August 26th. Today, feeling like drinking alone, I headed to Senba Hashisuji in Chuo-ku. I wandered into a small restaurant called Shoya Hanyocchiyore. Inside, there was a counter and kitchen on the left, and tables at the back. A lively group of customers was enjoying themselves at the back. The owner seemed to be working alone in the slightly elevated kitchen. I sat at the counter near the entrance and looked at the menu. Recommended appetizers included water eggplant, fruit corn, and konoshiro fish. Sashimi options were tuna, gizzard shad, greater amberjack, sweet shrimp, abalone, and sea urchin. Fried dishes included okra, nagaimo yam, horse mackerel, gizzard shad, and dream pork. Hot dishes featured Spanish mackerel, turban shell, salted cod roe butter, and gizzard shad. These were the recommended dishes. Standard menu items included the popular Ryukyu dish, chicken tempura, chicken karaage, and fish roe. Other dishes included dried squid, sake-steamed cheese, pork wiener, and more. Oita meat options included Oita wagyu and Bungo beef, as well as ham and beef frankfurter. Dream pork dishes included salt-grilled, teriyaki, cutlets, and hot pot. The menu was extensive. I started with a high-value lemon chu-hi, which was delicious! It had a sharp taste with a strong acidity but was easy to drink. I ordered the Ryukyu dish and fruit corn. The Ryukyu dish is a local Oita dish that combines sashimi with onion slices, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, mixed and chilled. I also had chicken karaage, as there was no chicken tempura available. The dish was well-fried and had a crispy texture. The appetizer included turnip pickles and one piece of konoshiro fish sushi. The turnip pickles were decent, and the konoshiro fish sushi was excellent. The flesh was firm and had a pleasant texture. The chicken karaage had a good amount of myoga ginger. The hamachi fish had a nice texture and was delicious. The shochu went down smoothly, and I enjoyed it. Feeling good, I decided to leave and head to a bar in Nishi-Shinsaibashi. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place based on a recommendation from another customer, and the chef is friendly and the atmosphere is lively, so I feel comfortable drinking alone. Especially the sashimi is always different and delicious, making my cheeks drop every time I eat. If you go to Yotcho, you can't miss the sashimi! I will definitely go eat sashimi when I visit Osaka again!

The Oita cuisine looked delicious. I happened to find this place through word of mouth and decided to go there. It's located on Aioihashi Street, so I thought it would be easy to find, but I ended up getting lost unexpectedly. I was looking for a place called "Shoya-han" and couldn't find it anywhere. I wandered around until I realized that there was a sign for "Yocchore" which was the same place. It was a small restaurant run by a couple. They had a portrait of the couple displayed. The spring cabbage and turnip pickles were delicious. I wanted to try the Oita specialty, "toriten" (fried chicken), but I'll save that for next time. I definitely want to go back again.

There are probably restaurants serving Oita cuisine, Miyagi cuisine, Kochi cuisine, and Kyushu cuisine, but the Oita cuisine restaurant is definitely a good choice (lol). The cost performance is good for all of them. However, please note that the menu prices on Tabelog are outdated and the prices for dishes have all increased. On the other hand, it seems that the prices for drinks have been reduced. The portions of the dishes are a bit small, but you can order various dishes at a reasonable price, making it a perfect place for dining alone. The drinks are also not expensive, making it a good place for a casual drink. The dishes have a gentle flavor, and the simmered dish served as an appetizer was surprisingly delicious. It seems to be a regular menu item. I tried the Ryukyu Don, and it tasted like the unpressed version of namero (lol), but it was delicious. The chef is friendly, and the female staff members have a naturally cute and pleasant atmosphere. It was a great restaurant experience.

I searched on Tabelog and decided to check it out. I really want to try Oita cuisine!! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is amazing (=ﾟ◇ﾟ) It feels like an old izakaya. It doesn't really have the vibe of a local cuisine restaurant (mysterious). The staff is friendly and energetic! They are being served by an older lady and man. The service feels like an old izakaya, so I don't feel out of place (lol). "Hey, bring me a draft beer!" Oh, it comes in a fancy glass. The appetizer is pork and winter melon, and it's really delicious! The jelly-like vinegar is great. The squid liver salad has raw squid. It's covered in a lot of liver paste. Let's try it... Oh, the smell of the squid liver sauce... oh no, disappointing. Sometimes seafood can have this smell, it's tough. Next is Ryukyu, a specialty of Oita. It's fish marinated in a sauce made of sweet soy sauce, sake, sesame, etc. It might be yellowtail. Squeeze some kabosu and try it. This is delicious! The sesame flavor and sweet soy sauce go well together. I want more of this. Corn tempura, wow! They fry the whole corn. They serve it with coarse salt. Yay, sweet corn! Dip it in coarse salt to enhance the sweetness. I also had a highball halfway through and paid a fair price. It's not a place I would go out of my way to visit, but it's good when you want to try Oita cuisine. Thank you for the meal.

