Located in the basement of a building near the Kamo River. The appearance is unique. Is this a butcher shop? I thought it was a steakhouse, but their specialty is karaage (Japanese fried chicken) so I ordered that. It was my first time trying beef karaage. They use Omi beef, so the meat was incredibly tender and delicious. You can have it with mustard soy sauce or salt. The grilled vegetables like eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, and asparagus were deliciously tender. And of course, the meat was amazing. They serve it with grated daikon radish for a refreshing taste. The menu didn't have much explanation, so I was a bit confused about the system, but when you order meat, the waitress brings out salad, cress, rice, and other side dishes at the right moment. All of these are included in the price. The waitress was caring and kind. The chefs in the kitchen cheerfully send out the dishes with high energy. It was a bit surprising. The flavors are bold, but if you love meat, I recommend it. I would love to come back when I visit Kyoto again. Tenderloin karaage for 12,000 yen, Tenderloin grilled dish for 13,000 yen.

This is a meat shop located underground near Sanjo Keihan. Known for his love of meat, Mr. Jimon Terakado tried the raw ham melon tenderloin and grilled tenderloin this time. The raw ham melon has been on the menu since the opening, with a strong salty taste of ham that can be enjoyed with the juice of the melon. The tenderloin nuggets have a thin and moist coating with stick-shaped fillet meat inside. The meat is very tender and juicy, with mustard and soy sauce for dipping. The grilled tenderloin is served rare with grated radish. Despite its thickness, it was so tender that it could be chewed easily. Under the meat, there are vegetables such as eggplant, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, and cauliflower. The interior, as the name "Renrakusen" suggests, feels like being inside a ship from the entrance to the inside. It was easy to talk to the staff and enjoyable. Reservations are essential.

When you open the entrance door, it feels like you are inside a ship! It was a very lovely restaurant. Since I can't eat a lot, I had appetizers like prosciutto with melon, grilled meat, and sushi. The prosciutto with melon was delicious with the ripe melon. The grilled meat was incredibly tender, unlike any other I've had, and it was not too fatty. The vegetables on the side were also tasty. The sushi was top-notch, and although I wanted to eat more as soon as I had a bite, it was slightly fatty, so after some time, I couldn't eat more. All the dishes were excellent, but it's a shame that there were not many drink options. Also, the pace of serving dishes was quite fast, so the meal ended in no time. This time it was only 1 hour. It might be good to plan for a second place to go when coming here.

Renrakusen is a great restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Omi beef. It's quietly located in the basement of a mixed-use building, so it can be a bit tricky to find at first. The interior has a submarine-like atmosphere rather than a ship. The elegant clientele may make you feel a bit nervous. The waitress is very friendly and will chat with you, but it can be a bit confusing to decide what to order. I decided to go with the restaurant's specialty, Omi beef karaage and grilled meat. I had never tried beef karaage before, but it had a similar texture to rare beef cutlet with a light coating. It's something you can only eat here. The grilled meat was very tender, and it really captured the deliciousness of Omi beef. The waitress will ask if you want rice, so feel free to order it when you're ready. It's not included in the price. The cost only covers the meat, and everything else like rice and tea is free. It's a fair restaurant with a friendly chef. I definitely want to come back here when I visit Kyoto again next time.

