We had a party with 10 people. Since the location was difficult to find, I sent a photo of the landmark at the entrance of the alley to the participants. They said they understood, so here is the reference. The private room on the second floor was just right for our party of 10. The chef's choice course was less than 5,000 yen, but the portion was generous, delicious, and everyone was very pleased.

When I visited after a long time, I found that the second floor seats had been turned into private rooms, adding to the cozy atmosphere! We had a group of 7 for dinner, so they connected two rooms for us. The chef's choice course was generous in portion size and everything was delicious, making it a great value. However, I ended up drinking a lot of sake for some reason, and the alcohol bill ended up being more expensive than the food. Normally it would be around 7,000 yen, but this time it went over 10,000 yen. I recommend it for a group of about 8 people dining in a private room.

Today, I attended a farewell party for a client who is being transferred to a new position. It's always sad to see someone you've become close with leave. The location for the party was a hidden gem in Namba, a narrow alley off Sennichimae near Soemoncho. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, with a variety of dishes to choose from. We started with sashimi and a selection of other dishes, all of which were delicious. The atmosphere was reminiscent of a hidden bunker, adding to the unique experience. We enjoyed a variety of dishes, including whitefish ponzu, crispy tempura, and thick-cut bacon and egg. The flavors were exquisite, and the sake we brought along complemented the meal perfectly. Unfortunately, I had to leave early due to a prior engagement, but I will definitely be returning to this fantastic restaurant in the future. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This is a hidden gem small dishes restaurant that even famous people visit. I have been here several times for various reasons, and every dish is exquisite thanks to the quality ingredients and the skilled chef's sense. The chef, who trained at the sushi restaurant Harukoma, is a cheerful and friendly person. First-time visitors may have trouble finding the restaurant's location.

I've visited a restaurant called "Shakushiya" before when it was located in a different place. This is my first time at the current location. It's surprising to find such a hidden gem in a narrow alley! I feel a bit proud to say "I know this place." The sashimi and vegetable gratin were delicious, but the seared beef tataki was outstanding. There were five of us, so we sat at a table on the second floor, but next time, I'd like to sit at the counter on the first floor with just two people.

It's been a while~. The location is really hard to find!! Tonight, I sat at the counter on the 1st floor. It all started with the blowfish skin miso soup! Surprisingly, the dashi omelette was amazing! The spicy stir-fried chicken in Chinese style was also delicious with tender chicken. It was consistently good.

I met a beautiful woman who stopped my breath for a second with her serious eyes, and we found a restaurant we both wanted to go to. We had a light drink at Cactus and enjoyed walking around the lively Minami district. We arrived at the restaurant by entering a narrow alley and climbing the stairs to the second floor. We were a group of four, including work colleagues and club hostesses, and we toasted to a fun evening. First, we had some fresh sashimi, with the abalone being the only exception, everything else was delicious. The medium fatty tuna was especially tasty! Next, we had some seared meat... everyone was pleased with it. The meat had no smell and was sweet and delicious. The highlight of the night was the omelette... I remember what I poured over it, but I also remember how amazing it tasted. By this point, I had already had five glasses of whiskey on the rocks, and I started adding some sake to the mix as well... combining it with the drinks from Cactus, I was pretty drunk. My memory... well, as mentioned earlier, I want to revisit with the beautiful woman and order that amazing omelette again! How was the deliciousness conveyed? Well, when it comes to Minami, I think of Asakura and Touch, a very Showa-era way of thinking. By the way, the popular menu item seemed to be the garlic butter fried rice. I bought it as a souvenir, but it ended up turning the VIP room into an unbearable smell and an intense flavor that didn't suit the restaurant at all... and it was a taste that could even ruin love.

The restaurant is located within walking distance from Kintetsu Railway and Osaka Metro Nipponbashi Station. It may be a bit difficult to find even when looking at the map, but if you search for the address and follow the very narrow road straight ahead, you will eventually arrive. The service was good, and the food was quite delicious. Surprisingly, the prices were reasonable. They had a good selection of Japanese sake, which would be great for sake lovers. However, smoking was allowed, so it would have been better if they had a non-smoking area. The dishes we had included mozuku vinegar, a well-balanced sashimi platter, young corn sautéed in butter and soy sauce, a carefully selected beef steak, Awa-odori chicken grilled with herb salt, thickly sliced tempura of Tokushima lotus root, sweet potato with honey lemon butter, crispy fried cheese and bacon, and a rich egg rice dish.

