There has been a favorite izakaya that I have loved since ancient times. I first visited it 13.4 years ago, and the impression from that time remains strong to this day. The restaurant is still the same as it was back then. That place is "Izakaya Toyo." I hadn't been there in a while, but on this visit, I noticed that the head chef, who is a famous figure there, was absent. Has he retired? Anyway, this place is known for its cheap and delicious dishes like salmon roe, sea urchin, and fatty tuna. However, it's an outdoor establishment, so it's a no-go on rainy days! Also, they tend to run out of items quickly! On this particular day, even though it was a Saturday after 5 pm, they had salmon cheek and eel available when we were waiting in line, but by the time we ordered, they were all sold out! And they were out of sea urchin, so we ended up getting extra salmon roe... Oh my goodness! This is the only downside of this place. But I guess they manage to keep prices low and offer delicious seafood because they don't waste any. I ordered the fatty tuna set and the tuna and bonito sashimi. Each portion is actually meant for two people. That hasn't changed since the past. Well, it has changed because now they label one portion as serving two people! So, I got two portions of fatty tuna! And a bottle of beer! It's a shame there was no sea urchin, but everything else was of excellent quality as always. Despite the fact that prices are going up everywhere, getting drinks included, the total bill for two people was around 4200 yen. The cost performance is still top-notch, cheap, and delicious! That's been my impression for over 10 years. It's wonderful that this restaurant has been able to continue operating. I'm concerned about the old man's whereabouts, but I hope the restaurant keeps going. It's one of my top recommendations in Osaka!

Located about a 2-minute walk from JR Kyobashi Station, this famous outdoor standing bar is known both domestically and internationally. There is no parking available. The place is basically just a simple structure with a roof and tables. I arrived at 12:35 on a Saturday and there was a line of about 50 people, with more than half being foreign tourists. However, the turnover was quick and I got my turn in about 30 minutes. Along the way, the famous chef was being requested for photos by everyone and he happily obliged with a smile. He was so friendly and cheerful, just as the reviews had said! I also asked for a photo and he gladly took one, asking where I was from and making small talk. What a great guy! I was impressed! I ordered the following: - Otoro (fatty tuna) set for 3200 yen (excluding tax) - Grilled tuna cheek meat for 600 yen (excluding tax) - Shochu on the rocks for 350 yen (excluding tax) The set included vinegar-marinated shellfish and crab, otoro sashimi, sea urchin sushi, and salmon roe sushi. The sea urchin and salmon roe sushi were like a roll of seaweed with sea urchin and salmon roe generously piled on top. It was a hearty meal with otoro, sea urchin, and salmon roe. The portion was just right and everything was fresh and of decent quality, though not extremely cheap. I also added the famous grilled tuna cheek meat. When the orders were almost done, the chef's special performance began. Everyone took out their smartphones to capture the moment, turning it into a tourist spot. The cheek meat was delicious, with a generous amount of green onions sprinkled on top. It's a place where you can enjoy good food and have fun, thanks to the chef's personality. Overall, it's a fun and delicious restaurant.

I visited this restaurant for the first time. It was the first day of a 3-day weekend, and people started entering as soon as it opened. I was prepared for a wait, but I was seated right away after arriving 20 minutes early. The menu seemed to be mostly the same for everyone, with the only variation being the portion size. You have to get your own drinks, and the oolong tea was refillable. As for the food, it wasn't particularly amazing, but it was enjoyable. It was more about the experience of dining at a famous restaurant that got me excited. The sashimi was delicious, and everyone got their phones ready when the seared tuna cheek was served. It was a memorable experience to see the famous chef on TV and enjoy the meal.

Visit date and time: 5:00 PM on a weekday Waiting time: None Menu: A la carte After visiting two other places, we finally arrived at Toyosan for our third stop of the night. When we peeked in around 3:00 PM, there was a long line, but by the time we arrived at 5:00 PM, we were able to get in without any wait. Most people were ordering the set with lean tuna, fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe. We ordered the same set and toasted with a lemon chu-hai. The price for this set was surprisingly affordable, at under 5,000 yen. The fatty tuna was incredibly tender, and the seasoning on the salmon roe was just right! The drinks kept in ice water were so cold that it made my fingers numb, but they were deliciously chilled! Next time, I want to come early and try the seared tuna cheek. Thank you for the feast.

