If you want to eat Omurice in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, here are 10 popular picks

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Grill Kohou is a popular yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant about a 15-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, where you can comfortably enjoy classic Western-style dishes.

Founded in 1961, it has a long history and is said to have the warm, homey feel of a neighborhood yoshoku restaurant.

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The most popular item, the "Omurice," comes in small, medium, and large sizes. A nice point is that you can enjoy it in the size that matches your appetite.

The Omurice is a classic old-school style, and people say the rich, savory sauce is delicious. It is simple, but still a satisfying dish.

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They also offer a wide range of Western-style dishes, including sandwiches and meat dishes. Reviews say the Hamburger Steak is popular.

When you cut into the warm Hamburger Steak, meat juices spill out from inside, making it irresistibly juicy.

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Omurahouse Demachiyanagi Ten is an Omurice specialty restaurant right by Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto City, with a lineup of distinctive Omurice dishes.

The interior is said to be a space where you can relax and enjoy your meal. In addition to table seating, it also has counter seats where you can watch the Omurice being prepared.

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One of this restaurant's draws is its wide variety of Omurice menu items, made with all kinds of fillings from Western style to Japanese style.

The "Hayashi Omurice," popular with people of all ages, features butter rice inside soft fluffy egg, and the sauce is said to be not too rich and easy to enjoy.

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If you want to enjoy Kyoto-style Omurice, the Japanese-style toro yuba (melty fresh tofu skin) Omurice is a great choice.

It is topped with soft fresh yuba and a dashi sauce over the egg, giving it great flavor. Inside the egg, there is hijiki (seaweed) rice hidden away.

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Kurumi is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy irresistibly good Omurice. It is located in the Teramachi Kyogoku Shotengai (Teramachi Kyogoku shopping street), a 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station.

It is also loved by local people, and there are often lines on many days. It has a nostalgic look and a calm atmosphere.

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The only item on the food menu is the "Indian Omurice," and it seems you can choose either a regular portion or a Large size.

A demi-glace sauce with a perfectly balanced tang is poured over the egg, and you can also enjoy changing up the flavor with tartar sauce. It is also known for its very generous portion.

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Inside the thin cooked egg is spiced yakimeshi (fried rice), which has a great match with the sauce.

It also comes with a Manzoku amount of ingredients such as chicken, onion, and shimeji (beech mushrooms), and you can enjoy the different textures of each one.

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Restaurant Star Kyogoku Ten is a yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant with 95 years of history since its founding, and it helped establish the name yoshoku in Kyoto.

It is just a 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station through the covered arcade, so one of its nice points is that you can get there without getting wet even on rainy days. There is seating on the 1st and 2nd floors, and it is said to have a calm atmosphere where you can relax.

They offer a wide range of classic yoshoku (Japanese-style Western) dishes, and even the Omurice selection alone comes with a diverse lineup.

If you want to simply enjoy how good Omurice can be, the "Mukashi-nagara no Omurice (old-fashioned Omurice)" comes recommended. Just as the name suggests, it is a ketchup rice style Omurice that has long been loved.

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The gratin menu is also popular, and the most popular item is the Omurice gratin "Cheese & Demi-Glace."

The toasted aroma of the generous amount of cheese and the demi-glace sauce are said to be a perfect match. For an additional charge, you can also add a set with salad, soup, and more.

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Clover is a cafe where you can enjoy carefully selected coffee, sweets, and meal options. Their Omurice with soft fluffy eggs is especially popular.

Inside, the decor is inspired by medieval Europe, and the cafe offers sofas and terrace seating where you can relax and spend time comfortably.

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The "Fuwari Tamago no Omurice" is popular for its soft and creamy texture, which is different from old-school Omurice.

Inside the egg is moist chicken rice with a gentle flavor, and it goes very well with the sweet and savory demi-glace sauce. Some reviews also say it has an addictive kind of deliciousness.

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If you want a solid meal, the “CLOVER Tokusei Kiima Karee (CLOVER Special Keema Curry)” is also recommended.

It comes with plenty of kiima karee, enough to completely cover the rice. You can taste the aroma of the spices, but it is not too spicy and easy to enjoy, with a flavor that seems to appeal to everyone.

