Wagyu Sukiyaki Kyoto Chikarayama Shijo Kawaramachi Store

This restaurant is awesome! Excellently presented set meals with a balance between quality and price of the meat, definitely the place to go with friends for delicious sukiyaki! Just note, you will need to make a reservation before going. You can do that online or in person, if you're nearby. We arrived at around 5-10 mins early from our booking time (which you should probably do), and we were given our seats. The staff were very friendly, and knew English, which was great for having conversations.the atmosphere was also lovely, with many groups sitting together and having a meal. Each person needs to order a set, which differs in price and quality of the meat. (The better quality, the more expensive.) The presentation of the sets were very nice, and the staff will help you with the cooking and explaining how to eat the food. If you're wondering, the quality of meat in the mid range was already pretty good, and easy to chew, so you don't have to be looking too far in terms of money. Overall, a great restaurant to eat sukiyaki, and I highly recommend this place. 5/5

I traveled to Kyoto for just a single day and wanted to make the most of my visit. After some research, I decided to book a table at this restaurant that I found on Google. It had glowing comments, impressive ratings, and an ideal location, all of which piqued my interest. In Kyoto, it’s relatively easy to stumble upon charming, traditional restaurants, but this particular establishment caught my eye because of its renowned cuisine. I ordered a beef dish that, while not the priciest on the menu, turned out to be the highest quality I’ve ever tasted. The tenderness and rich flavor exceeded all my expectations and truly elevated my dining experience. To make the occasion even more memorable, our waitress was sweet and kind. She offered to take a picture of my wife and me, which she then printed out as a farewell gift. It was a thoughtful gesture that added a personal touch to our visit. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to enjoy a delightful meal in Kyoto. The combination of delectable food, a warm atmosphere, and friendly service made it an unforgettable experience.

We sat upstairs in the traditional style floor setting, and opted with a set course meal that was prepared by our waiter. He tried his best in communicating with us through English so we definitely appreciated that! This may have been due to my preferences, however the meat in my opinion was truly too sweet which overpowered the overall dish. The meat didn’t taste that of high quality as I expected, so that was a let down. (The waiter seemed a bit inexperienced, especially when I saw him dump a very generous amount of sugar prior to grilling the beef.)

Great food and fantastic, friendly and professional service! Came here with my partner for his first sukiyaki experience and we were very happy with our choice. We had a great meal and a great time in a very relaxed, stylish and calm setting. Akitomo was very friendly, explained the dishes and made us feel content and relaxed during our dinner. The team in the kitchen worked well together, and put together each course perfectly. The meat was exceptional. Overall, we had a very lovely experience for dinner and I can't wait to come back again!

I came here for a dinner with my sister and the entire experience was really nice. We picked the 4th course menu and we got to watch our server make the food for us. Our server, Nanaka-san, was honestly so sweet and nice! Despite the language barrier, she was very helpful in explaining the menu and making conversation with us. She also helped us take photos. She made our experience very great and the food was delicious too.

Would highly recommend! Didn’t have a reservation, but they were kind enough to fit us in for dinner. The food was amazing! Everything was so delicious and well explained. Service was also top notch, super friendly staff, they made the experience so special! Thank you Chikarayama, that was one of our best experiences through our entire Japan trip, we will definitely be back!!

OUTSTANDING. The best meal we had in Kyoto. Beef was juicy and so good! The friendly staff cook every course for you. Pro tips: - Make a reservation or be denied - Pick set 3 (we tried set 2-4, they’re all good, but set 3 has an outstanding quality already) Note: if you’re in a group of 3 or more, you’ll be seated at L3 which has very authentic seating on the floor, but will be a challenge for the elderly to sit and get up. MUST VISIT IN KYOTO!

Food is amazing here! Sukiyaki is a type of hotpot using sweet soup base (sugar & soy sauce) and it is original in Kyoto! We tried to walk in but it was fully booked, so the second time we did make a reservation. This restaurant is always packed so please make sure you reserve before coming. Each person (adult) will have to order one set. Each set includes sashimi & beef tofu appetizer, sukiyaki (dice beef) and sukiyaki (slice beef), and tea & dessert. We tried No. 2 (力山）& 3 （富士） & 4 （嵐山） and you can definitely taste the difference! Our fave is No. 2 (力山) as it has the perfect balance of fat and meat! It just melts in your mouth without feeling too greasy. No. 3(富士) has the most fat - tastes good for the first bite but you will soon feel a bit too greasy afterwards. And No. 4 嵐山 is perfect for slice meat but too chewy for dice beef. The serve is pretty good here! They have both 2 & 3 floor. I’d recommend seating on the 2nd floor and the third floor is tatami (榻榻米) which is not too comfy for sitting long. Overall would recommend this place for people who’d love to try sukiyaki or love sukiyaki in general!