From 3:00 PM, I spent a long time with my friends, ordering our favorite dishes and drinks. The food was all delicious and the service was great, with even some complimentary items. We ended up staying for 9 hours, enjoying three bottles of awamori and filling up on food. The place got crowded with other customers, and before we knew it, it was past closing time. All of this cost us only 5000 yen, which was an amazing value for the quality and quantity of food and drinks we enjoyed!

Today's lunch was supposed to be Okinawan food, but I ended up ordering the "Fried Horse Mackerel Set Meal for 800 yen." It was a delicious lunch as usual. The interior of the restaurant was filled with awamori bottles. I would love to spend the night enjoying Okinawan food. I had a delicious meal today as well. Thank you for the meal.

I've been to this restaurant about 100 times already. It's not your typical authentic Okinawan cuisine place, but more like an Okinawan cafe. The food is delicious, with flavors that are gentle and just to my liking. The dishes I tried included braised pork intestines, simmered pig's feet, mozuku seaweed salad, fried tofu, champuru stir-fry, squid ink noodles, and lettuce version of champuru (they ran out of bean sprouts). Everything was delicious, especially the squid ink noodles as a perfect way to end the meal. They don't always have it on the menu, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to have it again. The fruit they served as a complimentary dessert was also delicious! The food was so good that I ended up drinking too much awamori, even though I had wine at another place before. I ended up finishing a third of a 1.8L bottle... I need to be careful about drinking too much on weekdays.

I have been a fan of the Karahori area for over 10 years, but I didn't know about this restaurant. I used to enjoy Okinawan cuisine at a place in Horie called Popoya, but it's gone now. Since then, I've been going to places in Umeda or Taisho, which tend to be more lively and energetic. However, this place, Taminci, has a more relaxed atmosphere. It is run by a young female owner. We came here as the fourth stop on our daytime drinking tour, so we were already quite full, but the three Okinawan side dishes made me very happy. I even ended up drinking some awamori (I forgot which one). The Rafute, which I love, had less fat and was tender, which was great for someone trying to watch their diet. I thought about ordering another dish and realized that I haven't been eating enough vegetables, so I decided on the Goya Champuru. This dish had more vegetables than usual, which made me happy. The Goya had a slight crunch and the dish was full of satisfying vegetable goodness. The Goya wasn't too bitter and was easy to eat. I enjoyed the flavorful warm vegetables. I think this is a place where you can come for a leisurely lunch and enjoy each dish. I like the atmosphere here, so I'll remember it for next time.

Taminci is a cozy old folk house where you almost forget you're in Osaka when you're inside. They choose canned Orion beer over draft, which is a nice touch. And the best part is being able to drink Habu Ball, a favorite of mine. Eating Goya Champuru while listening to Okinawan folk songs playing in the background is just heavenly. And of course, finishing with Awamori and Okinawa soba is a must. The conversation with the owner was delightful, and the drinks kept flowing. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

There is no cold noodles in Okinawa, but I asked if it could be made. It may be available by reservation only, as it is time-consuming. The cold soba with frozen shikuwasa flavor was excellent and went well with the noodles. I hope this becomes a regular menu item. The regular menu items are also delicious. The restaurant is very enjoyable, especially when you can have conversations at the counter.

Second Okinawan izakaya in Osaka. Okinawan folk songs playing, exposed light bulbs, Orion beer lanterns in tricolor, bamboo blinds, and a pendulum clock that mysteriously stopped at 2 o'clock. It feels like you've come to a quiet seaside inn in Okinawa and it's very soothing. The restaurant is small, with only two tables and about 8 or 9 counter seats, and run by a single lady. As it gets close to full, it seems quite challenging for her to manage alone. The first drink is awamori, with about 20 varieties to choose from. Starting with "Tarami River Brown 30% from Miyako Island," followed by "Ryukyu 25%." These are probably from regular customers with roots in Okinawa. There are many bottles kept on the shelf, and there are a lot of bottles with the word "Ryukyu." These are aged spirits (strictly aged for over 10 years in recent years), so the color of the bottle or label with "Brown" or "Gold" doesn't have much significance. When ordered on the rocks, they pour generously. We ordered dishes such as mimigaa vinegar salad, Rafute (Okinawan braised pork belly), island tofu cold tofu, and Gurukun (a type of fish) fried. Of course, all Okinawan dishes. The Rafute was voluminous with five thick, tender slices of pork belly. The remaining fat that has melted away is gelatinous, making it healthy. The large portion of crunchy mimigaa salad dressed in light ponzu sauce is perfect for hot summer days. And the Gurukun fried fish. Am I the only one who feels like I've arrived in Okinawa when eating this? Of course, you can eat the head and spine as well. When the plate was completely clean, the lady said, "You ate everything, I'm so happy!" It's a good restaurant where you can quietly immerse yourself in Okinawan nostalgia in a hidden alleyway.