Here in Shinsaibashi, you can enjoy authentic ❤️specialty❤️ creative Japanese cuisine at this hidden gem known to those in the know. Originally a hangout spot for classmates, the gatherings here were always so enjoyable and nostalgic. One day, we decided to have a meal here. Back when I used to come, the restaurant was hard to find, but since they relocated, the place looks beautiful and as busy as ever. The seafood and creative dishes here are delicious, and they have a wide variety of drinks. We ordered: ★Assorted sashimi ★Omelette-style pork okonomiyaki ★Young corn ★Sweet potato with honey butter ♡w ★Garlic butter fried rice♪ Salmon roe bowl♡ ★Various drinks... The quality of the seafood here is top-notch, with fresh and delicious sashimi that seafood lovers like Lion♡ will appreciate. The omelette-style pork okonomiyaki is a must-try dish here, with generous portions of pork inside. The young corn has a crunchy texture and sweet flavor, complemented by the cheese sprinkled around it. The sweet potato with honey butter is a favorite, offering thick slices of sweet potato coated in honey. The garlic butter fried rice♪ salmon roe bowl♡ might be the number one dish here, with rugby player Ohata's favorite being the garlic butter fried rice♪ salmon roe bowl♡. It's a fusion of Japanese, Western, and Chinese flavors that make it unique and delicious. And the most popular dish here is surprisingly the fried rice♪ with salmon roe, garlic, and butter. The variety of drinks here is also impressive, from beer to sake and shochu on the rocks. I enjoyed trying different drinks and savoring the food, feeling happy to eat and drink as I please. The atmosphere at the counter on the first floor is calm and perfect for when you need to unwind. When life gets tough, how will you face tomorrow in Osaka? Will you be laughing? Crying? Regardless of what others may say or think, Lion♡ is Lion♡ and seems content sitting alone at the counter. #Shinsaibashi #It all started with rain #Dignity #Decided #Alone... Alone♪ #Want to meet #To the person who seeks me #Find me now #At the edge of the universe? #Lion♡ is alone in the savannah♪ #Mahalo

It's been quite a while since I last visited this place. I didn't even realize it had moved until now, and it's my first time at the new location. The new place is a bit more spacious, with a relaxed atmosphere on the second floor as well. The restaurant is now tucked away in a hidden gem location, a few blocks west from Sakaisuji Street, down a slightly hidden street. I made a reservation and headed there. The menu offers a variety of dishes including fish, meat, vegetables, and rice dishes. The menu selection was impressive. Although the bill ended up being a bit high because we ate and drank a lot, the Awaodori chicken we had that day was incredibly juicy and delicious. The fresh fish and meat dishes were also outstanding. Overall, it was a satisfying dining experience.

I had a work social event and we had the whole restaurant to ourselves (*ﾟ▽ﾟ*) The food was just as delicious as it was when I visited 6 years ago, I was so impressed! The hostess was also very polite and accommodating, even though we were significantly late. Great experience overall!

I was prepared for it to be difficult because I saw reviews saying it was "hard to find" or a "hidden gem," but I had no problem finding it with Google Maps. It was on a narrow road diagonally across from a convenience store. A cat meowed as I arrived. When I got there, the sign wasn't lit up, so I was worried it might be closed even though I had a reservation. But when I timidly opened the door, a cheerful woman greeted me inside! The exterior was dark, but the inside was bright! I sat at the counter, ordered a drink, and chose dishes one by one. I couldn't really understand the menu written in text, but I was sure everything would be delicious. I thought the staff would chat with me since I was at the counter, but they were having a good time chatting with regulars, so I had to muster up the courage to place my order with a barely audible voice. There were many customers on the second floor, so it must have been busy. The food was all good. For this price, it's probably a great choice. I think it's a place I would recommend to my friends.

When you enter the narrow alley diagonally across from Eight One Building and go deeper, you will find a small restaurant with an L-shaped counter that seats about 8 people and has a second floor. I started with beer and when I looked at the menu, I discovered cod milt. I was torn between having it with ponzu sauce or as tempura, and I ended up choosing tempura. I enjoyed it with matcha salt, and it was delicious. It was so good that I immediately ordered cold sake to pair with the cod milt and dry sake, which was the perfect combination. I also ordered tuna sake-stealing, and it was incredibly delicious, making me want to steal more sake. I was surprised by the size of the zucchini gratin, and the rich flavor of the zucchini was brought out, and I finished it in no time. The young corn was enjoyed by mixing it with the surrounding cheese. It was also delicious. I had wanted to order the fisherman's bowl as the finishing dish from the beginning, but I was too full to order it, which was regrettable. Next time, I definitely want to order the fisherman's bowl!

