The other day, while wandering around, I stumbled upon a signboard with pictures of three different types of hamburgers that I had never seen before. I kept it in mind, thinking that there must be a restaurant open for lunch in such an unexpected place. When I visited the restaurant later that day, it was closed. I assumed it was closed because the signboard was not there, and without checking further, I rushed to the location. As I was mocking myself for rushing there, the door opened and an elderly woman came out. She informed me that they open at 11:30. After she put up the signboard and returned, I was allowed to enter the restaurant. I thought the woman was the owner, but there was a master inside the counter kneading the hamburgers. He also seemed reserved or maybe angry, as he gave me a cold welcome. There were three types of hamburgers on the menu, and when I asked the woman for a recommendation, she suggested the Japanese-style hamburger with grated radish, as it goes well on hot days. Normally, it's expected to order all three types of hamburgers, but I hesitated, thinking the cook might get upset, and it seemed like he overheard me as the kneading sound got louder. After a wait, the food was served in about 10 minutes. The presentation was luxurious. I'm not from Kansai, but I started rearranging the plates in a Kanto-style order (see photo). The meal began with the tea bowl on the left, followed by the soup bowl, the main dish in the center, and the side dishes on top. This layout makes it easier to eat in a triangular manner. The side dish of winter melon and mini cabbage rolls in dashi broth was a standout, and the hamburger with minimal filler and a light sauce went well with the grated radish. The ketchup pasta and potato salad on the side were also delicious. During the meal, a group of four office workers, both men and women, arrived. They ordered seafood dishes, which made me wonder if there was a hidden menu. I later found the weekly lunch menu posted inside the restaurant and decided to try it out. Overall, it's a hidden gem of a restaurant that doesn't want to be widely known for lunch. If the two staff members improve their coordination, the experience could be even better. Thank you for the meal.

I was able to sit at a table right after the restaurant opened. For lunch, they had a choice of hamburgers, and I chose the hamburger with white sauce. It was my first visit, and I appreciated that they took the time to explain the price increase, which made me feel like it was a fair and honest restaurant.