I had the opportunity to visit Yakiniku Kitayama, a restaurant I had been curious about for a while, for lunch. I particularly enjoyed the Sundubu, which had just the right amount of spiciness for me, as I am not a fan of very spicy food. However, I felt that the prices were a bit high, so I would rate the cost performance as average rather than good.

I used it for lunch this time. Even though it's a yakiniku restaurant, I didn't eat yakiniku this time. In the hot summer, the cold naengmyeon and namul with plenty of vegetables were delicious. I would like to come back next time to eat yakiniku. It seems that many celebrities come here, as there were many autographs displayed.

In my neighborhood, there are quite a few yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurants, but I occasionally visit this one for lunch. This time, I tried their takeout option. I made a phone reservation an hour in advance. There were no dine-in guests, as all the staff were busy preparing takeout orders. The black wagyu premium yakiniku bento was overflowing with sliced beef on top of rice, with a generous amount of white sesame seeds sprinkled on top. Vegetables were also placed between the meat and rice. The rice, coated with sauce, was more than it seemed at first glance. It had a sweet flavor that I enjoyed. For this quality, the price of 2100 yen (excluding tax) was reasonable. The meal was delicious even when it cooled down, and the cost-performance ratio was high. I would like to visit again sometime.

I went to Kyoto to celebrate my eldest son's birthday and visited a yakiniku restaurant after a long time. I've heard that there are many delicious yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto, but I believe that Kitayama is among the top in terms of taste. When it comes to Kitayama, their thinly grilled upper stomach meat is a must-try. This menu is rarely seen in other yakiniku restaurants, so I highly recommend trying it when you visit Kitayama. I often wonder how they came up with such a unique way of cutting the meat, but it creates a distinctive texture and allows the flavor of the meat to seep out, making it a superb dish. All the other meats and horumon are delicious as well, but what's amazing is that even the side dishes like cabbage are tasty. With cabbage, grilled tendons, chijimi, namul, and kimchi, you can easily enjoy beer, so be careful not to drink too much. I truly enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the feast.

I went to "Yakiniku Kitayama" in Kamigamo for the first time in a while to have some yakiniku! The restaurant has parking lots on both the north and south sides of the street, making it convenient for those driving. Most of the seating is in tatami rooms, with some counter seats as well. There were not many customers when I visited on a holiday night around 5 pm, but by the time I left, the restaurant was almost full, so I recommend making a reservation to be safe. When it comes to ordering yakiniku, I often opt for set courses as it can be difficult to gauge the right amount to order at different restaurants. This time, I had the Kitayama course for 4400 yen. The contents included kimchi assortment, namul assortment, beef shigureni, roast beef salad, beef tongue, assorted meats, grilled vegetables, large prawns, assorted hormones, stone bibimbap, cold noodles, mango pudding. I was full by the end of the meal. You can choose between stone bibimbap and cold noodles for the rice dish, and sharing one of each was just the right amount for us. The location is a bit inconvenient as it's not in the city center, but the taste and cost performance are great, so I highly recommend it! ❤️

Today, I went back home for the first time in a while and enjoyed a delicious yakiniku lunch. I wanted to treat myself when I went back home! I was completely satisfied with the tasty yakiniku! My stomach is full, and I feel completely fulfilled and happy! Yakiniku is the best!

Overall, the food was delicious, but the very first Negitan Shio was not good. The Negitan Shio today was bad - it was smelly and tough. It was really tasty the last time I had it. Is there inconsistency in the taste? Marushin - delicious! (Good) Jo Harami - delicious! (Excellent) This was delicious again today! Great! Jo Mino - so delicious! (Excellent) The best! I reconsidered because the first dish was bad. But I still think I might go back. If it's bad again next time, I won't go back.

I have been going to this restaurant occasionally for a long time. About 5 years ago, I felt that the quality of the meat had gone down, and the staff at that time had a bad attitude, so I kept my distance. I don't want my mood to be ruined when I go out to eat. Since other restaurants were busy during the New Year, I visited this place again after a long time. The quality of the meat had improved! And the lady wasn't there. Haha, it was delicious. The top harami was delicious. The tongue was also good. There was absolutely no smell. I will visit again. I ordered a lunch menu and a la carte, spending about 3000 yen per person. That's cheap for that quality. Next time, I want to drink a lot and pay more happily. I want to spend money happily, so I hope the staff will work with a good mood.

