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Welcome To Grill Stand
**About Grill Stand**Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Grill Stand offers an intimate dining experience with its cozy counter seating for just 11 or 12 guests. This gem is renowned for its mouthwatering dishes prepared right before your eyes. Diners rave about the perfectly cooked steak, delectable omelette rice, and comforting bamboo soup, showcasing the chef's skill and attention to detail. The restaurant is celebrated for its cleanliness and affordable prices, making it a must-visit for food lovers. With limited seating and a cash-only policy, the excited buzz around Grill Stand is well-deserved—each meal feels like a delightful home-cooked experience.
About
Grill Stand
Welcome to Grill Stand, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Kyoto. This intimate eatery, located at 51-2 Tsutsuganecho in Shimogyo Ward, showcases the artistry of cooking with a modest seating capacity of only 12, offering a personal and engaging dining experience. As you settle into one of the cozy counter seats, prepare to be mesmerized by the skilled chef who meticulously prepares each dish right before your eyes.
Grill Stand has garnered acclaim from patrons like Kostas Tsambourlianos, who proclaims it to be a must-visit destination. “Incredible food” and “very reasonably priced” are just a few praises that echo in reviews, hinting at the exceptional value this establishment offers. The uniqueness of Grill Stand lies not just in its delightful offerings, but also in the warmth of its intimate ambiance, which makes each meal feel like a special occasion.
Among the standout dishes, the sirloin steak has captured the hearts of diners like Case Perkins, who lauded its perfect cooking. The addition of the bamboo soup as a starter sets the meal off on a refreshing note, perfectly complementing the main courses. For those longing for comfort food with a twist, Lily Pillans recommends the set meal featuring beef stew and omelette rice—a fusion of flavors that guarantees satisfaction. Every plate served comes with thoughtful side dishes that elevate the meal even further.
Emily Gould reflects the sentiments of many when she claims that the omurice and sirloin steak prepared here were the best she had eaten during her travels in Japan. The chef's meticulous attention to detail ensures that each dish not only meets but exceeds expectations. Patrons rave about the wholesome, home-cooked taste, evidenced in reviews by Hannah Uebele, who emphasizes the comforting yet elevated nature of the meals.
With Grill Stand's cash-only policy and limited seating, it creates an atmosphere that encourages patrons to savor each moment, making the experience all the more special. If you find a queue, rest assured it's a testament to the restaurant's quality—definitely worth the wait! In a bustling city full of dining options, Grill Stand stands out as a delectable choice where every meal feels like a celebration of culinary craftsmanship.
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“ Don’t miss this! Chef cooks right in front of you and serves what tastes like home-cooked comforting but elevated meals. Intimate environment and affordable for such great quality food and drink. ”
“ One of the best meals of our trip, the steak was cooked to perfection and the salad was delicious. The bamboo soup was a great starter. The restaurant is very cozy and the chef keeps his kitchen extremely clean. I highly recommend! ”
“ If there is a queue - it is 100% worth waiting!!! This place is amazing. Only one man is cooking, serving and making drinks yet the food is delicious and served quickly. Recommend the set meal beef stew and omelette rice, the side dishes were sooo good! ”
“ He was one of the friendliest and most talented chefs we met during our time in Japan. It’s hard to believe some of the negative reviews claiming he was rude to foreigners. Perhaps those interactions were misunderstood or influenced by how he was approached ”
“ Been in Japan for 4 days and this is the BEST food I’ve had. The food was absolutely PERFECT. Highly recommend the Beef dish, and the Fried Oysters. The meat was cooked to perfection and so delicious, the oysters were perfectly fried, and the salad and potato salad, and soup it came with was amazing. I highly recommends hope you enjoy! ”
“ Stop. Don’t go anywhere else in Kyoto. Come here. Food was incredible. Small counter seats 11 or 12. Amazing food. All cooked right in front of you. Amongst the best we’ve had in Japan and VERY reasonably priced. ”
“ We came to this restaurant for our final evening in Kyoto and were exceptionally pleased. Note that the venue is cash only and only has around a dozen seats. While we were able to walk in without a wait on a weekday evening, we did eat quite early - reservations may be required normally. Menu was subtitled in English, and a set meal item with alcoholic drink only came to 2500 yen. Food was prepared in front of us, and the cook/owner was very friendly. The food itself was phenomenal, the soup was dense and flavourful without being too heavy/large of a portion. Salad was fresh and vibrant, and the curry and rice was wonderfully aromatic and perfectly spiced. The whole meal was portioned out great and we left satiated! ”
“ My partner and I both felt this was the best food we had eaten in Japan so far. I had the Omurice and my partner had the sirloin steak. We both were super pleased with our choices and would go back, given the opportunity! As other people noted, this restaurant has very limited seating and is cash only. ”