Visited "Grill French," a Western-style restaurant that has won the BRONZE AWARD for four consecutive years, located a 5-minute walk from Nijo Castle Station. I made a reservation for 5:30 pm during Golden Week. Ordered the hamburger for 2,400 yen, shrimp fry for 2,500 yen, rice, red wine, and more. The shrimp fry was served in about 10 minutes. The crispy coating of the shrimp fry was not just crunchy but crispy. The shrimp was flavorful with a firm and juicy texture, very delicious. I tried it as is, with the egg filling, and with the sauce, all equally delicious. The hamburger was packed with minced meat. The combination of demi-glace sauce and the hamburger's flavor was delightful. Enjoyed every bite until the end. Besides the cooking, the sauce was exceptionally delicious! Truly the pinnacle of Western cuisine in Japan, no complaints about the taste. Would love to make a reservation for a large group and try all the menu items! It might be challenging in Kyoto, but I wish they would open a branch in Tokyo too!

I finally made a reservation for a famous Western-style restaurant in Kyoto that I've always wanted to visit and had dinner there on my stay. It's near Nijo Castle, in a quiet area surrounded by houses. The interior of the restaurant has a counter kitchen, where many chefs were diligently preparing dishes. We ordered crab cream croquette, hamburger, and beef stew. Also, asparagus salad and consomme soup. A la carte dishes ranged from 2,500 yen (hamburger) to 5,000 yen (beef stew) per plate. Men might find two plates insufficient. Although each dish is pricey, they are top-notch delicious. The demi-glace sauce is rich, and the beef in the stew is tender. The hamburger meat is juicy with a hint of red wine flavor. The crab cream croquette has a creamy interior with a crispy outer layer. This place is a top-class gourmet spot worth visiting during your travels. The dessert pudding was unexpectedly delicious too. The clientele seemed to be quite gourmet, with many affluent-looking people and couples. High-priced items like premium fillet steak and abalone sauté were being served generously along with wine.

Finally made it here after several attempts. Couldn't make it before due to scheduling issues. Went with my husband to celebrate his birthday with a Western-style dinner. When it comes to Western food, I love crab cream croquettes. Opted for the course menu, but now I'm regretting not going à la carte. Heard they will stop serving lunch by the end of the year and switch to dinner service only. Must go for lunch with friends before the year ends! Dinner starts at over 12,000 yen, so lunch might be a better choice for a girls' get-together. The crab cream croquette was especially delicious. The hashed beef rice had a rich flavor and depth, very tasty.

The entrance is quiet like an art gallery, with a sign pointing upstairs. As you climb the stairs, you'll see a spacious open kitchen overlooking counter seats and several table seats. The delicious smells and lively atmosphere uplift your mood. With many menu options, it's hard to decide. Since the lunch course was no longer available, my companion and I chose what we wanted to eat and shared to our liking. We had assorted appetizers (smoked salmon, crab salad, vegetable mille-feuille), chilled potato soup, shrimp fry, hamburger, crab cream croquette, and drinks including Sapporo Red Star and white wine. While Western cuisine often has rich and heavy flavors, this restaurant focuses on bringing out the umami of each ingredient with delicate preparation and balanced seasoning. Every dish was delicious and satisfying. I especially enjoyed the plump shrimp fry and the new discovery of the crab salad with celery. Although I tended to choose elaborate dishes, the quality of ingredients like the sirloin was evident and looked incredibly delicious. They also serve oyster dishes in winter, so I'd like to visit again at that time. Despite the kitchen using a lot of oil, everything was spotlessly clean and impressive. We enjoyed the meal in a tastefully decorated dining area with impeccable and attentive service. Personally, I would be even happier if sparkling wine was also offered. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I went during a typhoon ^ ^ It's a well-known hidden gem, usually hard to get a reservation, but luckily due to the typhoon, we were able to contact them on the day and go for lunch with 4 people! There were cars parked at the entrance, so it was a bit hard to find the restaurant, but once you step inside, it has a really nice vibe, not exactly Kyoto-style but very pleasant! There was a sign saying "Please go up to the 2nd floor," and upstairs, there was a spacious counter and table seating where you could overlook the kitchen, creating a great atmosphere. Despite the bad weather, the counter was full! On that day, they only served a la carte, so we each ordered what we wanted to eat and champagne ✨ I forgot to take pictures of many dishes, but we had beef stew, octopus carpaccio, chicken breast sashimi, beef ginger stir-fry, corn soup, crab cream croquette, hamburger, hashed beef rice, and curry rice - we ordered freely. Instead of pork ginger stir-fry, they used beef, which gave it a Kyoto-like touch, and the richness of the sauce and the flavorful taste were very satisfying for lunchtime ^ ^ I would love to go again next time! I'd like to try dinner too ♡ Just for reference, the dress code was casual, and some people were wearing jackets. We were extremely casual, but we didn't feel out of place or receive any unpleasant looks - it was a comfortable atmosphere!