Traveling in Kansai. Watching baseball in Kobe during the day. After enjoying the game, we moved to Namba, Osaka. The opening of the Hankyu Namba Line has made transportation more convenient. Getting off at Namba, we crossed Dotonbori and headed towards Soemoncho. Although it is a bit away from the bustling area of Namba, there are many dining options along the narrow streets. This restaurant is located in a hard-to-find spot, not a place you would stumble upon by chance. I decided to visit this place because I saw it being introduced on TV before. It is said to be recommended by former Japanese rugby representative Daisuke Ohata. The exterior of the restaurant is not easy to enter, with a simple design and minimal signage. Without seeing it on TV, you wouldn't think to enter this place. But I braved it and went inside. It was just past 6 pm on a Saturday when I entered. The interior of the restaurant is small, with a calm and adult-like atmosphere dominated by wood. There are only counter seats, but it seems there are seats on the second floor as well. I sat at the counter seat where there was only one other group of customers. First, I ordered a draft beer. Then, I started with a sashimi assortment. The appetizer was Okinawan mozuku seaweed vinegar with whitebait. It had a nice acidity and was quite tasty. While sipping on the beer, the sashimi assortment arrived. It included tuna, flounder with kelp, boiled conger eel, mantis shrimp, seared Spanish mackerel, and raw whitebait. The presentation was beautiful. The tuna had a good balance of fat and no fishy smell, with delicious flavor. The raw whitebait had a sticky texture with a strong aroma of small fish, a hint of bitterness, and sweetness in the background. The boiled conger eel was light but had a slight umami taste. The plum paste was delicious, especially when paired with it, making me crave sake. I then had a hard time deciding what to eat next. The menu offers a variety of meat, fish, vegetables, as well as grilled, fried, and cooked dishes, including Western-style options. Honestly, just the names on the menu were enticing, and I wanted to try many things. After much contemplation, I chose the grated nagaimo gallette-style tororo yaki. It consisted of diced nagaimo, grated tororo, and cheese-based baked dish. Although it's named gallette-style, it's like a mix of okonomiyaki and gratin. The tororo and cheese were quite prominent. It had bacon, black pepper, and basil, making it a completely Western dish. The taste was delicious, and after one round of sake, I switched to lemon sour. For the finale, I had the garlic butter grilled rice with ikura chirashi. This was the menu recommended by Daisuke Ohata. It was garlic rice topped with salmon roe. It had crispy garlic chips, bacon, mushrooms, and seasoned with basil and black pepper. The garlic flavor was strong and gave it a punch. However, the salmon roe added a refreshing touch, making it delicious. The only downside was that the second and third dishes had similar flavor profiles. The restaurant had a chef and a female server. Despite being a first-time visitor, I received attentive service with a sense of hospitality. The Osaka vibe added to the cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the overall ambiance was great. Although not a tourist-friendly spot, it's a good choice for drinking in Osaka. It's suitable for solo diners, but it's a place where you can enjoy trying various dishes with a group of two or more people.

I don't know what I want to eat, but I want to enjoy delicious food and have a leisurely chat with friends... That's when I visit this hidden gem. You can enjoy seasonal delicious ingredients here in a casual atmosphere. The location feels exclusive, only known to locals, and always receives appreciation. I usually go for the fresh sashimi, which is in season. There is also a tatami room on the second floor, so it's suitable for larger groups as well.

My companion didn't eat much so we couldn't order a lot, but everything was delicious. I was worried because the prices weren't listed, but the bill was reasonable.

The restaurant not only offers delicious sushi but also a variety of dishes that pair well with Japanese sake. The atmosphere at the counter was also great. It was a memorable experience.

Hidden gem of a restaurant, feels like a high-end izakaya, delicious!

Fresh fish, delicious vegetables, and excellent seasoning. Above all, the owners are very friendly. I was surprised by how tasty the food was, and then surprised again by the prices - cheap and delicious! This restaurant perfectly matches my philosophy on food. It might be hard to find for first-timers, so I recommend calling ahead and going without hesitation!

It's been a while since I last visited...♪