It's Saturday afternoon. I visited Mioshouen, which may not be a familiar place for those outside of Osaka. It's my first time here as well. Just one station away from Tennoji on the Hankai Line, it has a nostalgic Showa era vibe. I came here to try the okonomiyaki place "Amakaraya" that was featured in "The Lonely Gourmet." Upon exiting the ticket gate and passing under the viaduct, I spotted the sign for "Amakaraya" on the right. But wait, this is under the bridge. The location is clearly different from what's shown on the map on Tabelog. Comparing the photos on the Tabelog page, the color of the noren is different and the atmosphere at the entrance is completely different. I speculated that it might be the main shop or a branch, and continued walking, trusting the Tabelog map. And there it was, on the opposite side of the street, I found the red noren of "Amakaraya." There were two entrances. Upon entering the less crowded door, on the right was a table seat, and on the left was a teppan grill. Even though it was early, around 11 am, there were four customers seated at the teppan grill. I ordered the basic pork and egg okonomiyaki. A chef of my generation was cooking it right in front of me. First, he thinly spread the batter on the grill. It's similar to Hiroshima-style until this point, but different from the traditional Osaka style. Then he arranged the cabbage, sprinkled tempura scraps and minced red pickled ginger on top. Next, he cracked a whole egg in a bowl, added a spoonful of batter, mixed it roughly with a fork, and poured it over the cabbage. Surprisingly, this was a new method for me. After covering the whole thing with plenty of pork belly slices, he cooked the surface until crispy, then moved it to a lower heat position with a lid for a while. After flipping it once more, he topped the crispy pork with spicy yakisoba sauce, spread okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and mustard, and finished it with bonito flakes. The chef brought it to the teppan grill in front of me and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting." The appearance alone was amazing. It was completely different from the Osaka-style okonomiyaki I had tried in Kanto. I took a bite and it was delicious. The sauce was amazing. It was hot, and my tongue got burned, but that didn't bother me at all. I quickly devoured it and was extremely satisfied. Real deal is truly different! Thank you for the meal.

It was my first time visiting this restaurant. It opened at 11:30 and I arrived just in time, but by 11:45 it was already full and there was a line forming outside. The restaurant mainly has counter seating, with a few tables for four in the back without teppanyaki grills, so the only option is to sit at the counter. The prices were reasonable, with the "Buta-Tama" costing 850 yen and the "Negitako" (small size) costing 450 yen. I was surprised to find out that the okonomiyaki was not the usual "mix-style" but a unique "layered-style." They put different types of batter on top of each other on the crepe base with cabbage, creating a layered effect. The texture was light and airy due to the layers of cabbage, and it paired well with the not-too-sweet sauce. The condiments in the middle - ketchup, mustard, and mayo - added different flavors to each bite, making it very enjoyable. The "Negitako" was a simple dish of batter mixed with green onions and octopus, cooked in a mix-style with a dash of soy sauce. It was light and delicious, especially when sprinkled with some shichimi spice. The fact that it was so tasty and affordable made it even better! The restaurant provides self-service oshibori (wet towels) at the entrance.

Today, we went to Amakara-ya in Mioshono Station in search of delicious okonomiyaki. This place is featured in the show "The Lonely Gourmet". It's actually a well-established restaurant that has been around for over 40 years. The atmosphere inside is really nice, with a lot of character. We ordered the Tonpei-yaki (750 yen), which is a thick pork loin sandwiched between layers of egg with plenty of sauce and mayo. The Kaibashio-yaki (800 yen) was also delicious, with the salt bringing out the flavor of the clams. The Yakisoba (700 yen) had a nice crispy texture and great flavor. The Negi Sukon (1150 yen) was a refreshing dish with green onions and bonito flakes. The Buta Tamago (700 yen) had a good balance of ketchup, mayo, and spicy mustard. The okonomiyaki here is unique in that it is more like Hiroshima-style with layers, but the taste is closer to Osaka-style. The surface is crispy, with a nice kick from the pickled ginger. And the prices are really affordable, giving off a vibe of a traditional okonomiyaki shop in a downtown area.