Grill French is a famous Western-style restaurant near Nijo Castle with about 10 counter seats. We ordered a la carte and had chilled corn soup, octopus carpaccio, grilled scallops, shrimp fry, crab cream croquette, and pudding with coffee. The shrimp fry was crispy and all the dishes were very delicious. It's a Western-style cuisine with delicate and refined flavors - the presentation was also beautiful.

The food is delicious and well-prepared. Everyone working there efficiently handles their tasks, so it's pleasant to watch them from across the counter. Everything I ate was delicious. These proper and tasty Western-style restaurants are gradually disappearing, so I hope they keep up the good work. I will definitely go back.

Visited for lunch on a holiday. Made a reservation a few months ago. Ordered tuna sashimi, hamburger, crab cream croquette, assorted appetizers, and finally pudding. Everything was delicious and I understand why this restaurant is so popular. The tuna sashimi in particular was delicious. It was a very lovely restaurant.

I visited during lunchtime on a public holiday, and as expected of a popular restaurant, it was fully booked with reservations. I chose dishes from the a la carte menu. ○ Assorted appetizers The thick scallops left a strong impression. They were delicious when paired with the homemade tartar sauce! ○ Beef rib tataki The meat was incredibly tender. The fat melted in my mouth. ✨️ ○ Crab cream croquette The crab flavor was rich and delicious. I think almost everyone ordered this dish. ○ Hamburger It was a thick and hearty hamburger that went well with rice. ○ Pudding The slightly bitter caramel sauce was just right, and I finished it quickly. I'm glad I could finally visit this long-awaited dream restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

A recommended Western-style restaurant in Kyoto. Everything was delicious, but the croquettes and curry rice were especially tasty. However, the hamburger and shrimp fry were also irresistible, so in the end, everything was delicious. The chef was friendly, and chatting with the chef was enjoyable. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again.

Returned the bicycle once and walked to the restaurant... Is this the place? Still a little time before the reservation time... A couple of guests left as soon as they entered? I wonder if they didn't have a reservation... Went up to the 2nd floor... Even though the restaurant's specified opening time was 12:00, it was already almost full and I was seated at the counter in the middle. There were people wearing kimonos, giving it a Kyoto vibe... Seemed like regular customers from their conversation? Felt out of place from the beginning and was a bit overwhelmed... Since they recommended everything... I felt like I was rejected when I asked for a single item during the reservation, so I ordered the hamburger. The food was served in about 21 minutes... The taste was not bad but... Is it the best in Kyoto... The fried egg was okay... The broccoli was so-so... Honestly, I think the hamburger was just average. The bread came about 4 minutes late... Seems like a restaurant with a course menu... The bread was the typical firm French bread, warmed up so the butter didn't melt but it was not bad. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, let's leave... Paid 2700 yen with a card and headed back to the port... Chose a bike with good battery charge and rode the same bike again... There's a sign nearby... East Sanjo-in Site... It seems to have been the residence of the Fujiwara clan and flourished... Heading north.

When it comes to Western-style cuisine in Kyoto, the hamburger with a sunny-side-up egg on top is famous. However, personally, the crab cream croquette was incredibly delicious. I had only ever eaten croquettes with just cream in them, passing as crab cream croquettes, but here, there was actually crab in them. Just thinking about it makes me smile.