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Kitchen Karinya is a restaurant where you can enjoy yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food), with a focus on everything being Homemade, from the dressings to the sauces.

Located in a residential neighborhood, the interior is said to be bright and clean. There are 25 seats in total, with 9 counter seats and 16 table seats, so even solo diners can stop by with ease.

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The popular dish here is the "Special Omurice," made with 3 eggs. You can choose either tomato sauce or demi-glace sauce, whichever you prefer.

Inside the omelet, which has just the right thickness, is classic ketchup rice. It also comes with salad and miso soup, which is a nice touch.

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They also offer a wide range of lunch menu items centered on Western-style food. The photo shows the restaurant's recommended menu item, the "Homemade Hamburger Steak & Cream Croquette Set".

This set lets you enjoy a Hamburger Steak made with Domestic mixed ground meat and a croquette with a rich, full-bodied béchamel sauce at the same time.

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Cafe Yorozu is a popular cafe known for its wide selection of more than 20 kinds of Omurice. It is located at the intersection of Shinmachi-dori and Ayanokoji-dori, about a 5-minute walk from the south ticket gate of Shijo Station on the subway.

The interior has a cozy, homey feel, and the atmosphere is said to make it easy even for first time visitors to stop by. It is also a cafe with many repeat customers.

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The Omurice, served with salad and soup, is appealing because you can choose from many different kinds, including Japanese-style, curry flavored, and cheese based options.

For the rice inside the egg, you can choose from three types: pilaf, ketchup, or curry, and you can also choose how the egg is cooked, either standard or soft and runny.

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If you love cheese, the recommended dish is the "rich cheese Omurice." The smooth sauce has a clear cheese flavor.

Reviews also say that the taste of black pepper pairs perfectly with the egg and sauce.

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Cafe Kitchen Kurun is a restaurant specializing in Omurice and yaki spaghetti (pan fried spaghetti), located just a short walk from Karasuma Station.

It is a small space with about 7 counter seats, but it is popular for its cute and relaxing atmosphere. It is also a great choice when you are looking for a cafe around Karasuma Station where you can take your time and unwind.

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The Omurice made with Kyoto brand eggs, Mizuho no Tamago (Mizuho eggs), is well liked. Its cute rounded look really stands out.

You can choose between ketchup and hashed beef sauce, or enjoy both flavors at the same time. The hashed beef is said to have the aroma of mushrooms and the rich taste of beef.

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This is the “Yaki Spaghetti (pan fried spaghetti) Bacon and Egg, Carbonara Style.” They say the balance of egg, bacon, and noodles is outstanding.

“Yaki Spaghetti” is an original menu item made by letting boiled pasta rest for a day before stir frying it. It seems you can choose from several varieties, including the classic Napolitan.

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Omurice Hitomi is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) with mostly table seating and lots of manga available to read. It is popular for its classic tasty Omurice, which you can choose from in 5 different sizes.

Located very close to Ritsumeikan University, it seems to be well loved by students as well.

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The Omurice is said to stand out for its firmly cooked egg, topped with plenty of ketchup.

Inside is ketchup rice made with chicken and onions, and it is said to have a nice buttery aroma. They also serve omupirafu (omelet pilaf), which uses pilaf-style rice.

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You can choose your Omurice from five portion sizes, including "baby," "regular," and "semi."

The photo shows the "jumbo" Omurice, which could be called the restaurant's signature dish. It is packed with as much as 4 go (about 4 rice-cooker cups) of rice inside the egg, making it a very hearty portion.

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Yoshoku Guratonii Kyoto Yamashina Ten is a popular yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) restaurant in front of Kyoto Pharmaceutical University. It is known for its hearty portions and serves a white Omurice.

The cute exterior opens into a stylish space. The calm setting lets you relax and enjoy your meal at an easy pace.

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The "White Omurice," made with white eggs that are even white in the yolk, stands out for its paler look compared with regular eggs.

The eggs have a light taste, and it seems to contain pilaf-style rice inside. It also comes with salad, soup, and croquettes, making it feel like a good value.

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If you want to enjoy a variety of dishes along with Omurice, the “Otona no Okosama Lunch” is a great choice. Reviews say it has a high level of Manzoku.

Centered around the signature Omurice, it is packed with Hamburger Steak, deep-fried head-on shrimp, cream croquettes, and more.