I found a popular okonomiyaki restaurant with a long line outside a while ago, and decided to try it out next time I was nearby. Today, I had a job in Abeno Ward, so I didn't hesitate to visit the restaurant as soon as it opened. I was feeling hungry, so I decided to order the Modanyaki, which is a combination of okonomiyaki and yakisoba. I chose the seasonal Oyster Modanyaki. The oyster modanyaki was slightly smaller than I expected, but it was packed with plenty of oysters inside. I enjoyed the oyster flavor while eating. The chef cooked it on the teppan grill in front of me. They also topped it with mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. I wanted to have a beer with it, but I was driving today, so I had to resist. It was a great lunch at this long-standing okonomiyaki restaurant!

Arrived at 12:30 and there were 3 groups ahead in line. Waited for about 30 minutes before being seated. Although there were still available seats, they didn't fill up the restaurant completely. Ordered takoyaki with green onions, pork okonomiyaki, and draft beer. The chef cooked the okonomiyaki on the teppan right in front of us. Next to us, the waitress was making negi-tako. First, the takoyaki with green onions arrived. It was a flat takoyaki with plenty of green onions and octopus, flavored with soy sauce. The burnt soy sauce was especially delicious. Next was the pork okonomiyaki, topped with a mix of sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard in the center. Mixed them gradually while eating. It's a cheap and delicious restaurant. It was tasty. 6.6. Thank you for the meal.

- Pork Kimchi 500 yen - Lotus Root Salt Grilled 400 yen - Octopus and Green Onion (Large) 700 yen - Clam and Pork Ramen 1000 yen - Negi Sushi Roll 1100 yen - Oolong Tea 250 yen (※Prices as of February 4, 2023.)

One of the shops that pumps you up❤️ If it's okonomiyaki, this place might be number one for me! There are two branches along the elevated section near Mioshoen and in front of Mioshoen Station. Both are always bustling! I wonder if it's the richness of the sauce❤️

It's rare for Goro-san to visit a restaurant in Kansai, which makes fans eager to go too. The appearance of this Osaka okonomiyaki shop is quite ordinary, so I casually walked in. It was midday on the weekend, and the seating rate was half full with no waiting time, so I got in easily. By chance, I was guided to the seat where Goro-san sat in a drama, which was a little exciting. I started with a small octopus and green onion dish as a beer snack. As a Kansai person, I didn't feel particularly impressed by the taste, just normal. But I think the atmosphere of the restaurant is the most distinctive feature! After that, I ordered squid soba and ended up with a bill of 1900 yen, which was a bit pricy. Well, anyway, I was satisfied.

I visited the little-known Adachi-en in the beautiful neighborhood near Tennoji, just one station away. This area is known for its many okonomiyaki restaurants. This particular place caused quite a stir with a debate about okonomiyaki set meals on a certain gourmet drama. The restaurant opens at 11:30, but when I arrived around 11, the curtains were already up. Inside, there is a counter with a teppan grill and tables on the right. The atmosphere is that of a traditional downtown okonomiyaki restaurant, complete with a TV in the corner. The menu includes classic okonomiyaki, modanyaki, negiyaki, yakisoba, and teppanyaki dishes. I ordered the Butatama set meal, which is a popular choice, along with a beer. The beer arrived quickly, and the owner cooked the okonomiyaki on the teppan grill. The meal came with rice, miso soup, and the Butatama. The okonomiyaki looked flat but had a nice texture with egg, typical of Osaka-style okonomiyaki. It was delicious, with a slightly spicy sauce, creamy mayo, tangy ketchup, and sharp mustard. The rice and miso soup were simple and familiar. The combination of the okonomiyaki and rice with the flavorful sauce made for a satisfying meal, almost like eating a Western-style fried dish in a set meal. Personally, I don't always think tonkatsu with sauce goes well with rice, but it depends on the restaurant's seasoning. Overall, the okonomiyaki here worked well as a main dish. However, if you're planning to drink, you might want to add an extra dish to the set meal. In conclusion, the abundance of okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka and the introduction of set meals may have been a response to customers wanting more than just okonomiyaki for lunch. This reflects the love for okonomiyaki in Osaka and the variety of restaurants available. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