Today I had dinner here. I made a reservation the day before and visited during the weekday opening hours. This Western-style restaurant in Kyoto Prefecture is one of the most popular. I sat at the counter. Here's what I ordered: - Oysters 1,300 yen/tax included → Creamy large rock oysters from Sanriku. Served in a Western style with lemon and special ketchup sauce. The natural saltiness of the oysters pairs well with lemon, and also complements the acidity of the tomato-like sauce. White wine is recommended. - Hamburger 2,400 yen/tax included → Characterized by a crispy outer layer. The meat is juicy, with a moderate amount of onions allowing you to enjoy the coarse texture of the ground meat. Personally, I thought the hamburger was just delicious... but the demi-glace sauce was outstanding. Anything paired with it becomes delicious. - Crab cream croquette 2,400 yen/tax included → Overflowing with a crispy béchamel sauce. Plenty of crab meat, with the texture of the meat fibers lingering on the tongue. Served with a special tartar sauce... this was amazing. This was truly amazing. - Glass of white wine 750 yen/tax included → Crisp, fruity, and dry. Perfect pairing with oysters. Thank you for the meal. The service was quick, so I didn't stay for more than an hour. It didn't bother me as I was alone, but if there were more people, I would have preferred a bit more leisurely pace. I will visit again if I have the chance. *Visit Rating→3.80

I went for a hamburger lunch near Nijo Castle. It's located in a relatively quiet area. I was surprised that it was empty despite being a popular place. I ate at the counter. The hamburger with fried egg was delicious. The pudding also had a nostalgic taste.

I visited the long-awaited "Grill French" in Kyoto on a Saturday after making a lunch reservation around Wednesday. Upon arriving near Kyoto Sanjo Station, I killed time at a cafe until it was time for my reservation and then entered the restaurant. The restaurant was tucked away on a side street from the main road, and I was initially like, "Huh? Where's the restaurant?" The exterior had a bit of a hidden gem feel, which got me excited! When I entered through the door on the first floor, there was a sign saying to go upstairs, and customers for private rooms were directed downstairs. Upon reaching the second floor, I was seated at the counter right in front. Looking around the restaurant, there were around 10 counter seats and a few tables out of sight. The ambiance was accompanied by soft background music, but it was mostly drowned out by the chatter and kitchen sounds. Just a heads up, photography of the menu is prohibited. Since I had come all this way, I decided to order salad, soup, and a main dish à la carte. I chose the warm option for the soup. The soup was served in a wide and deep bowl, with a light yellow color and a white cream hue, accompanied by croutons. It was a thin soup with a subtle potato flavor. It leaned towards a watery consistency, so it was more on the liquid side rather than crispy croutons. It was delicious, but personally, I prefer creamy soup with crispy croutons, so it didn't quite match my preference. The small salad included tomatoes, white asparagus, cabbage, cucumber, and potato salad. The freshness was high, and the seasoning was simple with Italian dressing. The white asparagus was boiled to a soft and melty texture. The potato salad had large diced potatoes, providing a satisfying bite, and I personally enjoyed it. The salad was topped with pepper as an accent, simple yet delicious. The main plate featured a hamburger with an egg on top, using a thick type of hamburger topped with a semi-cooked egg yolk. The egg yolk was nicely runny. The only side dish was boiled broccoli, which felt a bit lacking. The hamburger was juicy and flavorful, tightly packed with meat juices, and the sauce was a very standard demi-glace. The thick egg topping looked visually appealing, with a more pronounced presence of egg white compared to a regular egg, and the smoothness of the yolk was spot on. The broccoli was just average. The rice was cooked perfectly, fluffy and satisfying. I finished the meal feeling content. Throughout the meal, the chef was overseeing the dining area and giving instructions. He seemed quite elderly, so I wondered if he might be retiring soon. I left the restaurant with an interest in how such a renowned establishment would be carried on in the future. Finally, I settled the bill in cash and left. While all the dishes were of high quality, I didn't encounter that "wow" dish, so I look forward to trying different items on my next visit. Thank you for reading this far. Enjoyed the meal!

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. It's a place that even Terumoto Terakado frequents. Many of the chefs are older and highly skilled. There are also many customers who drink wine from noon. While I think the taste is delicious, opinions may be divided on whether it is worth the price in terms of deliciousness.

The food is delicious, but I feel the cost performance is poor. In particular, the hamburger is low quality. The fried dishes, sashimi, and octopus carpaccio were delicious. The onion soup gratin, side vegetables, and beef stew are decent in taste, but they don't exceed expectations. Very disappointing.