Dhawa Yura Kyoto, a hotel brand from the world-renowned independent hospitality group Banyan Group, has launched a new Italian grill buffet lunch at GRILL 54TH on the first basement floor. Starting January 10, 2026, guests can enjoy creative, home-style casual Italian cuisine centered around grill dishes using local ingredients and chef-selected premium products.
The restaurant's core value is "well-being," encouraging guests to live more authentically and vibrantly in the present moment. GRILL 54TH aims to deliver inspiration and smiles through food every day.
This winter's theme features roast beef and cheese. The restaurant offers signature light yet deeply flavorful home-style Italian dishes that warm the heart with every bite.
Main Dishes Including Charcoal-Infused Roast Beef
The buffet features a diverse array of dishes including salads, soups, and grilled vegetables, fish, and meat. Guests can choose from multiple main course options.
The roast beef, grilled using the Josper grill, features a fragrant and moist finish. While lightly seasoned, the meat's umami spreads perfectly in your mouth, making it irresistibly addictive. For sandwich lovers, the roast beef burger is available. Additionally, the popular wagyu burger from the hotel's dinner menu makes an appearance at lunch. Be sure to try it during this period.
Exceptional Dishes Featuring Carefully Selected Cheeses
The buffet showcases abundant cheese dishes, perfect for the winter season. The chef particularly focused on cheeses from Shiranuka Rakkei-sha (Cheese Workshop Shiranuka Rakkei-sha) in Shiranuka Town, Hokkaido. This workshop produces cheese using milk from cows raised in Hokkaido's rich natural environment, crafting each piece with meticulous handwork. While faithfully following authentic Italian methods, they pursue flavors that Japanese palates find delicious. Their cheese embodies deep passion in its aroma, texture, and lingering aftertaste.
One dish that simply showcases the marriage of Shiranuka Rakkei-sha's ricotta cheese with several vegetables, including local produce, is "Cucumber and Shiranuka Rakkei-sha Ricotta Salata Cheese." Enjoy it with the chef's original dressing. "Telenello Silarica Cheese and Anchovy Frico" features a warm, comforting recipe using potatoes, beloved in Italian homes. Shiranuka Rakkei-sha's Telenello Silarica enhances the smoothness and richness, while the anchovy adds a perfect punch, creating an addictive dish.
Additionally, the menu includes classics like quiche and caprese featuring cheese, along with "Sausage and Emmental Cheese Penne Gratin with Spinach Verde," "Squid Ink Arancini with Mixed Grains," and "Basque Cheesecake with Gorgonzola," among various dishes capturing different cheese flavors.
Distinctive Dishes Bringing New Joy to Dining
Furthermore, the chef's originality layered onto Italian home recipes creates unique dishes available only here.
"Kujo Negi and Sesame Grissini" combines orthodox grissini with Kyoto's signature Kujo negi, creating a distinctly Grill 54TH dish. "Spanish Mackerel, Clams, and Quinoa Menestron" features the chef's arrangement of a traditional green minestrone soup said to have been created by Italians who traveled to Peru. "Burdock Root Hummus with Cassis Agrodolce" uses unusual burdock in the hummus, offering a distinctly Japanese aroma. Adding the cassis sauce provides acidity and creates a more vibrant flavor. "Grilled Winter Vegetables" highlights the appeal of various winter vegetables, including local Kyoto produce.
*Menu items are subject to change based on ingredient availability.
During Kyoto's cold winter, please visit Grill 54TH for delightful culinary encounters and flavorful moments.
"Melt Away — Winter Moments Filled with Roast Beef and Cheese" Overview
Period: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) to March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Service Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Last Order 2:00 PM)
Location: Dhawa Yura Kyoto, 1st Basement Floor, GRILL 54TH
Price: Lunch Buffet ¥4,200 *Price includes tax and service charge
Restaurant Information and Reservations: https://dhawayurakyoto.com/dining/grill-54th/
Reservation Phone Number: 075-366-5807
Hotel Main Dining "GRILL 54TH" Overview
A grill restaurant with the concept "Feel so Grill!" The theme centers on three "D"s: "Delightful," "Dynamic," and "Delectable." The stylish open kitchen overflows with the chef's dynamism. Through exquisite fire control, the restaurant maximizes the umami of ingredients including rare wagyu, seafood, and fresh local vegetables. Enjoy your meal in the spacious interior with bamboo gardens spreading before your eyes.
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Dinner 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
*Business hours are subject to change.
Dhawa Yura Kyoto Overview
Time travel to a mystical hideaway in ancient Kyoto. Dhawa Yura Kyoto, standing near the Kamo River, is a hotel where contemporary design beautifully merges with Japanese tradition.
Location: 84 Oohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Access: 3-minute walk from Keihan Line "Sanjo" Station / 2-minute walk from Subway Tozai Line "Sanjo Keihan" Station
Rooms: 138 rooms
Room Types: Classic Double (from 22㎡), Superior King/Twin (24㎡), Premier King/Twin (26㎡), Deluxe King/Twin (31㎡), Yura Suite King/Twin (54㎡)
Facilities: GRILL 54TH (Restaurant), Lounge & Bar 1867 (Bar), Fitness, 8LEMENTS SPA
Website: https://www.dhawa.com/ja/japan/dhawa-yura-kyoto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhawa_yura_kyoto/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhawayurakyoto/
About Banyan Tree Group
Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or "Group," SGX:B58) is a purpose-driven independent global hospitality company. The Group prides itself on its pioneering spirit, design-driven experiences, and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its extensive portfolio spans over 90 hotels and resorts, more than 140 spas and galleries, and 20 branded residences across 20+ countries. Comprised of 12 global brands including the flagship Banyan Tree brand, each is distinctive yet united through the experiential membership program "withBanyan." The founding spirit of "nurturing the environment and empowering people" is embodied through the Banyan Global Foundation and Banyan Academy. Banyan Group commits to remaining a leading advocate for sustainable travel, focusing on regenerative tourism and innovative programs that enhance guest experiences.
