GRILL DEMI
Nakagyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in-only yoshoku counter in Nakagyo serving hamburger steak under JPY 2,000, recognized in Tabelog's 2025 Yoshoku 100 for Western Japan. No reservations means queue-dependent access, but the low price and family-friendly format make it a practical choice for casual lunch or dinner near Marutamachi Station.
About GRILL DEMI
GRILL DEMI in Kyoto is a casual venue with a low price range: listings show JPY 999 and JPY 1,000–1,999. It is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. It is also listed in the 2025 Tabelog 100 for Yoshoku in West Japan. Among comparisons points, RADICE and Vena offer different dining contexts, while Korean Shokudo Iru Goshominami is another option to consider. GRILL DEMI is best framed simply: a casual Kyoto venue with modest pricing, lunch and dinner hours, and a clearly noted 2025 Tabelog Yoshoku recognition.
The Menu and Price Range
The accessible price band is JPY 999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, making the venue comparatively modestly priced. For context among comparable venues, Mirei and Saryo Tesshin can be considered separately, but similarities in cuisine, format, seating, or price should not be assumed.
The Space and Solo Suitability
GRILL DEMI’s dress code is casual. The operating pattern is straightforward: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM.
For planning, GRILL DEMI is a casual Kyoto option with lunch and dinner hours on Tuesday through Sunday and a low price range. For Kyoto's broader dining landscape, our full Kyoto restaurants guide covers more options, while the comparable venue venues listed above provide additional points of comparison.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒604-0863 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tomoecho, 80 パルマビル 1A
- Website
- instagram.com/deminobunaga22
- Phone
- +81752117661
The take
The Take
The Vibe
GRILL DEMI presents itself as a straightforward Yoshoku spot in Marutamachi that focuses on classic Japanese-style Western dishes such as hamburger steak and bento lunch boxes. The restaurant is noted as non-smoking. The overall impression is of a casual, everyday place where traditional Yoshoku comfort dishes are the draw.
Best For
GRILL DEMI is a lunch destination with bento offerings and hamburger steak as a specialty. That makes it well suited for midday meals when you want a familiar Yoshoku plate or a packaged lunch option. The Tabelog listing further supports decision-making by providing menus, maps, user reviews and photos, so diners planning a lunch visit can preview dishes and logistics before they go. The non-smoking note also reinforces a tidy lunchtime environment for guests seeking a smoke-free meal.
Ordering Tips
The Tabelog listing includes menus, maps, user-posted reviews and photos. Hamburger steak and bento boxes are natural starting points when ordering. Note that the restaurant is non-smoking, which may matter for group seating or timing. Rely on recent user photos and reviews for the latest impressions and practical details.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, classic yoshoku dining room with about twenty seats, counter and sofa seating, and a relaxed, bustling atmosphere centered on hearty plates of hamburg steak and other Western-style comfort dishes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 2005
Signature Dishes
- Hamburg steak with demi-glace sauce
- Tan stew hamburg steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒604-0863 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tomoecho, 80 パルマビル 1A
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Location
Japan, 〒604-0863 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tomoecho, 80 パルマビル 1A · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- RADICE, Notable alternative
- Vena, Italian, ¥¥¥
- Mirei, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Korean Shokudo Iru Goshominami, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Saryo Tesshin, Soba, ¥
Restaurant context
At under JPY 2,000 for dinner and below JPY 1,000 for lunch, this venue undercuts most of Kyoto's yoshoku peers by a significant margin. Vena and RADICE both run Italian programs at ¥¥¥, delivering more polish and a reservation system that eliminates the walk-in gamble. Korean Shokudo Iru Goshominami charges JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner, offering a structured menu with Korean influence; if you want predictability and are willing to pay for it, that's the better pick. Mirei leans Japanese at ¥¥¥, while Saryo Tesshin runs soba at ¥, making it the closest price peer but in a different category altogether.
The walk-in-only model here favors spontaneity over certainty, which means you trade convenience for cost savings. If you need a guaranteed table or prefer a quieter room, Vena or RADICE will serve you better. If you're exploring Nakagyo on foot and want yoshoku without ceremony, this spot works well as a drop-in option. The Tabelog 100 recognition signals technical competence within the yoshoku category, though the casual setup and communal seating keep the experience firmly in the neighborhood-dining tier rather than the special-occasion bracket.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at GRILL DEMI?
A tasting menu is not available. Details include the casual dress code, Kyoto location, price range of JPY 999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, and opening hours from Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
What should I wear to GRILL DEMI?
Casual dress is the dress code for GRILL DEMI. No more specific attire guidance is available, so simple casual clothing is the safest expectation.
Is lunch or dinner better at GRILL DEMI?
Both lunch and dinner hours are available: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM.
What are alternatives to GRILL DEMI?
comparisons venues include Korean Shokudo Iru Goshominami, Mirei, RADICE, Saryo Tesshin, and Vena.
Is GRILL DEMI good for a special occasion?
GRILL DEMI is casual, with a modest price range.
