Kyoto Sukiyaki: Moritaya Shijo Inokuma Main Store | Lunch and Dinner Menu, Japanese Audio, and Reservations

The sukiyaki is prepared according to traditional Kansai methods. Beef fat is first melted in a hot pan, followed by a sprinkling of coarse sugar. The meat is seared to develop color before being drizzled with the house-made sauce. This process is designed to release the savory essence and sweet fat of the beef before the sauce balances the flavors. The meat is sliced to a perfect thickness, melting in your mouth, and is even more succulent when dipped in raw egg. Vegetables, tofu, and garland chrysanthemum are added to the pot, creating a dish with distinct layers of flavor. Beyond sukiyaki, the restaurant also serves shabu-shabu, oil-yaki, and steak. Oil-yaki is a signature Moritaya style, where thick-cut meat is quickly seared in oil and served with a dipping sauce of egg yolk and grated daikon radish, allowing you to experience the pure, unadulterated flavor of the beef.

Diverse Wagyu Menu and Budget Planning

The menu features a variety of options including sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, oil-yaki, and steak. For instance, the shabu-shabu ‘Ume’ course is 6,600 yen, while the ‘Take’ course for sukiyaki or oil-yaki starts from 7,700 yen. Lunch options include the Wagyu Hitsumabushi Gozen (2,750 yen) and the Wagyu Sukiyaki Gozen (3,300 yen).

When settling the bill, please note that a 10% service charge is added to the meal cost. For example, a 7,700 yen course has a 770 yen service charge, bringing the total to 8,470 yen; a 17,600 yen course will require an additional 1,760 yen, totaling 19,360 yen. Remember to account for this 10% service charge when planning your budget for a more accurate estimate.

Many guests opt for the special or higher-grade sukiyaki courses, which are served with an appetizer, the main meat, rice, red miso soup, and dessert.