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Shop data
Shop name: dowithcafe
Location: B1F, 9-23 Usaginocho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Access: 6 minutes walk from Higashi-Umeda Station
Phone number: 06-6312-1778
Regular holiday: Irregular holiday
Business hours: [Mon-Thu] 18:00-3:00 the next day, [Fri-Sat] 18:00-5:00 the next day, [Sun-Holidays] 18:00-24:00
Tabelog page: https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270101/27013942/
Usaginocho's famous spot!? "dowithcafe"
Located a 6-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station, in the deep spot of Kita, Usaginocho, there are plenty of interesting shops for nightlife and gourmet experiences. Among them, a place that embodies Usaginocho like no other is "dowithcafe." I had been wanting to visit this shop ever since I caught wind of it online. It's a shop with a lot of information and a unique atmosphere.
At first glance, the exterior gives off a sense of confusion like, "What kind of shop is this?" Going down to the basement, you'll find a spacious party space with a stage. Even more confusion sets in, "What kind of shop is this?" But this shop charges a fee (¥300 on weekdays, ¥500 on weekends) and offers a show by drag queens! This day was a weekday and early in the evening, so there were few customers. But on some days, there can be long lines as it's a popular spot. You can also interact with the drag queens!
The drag queen show starts every day at 9 p.m. Unfortunately, I couldn't catch the show that day due to the early visit time, but outside of show hours, the drag queens come to each table for interaction. You can chat with them, take photos together, and enjoy the experience! By the way, I heard that the drag queens in the recent "Bachelor" TV commercial and Nadja Grandiva are from this shop. It seems like a prestigious place in this industry!
The center of the photo is my companion, not me. The queens on both sides were very lively and entertaining! Why are people from this community (not to generalize) so entertaining? Perhaps it's because they have established their own unique identity! Despite being such an eccentric shop, the food is like a traditional Japanese restaurant. This contrast makes it even more interesting!
On this day, I ordered the "Teishoku Bamboo" for ¥1500. Among many side dishes, I chose the "Bamboo" set. It comes with white rice, miso soup, and three side dishes for this price. The side dishes that day were simmered chicken, beef cutlet, and grilled Pacific saury. It's a great option for a second stop after watching the show while having a meal!
The hearty beef cutlet and seasonal Pacific saury were well-prepared. The owner apparently trained in a traditional Japanese restaurant before. I ordered the boiled conger eel for ¥1000 to enjoy the last of the conger eel season. Squeeze some sudachi lime, dip it in plum paste, and enjoy the light flavor.
Robin's Thai Curry for ¥800 is a special green curry made by the drag queen "Robin" who worked that day. It's an authentic Thai curry. The variety of content keeps increasing! Other menu items are written in a way that truly stands out. This is the essence of Usaginocho! It's a must-visit spot!
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