Nestled in a quiet residential area, Kitchen Gorilla is a must-visit for meat lovers. The interior features counter and table seating, creating a cozy atmosphere. Notably impressive are the meat dishes served with simple seasonings that enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. You can’t go wrong with the tender, juicy steaks and the plump, crispy shrimp tempura that will surely delight your taste buds.
A long-established tonkatsu restaurant located near Kyoto City Hall. When you enter the restaurant, you will find a pathway with a Kyoto-like atmosphere, and a modern Japanese-style space. The "rosu-katsu" set meal, a standard item, is a thick cutlet covered with a crispy batter. The cabbage served with the cutlet is hand-cut instead of shredded. Please try the hearty and exquisite tonkatsu.
Aged Pork Kawamura is a renowned restaurant where you can enjoy tonkatsu made from carefully selected long-aged pork from Kagoshima Prefecture. The meat is incredibly tender, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The set meals come with rice and a flavorful tonjiru (pork miso soup), with the ginger-infused tonjiru providing a particularly warming experience. A variety of sauces and seasonings are available, allowing you to enjoy your preferred flavors, making it a place you’ll want to return to after your first visit.
