A Western-style restaurant located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto. Although it originated in Nishijin, it seems like this place is now the main store. A famous shop that has been in business for over 50 years. I have eaten at the Nishijin store more than 10 times. It has been a while since I visited the Rokkaku store. The taste is still delicious and consistent at both locations. It was quite crowded around the Bon festival period in August. You need to write your name and number of people on a board to wait for a table. They separate table and counter customers, so if you are a small group, they will seat you at the counter first. The waiting area inside was packed due to the crowd, so it took some time for the menu to be provided. I ordered the Omurice with Pork Cutlet. It's a specialty dish here, with fried rice topped with tonkatsu and demiglace sauce, with an added omelette, called "Omurice." It costs 950 yen. The menu offers a variety of options, with the Pork Cutlet Rice alone priced at around 800 yen, and set menus over 1500 yen. The thinly sliced cutlet and fluffy omelette were delicious. Truly a great place.

I went to try the soul food of Kyoto people, "Pine Rice". It is defined as fried rice topped with cutlet and curry poured over it. There are variations such as demiglace sauce or ketchup rice, and the cutlet can be pork or beef. The fried rice was a bit moist (I prefer it dry). The restaurant was bustling with customers coming in one after another. They accept payment through PayPay.

Today I went out for work in Kyoto. We searched for ramen, Western food, and curry options, and my senior colleague made the decision to go to a Western food restaurant. The specialty here is called Pineraisu, which is like fried rice with a main dish on top. I struggled between the classic Western lunch set and the specialty Pineraisu, but ended up ordering the creamy cheese Pineraisu in red. The taste was as expected, nothing surprising, just average. I was hoping for a bit of a surprise, so I was a bit disappointed. The restaurant seems to be a fan of E-chan.

The purpose is an adult lunch ⭐︎ I arrived at the restaurant in the early afternoon and went inside quickly because it was not crowded. Now, let's take a look at the menu. Hmm... I'm having a hard time deciding. I sneak a peek at the table next to me. Although it's not the adult lunch, the portion size is huge. Oh no, this is not a size that I can finish!! I love shrimp, so I ordered the "Large Shrimp Pineapple Rice"! This dish is also huge ^^; Melty cheese, crispy fried shrimp. Inside is chicken rice maybe. I eat in silence like a child, steadily progressing through the meal. My stomach is full, haha.

At the time of posting: 3:47 25 Arrived at the restaurant. No wait, 3 groups of customers ahead. Choose any seat you like. 11:28 Ordered. I was thinking of getting the lunch menu, but when I asked for extra rice, it became more expensive. (A) Recommended to try the Pineapple Rice set, so I ordered that along with a draft beer. 11:44 All dishes were served. 12:05 Left the restaurant. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal. *I was born and raised in Kyoto, but I had never heard of Pineapple Rice before.

It's incredibly delicious! Not just B-grade, but super A-grade deliciousness! Why is it only in Kyoto? Better than Yudofu or Yuba, Kyoto has Pineraisu!! The thin pork cutlet is a perfect match! If I were a little younger, I would have gone for seconds.

Since September last year, it has been almost a year since I revisited the 53-year-old Western-style restaurant Kitchen Gon. Intrigued by the crab croquette on the Western menu, I decided to focus on the soul food of Kyoto residents, the Pineapple Rice. Although I had curry cutlet last night, I opted for a slightly different dish, the Turkish Pineapple Rice. This Turkish Pineapple Rice consists of fried rice, spaghetti, pork cutlet, and curry sauce, which is an evolved version of Pineapple Rice. The reason why it is called Turkish Pineapple Rice is a bit mysterious. In the Kansai region, Turkish Rice is a dish where tonkatsu is placed on top of ketchup rice and topped with demi-glace sauce, unlike the famous Turkish Rice from Nagasaki. However, Turkish Pineapple Rice is completely different and has no relation to Turkey. Starting with the small cup of soup served before the dish, everything is delicious and well-prepared. The Turkish Pineapple Rice, fried rice, spaghetti, pork cutlet, and curry allow you to enjoy a paradise menu. I started by sprinkling plenty of Tabasco on the spaghetti. Each component - fried rice, curry, pork cutlet, spaghetti - can stand alone in terms of quality. Whether eaten separately or combined, they taste great. The potato salad served as a palate cleanser is also delicious, making it a blissful experience for those with a child-like palate. I feel overwhelmed by the happiness that washes over me once again. Seeing the neighboring Gon Lunch, a generous serving of side dishes with mini pineapple rice and shrimp fry, I vow to try the Gon Lunch next time. Turkish Pineapple Rice, Regular Rice 1,060 yen, Lunch Beer 500 yen, Total 1,560 yen.

