Arrived at Osaka Airport for a business trip!! It was getting late at night and it wasn't easy to find a place to eat around. So, I decided to go for Yoshinoya to quickly satisfy my hunger. Of course, I had to go for the reliable fried chicken. I can't help but choose it when it's available. I muttered to myself that only people who know about its deliciousness would order it (laughs). I enjoyed it very much! Thank you for the meal! The staff at the restaurant provided excellent service, which I appreciated!

Today, I went to Keiike to support a related company... After working hard in the morning, it was almost 12:30 for lunch... When you do unfamiliar work, you get really hungry. I felt like eating a lot, but most of the shops were closed. Let's find somewhere that seems to be open. So, I visited Yoshinoya. I entered the store after 12:30. Wow, it's really crowded. There are about 10 people waiting for takeout. Amazing. Yoshinoya seems to have various discounts for takeout. No wonder it's crowded. The staff at the store were also busy, so it didn't seem like they could take orders easily, so I decided to carefully look at the menu. Hmm. What is this set meal!? A great deal, the W set meal. I was thinking of getting a regular beef bowl with an egg and miso soup, but let's go for this great deal, the W set meal. While waiting for the staff to take our order, I'll meditate. It took about 5 minutes for the staff to come and take our order. Alright, I'll have the beef bowl and grilled salt mackerel set meal. The male staff member asked if I wanted a large serving of rice for free, so I said yes. While watching the line for takeout decrease, I waited for about 10 minutes... Here it is! Beef bowl and grilled salt mackerel set meal with extra rice! A well-balanced meal with meat and fish! Here comes the surprising performance. The male staff member said, "I'll grill it for you," and then he grilled the salt mackerel with a small burner! I can't believe it! This performance at Yoshinoya! I was so surprised that I forgot to take a video. If I have the opportunity next time, it's a video-worthy moment. After lightly grilling it, let's dig in. So, starting with the grilled salt mackerel... Two slightly small pieces of salt mackerel. The skin grilled with the burner looks fragrant. The salt mackerel has a slightly sweet and oily taste. It's more delicious than expected. But it might be even better if it was grilled a bit more. The grated daikon radish plays a good role. The beef bowl was as expected. I ate heartily and finished it. For someone who loves rice, with this side dish content, you could probably eat three bowls of rice! Thank you for the meal.

I visited the Yoshinoya Osaka Airport Store in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. It is located near Itami Airport along the airport line. I stopped by to fill my stomach before my pick-up arrived. Since it was breakfast time, I ordered the grilled fish set meal for 410 yen. The grilled fish was salmon, but it was more steamed or microwaved rather than grilled, so it lacked the crispy grilled flavor. However, salmon, miso soup, and grilled seaweed are classic breakfast items. I wish the portion size was a bit larger, but overall, it was decent for a breakfast meal.

【Monthly revisit】As the end of 2009 shows signs of deflation, this chain restaurant remains bullish and has not lowered its prices. They offer a set meal of beef bowl with soup (miso soup, clear soup, pork soup) and a side dish (salad, pickles, kimchi) starting at 500 yen, which is essentially a price reduction. However, nowadays, poor salarymen are not satisfied unless they receive change from a single coin. That being said, on this day, I indulged in the "regular beef bowl, clear soup, salad" set for 570 yen.【Overview】Located along a main road about 1 km from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport, this roadside restaurant offers parking facilities, although it seems they don't expect many customers to walk in.

【11-month revisit】I stopped by after almost a year. It's my usual routine to have lunch by walking from Hotarugaike before departing from Itami. Even though it's early and I'm not very hungry, I decided to eat a bit late after arriving in Tokyo. The menu I chose somewhat forcefully was... the beef sukiyaki set meal, as always! That's the third photo.【Overview】Located about 1 km from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport, along a main road passing under the highway. It's a roadside restaurant with a parking lot, probably assuming that people won't be walking there.

