Trigger Beef — Restaurant in Kyoto

A week in to a trip in Japan and this was the first disappointing meal. Being brutally honest, it felt like a waste of calories considering how much good food was in the area.

Ordered the rice bowl with wagyu beef along with stewed tendon.

Not sure what cut of wagyu was served but it was quite tough and difficult to chew. Lots of connective tissue and far from tender.

The stewed tendon was also likely just boiled for a short time. It was not a tender tendon like you'd expect from a stew.

The rice in the rice bowl...

The vegetable kimchi was an absolute standout, bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced between tangy, spicy, and just the right amount of funk. Each bite had a satisfying crunch, and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. It wasn’t overly fermented, which I loved, and the chili kick lingered in a really pleasant way. I could honestly eat this with everything—rice, noodles, or just straight from the jar. Highly recommend if you love bold, clean flavors with a...

Very affordable prices, both for food and drink! The food is simple and excellent, perfect when you're looking for a healthier diner. Plenty of options for vegetarians also. You can take the roast beef bowls (the garlic sauce one ❤️), or take some "tapas" to share, they have a good number of options (edamame, kyoto style tomatoes, etc). It's in a very small street off the shopping district, it was very quiet on Sunday evening at 8pm. AND we were able to...