Wagyu Sukiyaki Kyoto Chikarayama Shijo Kawaramachi Store

I had sukiyaki here and it was fantastic. I didn’t even choose the highest-grade beef set, but the flavor was already rich and satisfying. The beef was tender, beautifully marbled, and cooked to just the right level. The texture and taste were absolutely spot on. The service was amazing as well. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience enjoyable. They even offered to help us take photos and made sure everything felt perfect throughout the meal. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and all the ladies working here were so lovely and full of good energy. 😍

We tried their wagyu cube + shabu shabu course meal. The meal started off with sashimi as appetizers, followed by wagyu in dashi broth. We then enjoyed 4 wagyu cubes per person which our server cooked for us. The melt in your mouth goodness made room for no doubt of the quality of the meat. The size of the cube was a good amount, too. Afterwards, the server taught us how to expertly cook the meat for shabu shabu. We were given a ponzu-based sauce and a sesame based dip. My brothers liked the sesame one better, but I just alternated dipping my meats to both. Their yuzu sherbet was a refreshing end to the meal. Price was a bit steep, perhaps driven by a mix of the goodness of their location. Servers were friendly and can speak decent English. They’ll explain everything to you and they’re approachable if you have questions. I only lessened one star because it took a bit of time to serve the shabu shabu after the wagyu cubes. If you don’t mind to splurge a bit, I think you should give this place a try.

Booked this restaurant online before our visit to Kyoto and it was one of the best meals we had. We got the Arashiyama course which was a good amount of food. Everything tasted really really delicious. We were actually a bit late because of the bus but they were so kind and understanding. The staff were very friendly and tried to speak to us and make conversation throughout the meal. We had seats right in front of the kitchen so we had a view to the preparations which was also nice. Overall a great meal and I would definitely come back again.

A genuinely exceptional experience. Booked last minute for the following night upon seeing the reviews, and I’m so glad I did. Exceptional service from a young team of skilled chefs, expertly preparing everything for us. They came and spoke to us throughout, giving a number of recommendations across Japan for us too. Every course brought an extra depth to the experience, and my only regret was finishing the rice on course 3 without realising there was a 4th! Yet, I was still offered more rice. Lovely experience on my last night here in Kyoto.

Our dinner wasn't only about the food itself but also the experience. 1 staff will take care of you, from introducing the ingredients to cooking with the stove in front of you and serving the food. 1 course per person, it includes the appetizer (sashimi), 1 slide of beef on tofu cooked in clear broth, then 4 pieces of beef grilled in caramelized sugar pan (which was the star of the whole meal) then 2 slide of beef in the hotpot (yeah, literally very sweet with that caramelized sugar and some soy sauce) then tea & yuzu ice cream. Tbh, I love everything but the ending hotpot which was way too sweet for me, water spinach, mushroom taste like candies. Staff are very nice, totally the Japanese customer service that ppl expect. Please note that their POS may not take your foreign credit cards like ours, my husband had to run to the convenience store to grab cash instead.

This was such an amazing experience! The food was 10/10 beef was amazing quality. Loved all three courses we ordered. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, loved the way they cooked in front of you. Would recommend everyone to come !

From the moment you step into the restaurant, you’re greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality. That same warmth shines through in every dish, each one freshly prepared right before your eyes. The attentive service perfectly complements the outstanding food, creating an experience that feels both personal and memorable. A truly exceptional dining experience — one you shouldn’t miss when visiting Kyoto!

We ordered kiwami sukiyaki set. It’s quite pricy buy tastes delicious. For us, we think it’s a-bit overpriced. Staff is friendly and nice. However, open kitchen seems crazy and chaotic. If they organize each service in pattern and decentralize duties, service will be faster. It looks like leading chef is handling everything from receptionist to cooking and clearing cashier machine issue. Training team members should fix this and speed up the process. In conclusion, this is good wagyu restaurant serving both sukiyaki and shabu shabu. But just normal wagyu is fine. No need to try expensive one. Advance booking is a must.