【Returning after 3 months】I bumped into this place during a terribly crowded lunchtime. Despite being located along a main road, I was surprised by the level of congestion. Looking around, I noticed many craftsmen working in their cars, with no sign of the typical office workers in ties. Given the current situation, the restaurant was unable to hire more staff, and they were managing a 30-seat restaurant with just 3 people. To make matters worse, there was a long line of customers waiting for takeout... Of course, the 3 staff members were working tirelessly without even wiping their sweat. It felt like fast food had turned into slow food with the "Beef and Salmon Set Meal for 530 yen".【Introduction】Located about 1 km from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport, along a main road passing under the expressway. As it is a roadside restaurant, it is assumed that there are parking facilities, with few people walking to the location.

【Revisit】In the aftermath of the price hike rush in 2008, it seems that this chain restaurant has also slightly raised its prices. The beef sukiyaki set meal has gone up from 480 yen to 530 yen, with set meals in general looking like they've gone up by 50 yen. Is the era of the "one coin" meal becoming a legend? It's nice that it comes with a raw egg and miso soup, and even has udon noodles in the pot.【Overview】Located along the main road under the highway, about 1 km from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport. As it is a roadside restaurant, it is assumed that there is a parking lot available, as there are not many people walking to the restaurant.

【First Visit Record】I took an afternoon flight to Tokyo, but had some spare time, so I got off at Hotaruike station and walked one stop to Itami Airport. My usual lunch routine for this kind of trip is to get 2 McDonald's hamburgers for 80 yen each, totaling 160 yen, to-go, and eat them at the airport while drinking coffee. However, today I was in the mood for rice, so I opted for the beef sukiyaki set meal for 480 yen. It was three times more expensive than my usual choice, so I savored every bite. The meal came with free rice, miso soup, egg, pickles, and plenty of pickled ginger. I felt like I ate too much meat. Maybe because there was a lot of fatty meat?

I felt that the meat in the Tsukimi Gyudon was larger than the regular Gyudon. I couldn't resist ordering the limited edition, but in terms of cost performance, I found the sweetness to be too strong for my liking compared to the regular Gyudon. However, since it's a limited edition, it might be worth trying it out at least once. Thank you for the meal~

Head size large portion

I visited for lunch again. This time I tried the pork bowl and chicken sukiyaki bowl on separate days. First, the pork bowl. I liked the light ginger-flavored pork bowl I had before, but this time with a slightly spicy sweet and salty sauce, it was also good. Next, the chicken sukiyaki bowl. I was drawn in by the sign and decided to order it. I was surprised by the amount of chicken in it. The chicken pieces were of a decent size. The chicken itself wasn't heavily seasoned, but when eaten with the sauce-covered rice, it had a perfect taste. It was delicious even when avoiding the soft-boiled egg, and when mixed together, it was also good. I'm now having trouble deciding what to order next time at Yoshinoya. Thank you for the meal.

On my way home from being out, I stopped by because I was a little hungry. I ordered my usual large serving of rice without soup. It came out in just over a minute. Fast, cheap, and delicious. It's consistent. Sometimes I add a raw egg instead of having it without soup, but I always end up going for the rice and meat with the soup removed. Probably not many people eat it without soup. The meat at this restaurant on this day was soaked well in the broth. Personally, I prefer the meat that hasn't been soaked in the broth for too long. Thanks for the meal.

Eating out alone, I tend to go for hearty meals like beef bowls or Chinese food. This day, I stayed at a hotel near Itami Airport and found a Yoshinoya nearby. Intrigued by the claim that you can get half a day's worth of vegetables in one meal, I ordered the beef sukiyaki set and also got a side of vegetable salad. It's a winter staple, with plenty of ingredients and delicious soup. In the past, they only had beef bowls, but now the menu is more diverse. As a shareholder, I couldn't be happier!

