchy texture of the green onions. The refreshing ponzu jelly complemented the dish well. I had a delicious and affordable lunch experience at "Yakiniku Hiro." While the restaurant is known for its upscale image, it was nice to enjoy a casual lunch there.

The store is newly built and very beautiful! The lunch, including tax, was a great deal at 1,000 yen‼︎