2022: A revisit to the high school rugby games! This year, we were finally able to enter as usual! Of course, spectators are required to wear masks and cheering or singing out loud is prohibited, but seeing so many people there, you can really tell how much everyone loves high school rugby~ (*^-^*) And of course, my companion was... ★Makunouchi bento box♪ Croquette, shrimp fry, grilled salted salmon, tamagoyaki pasta, daikon salad, cabbage, sesame salt rice ★A lunch♪ Instead of the salmon in the Makunouchi, there was a delicious hamburger included!(^^)! Once again, I am grateful to have been able to watch high school rugby with a bento box from Moritaya~ (^^♪

The croquettes at Moritaya hold a special place in the hearts of us residents of Higashi-Osaka. They are known for their sweet and warm taste. The "Rugby Bento" is popular, but a bit pricey, so I usually opt for the next tier down. The bento includes croquette, shrimp fry, hamburger, spaghetti, mixed beans and chikuwa, dried daikon radish, bright red sausage, tamagoyaki, salad, rice, and pickles. The hamburger here has a nostalgic homemade taste with crispy onions. The freshly fried croquettes and warm rice make me feel satisfied.

From Kintetsu / Shin-Ishikiri Station, it's about a 12-minute walk to Niku no Moritaya Ishikiri Store. I visited around 11:15 on January 25, 2013 (Friday) at the meat shop "Niku no Moritaya" that has been in business for over 40 years in front of Hyoutan-yama Station. At the Hyoutan-yama store and the store in front of Gakuden Station, you can enjoy premium meat dishes such as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu that you can eat in the store. The Ishikiri store, which is a 15-16 minute walk from my place, doesn't allow eating inside, but they sell delicious croquettes and bento boxes at the storefront, so I use it when I'm not in the mood for a regular or convenience store bento. The Rugby Bento for ¥1,029 features freshly baked diced steak that is tender and full of flavor. The garlic chips add a nice touch. The shrimp fry is crispy and the meat is juicy. The classic croquette has a fluffy potato texture with the savory flavor of minced meat. The salad comes with mayonnaise, the shrimp fry with tartar sauce, and the croquette with tonkatsu sauce, which is a nice service. The five-bean dish includes simmered chikuwa and daikon namasu. Under the rolled omelet and sausage, there is a salad. The pickles are also generous. The rice shaped like a rugby ball is packed tightly, filling about one and a half regular bowls. It's quite filling, and if you have a small appetite, just the rice alone might be enough to fill you up... (laughs) My partner's Ebi Katsu Bento for ¥924 features shrimp fry and tenderloin tonkatsu as the main dishes. The tenderloin tonkatsu is especially delicious. It may seem a bit pricey for a bento, but the main meat dishes are truly delicious, and the other side dishes are all well-prepared. The portion size is sufficient, and once you try it, you'll definitely want to repeat this bento. If you found this humble blog interesting, please support me by clicking on the two rankings below. [Click] Current ranking at the time of posting: 17th out of 611 sites (→) [Click] Current ranking at the time of posting: 17th out of 766 sites (↓) ★ Click here for regional search → [Link] [Niku no Moritaya Ishikiri Store] ◆ Address: 2-4-26 Naka-Ishikiri-cho, Higashi-Osaka City, 579-8014 ◆ TEL: 072-985-2941 ◆ Business hours: 10:00-19:30 ◆ Closed: Not specified ◆ No parking available ◆ Smoking: Takeout only ◆ Tabelog: [Link] ◆ Shop website: [Link]

The home barbecue was amazing with the tongue, harami, fillet, loin, and kalbi all being delicious! The sauce was also very tasty, not too garlicky. There are multiple butcher shops in Higashi Osaka City, including one in Ishikiri area which I didn't know about. Although I was aware of their existence, I had never used their services before, so I decided to try them out this time. The minced cutlet was filled with plenty of onions, giving it a sweet taste, but personally, I don't like onions so I was a bit disappointed. However, I think most people would find it delicious. I also bought the pork fillet cutlet. The meat was very thick, making it difficult to cook through. I think it would have been better if it was sliced thinner. The taste was average. There were various types of fried foods available, so I would like to try something else next time.

During my student days, I used to often buy and eat "Minchikatsu" from Moritaya at the end of club activities. Feeling nostalgic, I had my family stop by and we enjoyed freshly fried Minchikatsu, which was still the best. They also offer bento boxes and you can even dine on the second floor. I'm curious to try it out.

