Continuing with the year-end reviews^^; I'm getting tired just thinking about it, so I'll take a short break! Last week, I had to go to Kyoto for work and the early blooming cherry blossoms were in full bloom, it was beautiful! I didn't have dinner plans, so I wanted to have a quick drink and head home, so I searched for a meat place and found this restaurant! The Tabelog rating was 3.03. I made a reservation just in case, but if it wasn't good, I planned to leave quickly and find another place. I entered a building in Kiyamachi, took the elevator to the 3rd floor, and was led to a private room in the back. The ceiling was connected with partition doors, creating a private room-like atmosphere. First, I had a draft beer and a Red Eye cocktail to cheers. The appetizer was 300 yen and included tofu, chicken, and greens, all of which were delicious! Especially the sweet tofu with wasabi was a hit! The menu included a Caesar salad with Kyoto pork bacon for 750 yen, a generous portion of fresh vegetables with bacon, croutons, and cheese. The dressing was served on the side. I also ordered a deluxe 4 kinds of Tajima Black Wagyu beef plate for 2400 yen, which included fillet, sirloin, misuji, and lamp cuts. The meat was cooked rare over charcoal, and there was a small plate for those who wanted their meat cooked more. It was a bit expensive, but the quality was worth it. I also tried the lean skirt meat for 1000 yen, which was delicious. I only cooked it slightly to keep it tender. The garlic rice with small beef pieces for 750 yen was flavorful and perfect for sharing. The baked red potato with butter and cheese for 500 yen was also delicious. Overall, all the dishes, whether meat or others, were tasty. It was a great find and I left fully satisfied. The staff was friendly and accommodating, although a bit short-staffed. They also offered a drink-all-you-can option, which seemed worth it. They had a 20% off coupon for groups of 4 to 8 people, and I saw the drink-all-you-can menu, which I might try next time. I definitely want to come back to enjoy the meat here again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

The meat and vegetables are delicious. The matcha ice cream and pudding are also delicious.

Honestly, I feel a bit bad about evaluating this place based on my experience, but I want to remember it. The service was lacking due to significantly slow serving times. It seemed like they were short-staffed and had various issues. I might give it another try to see if things have improved. However, it's not a good sign that they were allowing customers in that state. The appetizers took 30 minutes to arrive, and the main dishes took an hour. The food was quite good though. Even the appetizers like daikon radish and potato salad tasted fresh and well-made, not like they were pre-made. The tofu cream cheese was a hit. At first, the tofu flavor was strong but it was creamy and delicious. A new sensation. Eating it with wasabi and soy sauce was also great. The assorted meat platter was like the Kyoto meat trio, and the beef was delicious. The chicken and pork were not as impressive. They were slightly seared when served, and the smoky flavor was nice, but I preferred them grilled for juiciness. The brisket was also tasty, and the beef seemed to be a good choice. The side of potatoes and shishito peppers was interesting - were the potatoes fried before serving? They were crispy on the outside and soft inside, which was delicious. I appreciate this extra touch. The fried tripe was like fried squid, not really necessary in my opinion. If I go back, I would like to try other meats on the menu.

On this day, it was my wife's umpteenth birthday, and she said she wanted to go somewhere where she could wear jeans and eat meat! I thought about going to a yakiniku restaurant, but since we were going to have something sweet afterwards, I chose a meat dish restaurant instead. We ended up at a place that seemed casual and we arrived at 5 o'clock, making us the only customers for a while. We randomly picked some dishes and the cheese tofu that came as a side dish was surprisingly delicious. We ordered dishes like black wagyu hamburger with cheese, jamon serrano salad, and a Kyoto meat charcoal grill platter. The meats were served rare, so we grilled them a bit before eating. They all had a light and easy-to-eat flavor, but they might have been a bit too refined for our taste. We only ordered 4-5 dishes, so there were some parts we didn't fully understand. As we were using a dining coupon, we left a bit early and went to a sweets shop. Thank you for the meal.