In the first episode of "The Lonely Gourmet" season 6, there was a famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Mioeicho called Amakara-ya. This time, I tried the Butatama set meal for 800 yen, which comes with Butatama, rice, miso soup, and pickles. It's a typical Kansai person's everyday meal of carbs on carbs. The unique taste of the sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard on the Butatama is addictive. The nostalgic and calming atmosphere inside the restaurant is the best!----------------------Amakara-ya, Mioeicho, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 3-2-4----------------------#MioeichoGourmet #MioeichoLunch #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #KansaiGourmet #KansaiLunch #Amakara-ya #Butatama #ButatamaSetMeal #TheLonelyGourmet〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎I mainly visit cost-effective restaurants around Osaka▹Instagram@kazstagram369⋈TikTok@kazzz48✎Lemon8@kazzz369For the latest updates, follow me on Instagram. Thank you!〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎〰︎

I went around 6pm tonight because Season 10 of "The Lonely Gourmet" starts tonight. I had the same deluxe yakisoba as Goro-san. I also had a large bottle of beer because I like to drink. It was topped with shrimp, squid, scallops, meat, vegetables, and even a fried egg. The noodles themselves were delicious, and the sauce was incredibly tasty! I'm looking forward to tonight's episode. Thank you for the meal!

Next to Tennoji, a 5-minute walk from JR Misakoen Station on the Hanwa Line. There are two entrances, but you can enter from either one. When I arrived at 1:30, it was just in time for lunchtime, right before last order. There were no other customers, so it felt like a private dining experience. The oshibori (wet towel) is self-service. The interior has a long J-shaped counter, giving off a nostalgic downtown atmosphere even though it was my first visit. It was a Saturday, so Yoshimoto New Comedy was playing on the TV. I remember how funny Gorou-san and Ikeno Medaka-san's interaction was. I debated between ordering the okonomiyaki set with rice or the following items: - Large bottle of beer (choice of Asahi or Kirin) for ¥600 - Octopus and green onion (small size) for ¥450 - Deluxe yakisoba for ¥1050 The octopus and green onion dish comes in small or large sizes, with a choice of soy sauce or sauce seasoning. Personally, I recommend the lightly flavored and fragrant soy sauce option. By the way, the difference between mixed yakisoba and deluxe yakisoba is whether scallops are included or not. It was good that I watched Netflix as preparation. The octopus and green onion dish, perfect for beer, had a thin and fluffy texture like a Korean pancake. The combination of green onions and octopus adds a nice touch, and it becomes spicy when sprinkled with shichimi togarashi. When the yakisoba is finished cooking, it is brought to you on a small iron plate like a dustpan. There's also a sunny-side-up egg, but for some reason, it's on the underside. The dish is packed with ingredients like shrimp, squid, scallops, and pork. The noodles are medium thick, and they go well with the sweet and savory sauce. Sprinkling seaweed on top adds a hint of ocean flavor, making it delicious. In conclusion, there is another "Amakara-ya" restaurant near Misakoen Station, so be careful not to confuse the two as they are under different management. Next time, I'm curious about trying the Hiroshima-style pork takoyaki set that Gorou-san was eating, or maybe the Inaka-yaki.

I entered the restaurant right after it opened. It quickly filled up with locals. I came here after watching "The Lonely Gourmet." I was very satisfied with the okonomiyaki and beer. I wanted to order more, but the staff seemed busy so I refrained. If you can eat a little more, it might be good to order 2 or 3 dishes from the start.

Finally visited a restaurant that had been neglected because I could go anytime. It's about a 15-minute walk from Showa-cho. Ordered deluxe yakisoba with onions removed. Self-service for the wet towel. I asked before taking it. The yakisoba had a fried egg on top and was packed with pork, squid, shrimp, and scallops. It was luxurious. The medium noodles coated in sauce were truly sweet and savory. A bit on the rich side, perfect with beer. After finishing the yakisoba, I still had some room left. Ordered an additional item, octopus and green onion okonomiyaki. It was what I wanted to try. The batter was almost like an omelet with octopus and green onions. Seasoned lightly with a soy sauce-based broth at the end, it was easy to enjoy. It was flatter than I expected. There were only a few thin slices of octopus, so it was okay. How about that? I can savor the lingering feeling of "I ate the same thing as Goro-san!" Thank you for the meal.