I went to Kitchen Gon in search of a children's lunch-like Western meal. Last time, I had their famous Pine Rice, but this time I opted for the "Omelette Rice & Shrimp Fry for 1000 yen (tax included)", which seemed like a collection of my favorite foods. First, a small, piping hot potage soup arrived. They also had pitchers of water on each table, which was convenient for drinking. The main dish arrived, and it was so cute! The presentation was colorful, the omelette rice was just the right size, with plenty of demi-glace sauce, a large shrimp fry with lots of tartar sauce, and a salad on the side. The flavors were all easy to eat and delicious. I was impressed that this was only 1000 yen. It's so enjoyable to have a meal like this. It was a rainy weekday around 11 o'clock, but by the time I left, more than half of the seats were filled. It's a popular place!

A dream collaboration of everyone's favorite dishes - katsu, fried rice, and curry. You can choose from various types of katsu such as beef, pork, or shrimp, four types of fried rice (normal, red, yellow, black), and curry or demi-glace sauce. Additionally, there are toppings like garlic chips, cheese, and half-cooked eggs to customize your dish. Despite imagining a hearty, junky flavor, it surprisingly turned out light and elegant, and I devoured it all. The staff were friendly, and if this restaurant were local, I would visit monthly. Thank you for the meal! (^^)

Turkey Pine Rice 950 yen (demiglace sauce). It's a dish with Turkey Pine Rice, fried rice, Neapolitan pasta, and pork cutlet. The Turkey Pine Rice is usually served with curry sauce, but since I can't handle spicy food, I opted for demiglace sauce. The pork cutlet is thin with a light coating, but the meat is also thin. The coating is crispy and delicious. The Neapolitan pasta is very nostalgic, with a strong ketchup flavor. The soup that came with the meal is corn potage. There are four types of fried rice to choose from (fried rice, ketchup, curry, garlic), and you can upgrade to curry sauce for an additional cost. This restaurant in Kyoto seems like a place I used to go to before, back in my student days or with my club. At that time, I used to always order omurice. Looking at the website, it seems like the restaurant opened in 1970, way before I was born (laughs). Bonus: I shouldn't have been so greedy with ordering both Neapolitan and Pine Rice, as I ended up running out of demiglace sauce.

On a Saturday afternoon that looks like it's about to rain, I visited Kitchen Gon Rokkaku for the first time. I had been a regular at the Goshohigashi branch on the east side of Karasuma Marutamachi for a long time. I used to enjoy their famous Pine Rice, especially during the winter when I would have a glass of beer while eating oyster fry. However, the branch closed down after some time. I had heard that the main branch in Nishijin had moved to the central area of Rokkaku, so I decided to visit for the first time while buying traditional sweets for the Gion Festival. The entrance facing Rokkaku Street looks quite small, but once you step inside, you realize there is depth with a counter and tables arranged in the front and back. Due to the rain and it being a Saturday, the place was about half full, but it was constantly rotating with new customers coming in, so it never felt empty. It's quite popular. Since I was dining alone, I was seated at the counter. A pitcher of water was brought first, followed by my order of Pine Rice small with garlic and curry sauce. Pine Rice is Gon's signature dish. It's a dish where curry cutlet is placed on top of fried rice, and you can customize the sauce and toppings to create your own unique dish. After that, a spoon, chopsticks, corn soup, daikon salad, and pepper for the salad were laid out. The staff, who looked like a former delinquent in casual clothes, provided polite and efficient service, leaving a good impression. In contrast to the Goshohigashi branch where all the staff used to wear white chef uniforms, things have changed. The Pine Rice arrived next. It looks like curry cutlet at first glance, but the accompanying salad and the fried rice underneath the cutlet make it a true Western-style dish from the town. The cutlet is thin and easy to eat, similar to the tender tonkatsu I had in Kamikyo the other day. The curry has an old-fashioned curry flavor. When eaten with the fried rice, it goes down smoothly. The daikon salad has a dressing with a stronger flavor than spiciness, refreshing the palate with its crisp daikon. Since it was a small size, I finished it in no time. The corn soup has a mild taste, so I sprinkled some salad spices on it and finished it. Many Western-style restaurants offer options like hamburg steak, croquettes, and stew, but I like the style where original menus are highlighted. I also noticed a YAZAWA poster here. I'm looking forward to trying the oyster fry next time.

On July 2, 2023, around 11:30, I visited the restaurant and it was about 80% full. I ordered the Red Pineraise for 850 yen and it arrived in about 20 minutes. It wasn't as big as I thought, but the demi-glace sauce was thick, so the portion was sufficient. It came with soup and a thin pork cutlet, so it was good value for the price.