Arrival at Osaka International Airport, check-in at Toyoko Inn Osaka Itami Airport, and dinner at Yoshinoya were decided. This was my second experience at a Yoshinoya outside the Tokyo area, following the New Chitose Airport store, even before using Tabelog. This location shares a parking lot with Circle K/Sunkus, with a decent number of spaces available. I was curious about the taste difference. For takeout, I ordered a "Gyudon Special" at the takeout counter, while paying at the same time. I handed over my WAON and T POINT cards. Although I handed them over at different times, I wasn't asked if I had a T POINT card. Also, my receipt was thrown away right in front of me. Is this common in Osaka? Shouldn't they hand it over if they issue it? There were some irregularities during the payment process, but the food arrived eventually. It came out quite quickly, indicating that this store always keeps Gyudon warm. It's obvious, but the portion size is generous. I'm not sure why I don't have a photo of it after opening the lid. Maybe I was just too hungry to wait. I might not even remember the taste difference.

【Night Edition of Revisiting after 6 years and 1 month】I stopped by on the way to Itami Airport after a long time. According to records, it has been 6 years since my last visit, so it seems that I haven't spent any money here for a while. Since it was nighttime, I tried the currently on sale "Tomato Beef Hot Pot for 530 yen" with a canned beer. The taste was like the usual beef bowl, adding tomatoes didn't make much of a difference! I felt like I somehow got a bit ripped off... (laughs)【Overview】Located about 1 km from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport, along the main road passing under the highway. It's a roadside store with a parking lot, probably assuming that there won't be many people walking there.

I visited the Yoshinoya Osaka Airport Front Store located a 6-7 minute walk from the north terminal exit of Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport). It's conveniently close to the airport, making it a popular choice for airport users and airport staff. I tried the Beef Nabe Don (¥280) with added green onions and egg topping (¥90). The Beef Nabe Don is said to have fewer calories compared to the regular Gyudon due to less meat. The taste was typical Yoshinoya quality, with a healthier twist due to the lower meat content. The store has been recently renovated, with a bright and clean interior. They offer table seating in addition to counter seating, catering to a wider range of customers. Yoshinoya also accepts Waon electronic money, which is convenient for airplane enthusiasts. Overall, it's a good option for a quick and satisfying meal near Osaka Airport.

【Revisited after 2 years and 3 months】I often walk from Hankyu Hotarugaike Station to Itami Airport. It's about a kilometer to the check-in counter, so it takes around 20 minutes. Along the main road under the highway, there is a Yoshinoya beef bowl restaurant. When I take the first flight in the afternoon, it's usually lunchtime, so sometimes I eat here. I'm not particularly fond of eating meat, but the fact that I can use my gourmet card here is motivating.【News】One Sunday, I noticed something strange about the road. Even though it was a Sunday, there was a traffic jam. Oh! It turns out it was a beef bowl traffic jam! It's a wide road with three lanes on one side, but two lanes were not moving. People were lining up around the restaurant! Wow! It was a special day for its comeback. I'm not willing to wait in line to eat, and I don't have the time, but this event really made me realize the power of Yoshinoya beef bowls.

I'm a little tired this afternoon (^o^) so I decided to go to Yoshigyu for a pick-me-up. It's near Itami Airport. There's also a Nakau nearby, which I visited recently. The address is in Toyonaka City. Let's recharge on this leisurely Sunday afternoon at Yoshigyu. At the counter, there were mostly male customers dining alone, while at the table seats, there were many couples (I haven't been on a couple date in a while). It's nice, isn't it? Dining at Yoshigyu for a date. (Oh... I was with a couple too after a long time) lol. Here comes the dish~ Yoshigyu's consistent and classic taste. Every time I eat it, I'm reminded of the excitement I felt the first time I tried it. But... I feel like there's less meat now. Is the regular portion supposed to have this little meat? I want to try the large portion once in a while (≧∇≦) lol. Was the extra portion the one with more meat? Yoshigyu (^-^) Always delicious~ ※Memories of Itami~ Part 5~ A local restaurant that only locals know in Amagasaki, Sonoda "Udon shop" A shop I was taken to in the morning by a local person. The shop run by a slightly unfriendly older lady (^^) Udon (with raw egg) Inari sushi (triangle-shaped fried tofu) They were incredibly delicious♪ It's a not-so-fancy eatery in a not-so-clean neighborhood, but the broth is delicious~ I love flour-based dishes in Kansai (´∇