Visit date and time: 5:45 PM on Saturday Waiting time: None Menu: A la carte This restaurant has been on my radar since it was featured in "The Lonely Gourmet." I had tried to visit a few times before, but they had been closed due to various reasons. Finally, I was able to visit this time. I arrived for an early dinner just before 6 PM, and the counter seats were already full, so I managed to get a table. I ordered the Mix Modern, Buta Tamago, Tonpeiyaki, and Buta Soba. The okonomiyaki was generously sized with plenty of sauce, which paired well with beer. The Tonpeiyaki had thick slices of pork cooked with egg, providing a satisfying and delicious meal. It was so tasty and filling that I even bought some as a souvenir for my family. Thank you for the meal.

Recently, my friends and I had a delicious meal here, so I came back with my family of four. When we arrived, we were told to sit at a table without any choice. There are two tables for four people, but one is not in use and is being used for storage. Unfortunately, there is no teppanyaki grill on the table. Another group of four arrived later and were turned away, even though there were seats available at the counter. The okonomiyaki and yakisoba we ordered were served on plates. I really wished we could have eaten the okonomiyaki on a teppanyaki grill. Thank you for the meal.

Visited the restaurant after hearing about it from "The Lonely Gourmet." At first, both of the staff members were quiet which was a bit intimidating, but they turned out to be very kind. I watched them make the yakisoba roll, and their technique was impressive. It was not only visually appealing to watch, but the taste was also excellent. The modern yakisoba was delicious as well, with a unique touch of ketchup and mustard on top.

#Misho-en #Amakara-ya #Okonomiyaki #The Solitary Gourmet Season 6 Episode 1 In Osaka's Misho-en, I had the okonomiyaki set meal and at Hirano, I tried the kushikatsu butadama (pork meatballs). The okonomiyaki was unlike any I've seen before, with chopped cabbage and beaten eggs poured on top. It was very light, making it perfect for those who enjoy drinking alcohol. The place was always full, but it was worth the wait!

Mix roll for 1000 yen, sand liver salt grill for 400 yen, large bottle of beer for 600 yen for 2. The atmosphere of the restaurant was like a Showa-era okonomiyaki shop, very calming. The chef and the waitress were very friendly. The taste of the food was nostalgic and delicious, especially the saltiness of the sand liver and the sauce of the yakisoba. The restaurant is located near the Hello Work office, so it's a comforting place for those who are unemployed with its tasty food and reasonable prices. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Today's first stop was at the sweet and savory restaurant that Goro-san also visited. They were scheduled to open at 11:30, but there were already customers by 11:15, so I went in. I was asked to sanitize my hands at the entrance and then was seated. I couldn't eat as much as Go-san, so I ordered the Takonegi Small first and then the Butatama. The Takonegi had soy sauce sprinkled on it, giving it a savory flavor. The sweetness of the leeks combined with the chewy texture of the octopus was amazing. The Butatama was impressive. Instead of putting cabbage in the batter, they spread the batter thinly like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and placed the cabbage on top. The okonomiyaki arrived with sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, and a generous amount of black pepper, which was really good. I'll have to try making it at home next time. And the cabbage in the Butatama was crunchy. I've never had anything like it before. It was incredibly delicious. The heat gradually transferred, changing the texture, which was also nice. Local residents are really lucky to have such a great restaurant nearby.

I can't take my eyes off it because they're grilling it right in front of me~ I'm getting hungry (￣∇￣) I ordered the basic Butatama and Yakisoba! For now, I'm calming down with a large bottle of Classic Lager while waiting. First, the Yakisoba arrived~ The noodles had a firm texture and were nicely coated with sauce and lard, it was delicious. The Okonomiyaki arrived~ and at the same time I ordered a Chu-hi, day drinking is the best (＾ω＾) The Okonomiyaki was not mixed while cooking, but the style where a thin batter is spread and cooked. I like both styles~ It was cooked carefully and the sweet and savory sauce matched perfectly, I was really satisfied! Thank you for the meal~.