This is my second visit today. I forgot to write a review the first time, so here it is. As you descend further underground, the entrance truly resembles a spaceship. Upon entering, the interior feels like a submarine. Ah, that's the feeling. Even though it's my second visit, it already feels nostalgic. The lady at the restaurant, just like I thought at first, is really kind. The chef in the kitchen is also very energetic and has a nice voice. The closeness between these two is palpable. Their attentive and kind service is something that I wish all customer service professionals would learn from. Now, onto the meat - almost everything is around 10,000 yen. This time, I chose the must-try dishes: 150g of fried fillet, 150g of sirloin tataki, and 150g of grilled fillet. First, a salad is served. As I enjoy my salad, the fried fillet arrives. The fried fillet has a thin, crispy coating and is cooked to perfection. It's tender and juicy. They recommend enjoying it with mustard and soy sauce. The fillet of Omi beef is truly exceptional, and I think their cooking method is also outstanding. When I asked about their secret, they simply replied, "There's nothing special. Omi beef is just delicious." They smiled beautifully. The sirloin is thinly sliced and served with garlic sprouts and other vegetables, allowing you to roll it up, dip it in wasabi, or season it with salt and pepper. Lastly, the grilled fillet is a beautifully cut piece of meat with a nice grill pattern. It's accompanied by turnips and greens. The fillet is indeed tender. It's so tender that you could probably chew it even without teeth. I really dislike tough meat that's hard to chew. Eating this might make other meats seem less satisfying. They also asked if I wanted rice. It would definitely go well with rice. If you have room in your stomach, it would be a nice addition. Lastly, they even served ice cream. I know times are tough due to the pandemic, but I hope they keep up the good work. We would love to visit again as a reward for ourselves. Thank you for the meal today.

Renrakusen | Kyoto, Japan "Renrakusen" in Kyoto is a long-established restaurant specializing in Omi beef. Every year, I visit here at the beginning of the year. With their exceptional ability to select high-quality ingredients and skillful cooking techniques, they showcase the depth of Kyoto's beef culture. In January 2020, I enjoyed dishes such as Omi beef sirloin yamakake, Omi beef tenderloin fried, lettuce and onion salad, grilled Omi beef tenderloin, Omi beef stew, and hamburger. They also offer rice and pickles as side dishes.

I always look forward to dinners in Kyoto, so I didn't want to waste this opportunity. However, I felt like I wasted it a bit on this day. It's not that the food was bad, it was just average. As you can see from the photo, the presentation didn't excite me. I thought there must be better restaurants out there. I'm careful about choosing restaurants when I'm traveling. It's one thing if you live here, but when you're on a trip, especially in Kyoto, this just doesn't cut it, right?

I finally visited Renrakusen, a long-awaited restaurant. The Sirloin Yamakake Tororo dish has soy-marinated sirloin inside the grated yam. Mixing it with the yam enhances the meat's flavor. Even though the meat portion is only about 50g, it feels like you're eating a lot of meat. The Tenderloin Fried Fillet Steak is not a cutlet but a unique and delicious dish. The crispy outside and rare inside cooking is impressive. A must-try. The Tenderloin Steak is also perfectly cooked. It was a bit fatty for me, but dipping it in soy sauce and Western-style wasabi and eating it with rice was delightful. I could eat it this way endlessly. Eating steak with rice is my favorite way to enjoy steak. The Sakura Ice Cream is served in a generous portion, which is pleasing. The hospitality of the landlady is also wonderful! I will definitely visit again when I come to Kyoto!

I revisited the long-established meat dish restaurant Renrakusen in Kyoto, a gourmet pork restaurant for eating out every day. It's been two years since my last visit! When I first visited, Jimon-san recommended this place as the spot for Kyoto meat. I remember being told by the owner to ask for the stew and sushi on the secret menu. Although I didn't have a reservation, they kindly allowed me to enter as I arrived a little after 5 p.m. ☆Salad☆Tenderloin Karaage (6 pieces) 9,000 yen. This karaage uses Omi beef instead of chicken. It has a texture similar to Tatsutaage and is tender and delicious! ☆Sirloin Sushi 2 pieces per person. The thinly sliced sirloin is lightly seared on the surface. It is juicy with a nice amount of fat. ☆Tataki 200g 12,000 yen. Enjoy it with wasabi soy sauce. It's more like thinly grilled steak than tataki. The flavor of the meat is concentrated. This is a must-order dish here. As it is the season of autumn leaves, all the table seats were full! Despite that, the owner prepared a seat for me until the next customer arrived. Their warm hospitality is exceptional! The bill came to slightly over 10,000 yen per person. The meat is priced at 6,000 yen per 100g, making it a clear and fair pricing. Considering the quality and taste of the meat, it's reasonable. When you visit Kyoto, why not try some meat dishes in addition to kaiseki cuisine? Renrakusen and "Ansai" offer the good taste of long-established restaurants!

