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I visited a yakiniku restaurant called "Itamae Yakiniku Ichiko" in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City. I was craving for meat since morning, so I decided to have meat for lunch and ended up in Abiko. Abiko is surprisingly known for having many yakiniku restaurants, so I thought it would be a good place to have meat. This time, without relying on online ratings, I went around the Abiko area to check out yakiniku restaurants that offer lunch menus. I came across this restaurant, "Itamae Yakiniku Ichiko," which had a ramen set that looked very delicious and seemed like a good deal, so I decided to give it a try. The restaurant was spacious as it was previously a FamilyMart store. I visited during lunchtime on a holiday, and the place was about half full. Upon entering, there was a hand sanitizer at the entrance, so I sanitized my hands and took a seat at the counter. In the back, there was a lively group having a party, creating a festive atmosphere. Apart from the lunch set menu, you could also order yakiniku dishes individually. However, I was drawn to the ramen set that included beef tendon in the ramen and roast beef bowl, so I ordered the "Ichiko Ramen Set" for 1000 yen. The restaurant was filled with the savory aroma of yakiniku being grilled by the lively group, making my stomach growl in hunger. The ramen set was served in about 5 minutes. It was a ramen made with cold noodles, topped with vegetables like watercress, sliced onions, daikon radish, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and beef tendon. The clear soup was extremely light but had a subtle umami flavor from the beef tendon, which was quite delightful. I sprinkled some pepper and sesame on top, and it tasted delicious. The smooth noodles slid down my throat quickly, satisfying my hunger. The beef tendon was of A5 grade quality, and it added a gentle richness to the dish. The roast beef bowl had three slices of delicious lean meat, which was cooked sous vide, making it tender and juicy. The slightly overpowering sweet eel sauce on the roast beef was the only downside, as it masked the flavor of the meat a bit. Overall, the ramen set with plenty of A5 beef tendon and juicy roast beef at 1000 yen was a great deal. After finishing my meal, I checked the restaurant's ratings on a search site and compared them to other yakiniku restaurants in the area. Surprisingly, this restaurant had lower ratings, which was opposite to my evaluation. I visited a couple of other yakiniku restaurants in the area, but I still think this restaurant excelled in terms of service, atmosphere, and taste. It seems that online ratings may not always be reliable. Thank you for the meal. Itamae Yakiniku Ichiko Abiko Branch 050-5589-9131 3-1-4 Abiko Higashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City