Meat Moritaya Ishikiri Store @ Nakaishikiri-cho, Higashi Osaka City Blog⇒The everyday meal of an old man in Kawachi, sometimes sake. It is about a 14-minute walk from Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line or Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Keihanna Line to [Meat Moritaya Ishikiri Store]. When you receive a bonus or unexpected extra income, don't you want to treat yourself a little? In our house... well, when we want to eat sukiyaki or shabu-shabu with tender and delicious meat, we splurge a bit on good meat from a butcher shop... Our go-to butcher shop is Moritaya. They are a representative butcher shop in Higashi Osaka, with their main store in Hyotan-yama, as well as branches in Gaku and Sumida, and even in Namba. They handle top-quality Japanese beef, not only in the form of fresh meat but also have a restaurant where you can eat sukiyaki and yakiniku. They also sell freshly fried side dishes such as croquettes and minced cutlets, as well as bento boxes including yakiniku, hamburgers, and steaks. Even the cheapest croquette bento costs 600 yen. The special steak bento costs 1,700 yen, a bit more expensive compared to regular bento shops. However, the quality is worth the price, and it is a popular shop known by everyone in the area. On a weekday, around 11:30 on Wednesday, there were a few other customers, so it took about 20 minutes from ordering to completion. But this Ishikiri store has chairs in the adjoining waiting room, so the waiting time is not a problem. ◆Yakiniku Bento 850 yen There was a special yakiniku bento made with domestic beef, but we opted for the 350 yen cheaper regular yakiniku bento... Let's eat. Plenty of thick yakiniku. The cut used is kalbi. It has a chewy texture with just the right amount of tenderness. It gives a satisfying feeling of eating meat. The meat juice overflows, and there is no hint of any unpleasant smell. Really, Moritaya's meat is delicious. The side dishes such as simmered hijiki, red and white namasu, and kimchi add color. For those of us from the Showa generation, the red wiener sausage is exciting...(^▽^;) I'm not good at eating white rice, so I rely on "Yukari" to take care of it... ◆Ebi Burger Bento 1,050 yen My partner's favorite bento with shrimp fry and hamburger. Except for the pickled daikon instead of kimchi, the side dishes are almost the same as the yakiniku bento. Due to the pandemic, I didn't taste it, but my partner was happy that the shrimp fry and hamburger were delicious. The amount of rice is substantial, so even I, a man, feel full. Really, in terms of taste, quality, and quantity, this bento is satisfying. Although 1,900 yen for two bentos may seem expensive at first glance... when you eat it, you will surely be convinced of its high quality. The rugby bento, which includes croquettes, diced steak, and shrimp fry, is also recommended!! By the way, the croquette won the Croquette Grand Prix organized by the Japan Croquette Association in 2015. Thank you for the meal. Blog⇒The everyday meal of an old man in Kawachi, sometimes sake. Official blogger♪ ◆【KGB (Kansai Gourmet Bloggers)】I also have a Facebook and Instagram account♪ ◆Facebook ◆Instagram

▼Location▼ Located 150m ahead on the right side after passing the Shibajunction on National Route 170 (old road) towards Ishikiri Station. ▼About the Shop▼ Niku no Moritaya is a chain with its main store in Hyotanayama, specializing in selling high-quality meat and also offering dining options such as yakiniku. They have branches in Hyotanayama, Ishikiri, and Gakuda in eastern Osaka, as well as in Suminoe and Namba. The Ishikiri branch is a take-out only shop selling meat and fried foods. ▼Menu▼ The menu mainly consists of various types of meat, croquettes, and bento boxes made with these ingredients. ▼Food Tried▼ ▽Beef Croquette 86 yen▽ (Feb 2019) A simple, medium-sized croquette. Freshly fried with a nice golden color. The crispy outer layer encases a soft mixture of potatoes and onions, giving it a comforting texture. It has a subtle seasoning and is quite delicious. ▽Crab Cream Croquette 130 yen▽ (Feb 2019) A slightly flat type of crab cream croquette. Freshly fried with a good color and a crispy outer layer filled with a creamy mixture. It has the classic taste of crab cream and is quite tasty. ▼Impressions▼ (Feb 2019) Niku no Moritaya is a popular chain with its main store in the shopping street of Hyotanayama, offering a combination of a restaurant and a butcher shop. They are known for their high-quality meat and the croquettes made using their meat have gained popularity through media coverage. This time, I visited the Ishikiri branch, which is a take-out only shop. I tried the two croquettes mentioned above. The classic croquette was indeed delicious, living up to its popularity. The crab cream croquette also had a great taste. I would like to visit their restaurant next time for a different experience.

I ate minced cutlet.