Kyoto Katsugyu

Kyoto Katsugyu is a Japanese restaurant brand specializing in gyukatsu — deep-fried beef cutlet that is crispy on the outside and served medium-rare inside. The brand originated in Kyoto and is operated by the company Gorip, with its main branch in Pontocho, Kyoto. Its concept draws on Kyoto kappo cuisine, adapting the Western cutlet introduced in the Meiji era into a fried beef cutlet, and it emphasizes Kyoto and domestic ingredients. The menu centers on gyukatsu gozen sets with a variety of beef cuts and multiple ways to eat the cutlet, including condiments and dipping sauces. The chain has expanded well beyond Kyoto, with locations across Japan including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ishikawa, Aichi, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Okayama, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. It also operates internationally through franchise agreements, with stores in South Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. In South Korea, Gorip signed a franchise contract with Starluxe (headquartered in Seoul, CEO Simon Park). In October 2024, Saint Marc Holdings acquired Gorip's parent company G Holdings, bringing the Kyoto Katsugyu brand under Saint Marc. Around the same time, Saint Marc also acquired the operator of rival gyukatsu chain Gyukatsu Motomura, giving it control over a large share of Japan's gyukatsu chain market.

Kyoto Katsugyu originated in Kyoto as a gyukatsu specialty restaurant. Its concept is based on Kyoto kappo cuisine, adapting the Western-style cutlet introduced to Japan in the Meiji era into a deep-fried beef cutlet. The brand emphasizes Kyoto and domestic ingredients, and its main branch is located in Pontocho, Kyoto. It is operated by the restaurant company Gorip. The chain expanded from Kyoto to numerous locations across Japan, including major cities and shopping centers. It also entered international markets through franchise agreements. In South Korea, Gorip signed a franchise contract with Starluxe, headquartered in Seoul with CEO Simon Park, to develop the brand there. As of the available information, the brand operates stores in South Korea, Taiwan, Canada, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. In October 2024, Saint Marc Holdings acquired G Holdings, the parent company of Gorip, bringing the Kyoto Katsugyu brand under Saint Marc. Around the same time, Saint Marc also acquired the operator of rival gyukatsu chain Gyukatsu Motomura, resulting in Saint Marc controlling a large portion of Japan's gyukatsu chain market.

• Saint Marc Holdings acquires G Holdings, parent of Gorip, bringing Kyoto Katsugyu under Saint Marc.

Kyoto-born specialty gyukatsu chain emphasizing Kyoto kappo concept and domestic ingredients.

• Gyukatsu gozen

  Beef cutlet set meal with a variety of beef cuts and multiple ways to eat, including condiments and dipping sauces.

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