“Matsusaka Beef WHAT’S Kyoto Muromachi,” located in Kyoto’s Karasuma-Oike area, is a restaurant where guests can savor Japan’s renowned Matsusaka beef inside a charming 80-year-old traditional Kyoto townhouse. Taking advantage of whole-cattle procurement, the restaurant offers a wide range of cuts from standard selections to rare parts. In addition, guests can enjoy a tasting comparison of the three great Wagyu brands: Kobe beef, Omi beef, and Matsusaka beef.
Experience high-quality yakiniku surrounded by the unique atmosphere of Kyoto.
Our Matsusaka beef yakiniku, selected by the world
Ranked No.1 in Japan for number of reservations
We are honored to have received multiple awards in the “SAVOR JAPAN Best Restaurant Award 2025-2026,” which recognizes restaurants highly booked and supported by international visitors to Japan. Our restaurant ranked No.1 in Japan for total reservations and No.2 for repeat reservations, among other distinctions. In addition, we have been selected as part of the “Top 1% of restaurants worldwide” on TripAdvisor, and have also received recognition from the gourmet website “Restaurant Guru.”
Luxury assortment of Japan’s three great Wagyu brands
Kobe beef, Omi beef, and Matsusaka beef
Our “Three Major Wagyu Assortment (from 120g ¥7,000)” is a luxurious dish that allows you to enjoy Japan’s three most iconic Wagyu brands—Kobe beef, Omi beef, and Matsusaka beef—all in one plate. Guests can choose preferred cuts such as Chateaubriand, tenderloin, or sirloin. We highly recommend this special assortment exclusive to our restaurant, offering a unique opportunity to compare the distinct flavors of each Wagyu brand.
Limited quantity! A full experience of Matsusaka beef
Premium platter featuring 20 different cuts
Made possible only through whole-cattle procurement, our limited “Matsusaka Beef Premium Platter (¥50,000)” allows guests to enjoy 20 different cuts in a single luxurious dish. By comparing each cut, you can fully appreciate the deep and complex flavors of Matsusaka beef. We also offer other assortments such as the “Matsusaka Beef Five-Cut Platter (¥9,000),” allowing you to enjoy Matsusaka beef in various ways.
Enhancing the aftertaste of yakiniku
Seasonal vegetables and signature garlic rice
We also offer a wide selection of grilled vegetables and side dishes to enjoy alongside yakiniku. Fresh seasonal vegetables with a Kyoto touch, such as Manganji chili peppers and large shimeji mushrooms, are available as well. For the finishing course, we recommend our signature “WHAT’S Matsusaka Beef Stone-Grilled Garlic Rice,” featuring a soy-based homemade sauce that stimulates the appetite. The aroma created by stone grilling makes this a popular and highly recommended final dish.
A Kyoto townhouse with a courtyard
where you can feel the changing seasons
Once you step inside, you are welcomed by the distinctive charm of a traditional Kyoto townhouse and a calm, history-filled atmosphere. The restaurant offers private rooms and semi-private rooms with a Japanese ambiance, and at its center lies a courtyard with a small pond. It is an ideal setting for those looking to enjoy a slightly special dinner during their travels.
Kyoto townhouse Matsusaka beef yakiniku
that adds color to your day of sightseeing
Just a 4-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station, our restaurant is surrounded by many famous sightseeing spots, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle, the thousand-year-history Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, and Nishiki Market, known as Kyoto’s kitchen. English-speaking staff are also available, allowing international guests to enjoy their visit with ease.
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