Offering delicious omurice, curry, and assorted bento lunches, Grill Fukuya is a humble Kyoto restaurant that feels like home!
Feast your eyes on this aromic hayashi (or “hashed beef”) curry and rice dish from Grill Fukuya. A restaurant that is set up like somebody’s home, they offer a range of classic Japanese-Western dishes from egg omelets to hamburger steaks so there’s something for everyone!
Nostalgic restaurant layout
Just around the corner from Gion-Shijo station along the Kamo River, Grill Fukuya boasts a homelike atmosphere that gives you a calm feeling the moment you walk in. Humble wooden furniture coupled with a brown and beige color scheme, the design choices are easy on the eye and relaxing for the mind.
My Japanese friend mentioned she was reminded of her grandmother’s home at this restaurant, and while I’m not Japanese myself, I also shared this sentiment. Even the classic portrait of mountains, rivers, and horses up on the wall is one I could’ve sworn I’ve seen at my grandma’s place back in Sydney. Talk about nostalgic!
Nice wall designs
I’m not sure what a typical Japanese grandmother’s house looks like, but as a foreigner I quite liked the wall designs with the uchiwa fans.
Combined with a cloth of little wooden sticks and a nice portrait with nature artwork, everywhere you look provides a treat for the eyes!
Sometimes the best things in life are simple, and Fukuya Grill is an example of how a nice homey design can imprint fonder memories than an overdone luxury design.
Hayashi curry for the soul~
Fukuya Grill doesn’t just deliver nostalgic vibes through its design, but also with its food!
This hayashi beef curry with rice tasted like a hearty homemade dish you’d expect from your grandma or aunt’s recipe.
I particularly liked the presentation of this tasty meal, especially the cherry tomato on the rice.
Whole ingredients, simple recipes, and a humble restaurant layout provides the ultimate combination for a meal that fills the tummy and the soul.
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