I visited around 1 pm. There was a corner selling the shop's goods right after the entrance. I think there were only counter seats. Water was self-served with a pitcher. I ordered the adult lunch. It was very delicious with a good portion size, and the set menu was also cheap, so I was very satisfied. The soup served as an appetizer was also delicious. The pudding after the meal was firm and very delicious. I definitely want to go again♪

The weather was bad, but I went for the famous dish "Pine Rice". It is fried rice topped with curry and pork cutlet. It is very filling. When you order, they ask you how much fried rice you want. I chose the small size, which was 220g. The curry had a mild flavor.

The delicious Pineapple Fried Rice topped with demiglace sauce is an unusual combination but still delicious, and the portion size is impressive. Every time I come, I think, "Wow, that's a lot of food!" The addition of hamburger and shrimp fry makes it even more filling, so if you plan on eating out afterwards, you might want to reconsider!

This was my first time here, so of course I ordered the "Pine Rice". It comes with curry, tonkatsu, salad, and soup, which is a great deal. I arrived in the late afternoon, so I chose the 220g portion size, but you can actually choose up to 1000g. The Pine Rice was delicious! It had that classic fried rice taste. It reminded me of the baked rice at a local restaurant called Kitchen Yuki. Next time, I'll make sure to come here on an empty stomach.

When it comes to classic lunch spots in Kyoto, Kitchen Gon or Highlight come to mind! It's been about 8 years since I last visited Kitchen Gon, and of course, I ordered the Pine Rice! It's fried rice topped with a thin cutlet, and you can choose between demiglace sauce or curry. This time, I chose curry with ketchup, curry, or garlic flavored fried rice. This time, I went with the basic fried rice. Established in 1971, this restaurant's menu is still popular and you can't go wrong with anything you order! Next time, I want to try a different flavor... #KitchenGon #KitchenGonRokkakuBranch #PineRice #KyotoGourmet #KyotoLunch #KawaramachiGourmet #KawaramachiLunch #TakuLog

Near Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma Station, there is a Western-style restaurant called "Kitchen Gon Rokkaku Main Store." The Pine Rice Curry costs 800 yen and comes with soup. It consists of fried rice topped with tonkatsu and either curry or demi-glace sauce. It is incredibly delicious. When paying the bill, I received a free Pine Rice voucher for my next visit. I wonder how their system works.

Visited this restaurant during a work trip to Kyoto. Despite arriving early, there was a line due to its popularity. However, I was seated at the counter in about 10 minutes (since I was alone). The restaurant was spacious and stylish, but had a retro vibe. I ordered the Gon Lunch (B) with hamburg steak. I chose two fried items (shrimp fry and crab croquette) and opted for the mini pineapple rice (with demi-glace sauce) for the first time. The main highlight for me was the rice. I selected miso soup over corn soup. The food arrived in 10 minutes and the smell of the hamburg steak was enticing. I started with a bite of the pineapple rice, which was delicious. The fried items were crispy. I later found out that I could have upgraded the mini rice to a regular size for free, which was a bit disappointing. It was clear why this restaurant is so popular. I paid with PayPay and finished my meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

I visited this place because I wanted to eat a lot. I chose the set menu with pineapple fried rice, shrimp fry, and hamburger. The serving was indeed generous. There was katsu on top of the fried rice, covered with curry sauce. It also came with fukujinzuke. It was a dish with a variety of flavors combined into one. It was fun to have different ways to eat it, like just the fried rice, fried rice with fukujinzuke, katsu with curry, etc. The hamburger was fluffy, and the shrimp fry had batter all the way to the tail, so I couldn't tell if I was eating the meat or the tail until I bit into it, and it turned out to be the tail. I was full until dinner. Thank you for the meal.

A famous Western-style restaurant in Kyoto known for its specialty dish "Pinelaice." The dish consists of curry or demi-glace sauce poured over pork cutlet fried rice. "Pinelaice" is a slang term in French meaning "thin pork cutlet." I visited the restaurant in Rokkaku for the fourth time and ordered the Pinelaice set B, which includes beef cutlet, shrimp fry, soup, and salad. The atmosphere was lively with YAZAWA merchandise, indicating the owner's admiration for Eikichi Yazawa. The food was served promptly, with a flavorful corn potage soup and a well-fried beef cutlet. The demi-glace sauce paired perfectly with the cutlet, and the homemade tartar sauce complemented the shrimp fry. The fried rice was light and fluffy, with a delicious blend of flavors from the curry and cutlet. Overall, the Pinelaice was a calorie bomb but incredibly tasty. I highly recommend trying this specialty dish.