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About this place
When stew is bubbling in an earthenware pot, rice is an appealing place to start. Ginnotou Kyoto’s stew is described less as a dish led by the richness of demi-glace and more for its Japanese-style flavour, which brings out the savouriness of the meat and vegetables and goes well with rice. Some diners appreciate its light texture and gentle flavour, while others find it rich; impressions vary. In any case, reviewers describe enjoying it with rice.
The set meals include beef stew with beef short plate, carrot and onion; a mixed stew combining beef short plate and tongue; and vegetable stew with shiitake mushrooms and egg. Each comes with rice, salad and pickles, so you can choose by the cut of meat or opt for a vegetable-led dish. One diner who ordered tongue stew noted that it came with a generous helping of thick-cut tongue, making it an option for those after a substantial serving of meat.
To add another dish, you can choose a set that pairs the stew with coquille, a gratin, or roast beef. One diner enjoyed a shrimp and shiitake mushroom gratin alongside the stew. It’s nice to have the choice between making stew the centrepiece or adding another dish; red and white wine are also available by the glass for anyone looking for a drink to go with the meal.
The restaurant is in Yamatocho, Gion-Shijo, and has counter seating, making it suitable for dining alone. Stop in for lunch or dinner and enjoy hot stew with white rice.
