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!!! IMPORTANT about RESERVATIONS !!!
Everyone who needs clarification, for reservations; booking online and QR code is no longer available.

You have to line up in person to book! They're kind enough to let a representative come to reserve for their group.

Notes:
- I know what you're thinking why come reserve at 11am for lunch when 12pm lunch is around the corner? Just trust the signage, they may be out earlier to start writing your names down.
- Dinner is everyday, lunch is only on weekend
- If you line up and miss out on weekend lunch reservation, might as well stay for dinner reservations, right?
- Restaurant seats 8 at counter and 6~7 at a separate table. #Generally 14 people per hourly session. So I estimate 28 for lunch and 56 for dinner. CHECK THE LINE! See how many each person is reserving so you know if you may be turned away.
- He will give you a show at your table, even if you are at not at the well known bar counter.
- There was a notice on the board for their beef croquettes but they only do it during dinner!

Recommendations:
- Line up 2.5 hours prior to booking time for first preference and sit at the counter.
- Line up 2 hours prior to booking to be the first few.
- Lining up 1.5 hours prior, you're cutting it real close.

Now, the whole thing was worth it; the hospitality, the show and definitely the food. Try as many different things as possible! Princess Peach was a really nice beverage.

Loved it! Great experience and they definitely know what they are doing here.

Booking process: same day reservations, it is quite clear how it works on the door and on their website. I liked the process of booking, no waiting in line just book at the time presented. It was hard to book cause page was overloaded but we managed to do it in 5 minutes.

Coming to the reserved time slot: fairly good you come here at least 20 minutes ahead, one of the nice girls that works came and welcomed us, checked our booking, answered our questions and we made our choices from the menu before entering. Quite easy going and quick.

Inside the restaurant: just great feeling. Chef is already famous from social media and the feeling you get when you are inside is the same as when you watch the videos. Very friendly and helpful staff. It felt like they already thought of all the details ahead so you never had to ask for anything. Taking pictures and videos are encouraged so you feel quite comfortable.
And he definitely puts on a great show and teaches the way of making that perfect egg with a lot of energy and humor. I really loved the whole experience!

Food: not much to say, it was really good I recommend taking trying one of the stews together with the regular egg and rice. It was really good. The egg was creamy and nice, I don't know, but it tasted like I was expecting it to taste in a good way.
I had the ox tongue stew and a regular.

Pricing was good in regards of the fame the place has gotten lately. So definitely worth the price. I highly recommend it if you can get a reservation.

Once again, thanks to the chef and his friendly and helpful staff for a nice experience to remember. Some of my friends was a bit jealous when they saw that I managed to eat and get some pictures together with the chef!

Booked this place one month in advance.
Be sure to come at least 10 mins before your allocated time.
There are 8 counter seats viewing the kitchen as well as a side booth with seats for another 8.
We managed to get the counter seats and the view was great, you could see the entire process.
First he demonstrates and explains what he's doing, and has two different ways of opening up the egg on your rice, either by tossing the egg from the pan onto the rice or by slicing it with a knife.

The food was good, and the eggs were excellent, really runny and creamy.
The highlight of this place is definitely the coziness and the experience with the chef himself.
He does a show for each and every diner with their style of choosing, and brings the same level of enthusiasm from cooking the first plate till the last plate. He also took photos and videos with each diner and made this experience so enjoyable.
Definitely a must visit.

We spent about 6500 yen for two people.

Went to the store at 8am to get the password. Then at 1pm went on the reservation site to try to book dinner. Only one hour dinner reservation slots. The website took a long time to load. Once you book you have to arrive at the restaurant 20 mins before and line up outside. Someone will come out and give you menu. You order ahead and then get seated. Very entertaining and the chef is very friendly and energetic

The guy who does the cooking at this place is well recognized on youtube and rightfully so as he puts on quite a performance for his customers. Reservations are recommended and if you can't get a reservation in advance, then be prepared to line up and possibly be turned away as they only open at certain times of day and can only take so many customers per day.

If you're someone who enjoys a good show and are prepared to sacrifice the quality of your food, then this place might be for you. For us, having experienced it once...once is definitely enough for us. Watching this guy cook was fun, but the food itself was just OK. I ordered a Vegetarian Omurice and felt that it was a bit on the salty side. My husband thinks he could have made a better tasting gravy himself for his regular omurice.

No regrets about coming here as we really did enjoy watching our food being cooked. It was a really neat experience, but for good tasting omurice...I'd recommend going elsewhere.

