01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into a residential neighborhood in Karahashi, Minami Ward, Kyoto, restaurant piccolo is a cozy yoshoku (Japanese-style Western cuisine) spot run by a husband-and-wife duo. Inside, counter seats and tables line an unhurried, relaxed dining room where guests can enjoy a peaceful meal while watching the cooking unfold up close.
A lunchtime mainstay is the hand-kneaded hamburg steak lunch. Seared in a skillet before finishing in the oven, each patty develops an aromatic crust while staying fluffy and juicy within. A rich, savory demi-glace sauce accentuates the meat's deep flavor. Cheese lovers can opt for the Cheese-on Hamburg Steak Lunch, crowned with rich melted cheese. The accompanying soup, prepared with a comforting homemade touch and seasonal sensitivity, sets a satisfying tone well before the main dish arrives.
Another perennial favorite is the classic yoshoku staple, omurice (omelet rice). Though cooked in a neatly wrapped style, the egg blanket remains remarkably fluffy. It encloses seasoned chicken rice studded with generous chunks of chicken, balanced by a bright, refreshing tomato sauce that keeps every bite engaging down to the last. Diners can also choose from variations like cheese-filled omurice, seafood doria (rice gratin), and daily lunch specials featuring rotating meat or fish options to suit whatever they are craving that day.
For dessert, the homemade bread pudding makes for a rewarding finish. Bread soaked thoroughly in a rich custard base is baked until moist and dense, then plated generously alongside ice cream and syrup. Beverages such as organically roasted coffee are sometimes served with a charming cat-shaped cookie, wrapping up the visit on a sweet, heartwarming note.