Is it okay to serve fresh seafood in a place like this? I thought to myself, but this outdoor standing bar unique to Osaka was a super popular spot! On Saturdays, they open at 12:00, so I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and found a line of about 80 people already there. There were also quite a few foreigners, including recovered inbound tourists. It seemed like it would take a long time! The aluminum tables were set up, with several customers quickly filling each table. When they opened, about 60 people were seated. Surprisingly, it seemed like it might work out. Some customers started paying their bills within 30 minutes, and by 12:40, I was seated at one of the wild tables outside the shop near the graveyard. The menu mainly consisted of fresh seafood, and you can help yourself to beer. The sashimi quality was decent, and the prices were reasonable for a place like this. The grilled cheek meat with lots of green onions went really well with the beer. Many tables were lively with customers chatting with each other, creating an open and entertaining atmosphere, which is one of the charms of this shop. The energetic, broken English greetings from the owner's father were well received by foreign customers. This is how they capture the hearts of inbound tourists. If you ever find yourself in Osaka's Kyobashi area, this is a must-visit spot!

I visited the restaurant during lunchtime on a weekday. Despite it being a weekday afternoon, there was a long line in front of the store, with most of the people being foreigners. I came to this restaurant because my American friend wanted to go here. I wondered why they wanted to come here, so I looked it up and found out that the head chef here is famous for using a burner and cooking with his bare hands, which often appears on Instagram and TikTok. According to my friend, there is a documentary on Netflix featuring street food from various countries, and this head chef is also featured in it. I should watch it sometime. The restaurant is completely outdoors and has a standing-style setup. The drinks are self-service, with ice-cold drinks made with ice water. We ordered the medium fatty tuna set with eel, red clam, rice, and the chef's signature dish - grilled tuna collar cooked by the chef's bare hands. Everything was delicious and exquisite! The chef was very cheerful and even took a photo with us at the end! Great service!! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I used my Youth 18 Ticket to go on a gourmet trip. "Toyo" is a place that is internationally recognized, with many foreign customers. Located near Kyobashi Station in Osaka, it is a mecca for standing bars. I visited around 3 pm on a weekday to avoid the long lines that often form on weekends. I was able to get a standing table for one without waiting too long. I started with the Toro One-Person Course (2,850 yen), which includes my favorite Uni and Ikura Gunkan, Toro Tuna, and a scallop and crab vinegar dish. Today, the lively head chef even gave me an extra piece of Toro sushi separately! The chef engages with customers in a loud voice, talking about various topics one after another. It's quite enviable. With this, I believe I can interact with foreigners on an equal footing through communication and performance. The dishes were all fresh and delicious. I then ordered the seared tuna cheek meat (600 yen) and Toro Tataki. The tuna cheek meat was a rare delicacy, affordable, and plentiful. Of course, I also had quite a few beers and lemon sours! The more I ordered today, the more I felt a sense of value and had a happy time.

We moved to Kyobashi and entered a deep world. This is a place you can't come alone. We visited with 10 people. The men lined up first, and we were all seated at the same time. Lining up is a must. There are only tables on the street. Drinks are self-service. We gathered around the table and stood to drink in the heat. There are no fans or anything. Drinking alcohol in the heat is the best in this world. However, since you have to line up, you can enjoy fresh and delicious seafood at a reasonable price. I would like to visit in a season when the outside air is pleasant. We stayed for about an hour due to the heat. After that, we moved to a restaurant diagonally across the street. We ordered a share for 10 people - 5 servings for 7,650 yen. Finger-sized gunkan sushi (uni, ikura), scallops with green onions, tuna (medium fatty, lean), and ark shell - 2 servings. Seared beef cheek. [Drinks] Lemon chu-hi for 380 yen.

After a long time, I went to Toyohashi. When I went there an hour ago, there were several couples waiting. I went to the bookstore for a bit and came back 30 minutes before opening, only to find a long line! When they told us to split into two lines, I thought I wouldn't be able to get in on the first round, but surprisingly, I was able to enter on the first round! I shared a table with a foreigner. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their food.

I started lining up at 12:40 and was able to enter when they opened at 13:00. Every dish was delicious. I was surprised by the large number of tourists. I would like to visit again during a cooler season. Tonight, Kyobashi was lively with the Tenjin Festival.