"Island song~ riding on the wind~ please deliver it~" (Song: "Island Song") At the "Playful Taminci" which is a renovated old folk house, when you open the door... wow~! Okinawan folk songs are playing, and the whole shop is filled with Okinawan vibes! I wonder if the owner is from Okinawa? A woman is working hard by herself~ (*^-^*) ★ Taco rice with soup included, tax included 750 yen♪ Huh?... Lettuce, minced meat, simmered onions, and cheese are common ingredients, but there is also plenty of diced tomatoes and raw onions... Mix it all together, and it has a unique and spicy texture!(^^)! Could this be the authentic taco rice? (laughs) The soup is subtly delicious! Thank you for the meal~ (*^-^*)

I casually visited a Okinawan restaurant located in a hollow with old traditional houses lined up. The exterior and interior have a lovely atmosphere. There are only two table seats and a counter seat, and it is run by a couple. First, I toasted with Orion beer! Then, I ordered several Okinawan dishes. They were all delicious! The background music was also Okinawan-style music, so I could feel a little bit like I was in Okinawa. The cost performance is good, and I highly recommend it! I definitely want to come back again.

I came to eat lunch - I had Okinawa Soki Soba, it was delicious! I will come again for dinner too!

This place has finally become a shop I visit once a month. Once again, I had a delicious meal and enjoyed chatting with the regular customers. The atmosphere of the shop is great, so the clientele is also wonderful!

I think it deserves more popularity, but I would like to visit again.

Average

Average. Awamori servings are generous.

Today is a rainy Monday. I wanted to go home early, but ended up being late. By the time I got back to my nearest station, Tanimachi Rokuchome, it was already past 10 o'clock. My favorite bridge-side eatery, Hashi no Yu Shokudo, had already closed its doors. So, I headed to Nakano Hori Stand, but for some reason, I wasn't in the mood for beer today. Sorry, Master. Therefore, I decided to go to Taminchu, an Okinawan cuisine restaurant. It's a cozy place in a renovated old house. As I entered, I saw a customer playing a sanshin at the counter, creating a charming atmosphere. There were empty tables, so I sat at a seat along the wall. The waitress informed me that the last order for food was at 10:30. Understood. I only had 15 minutes left. Let's drink quickly. First, I ordered awamori. I got Yonaha no Kuro from Yomitan Village. Of course, on the rocks. It tastes completely different from shochu. And the alcohol content is not 25% but 30%. It has a strong presence. For food, I ordered pork tamago and mini juicy onigiri. Pork tamago... it's a nostalgic dish. Simple and not overly seasoned, which is nice. The mini juicy onigiri is really just small seasoned rice balls. For my second awamori, I got Tarami River Brown. It has a mellow flavor. I'm drinking at a fast pace, but due to the time limit, I move on to my third drink. Donan from Yonaguni Island is a nostalgic, orthodox awamori. For my last dish, I ordered 3 gyoza. It contains mozuku, squid ink, and goya. It's a dish made with Okinawan ingredients. It's a bit overcooked, but the taste is quite good. It goes well with awamori. Time's up. It's time to head home. Thank you for the meal.

Today is Sunday. The light rain has stopped. I am walking back from Namba to Matsuyamachi. First, I stop at a stand and have two Belgian beers. Both are over 8% alcohol, so they are surprisingly strong. Still feeling hungry, I head to a nearby Okinawan restaurant called Taminci. It's a new Okinawan restaurant that recently opened. It's the closest restaurant to my current place, but I haven't had the chance to visit until now. It's Sunday night, still airing Sazae-san. I'm the only customer here. I sit by the wall and the waitress brings me Zanpa Kuro (a type of Awamori). It's been 10 years since I had Awamori back in Kyushu. The food I order is Goya Champuru, which has a lot of bean sprouts and pork, with thinly sliced small pieces of bitter melon. It's easy to eat. It's topped with plenty of bonito flakes, but I'm not a big fan of bonito flakes. I have another round of Awamori and order Spam fries, which are delicious and crispy. Lastly, I have a juicy onigiri, which is a small mini onigiri to cleanse the palate. It tastes great. I'm full and a bit tipsy now. Thank you for the meal.

I revisited an Okinawan cuisine restaurant today and brought some friends along. Unlike last time, the restaurant was almost full, but we managed to get a table. They remembered me and I was grateful for that. This time, we ordered mainly different dishes from last time. Even though we ordered mainly food, I also wanted to drink, so I ended up ordering a bottle (laughs). This restaurant offers great value for money, and the taste of the Okinawan dishes is top-notch in Osaka. The flavors may be slightly different from authentic Okinawan cuisine, but I still enjoyed it.

This shop, renovated from an old Japanese house, has a relaxed and lovely atmosphere. It is run by two women and even if you go alone, the service is good and you will have a pleasant time. The dishes are all generous in portion size, more than expected, and the prices are surprisingly low, making it excellent value for money. I tried various dishes this time and was surprised that the total bill was just over 3000 yen. It is a place where you can comfortably drink and eat for 3000 yen and get change back. All the dishes were delicious and satisfying. It is a great place for both solo diners and groups, with even better value for groups. They do not have an idle time between lunch and dinner, so it is possible to have a daytime drink here. I will definitely revisit this place.

A shop with a nostalgic atmosphere.