When you feel like having beef that's not horumon, you'll remember "Renrakusen" restaurant. It's a high-end place so it's not easy to go often, but about a month ago, after making a reservation with two people for the first time in almost two years, we had a la carte dishes. Luckily, the price structure was the same as almost two years ago. Last time we ate too much, but this time, after reviewing the notes from last time, we were able to order the right amount while consulting with the kind madam who served us. - Tenderloin Karaage: 150g (9,000 yen). This is a must-have. Still delicious. - Sirloin Tataki: 150g (9,000 yen). The tasty fat really stood out. - Meat nigiri sushi: 3 pieces. Price unknown. I had one piece. Maybe you don't need to have this at Renrakusen. - Salad: Probably comes with the table like last time. - Baked Potato: 1 piece. It wasn't there last time, but they said, "If you were full last time, let's just have one this time," so maybe one per person is the norm. It was delicious and fluffy. - Red bottle wine: 10,000 yen. There were three types of red bottle wine, priced at either 5,000 yen or 10,000 yen, so we splurged. That's all we had and we were full. Tataki or grilled... grilled might be slightly preferred. The total came to 36,000 yen, breakdown unknown. It was around 19:30 on a weekday, with only one other group present, and the food was served promptly, allowing us to leave the restaurant in about an hour from entering. It was very much appreciated to efficiently enjoy delicious food. And as always, we had room for dessert, so we went to "Kyoto Hayashiya" on the same floor in Takase Building for dessert.

【Visit Date】December 29, 2017 Dinner【Order】Tataki Yamakake Steak, Grilled Fish, Fried Chicken, Medium Beer, White WineToday, I went to Kyoto with my successful friends from the same year. We visited Renraku-sen, a restaurant that caught my attention after seeing it introduced on TV by Jimon. The entrance is like a ship, and the interior has a nice atmosphere. We ordered a 500-gram steak and various dishes, with fried chicken being a must. This fried chicken is an absolute must-try masterpiece. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

When I went to Kyoto, I really wanted to visit this restaurant. It's a place that Terumoto Jimon, who is famous for his love of meat, recommended and I've always wanted to go. The entrance is labeled as "boarding gate," and the interior is designed like a ship. The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit with a retro feel and has a nice atmosphere. The purpose of this visit was to try the fried Omi beef. However, it wasn't listed on the menu. When asked, it seems they provide dishes based on the customer's preferences. By the way, the prices seem to vary based on the weight in grams. [Ordered Items] ☆ Fried Omi Beef ☆ Omi Beef Sirloin ☆ Omi Beef Meat Sushi The fried Omi beef was the highlight. It was so tender that I was impressed... It seems recommended to eat it with mustard soy sauce, but personally, I wished for some salt. However, the taste was more than satisfying (*´꒳`*) I also tried the sirloin steak and meat sushi since I was there. All the meat was Omi beef A5 grade. Omi beef is tender, the fat isn't overpowering, and it might be the most delicious meat I've ever had. I would definitely want to visit this restaurant again when in Kyoto.

The appearance looks like a typical coffee shop, but the fried chicken was amazing.

A restaurant you'd want to visit for a special occasion. [Food] Generous portions and very satisfying. [Service] Decent. [Speed] Properly attentive. [Drinks] The wine was delicious.

I was taken to this restaurant for my wife's birthday. The entrance of the restaurant gives the impression of a boat, as the name suggests. Inside, elegant customers enjoy their meals cheerfully, making you feel like you are detached from your everyday life. However, the atmosphere is not pretentious but rather very pleasant and homely. We chose the sirloin steak, grilled tenderloin with grated yam, and the recommended fried tenderloin by the owner. We also ordered a bottle of wine. Everything was delicious, and with each bite, a sense of happiness filled the air. And the fried dish was unexpectedly delicious! It was a wonderful restaurant that made me want to go back again. Thank you for the meal.

The fried chicken did not agree with me.