Have you heard of “Minced Meat and Rice” in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto? Is it true that it’s incredibly popular even though it only has one item on the menu?

Have you heard of “Minced Meat and Rice,” a famous hamburger steak restaurant in Tokyo?

"Minced Meat and Rice" is a popular restaurant in Tokyo that opened in Kyoto's Gion district in October 2022 and has been attracting large crowds every day.

So, what kind of restaurant is “Minced Meat and Rice,” and what are its most popular dishes?

In this post, I’d like to share some information about a restaurant specializing in ground meat and rice, as well as its popular menu items.

■Have you heard of “Minced Meat and Rice” in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City?

Have you ever heard of a restaurant called "Ground Meat and Rice"?

It’s originally a popular hamburger steak restaurant in Tokyo, but it opened a branch in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward last year.

There are countless hamburger steak specialty restaurants in Tokyo, but among them, "Hikari" is particularly popular and has locations in Shibuya, Kichijoji, and other areas.

That restaurant opened its first location in the Kansai region and is now located about a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, north of Gion.

Because this place is so popular that people line up, the system works like this: you reserve your preferred time slot by signing up starting at 9:00 a.m., and then line up at the store when your time comes.

Also, since we don't accept phone reservations, please be sure to check our website carefully before coming in to make a reservation♪

■Is ○○ the only dish made with ground meat and rice?

The menu for "Ground Meat and Rice" consists solely of "Ground Meat and Rice."

Here, they grill 100% beef—ground fresh in-store—over charcoal right in front of you, and you can also enjoy piping-hot rice cooked in a traditional cast-iron pot along with miso soup.

You can have up to three 90g hamburger steaks, but with unlimited refills on rice and miso soup, plus toppings like homemade seasonings, raw eggs, grated daikon, and raw soy sauce, you might find yourself wondering how to enjoy all three...

The juicy hamburger steak and piping-hot rice go perfectly together—it’s simply delicious.

Each hamburger steak is served fresh off the charcoal grill, one at a time, so please take your time and savor every bite.

■ Reviews of Ground Meat and Rice

Let's take a look at the reviews for ground meat and rice.

・A restaurant serving Tokyo’s famous ground beef and rice has opened across from Hohei in Gion, so I went there right away. I had three hamburger steaks and three bowls of rice—it was so delicious I ended up overeating.

・It’s a popular spot, so reservations are a must! Make sure to sign the guestbook before getting in line. Both the rare hamburger steak and the rice were absolutely delicious.

・I polished off three of them in no time. The meat, which is ground fresh every day at the shop and grilled over charcoal, had a flavor you just can’t find anywhere else.

・I can see why there’s a line. The menu is simple, but the food is really delicious. I’ll be back.

・The hamburger patties go really well with the freshly cooked rice—it’s a great combination. It’s also fun to think about how to enjoy the three patties as you eat. This was absolutely the best.

■Minced Meat and Rice: Address and Directions

Finally, let's take a look at the address and directions to "Minced Meat and Rice."

○ The Address of Ground Meat and Rice

363 Kiyomoto-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

○ How to Access Ground Meat and Rice

About a 3-minute walk from Keihan's "Gion-Shijo Station"

Phone number

075-708-2529

○ Homepage

https://www.hikinikutocome.com/kyoto/

■ Summary

How was it?

In this post, we introduced a shop in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, that specializes in ground meat and rice, along with its menu.

"Minced Meat and Rice" is located right near Tatsumi Bridge in Gion, so if you're visiting as a tourist, be sure to make a reservation and stop by.