I visited on a regular night. I had been curious about Yoshinoya's oyakodon and finally had the chance to try it! The first floor has a counter in a U-shape with a lot of people coming and going, but the second floor has table seats where you can quietly enjoy your meal. There is no ticket machine, the staff seemed busy, and I was confused about the system, but I was told about the tablet ordering on the table. The oyakodon was darker in color than I had imagined, and at first, I was surprised and thought it was a different dish. The large pieces of sweet and savory onions were delicious. However, I found it a bit too sweet overall... it was like a sukiyaki-style egg topping. I managed to finish it with the help of pickled ginger and shichimi pepper. You have to ask the staff for tea as it is not self-serve like water. Also, all the staff seemed busy and not very energetic. I used a LINE coupon for ¥50 off. Thank you for the meal.

There is a Yoshinoya near Shijo Station in Kyoto. I was in Kyoto for work and didn't have much time. I was worried about the crowded touristy places and not knowing the atmosphere of the restaurant. But then I caught a really nice smell, which turned out to be the smell of Yoshinoya. It's cheap, fast, and delicious. I think this is the best choice for a satisfying meal without regrets. I was satisfied.

Last year, Yoshinoya had some controversial statements and the popularity of their parent-child bowl declined. However, this year they have made a comeback with the addition of charred green onions! It's great that you can enjoy it for around 500 yen. The cleanliness and appearance of the restaurant is a bit lacking, but it's located in a good spot so it's always busy!

I was supposed to leave the hotel and head to the site, but I was drawn to the orange sign. Without realizing it...(=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ I ate so much meat last night...but it's so delicious. I haven't had it in a while, so the taste is exceptional. (*´▽｀*)

I visit Yoshinoya every morning for work, ordering the natto set meal usually. But today, I decided to try something different and ordered the morning beef set meal, regular size. I was happy to get a 30 yen discount with the LINE coupon. And it was my first time trying the "tsuyudaku" style... It's funny how similar "tsuyudaku" and "tsuyudakudaku" are, but I still get nervous when ordering it (^^;; Confirming my chicken-heartedness once again. The tsuyudakudaku was a bit on the thicker side, leaning towards a porridge-like consistency. The flavor was slightly strong, so I enjoyed it with egg over rice, being careful with the soy sauce. I paid with my beef points, Rakuten points, LINE coupon, and ID payment. Sorry to the staff for being a difficult customer! Off to work now. Thank you for the meal!

Today was special. An Uber driver came, and it was a good choice to use Uber. It was a big success. The taste was consistent and delicious. The pickled ginger did a great job. I was surprised to learn that there are few restaurants in Kyoto! It was quick and I will definitely go back!

After a year, I visited Gion Shijo in Kyoto. I had plenty of time before my lunch appointment, so I decided to have breakfast at a place about 1km away. I ordered the same as yesterday in Umeda. Today, my order was served as requested. There were only two staff members, one in the front and one in the kitchen, both Japanese. The communication and coordination between them were perfect. Kai!! Yoshinoya Juku 172nd class Rank: Master Rice Respect: +1 Respectful Rice: 177 (pending: +1 from the previous day, +1 for the day) Including Meat Day +6, Apology +1 [Total as of 12/28] Osaka Prefecture: 135,483 people (+75 people) Nationwide: 2,610,684 people (+317 people) RIZAP Spicy Beef Salad with Extra Vegetables x 2 Cheese Dashi Supplement (Sarasie)

As expected, I'm starting to get tired of the beef sukiyaki set meal these days... Yoshinoya has a new menu, so that's my only choice for February! Yes, decision made. There's surprisingly a lot of beef in it, so it's quite satisfying. And there's a mountain of onions. The sweet and savory broth gives it a sukiyaki-like taste. You can choose between a raw egg and salad, and I chose the salad without hesitation. I think it's a pretty luxurious set meal. If you eat slowly, the broth will thicken and become spicy, so make sure to eat the meat quickly. And of course, unlimited rice refills. All this for 648 yen! It's too cheap! Hilarious.

I used it while waiting for the bus at Shijo Takakura. ^_^ On this day, I was planning to go to Shugakuin by bus number 5, so while waiting for the bus in front of Daimaru, I still had some time, so I thought I'd quickly have a beer. I found Yoshinoya right across the street and went in without hesitation. ^_^ One beer wasn't enough, so I ordered another one along with a beef bowl.