A very well-located shop. The interior feels more spacious than the exterior. The hardworking female staff in the hall leave a good impression. The high-quality and rich meat, the odorless hormone, and all the dishes are all top-notch. About three years ago, there was only one time when a piece of meat was pure white (just fat), and I wondered what the person who plated it or brought it out was thinking (if they were going to leave just the fat, should I put it in a ponytail and pretend nothing happened), but on other days, the meat comes out normally with red meat. Although a famous grilled shop has opened nearby, I will continue to favor this shop.

It was delicious♪

I have been going to the Shimogamo store exclusively since my favorite store closed down. Whenever I want to eat yakiniku, this is the place I go to. The cost performance is excellent. I always order the steak, and it is always of high quality. The meat just melts in your mouth. So happy! It seems that celebrities also frequent this place when they come to Kyoto. It is recommended to make a reservation, especially during early hours when there are many families dining. After 9 pm, it should be fine to walk in without a reservation. There is also a free parking lot nearby. I have been going almost every month since December 2016. Today, it was fully booked and there were people waiting. It is definitely recommended to make a reservation. Especially in December, it seems to get very crowded. As usual, I ordered the sirloin steak first. It was delicious as always! I visited two weeks in a row in December 2016. Today, the meat was also excellent!

Cousins and I were heading home in the same direction when our boss invited us to have yakiniku on the way back. Despite my inner thoughts about dieting and plans to have yakiniku with neighbors next week, I couldn't resist the temptation and agreed to the boss's invitation. We went to a busy yakiniku restaurant in the Kitayama area, where many local families were enjoying their meals. We had a variety of dishes including kimchi, namul, vegetables, and meat that needed to be chewed thoroughly. My cousin, who had lost weight recently, and I shared a bibimbap and enjoyed the delicious meat. The meal ended with frozen bananas, pineapples, and oranges as a palate cleanser. Despite my efforts to eat mindfully, looking at the photos later, I realized I had indulged quite a bit. Thank you to our boss for the treat! Revisit [March 26th]: Part 2 of Yayoi-kai - Celebrating with high school friends born in March with yakiniku After payday, the yakiniku restaurant "Kitayama" was fully booked due to gatherings for graduations and enrollments. Luckily, we had made a reservation over the phone. The atmosphere at Yakiniku Kitayama today was different from the usual Kitayama area vibe, but we had a great time chatting and eating until our friend's curfew at 9 pm. Part 2 of Yayoi-kai was a success. Looking forward to what next year's gathering will bring. The yakiniku at Kitayama after a long time became a memorable experience. Thank you for the delicious meal.

If you head north on Kitayama Street towards Fukamoriike, you will find a yakiniku restaurant called "Yakiniku Kitayama Shimogamo" on the first floor of an apartment building. If you take the city bus, it's right in front of the Kamitaka Sakitadamachi bus stop. I had been wanting to try this yakiniku restaurant for a while, so when I passed by it today, I decided to go in without drinking. I parked in a shared parking lot with a nearby car dealership. The exterior of the restaurant gives off a sense of luxury. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you'll notice autographs and letters from celebrities on the walls, as well as promotional posters from various TV stations and plays. It's clear that many celebrities and industry people frequent this place. The raised sunken kotatsu-style tables are clean and there is a wide range of customers, from families to elderly couples, showing that this restaurant is loved by many. I ordered the Special Sirloin Steak (150g for ¥4,200), Harami (¥1,280), Rump (¥1,300), Teppanyaki (¥880), and a Kimchi assortment (¥450). The Special Sirloin Steak was of high quality and very delicious. However, I struggled a bit with cooking it to the right level of doneness. It was juicy and flavorful, though. The Harami was also quite good, but the Rump had a bit too much gristle and was a bit dry. Overall, if you're looking for steak dishes, this place is worth a visit. Many restaurants these days claim to use "Japanese Black Beef A5-A4 class," but the quality can vary. However, this restaurant's meat was tasty. I couldn't drink today, so I had to settle for non-alcoholic drinks, but I look forward to coming back when I can enjoy some alcohol. When I asked the staff on my way out, they mentioned that the abundance of celebrity autographs and posters is because the owner is close with someone from Toei Company, a film production company, so it's no surprise that many celebrities visit this place.