When you suddenly decide to eat out, it can be quite challenging. If you're thinking of just going to a typical izakaya, why not try revisiting a ramen place you like instead? Or if you want to try something special, it can be surprisingly difficult to find a suitable restaurant. After much consideration, I remembered this particular restaurant and decided to give it a try. When I arrived, the place was packed with salarymen. The menu outside was very reasonably priced and focused on Oita and Kyushu cuisine, with several unique local dishes. After a short wait, I finally got a table and ordered various Kyushu dishes. Some of my favorites were the purple sweet potato potato salad, the sweet tofu made with kudzu, the rare and delicious chicken tempura, and the yuzu pepper sake. Although I missed out on the horse sashimi and sudachi sake that day, I definitely want to come back for more.

My boyfriend and part-time job friends often come to this restaurant! What's great about it is that it's perfect for drinkers!! The capacity of the restaurant and the variety of alcohol don't match well★ They serve not only shochu and sake, but also liqueurs from various places without sticking to a specific brewery★ In addition to the standard menu, they also have daily specials and seasonal items, making it exciting to visit every time!! The manager and staff are friendly and have a good atmosphere, so I end up staying longer than planned♪ It's located in a somewhat out-of-the-way place, but I highly recommend stopping by and checking it out?! (*´∇｀)

Recently, it seems like there are more and more local Kyushu cuisine restaurants popping up everywhere. I visited a restaurant called "Shoya Han" in Ginza Hashi, Chinenomachi. I remember this street used to have a tonkatsu restaurant, but when I went there, it had turned into a different place. The interior of the restaurant was mainly counter seating, and my friend and I sat at the counter. We ordered dishes such as black pork bone soup, rolled omelette with uni, somen noodles with shrimp, milk noodles, grilled Bungo beef, and simmered turnips with horse meat. Everything we tried was delicious. The prices were reasonable, and the food was tasty. It's a casual restaurant that I would like to visit again.

We were walking around Namba on a rainy day and found a restaurant offering a discounted lunch box. We resisted the temptation and remembered a place that only serves lunch on weekends. We made a U-turn at Sennichimae Street and walked 200 meters north on Aiai Bridge, near the southwest part of Dotonbori. The restaurant, called Sajibanoko, had a cozy atmosphere with traditional decor and served a delicious lunch set for 850 yen. The set included Ryukyu-don with miso soup and crispy chicken tempura. The Ryukyu-don was a local specialty from Oita, made with amberjack sashimi and served with unique sweet soy sauce. The miso soup had chewy flat noodles and various vegetables. The menu also offered a variety of dishes ranging from 250 to 580 yen, including fish roe, horse meat sashimi, and unique sushi platters. One interesting item was the Eizushi special assorted sashimi platter for 580 yen, which was ordered from a neighboring restaurant. The place was lively with many customers enjoying drinks, although we chose not to indulge in alcohol.

I had a quick drink at this place. It was late, so they were out of fish roe. Instead, I had firefly squid, which was delicious. Ryukyu was a dish I tried for the first time here, and it was so tasty with alcohol. I would like to come back and relax again. "Choi Nomitatecho Minami Edition vol.6" Oita's classics - Ryukyu, Toriten, Firefly Squid with Ponzu Jelly, draft beer.

A while back, I used a drinking guide to explore new places to drink. It makes it easier to visit new restaurants, which is great. I visited Yocchore Shoya-han, where you can enjoy Oita's local cuisine. First, I had a beer, Akahoshi. It had that classic restaurant feel with bottled beer and the style of the glass. It's different from draft beer, with a deep flavor. After quenching my thirst, it was time for the food. I had Ryuukyuu, which I really liked. It's like a marinated dish, with a sweet seasoning and a hint of sesame flavor. It goes well with rice and alcohol. I also had more drinks, as expected. Next up was Toriten, a famous dish from Oita. I love the light and crispy Toriten. Eating it carefully to avoid burning my mouth was pure happiness. Chicken is so delicious. Instead of the original pork dish, I had meat tataki, which was like smoked or raw ham. It was incredibly delicious! It was moist yet packed with flavor, a flood of taste bursting with each bite. I could keep chewing on it forever! It paired perfectly with alcohol! The food was delicious and satisfying. Above all, being able to taste Oita's local cuisine while in Osaka was fantastic. Thank you for the meal.

I came back to this restaurant in this issue as well because the food was delicious last time. I can drink quite a bit of Ryukyu (Okinawan) sake. The Oita-style chicken tempura is also tasty. The pork tongue hot pot soothes the body like calming water. If I don't drink in moderation, it seems like it could be endless. Items featured in "Choi-nomi Techo Minami Edition vol.5": Chicken tempura, Ryukyu (Okinawan sake), Oita Prefecture pork tongue hot pot, Toyojun special junmai hiyaoroshi. Additional items: Chicken hot pot, water eggplant and chicken.

Around 7:00 pm, the restaurant was full so I decided to pass, but around 10:00 pm there were empty seats, and I finally decided to go in. The dream pork was delicious with a flavorful sweetness in the fat. The Ryukyu had a nice balance of sweetness in the sauce with the refreshing taste of condiments like scallions and daikon, perfect with sake. The chicken tempura had a soft coating and a gentle deliciousness not found in regular fried chicken.《Slight Drinking Guide Minami Edition vol.4》- Dream Pork Boiled Pork- Ryukyu- Chicken Tempura- Nagara River Super Dry Junmai- Saeki Hisho Junmai Sake