On this day, my partner and I went to see the Jidai Festival, one of the three major festivals in Kyoto. We walked from Karasuma to Kyoto Gyoen, then to Heian Shrine, Yasaka Shrine, Kawaramachi, Nishiki Market, and back to Kawaramachi, covering quite a distance on foot. By the time we were deciding on dinner, we were too tired to seriously consider our options. That's when my partner suggested, "I want to try Yoshinoya's spicy beef hot pot." Really? We came all the way to Kyoto for Yoshinoya? "Yeah, why not?" So we ended up at this restaurant. Both my partner and I ordered the spicy beef hot pot set. After a while, the food was served, with solid fuel underneath the hot pot. It also came with rice and pickles. Once the food was cooked, we dug in! The ingredients included beef, tofu, Chinese cabbage, onions, leeks, carrots, and flat noodles resembling udon. It was piping hot and spicy (ﾟ∀ﾟ)! Due to the heat and spiciness, we decided it was too risky to eat directly, so we transferred it to a plate to cool down before eating. Of course, we didn't forget to eat it with rice. The soup was made from pork bones and chicken bones, quite tasty. However, there was a unique spice aroma that caught our attention, possibly from Chen Jianyi's special blend of spicy sauce or Sichuan peppercorn oil. My partner shared the same sentiment. Well, I had been curious about it for a while, so it was better to try it than regret not doing so. It wasn't bad at all. We even got a 50 yen discount using a Yahoo coupon at the end. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in July 2019 with a rating of 3.02 on Tabelog (10 reviews). I might have come to Yoshinoya for the first time in over 10 years! When it comes to family beef bowl restaurants, Sukiya is the one with a wide variety of menu options. I don't usually eat beef bowls for lunch because I go to Sukiya regularly. The menu photos were taken at that time, so they may not be available now, so please order accordingly. I ordered a simple regular beef bowl! The slightly sweet broth paired well with the rice, and the meat and onions were tender. I was excited to come here after a long time, but when I tried it, it was surprisingly ordinary. It's not that it wasn't delicious, but honestly, the difference from Sukiya, which used to have a distinct taste, wasn't that noticeable. It's always nice to be able to eat a delicious beef bowl at an affordable price quickly. By the way, I think it's also due to the impact of the new coronavirus, but Yoshinoya is having a 15% off campaign for take-out beef bowls and beef dishes from April 1st to April 22nd. Thank you for the meal.

I went for a walk from Karasuma Kyoto Hotel towards Daimaru and on my way back, I stopped by Yoshinoya to try their new menu item, the Barley and Beef Bowl Set. The set includes barley rice topped with grated yam and okra, with beef on the side. It was delicious! Yoshinoya's bowls are made of Arita porcelain, which is nice. Right now, you can get a Yoshinoya bowl with 21 stamps. It's a bit tough to collect 21 stamps though. It would take 5 visits with a family of 4 or a lot of bowls for one person.

It's been a while since I went to Yoshinoya alone. I always order the regular size gyudon with extra sauce and raw egg. Since middle school, I have never ordered any other dish. But during high school, a senior played a prank on me with a topping that I strangely ended up liking, and I have stuck with that topping for almost 20 years now. By the way, when I eat half of it, the ginger and shichimi seasoning decrease, so I always add more. Give it a try!

After a long time, I felt like having beef bowl at 5 am. I ordered a regular beef bowl without broth (426 yen), but the price has gone up quite a bit. The meat is lukewarm, and so is the rice. I can taste the fat in the meat, maybe it's because of my age. The flavor seems stronger than before. When I skip the pickled ginger, it also tastes salty. It was quite heavy on my stomach. The rice wasn't that great, so I left half of it. I felt like this is not the kind of place I would visit again at my age.

I visited to eat the popular oyakodon dish. The regular size costs 397 yen. As you can see in the photo, the egg and onion were burnt, which was disappointing. Despite the low price, it was hard to overlook. It's a shame. This was outside of lunch peak hours, so it's disappointing.

In my 40s, after drinking, I used to eat gyudon in front of Yurakucho station and walk to Tokyo station on the Keiyo Line. After a long time, I ordered the morning gyudon set (regular, without broth) with pickles for 459 yen. The interior of the restaurant is clean, with shields for COVID-19 measures. The meat is tender, flavorful, and fatty. I sprinkle a lot of pickled ginger on top. Maybe it's because of my age, but it feels heavy on my stomach. The trio of pickled ginger, pickles, and miso soup intensifies the saltiness. I take a short break with a warm tea. I used to think it was delicious when I was young, but now it's too much for me. The majority of customers are in their 20s and 30s. I should have chosen something lighter at Sesshudo (https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260202/26032618/).

Let's eat gyudon and head home! Gyudon after drinking is exceptional! (laughs)