🍜 Fried Steak Kyoto Katsugyu Pontocho Main Store

The main store of the fried steak restaurant "Pontocho," which opened in 2014 along the banks of the Kamo River, is approximately 500 meters long from north to south. The interior decor is based on a Kyoto-style white wood theme, allowing diners to relax in a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a kaiseki restaurant. Customers can choose from four cuts of beef, including premium black-haired Wagyu sirloin, beef tenderloin, beef fillet, and thick-cut beef tongue. The classic fried steak set comes with white rice, red miso soup, and cabbage. The steak is cooked to a medium rare, which best showcases its flavor. The frying time is adjusted according to the cut of meat, sealing the juices within a delicate batter, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. The steak can be further grilled on the iron plate at the table, enhancing its aroma and juiciness. Accompanying the meal are dipping sauces such as broth soy sauce, sansho pepper salt, and fried steak sauce with mustard, allowing diners to customize their eating experience. There is also a Kyoto-style curry dipping sauce made with broth, which can be transformed into curry fried steak or curry chazuke (tea over rice), or a soft-boiled egg made with Kyoto eggs can be used to create egg over rice, providing multiple ways to enjoy a single set meal.

The fried steak restaurant Renzo Honten, which opened in 2014, features an interior with a white wood theme that creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a kaiseki restaurant. The wagyu is the best-selling dish, with four different cuts available to choose from. It comes with a variety of sauces and spices, allowing for a customizable dining experience based on personal taste.