Located in the heart of Kyoto, the legendary Motokichi Yukimura can be found bringing smiles and joy to his customers at Kichi Kichi Omurice!
One of Japan’s most iconic dishes outside of sushi and ramen is the egg and rice combination known as “omurice.” Comprising rice and vegetables wrapped in a smooth egg omelet and drizzled in a savory sauce, omurice is a delicious dish that has been enjoyed by the Japanese for over a century.
A perfected craft decades in the making
In the heart of Kyoto is a small shop with a huge heart known as Kichi Kichi Omurice.
Founded in 2009 and named after the owner Motokichi Yukimura, the establishment has seen enormous global growth and positive reception in the last decade.
Since going viral on social media over a decade ago, Kichi Kichi has become a go-to destination for tourists and locals all over the world.
Motokichi’s skills with the pan and chopsticks have brought him worldwide recognition and love from across all nations.
Dinner and a show!
Multitasking is key when you are putting on a show and cooking up a masterpiece.
Motokichi Yukimura keeps it all together through pure skill that can only be described as second nature at this point.
Not only does he push the limits with dual pan skills and wild stove fires, but he is also a comedian at heart who loves a good laugh.
Even if you don’t understand Japanese, Motokichi gets the whole room cracking up with his animated gestures and his hilarious but brilliant singing voice!
The masterpiece is complete!
Putting it all together, you are left with this delicious saucy plate of steaming hot omurice ready to eat! Priced at 2700 yen or 20 USD, I found Kichi Kichi omurice to be well worth it for the experience even more so than the dish itself.
Delicious inside and out!
Watching the mesmerizing Motokichi Yukimura in action can almost make you forget that you have a meal to eat!
That being said, you’ll be impressed at the quality, taste, and presentation of this dish which, after all of Motokichi’s antiques, somehow ended up in an edible state.
The chef’s incredibly entertaining performance is certainly a key factor that led to the worldwide popularity of the restaurant, but don’t let that distract you from its core business, the omurice itself.
Widely regarded as the most difficult omelet to make, Kichi Kichi’s omurice boasts a moist saucy egg exterior and a flavorful fried rice interior that leaves you full in both body and spirit!
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