For first-timers: 1. When lining up, please stand inside the row of color cones (as there is heavy traffic). 2. The drinks are all mixed in the styrofoam box, so look for them. First orders, including meals, will be taken by the staff. 3. The seared tuna cheek meat is cooked according to the owner's schedule (initially from 1:30 pm), so if you are short on time, it's best to ask the staff. When I visited on the same Wednesday in May, there were about 100 people waiting, so unfortunately, I had to leave. This time, I left Nagoya at 8 am, did some shopping, and arrived an hour before opening time to find 5 people already waiting. I planned to lose (not expecting to win) at the Suminoe Boat Race later, so I could line up comfortably knowing I secured the first round. Despite the pleasant breeze blowing during the rainy season in July, I was sweating just by waiting in line. 30 minutes before opening, the staff came to ask about the number of people in each group. At this point, about 50 people were already in line. I wondered if it would be less crowded than in May, but more customers kept arriving, and the line extended to the other side of the road. Just before opening, the owner gave a greeting and countdown, and the staff guided us to our seats one by one. For first-timers, it's recommended to order the set (choose from lean, medium fatty, or fatty tuna, with a side of shellfish and crab vinegar dish) and order the seared tuna cheek meat separately for a smoother ordering process. There is one serving per person. I don't like salmon roe or sea urchin, so I ordered separately instead of the set. - Seared tuna cheek meat (half portion, 450 yen): The thickness of the sear is exquisite! The umami of the tuna comes through beautifully! Covered in green onions, it looks visually appealing! - Lean tuna (600 yen): Tender and rich in flavor! A clean, beautiful lean cut without any sinew! A couple of slices were marinated, and they were incredibly delicious! - Vinegar-pickled flathead fish (600 yen): The owner said, "It's tasty because I marinated it yesterday!" The texture is excellent! The middle part of the fish has a subtle pink color like prosciutto, and while it's overall tender, the raw texture adds a unique and enjoyable mouthfeel! The acidity, typical of Kansai cuisine, is soft and delicious! - Asahi beer (680 yen): This alone is satisfying! The owner is a fantastic performer, and the smiling staff add a nice touch to the atmosphere!

I wanted to eat a lot of grilled eel, so I went to Izakaya Toyo. The fatty tuna, medium fatty tuna, akami, and ikura were all delicious, but I really love eel that you can eat messily. I was completely satisfied with eating plenty of eel. #Osaka #OsakaSightseeing #OsakaGourmet #OsakaIzakaya #Kyobashi #KyobashiSightseeing #KyobashiGourmet #KyobashiIzakaya #IzakayaToyo #Toyo #GrilledEel #Izakaya

The izakaya called "Toi-san" has been around for a long time. Ten years ago, it wasn't as crowded, but with the popularity of Instagram, it has become a super popular spot with long lines! A video of them grilling beef cheek meat has gone viral. I lined up 30 minutes before opening on a weekday, but there were already about 30 people ahead of me! I wondered why it was so busy on a weekday, but when I looked at the people in line, almost all of them were foreigners! Inbound tourists!! The line quickly grew behind me as well. They open at 1 pm and call people in order. I got in on the first round!! I heard there are about 80 seats, so if you want to get in on the first round, lining up 30 minutes early should work. The taste is undeniable! I ordered: - Lean tuna (with vinegar-marinated clams and crab) - Fresh and incredibly delicious! The sea urchin and salmon roe sushi with perfect vinegared rice was amazing! - Red clam (delicious!!) - Tuna cheek meat grilled (takes a bit of time because they grill a large amount at once) - Absolutely delicious!! A must-try - Tekka maki (exquisite) The drinks are self-serve, with bottled beer from the ice! So refreshing!! I really love this vibe. It was hot, but there was a roof, so it was totally fine! I will definitely go again ☺️

Popular standing bar in Kyobashi, Osaka. Visited on a Saturday evening. This place is buzzing with tourists from overseas, as it's been a hot topic on social media. You can help yourself to alcohol from containers filled with ice and water, all served in bottles, and you pay based on the number of bottles on your table. The main food item here is fish, with plenty of delicious options like fatty tuna. We ordered seared tuna cheek, vinegar-marinated flathead fish, and seared tuna belly. The seared tuna cheek is famous on social media, where they perform the unique act of searing the tuna on a grill and then using a burner to finish it off, all done with bare hands. The taste is exceptional, with the rare seared tuna being tender, fatty, and incredibly delicious. They are closed on Sundays and only open until 7 pm, but it's definitely worth a visit!