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<h2>Kichi Kichi Reservation- No More Advanced Reservation Available<br>*New Rules Listed Below</h2><h2>Omurice (Omelette) Restaurant in Kyoto</h2><h3>Introduction of "Kichi Kichi Omurice"</h3><p>[ 3 mins walk from Sanjo Station ]</p><p>"Kichi Kichi" is a Japanese-style Omurice (Omelette Rice) restaurant located in Kyoto. The popular menu item is the "Fluffy Upside-Down Omurice (Omelette Rice)," which is enjoyed as a live cooking performance. Kichi Kichi's specialty dish is undoubtedly the Omurice (omelette rice). The rice for this Omurice is generously filled with ingredients such as chicken, onions, mushrooms, Shimeji mushrooms, and Edamame (green soybeans), seasoned with salt, pepper, and butter for a rich and flavorful taste. The fried rice alone is a delicious delight, satisfying on its own.</p><h3>Only On-the-Spot Reservations Accepted</h3><p>Kichi Kichi, known for its popularity and long queues, had implemented an online advance reservation system. By planning your itinerary in advance and utilizing our service for reservations, you could have enjoyed the delicious Omurice at this restaurant. However, recently, Kichi Kichi has decided to discontinue accepting online advance reservations. The current system requires customers to visit the restaurant directly and make on-the-spot reservations for the same day. Below, we provide detailed information on the new reservation process for this establishment:</p><h3><strong><em>Reservation Instructions:</em></strong></h3><ol><li><p><em> Visit the restaurant from 8 AM onwards.</em></p></li><li><p><em> Every morning at 8 AM, a QR code and password are posted on the door of the restaurant. </em></p></li><li><p><em> Scan the QR code, enter the password, and make a reservation.</em></p></li></ol><h3><strong><em>NOTE:</em></strong></h3><ul><li><p><em>Lunch reservations are available starting at 11 am, and dinner reservations at 3 pm.</em></p></li><li><p><em>After making a reservation, there is no need to wait in line at the storefront.</em></p></li><li><p><em>Please note that the password required for reservations changes daily.</em></p></li></ul><h3>Cuisine</h3><p>Chef Motokichi Yukimura's cooking performances often captivate the guests' attention, but his unique omelette rice, the result of years of research, stands out not only in appearance but also in taste. His mastery, honed through years of making Omurice, is evident in this one-of-a-kind dish. The à la carte menu includes classic Western dishes such as beef stew and croquettes. You have the flexibility to choose between a large or small size for the Omurice. Opting for the small size allows you to savor Kichi Kichi's exquisite à la carte dishes, making it a delightful option. The restaurant also offers options for vegan and vegetarian guests.</p><h3>Signature Omurice</h3><p>The omelette atop the Omurice is prepared using only salt as a seasoning, cooked to a perfect and exquisite half-cooked consistency, offering a velvety texture. After placing the omelette on the rice, a gentle cut is made on top, allowing the egg to split open and its semi-cooked goodness to gracefully melt over the rice. Just the sight of this spectacle can whet one's appetite. The regular-size Omurice uses three eggs. Finally, the sauce drizzled over the Omurice is not the typical tomato-based one but Kichi Kichi's original demi-glace sauce. This demi-glace sauce, with its smooth and silky texture, combines a bittersweet flavor and depth while maintaining a refreshing finish. Kichi Kichi's Omurice harmoniously combines the distinct characteristics of the eggs, rice, and sauce, creating an extraordinary omelette rice that cannot be experienced elsewhere.</p><h3>Atmosphere</h3><p>Kichi Kichi is located on the narrow streets of Kiyamachi in Kyoto. Since the majority of customers are foreigners, more than half of the communication is conducted in English. Kichi Kichi is an international and inclusive space where people from various countries gather. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, with courteous and attentive staff providing a comfortable ambiance for solo diners as well.</p><h3>History of Kichi Kichi</h3><p>The restaurant itself originally operated under the name "Kichi-Kichi," serving as a Western-style izakaya, and has been in business since 1978. In 2003, it was rebranded as "The Western-style Restaurant Kichi Kichi (official name)," adopting its current name. It is also called “ Kichi Kichi Omurice”.</p><h3>Chef Motokichi Yukimura</h3><p>The chef of Kichi Kichi, Motokichi Yukimura, has made numerous appearances on TV shows and other media. Furthermore, his YouTube channel broadcasts have also been successful. Kichi Kichi Omurice has gained even more popularity due to Chef Motokichi Yukimura's witty banter and the culinary performance that unfolds in front of the guests, making it a renowned establishment. With the motto, "Spreading Happiness to the World with Omurice," he is also renowned out of Japan, having traveled abroad to cook Omurice dishes in response to requests.</p>

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