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What types of meat can I enjoy at your restaurant?
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Because we procure whole Matsusaka cattle, we offer an extensive selection ranging from popular cuts to rare cuts that are not always available elsewhere.
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Do you have private rooms?
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Yes. We offer private rooms for parties of two or more, as well as horigotatsu seating (Japanese-style sunken-floor seating with legroom). They are ideal for business dinners, anniversaries, and family meals.
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Is the restaurant within walking distance of the nearest station?
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Yes. We are about a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma and Tozai Lines, and about a 10-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
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What are your opening hours?
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We are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (last order at 10:00 p.m.).
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Can I make a reservation?
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Yes. Reservations can be made through our website, by phone, or via online reservation platforms.
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Can I reserve a table without ordering a course?
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Yes. Table-only reservations are welcome. Seating is limited to two hours, with last orders taken 90 minutes after you are seated.
*The two-hour seating policy means that your table is available for up to two hours, a common practice at restaurants in Japan. -
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Can I visit for an anniversary or birthday?
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Yes. We welcome anniversary, birthday, and other celebratory dining. Special anniversary courses are also available.
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Is the restaurant suitable for business entertaining?
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Yes. Our tranquil Kyoto townhouse setting and private rooms make the restaurant well suited to client dinners, business entertaining, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
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Is the restaurant located in a traditional Kyoto townhouse?
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Yes. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully preserved Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse), where you can enjoy Matsusaka beef in an atmosphere unique to Kyoto.
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Do you offer set courses?
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Yes. We offer a variety of courses designed to showcase Matsusaka beef. Please choose the course that best suits your occasion.
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Are rare cuts available?
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Yes. Thanks to whole-cattle procurement, we can offer rare cuts as well.
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Do you serve wine?
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Yes. In addition to wine, we offer sake, shochu, cocktails, and a range of other beverages.
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Can you assist guests in English?
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Yes. English menus are available, and English-speaking staff are also on hand.
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Do you accept cashless payments?
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Yes. We accept various credit cards, transit IC cards (such as ICOCA), and QR-code payments including PayPay.
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Is takeout available?
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Takeout is not currently available.
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Is the restaurant convenient for visitors sightseeing in Kyoto?
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Yes. Located about a 4-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station, the restaurant is easy to access and a convenient choice for a meal during your Kyoto sightseeing.
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What is the maximum capacity of a private room?
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Our private horigotatsu room can accommodate up to 10 guests.
*Horigotatsu is Japanese-style seating with a recessed floor beneath the table, allowing guests to sit comfortably with their legs lowered. -
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Can you help with celebrations or surprises?
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Yes. We are happy to assist with celebrations and surprises. Please discuss the details with us when making your reservation.
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Do you offer meats other than Matsusaka beef?
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Yes. While Matsusaka beef is our specialty, we also offer Kobe beef and Omi beef. Choose from various cuts and preparations, including yakiniku and steak, to suit your preferences.
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What occasions do guests commonly visit for?
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Guests visit us for a wide range of occasions, including client dinners, business meals, anniversaries, birthdays, family meals, and dining during a trip to Kyoto.
