Wagyu Steak Hafuu Shogoin — Restaurant in Kyoto

I found the fusion of steak and your typical Japanese teishoku interesting. All lunch meals served with rice, miso soup, Japanese pickles (tsukemono) salad and another Japanese side dish. We ordered the beef katsu (¥3000) and it was tender and medium rare. You’d have to wonder how amazing the wagyu version tastes since this was already delicious. Worth a try even if it’s not the most budget-friendly meal. The place has an interesting, old Spanish style house,...

Amazing Wagyu beef steaks! I have been to Hafuu so many times and it is still, for me, the best place for wagyu beef in Kyoto. On weekends, they serve "hamburg", which is wagyu beef hamburger without the bread. The service at Hafuu is excellent.

There are 2 Hafuus in Kyoto. I go to this one because it's more convenient for me. It's a family owned restaurant and the son, who used to work in France, runs this branch. He speaks English well and is...

Excellent, Exquisite, flavorful, an outstanding symphony of flavors! The Wagyu Cutlet sandwich surpasses the standards of what a juicy steak should taste like! The look is simple, the presentation is subtle, take a bite, and bam! 💥 get sent to another dimension of flavors! Each bite reminding you of why you came to Japan, and how dreams do come true! This is the best...