I recently visited this restaurant that has been rumored to have great CP. I initially thought it was a beef restaurant based on the name, but they actually offer a variety of meats such as pork, chicken, duck, deer, boar, ostrich, and horse. Each type of meat is carefully selected and cooked with attention to detail. The prices for individual items are slightly higher than average, but the quality far exceeds expectations. After a luxurious appetizer, I tried the recommended four kinds of Tajima black beef: fillet, sirloin, rump, and lamp. They provided a small plate to adjust the cooking level, which was very convenient. The differences in taste between each cut were very noticeable, with the lamp being my favorite due to its richness and texture. The charcoal-grilled three kinds of meat were also delicious, with a unique charcoal flavor. The chicken Tataki was a standout for me, especially the thigh meat with its crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. The charcoal-grilled Kyoto duck was truly impressive, with a rich, concentrated flavor. The fresh vegetables and flavorful dressing on the salad were also noteworthy. The wine selection, starting from around 3000 yen, complemented the meal perfectly. With a wide variety of Kyoto meats available, this restaurant is a great place to bring friends from outside Kyoto. The convenient location and table-side grilling make it a welcoming spot for everyone, especially for those who enjoy the deliciousness of lean meat. I left the restaurant feeling fully satisfied with my indulgent dining experience.

With this, the number of food and beverage establishments I have written about on my blog is the 4900th. Among them, there are 1690 bakeries and pancake shops, so the total comes to 6590. We are just a little short of reaching 6600 establishments. It seems like the maximum level of the number of establishments covered in one blog post. Today's feature is "Kyoto Kiya-machi Nikubar" in Kyoto, Kawaramachi. I ordered the rib roast beef, fillet beef, and chicken thigh meat for a total of 160g by adding 2300 yen and 1900 yen to the basic price of 80g each. I also tried the horse sashimi platter for 1480 yen, ostrich carpaccio for 750 yen, and the delicate tofu dish for 500 yen. Additionally, I had the garlic rice with Tamba black wagyu beef for 750 yen. From one-coin lunches to large portions, this place offers a variety of meaty lunch options in Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto.

First visit on August 27, 2014, from 21:30. Today, my partner's junior from Aichi Prefecture came to Tokyo! So we went out to eat together. He seems to be in charge of the high school baseball club, so I thought I should treat him to some meat. I arrived a little late, so in the meantime, they had a drink at a different place. When I got to the meat bar, we raised our glasses again. We had sparkling wine overflowing in a masu cup (¥750), broccoli as an appetizer, tofu from a long-established tofu shop called KinKi (¥450), smoked tongue (¥550), Kyoto vegetable salad (¥600), grilled beef with miso sauce (¥750), pork belly with white miso (¥750), a special plate with four kinds of Tamba black beef (¥2000), horse meat miso with Kyoto cucumber (¥450), and daily glass of wine (¥500). The meat was delicious, and we had a variety of options to choose from. The atmosphere was cozy, and we were the only customers at that time. Overall, it was a fun and satisfying experience.

The other day, I visited with a reservation for 4 people that I made online, but it turned out they didn't have the reservation. We had to wait quite a bit. It seemed like they were short-staffed either in the dining hall or in the kitchen, as the food took a while to come out. The waiter, who was a part-timer, was apologetic and attentive, which was nice. The taste of the food was good. The seating is in a tatami room, but there are no partitions between tables, so it feels open. Since it's located in Kiyamachi where there are many competing restaurants, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but we were able to have a good time with our group of 4 guys, so I'm satisfied. Thank you for the meal!

I used this restaurant for a welcome party at work. We chose the casual meat course with 7 dishes for 3,000 yen. Since there were people who drink a lot and people who can't drink alcohol, we chose a course without all-you-can-drink. It was the cheapest course, so I didn't have high expectations, but it was very generous! And they explained each dish to us. (I don't remember, though...) I thought there would be a lot of additional orders for items not included in the course, so I was surprised by this. The meat was also very delicious. It was a private room, so even if we got loud when we got drunk, it wasn't too bothersome, and the other customers seemed to be having a great time too. I would like to use this restaurant again.

I generally don't like yakiniku restaurants in Kiyamachi. They can be noisy and I don't have the impression that there are many good places to eat. However, I quite like this place. This is because I'm not a big fan of marbled wagyu beef. Here, the focus is on lean meat which is refreshing and easy to eat. It's located in a commercial building so the atmosphere is not that great, but I'm happy that they have the type of meat I like. This time, I only had beer and highballs, but I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I had ordered red wine to go with the lean meat. I might come back again when I feel like it.