- After 64 years, the line for foreign visitors was even longer than usual. Regular customers can sit near Toyo-san. I realized once again that it is a place where people come to meet the people there, rather than for the taste, beautiful location, or hospitality. - It was amazing on 9/21/2019! Toyo-san's uniqueness is the best! Daytime drinking and eating are the best! Due to his appearance on Netflix, there was a huge line! It has more entertainment value than Universal Studios or Huis Ten Bosch! (laughs)

Every time I go, the sashimi seems to be getting thinner, which is sad, but the taste is still great. They had sea urchin in stock after a long time, so I was very satisfied. I went around 4 pm on this day and luckily didn't have to wait in line, but usually I think you have to wait at least 30 minutes. We ordered a beer, highball, and assorted sashimi for two people (including medium fatty tuna and seared tuna cheeks) which cost 6000 yen.

I went to the very popular standing bar "Izakaya Toyo" in Kyobashi. I heard there would be a long line, so we arrived one hour before opening and there was already a line of about 20 groups. We managed to get in on the first round. We ordered the Toro set (Toro, Uni, Ikura), Ark shell, Vinegared horse mackerel, Akami Tekka, and Grilled tuna cheek meat. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. The grilled tuna cheek meat came with an entertaining performance that got everyone excited. There were a lot of foreign customers. Everyone seemed to eat and drink quickly and move on to the next place.

It was a miracle that I was able to enter without waiting on a weekday at 5:30 PM. Weekdays seem to be the best time to visit. It's always crowded on Saturdays. Even though the famous head chef wasn't there, each serving was large and delicious. You can easily order drinks whenever you want. I'm a bit sensitive, so I appreciate this. Unfortunately, they didn't have any tuna cheek meat today. I wonder when I'll be able to try it.

Thank you for looking! The popular restaurant I want to introduce this time is "Kyobashi Izakaya"! Today, I will be introducing their seafood dishes. Here is what we tried: - Tuna Cheek Seared 600 yen - Half Portion of Salmon Roe 450 yen - Lean Tuna Sushi 450 yen Review: The energetic manager sears the tuna cheek with a flamethrower in a fun performance that is entertaining to watch and really lifts your spirits. Many foreign visitors come to enjoy this spectacle. The taste is amazing, simple yet rich and tender, a flavor that everyone will love. The salmon roe and lean tuna sushi were both incredibly delicious. The lean tuna sushi had a melt-in-your-mouth texture that was so satisfying, and the salmon roe was plump and bursting with flavor. It's a place where you can leisurely enjoy drinking from noon onwards and feel truly happy. *Note: This place is extremely popular, so be prepared to wait in line! If you think it looks delicious, please hit save! You won't regret it.

It's been almost 10 years since I last visited. The store is open from 13:00 to 17:00. There was a long line even before opening, and it was mostly foreigners. It seems that the husband was featured on Netflix, and since then the area has become a tourist spot for foreigners. But I wonder if the people at the end of the line will be able to get in? I had the set meal with red clam and seared tuna cheek. The searing performance was entertaining. Foreigners were taking lots of videos and photos. The rule is to quickly eat and leave at standing bars, but the foreigners didn't seem to leave at all, haha. I had a fun and interesting time after a long time, and got to hear the husband's talkative nature.

Save it for later and you can look back on it! @yuzan_gurume ▶️ Don't miss out on the best gourmet information in Tokyo that attracts people from around the world! Osaka's famous flamethrower uncle If you're interested in this shop, be sure to save it for the future by clicking the save button at the bottom right of the screen. "Izakaya Toyo" @izakayatoyo #IzakayaToyo Course for two people Big toro 2750, Tuna cheek meat for two 1850 Flamethrower uncle, a famous Osaka specialty, cooks by sticking his hand into the flamethrower. Toyo is incredibly popular even on weekdays during the daytime. You'll have to line up by 12:30 to be among the first to enter when they open at 1 pm on Wednesdays. You serve yourself drinks and they are all-you-can-drink. The fish is fresh and delicious. They teach you how to do the flamethrower properly, which draws a crowd. They do it multiple times so you can capture it on video somewhere. Don't worry, Toyo is very service-oriented and willingly poses for photos and takes pictures for you. You can feel the energy and it's a must-visit restaurant in your lifetime.