Today is my wife's birthday... When I asked her what she wanted to eat, she said she wanted some meat. She had been craving yakiniku, which she hadn't had in a while, so we decided to visit this place. Despite the challenging times for the yakiniku industry, I hope they can persevere and thrive. I had been to the main branch in Murasakino a while back, but this was my first time at the Shimogamo branch. It was a rainy weekend night, but despite the current situation, the restaurant was quite busy with groups of customers. This place is known for serving delicious meat, using Kyoto beef (from Tanba) and Kagoshima beef. As a meat lover, the sound of Kyoto beef alone makes me excited. We sat at a table with a sunken kotatsu-style seating where we could relax comfortably. The clientele seemed to be mostly older customers, perhaps due to the slightly higher prices. They served cabbage as a complimentary starter, which was a nice touch. Here's what we had that day: Draft beer 580 yen (my wife opted for water to be economical) Kimchi (daikon) 470 yen (a refreshing choice) Watercress and octopus spicy salad 680 yen (generous portion) Chicken skewers (salt) 840 yen Seafood assortment (salt) 1680 yen (2 shrimp, 2 scallops, plenty of squid) Regular assorted meats 1680 yen (3 slices of rib, 3 slices of belly, 3 slices of marbled beef) Harami (skirt steak) 1250 yen Small rice 270 yen, medium rice 300 yen The kimchi was standard but tasty. The salad had a spicy gochujang-based dressing with a hint of sweetness, and the portion was generous. The chicken skewers were tender and well-seasoned. The seafood assortment was surprisingly delicious, with sweet shrimp and scallops. The meats were of good quality, especially the marbled beef, which melted in the mouth. However, the sauce was too sweet for my liking, almost like a sugary soy sauce glaze. It had a char siu-like aroma that didn't quite match the meats. The harami was decent but overshadowed by the sauce. Lastly, we were served frozen pineapple, banana, and orange as a complimentary dessert, which was a nice touch. The service was polite and attentive, although they tended to clear plates a bit too quickly. Overall, the service was good, and the meat quality justified the slightly higher prices. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the sauce, but I appreciated the discount coupon they gave us on our way out. I would consider going back for the lunch discount.

I'm in the mood for some hearty meat. Today, I went to "Yakiniku Kitayama" in Kamigamo, where I have visited for dinner a few times before. I heard that they also serve lunch, so I decided to check it out. They are known for their 100% Wagyu hamburger, so I ordered that along with the yakiniku lunch set, stone pot bibimbap, kuppak, and cold noodles. The menu was quite diverse. The hamburger comes with a choice of demiglace sauce or grated ponzu, and you can choose between 180g or 230g of meat. I opted for the 230g demiglace hamburger. The salad that came before the hamburger was quite generous and refreshing. When the hamburger arrived, I was delighted to see the juicy meat and the flavorful demiglace sauce. The Wagyu meat was rich in flavor, and the sauce was delicious. The grated ponzu option was also tasty and refreshing. The soup that came with the meal was also flavorful, and the kimchi added a nice touch. I was completely satisfied with the meal, and my stomach was full. The meat juices from the hamburger were amazing. Overall, it was a very satisfying lunch at Yakiniku Kitayama in Kamigamo.

Yakiniku Kitayama Shimogamo branch: My husband, mother, and I had been craving meat recently, so my mother suggested this place. Thank you so much! We had cabbage with non-oil dressing, and you can also get refills. Here's what I ordered: raw misuji, raw liver, assorted kimchi, two servings of tongue (salt flavor). You can choose from three flavors for the meat, salt, sauce, or miso. We also had two servings of thick middle rib (sauce flavor), which was very satisfying. The hormone assortment (miso flavor) included liver, heart, techan (small intestine), and mino (tripe). We had tteok soup, yukgaejang soup, and stone pot bibimbap (with seaweed soup). For dessert, we had complimentary fruits - sweet oranges, frozen pineapple, and frozen banana. The total cost for the three of us was around 11,000 yen. We had a great time and enjoyed the meal. Thank you!

There is a table that can seat up to 6 people, so many families come here. You can sit in a sunken kotatsu-style seating area. The sashimi of miso fish is a delicate light pink color with a smooth texture that tastes delicious with mustard. The raw liver sashimi is also delicious with a sweet melting taste. The wagyu yukke is topped with egg yolk and grated yam. It looks and tastes good at first, but the flavor fades as you eat more yam, so I prefer the regular one. We ordered various cuts of beef such as tongue salt, ichibo, sanjaku bara, and pork belly, all of which were delicious with beautiful meat. For dessert, they serve bite-sized pieces of pineapple and orange in a sherbet-like state. On a side note, there is a signature of Eiichiro Funakoshi at the register. The restaurant is filled with posters from Toei films, and actors who appear in Kyoto Suspense often visit. Happy Anniversary is all about the meat!

Including drinks, it costs 7000 yen per person. Since the manager-like old man left, the taste has declined. It's disappointing that the halami is always sold out, even if you go at 6 pm. The oldest lady there is very noisy, and lately I feel like I'm being dragged to Tian Tan.