After my business trip to Kyoto,I discovered that #Niku to ieba Matsuda is ranked 4th in the indiscriminate category on Tabelog for Nara Prefecture and 9th for beef cuisine nationwide.Located right in front of Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi Station, I often travel to Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka for work, so I knew they were close to each other. I also knew that Kyoto was near Otsu, but I had avoided Nara and Wakayama due to my lack of familiarity with the area. However, I was surprised to find that taking the express train from Namba to Kintetsu Yagi takes only 30 minutes, and from Tennoji to Wakayama, it takes just 40 minutes—plenty of time for a meal!The highlights of my meal included:- Yamato Beef Chateaubriand Katsu Sandwich with Nara Pickles Fermented Mayonnaise—absolutely exquisite!- Roast Tartare with Jun Sai and Tororo, Kumamoto Aonori—delicious!- Omi Beef Tongue Sashimi—superb!- Roast Meat with Zucchini and Shiso—fantastic!- Yamato Beef Zabuton Kabayaki with Wakayama Sansho and Fukushima Rice—outstanding!- Kyoto Kamo Eggplant Tempura with Beef and Wasabi—delicious!- Rib Roast Neck Charcoal Grilled with Wakayama Blueberry Sauce Hamburger—amazing!- Nara Miyaso Somen with Bonito, Kombu, and Beef Broth, Nara Yoshino Eggs, and Shiitake Mushrooms—delicious!- Aged Sirloin Yamato Beef with Nara Watercress, French Fries, Kombu Butter, Fresh Pepper, and Awaji New Onions—fantastic!- Yao Edamame from Fukushima, Yudai 21—delicious!- Beef Shigureni with Sansho, Yoshino Eggs, and Soy Sauce—superb!- Beef Toro Taku—outstanding!- Kasu Nyumen—delicious!- Beef Curry—fantastic!- Wakayama Nanko Plum Yoshino Kudzu Ice Cream—delicious!I really appreciate that they start serving at 5 PM, making it convenient for those traveling from Tokyo!The explosion of flavors from the Yamato Beef menu was incredible! Typically, courses are served in stages, but starting with the tenderloin katsu sandwich was a knockout!The Yamato Beef Chateaubriand Katsu Sandwich, Omi-style Tongue Sashimi, Yamato Beef Kabayaki, Hamburger, and Beef Toro Taku truly showcased the richness of the meat! I believe it was top-level deliciousness!They also offer three different options for the finale, and you can choose multiple dishes, which is a nice touch!I managed to try all the dishes and had all three types of finales in regular sizes, but I didn’t feel overly stuffed (this is crucial for yakiniku and beef cuisine!).Some of my favorite beef restaurants include:- Tokyo Uramatsu- Kyoto Miyoshi- Tokyo Nikuya TanakaThe #Niku to ieba Matsuda Nara Main Store and Fukunaga in Shiga are also quite good!I realize that as I age, it’s becoming harder to enjoy meat, so I plan to challenge myself to try as much as I can while I still can! Maybe next time I’ll visit Kyoto Ansan!Ranked 2nd out of 30 in the indiscriminate category on Tabelog for Nara Prefecture and 10th out of 30 for beef cuisine nationwide, I had a wonderful visit!
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