I have been interested in this meat bar for a while! It is located a little hard to find just up from Shijo Kiya-machi. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is not just a dining feel, but a Japanese-style place. The dishes range from black wagyu beef to prosciutto (Jamon Serrano), hamburgers, and many other meat dishes that live up to the name of a meat bar! They are all delicious! They also have hot pots available, making it a great place to visit in winter. The best thing about this place is the cost performance, so it's also great for casual drinks with friends.

Well, as the title suggests, it's been a long time since I wrote a review, but to be honest, I was a bit put off because a couple of reviews were sent back to me as drafts. Nevertheless, I felt like I had to write this one... The restaurant in this building has changed once again, typical of the ever-changing nature of Kiyamachi. It's now tucked away among the cabaret clubs, with the name "Niku Bar" suggesting a casual steak and wine vibe, but the interior is not quite the typical "bar" style. So, why "bar"? On this day, I brought a friend from Miyazaki and we were a group of four. We decided to visit based solely on the promise of Kyoto ingredients. Despite my friend's insistence that "food in Miyazaki is definitely better," we were blown away by the delicious Kyoto beef. In particular, the Tajima black wagyu was outstanding. It was tender and packed with flavor despite being less marbled (maybe because it's less marbled?). The filet and rump were especially delicious. The serving style was unique as well. The meat, cooked rare over charcoal, was served in chunks (about 80g each). Next to the plate, there was a heated stone or metal plate similar to those in family restaurants. If the meat wasn't cooked to your liking, you could finish it off on this plate. A style that I hadn't seen before, it required minimal effort from the customer while still allowing for customization. In addition to beef, they also offered Kyoto-sourced chicken, pork, duck, deer, and boar. Apparently, there's a difference between horse tongue smoked meat and ostrich meat... The service was just right, not too intrusive but attentive enough. They had a selection of Kyoto sake, local beer, and even Kyoto shochu (although I didn't try it). The wine list was not too extensive but not too limited either, with a good variety that seemed to have some depth. They really hit the mark with their menu. There was a mention of a signature dish from the upstairs motsunabe (offal hot pot) restaurant, so I wonder if they're affiliated? My friends from Miyazaki were extremely impressed, saying they don't have this kind of restaurant back home and that they'd definitely want to come back when they visit Kyoto again! The value for money is unquestionable with the quality of meat they offer at this price. I can see myself coming back here. It was a great dining experience.

I've been really into meat lately, so I decided to check out a new place called "Niku Baru" in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. They use locally sourced meat and vegetables from Kyoto, so I was curious to see what they had to offer. I always thought that a meat bar would have a Western-style vibe, but here it was spelled in hiragana, so I wondered if it was really a bar. I took the elevator up to the 3rd floor and entered the restaurant, which had a chic and stylish interior with a predominantly red color scheme. Since I arrived late, there were only about three other groups of customers. When asked if I preferred a table or a tatami room, I chose the latter for a more relaxed experience. Looking at the menu, I noticed that they were very particular about using locally sourced ingredients from Kyoto, including drinks like local beer, wine, and sake. They also offered a variety of meats such as Tajima black wagyu beef, Kyoto red chicken, Tanba momiji (deer), Botan (boar), and Kyoto duck. The main attraction seemed to be the charcoal-grilled dishes, along with salads made with Kyoto vegetables and side dishes like fried chicken made with local chicken and pork marinated in miso. They even had horse sashimi and ostrich, although they were not locally sourced from Kyoto. I started with a toast of local beer, which had a rich and satisfying taste. For food, I ordered: - Ostrich carpaccio, which was surprisingly delicious and flavorful. - Horse sashimi, because I always enjoy raw meat. - Pork marinated in miso, which changed my opinion about this dish. - Grilled beef harami, which was incredibly tender and tasty. - Assorted grilled meats (beef, pork, chicken), which was a great value for the quality and quantity. - Grilled deer, which was recommended rare and surprisingly had a delicious flavor without any gamey taste. As we ran out of beer, we decided to switch to red wine from Tanba. It had a unique taste and aroma that was quite memorable. The meat was delicious, and the drinks were satisfying. I wanted to try more types of meat, but we were too full to continue. The only downside was that the side dishes were a bit limited. Overall, it's a great place for meat lovers to visit. I'll definitely be back when I crave meat again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

4000 yen all-you-can-drink course for a table of 10 people ===========