Today's lunch was a choice between seafood or sushi, so I decided to wander around Osaka Metro around 1 o'clock. It was Children's Day, so there were long lines at the revolving sushi and ramen shops. I ended up at this restaurant. They had a lunchtime special until 5 o'clock, so I ordered a seafood bowl set for 1040 yen, 2 oysters from Sanriku for 539 yen, and a small bottle of beer for 539 yen. It seems like their specialty is doteyaki, as many people around me were ordering it separately. It's rare to see doteyaki included in a seafood bowl set. They offer free extra rice and free refills. I asked for a regular portion of rice. The seafood was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

In October of the 4th year of Reiwa, during lunchtime (11:30-17:00), the assorted sushi set meal for 740 yen is a great value. It includes 7 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, salmon roe, amberjack, squid, shrimp, egg), grilled meatballs, cold tofu, and miso soup. You can enjoy delicious sushi that exceeds expectations for a lunch set at an izakaya.

I finished work early and went to have lunch. The restaurant I went to on this day is called Warafuku Sakaba Genbu, located just a short walk from Kitazawa Station on the subway. I have been here many times for drinks at night, but this was my first time having lunch. I sat at the counter and looked at the lunch menu. Lunch comes with free rice refills. The daily special set meal for that day was grilled yellowtail. There were various other set meals to choose from, but I decided to go with the sashimi set meal. After ordering, the sashimi set meal arrived. It included a generous portion of 5 types of sashimi, doteyaki, small side dishes, pickles, rice, and miso soup. The rice portion was already quite large, even without the free refills. The main sashimi consisted of tuna, squid, amberjack, salmon, and flounder. The sashimi was plentiful and delicious. The popular menu item, doteyaki, was also included and the beef tendons were well simmered and tender. The meal was satisfying and filling. They serve lunch until 5 pm, so I would like to come back again. 🍴

I have tried various set meals such as tonkatsu set meal, fry set meal, and sushi, but I had never tried the 500 yen super cheap dashimaki tamago set meal before. This time, I tried it for the first time. Despite being super cheap, the freshly baked dashimaki tamago was very delicious. I opted for a smaller portion of rice, but even with a large portion, the set meal came with a main dish and a hearty miso soup with plenty of ingredients, making it a satisfying meal. ( ◠‿◠ )

I suddenly felt like eating tonkatsu and had it at this restaurant (^｡^) After 2 pm on weekdays, many places other than major chain stores take a break and do not offer lunch, so it seems difficult to find a place to eat tonkatsu. I had the tonkatsu set meal here. I usually sit at a table, but this time I was seated at the counter. Even though it was past lunchtime, there were quite a few staff members, with 2-3 men and about 4 women working. The tonkatsu was as delicious as always, and I accidentally put sauce on it, but I think it tastes great with lemon and salt.

This is my fifth visit to Genbu Kitatatsu Main Store. Today, I had the slightly more expensive sashimi set meal for 990 yen. The sashimi set comes with 5 types of sashimi: tuna, yellowtail, sea bream, salmon, and squid. The side dishes included tofu and grilled meatballs. It also came with rice, miso soup, and pickles. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, and paired well with the piping hot rice. It was delicious. The miso soup had a good balance of miso and salt, making it tasty. At this restaurant, you can also get a lunch set with 3 types of sashimi for 690 yen, but today I treated myself to a slightly more luxurious lunch. Thank you for the meal.

I tried various set meals and this time I had a nigiri sushi set meal. I felt like it took longer than expected after ordering, but I realized they were cutting and making the sushi fresh so it was understandable. The set meal came with the classic doteyaki (grilled beef and vegetables) and miso soup, making it quite filling along with the sushi. The nigiri sushi pieces were all large and a bit difficult to pick up with chopsticks, almost making me want to eat them with my hands. Compared to the popular and inexpensive sushi restaurants with long lines around Fuse, this place had similar cost-performance and deliciousness, priced at only 690 yen.

I tried various items from the lunch menu at this restaurant. This time, I had the Mixed Fry set meal. The Mixed Fry included shrimp fry, horse mackerel fry, and white fish fry. While they didn't have items like tonkatsu, chicken karaage, or hamburger, if you wanted tonkatsu, you could just order the tonkatsu set meal, and the classic tsukune-yaki is included with the meat. Especially, the horse mackerel fry, recommended even in the manga "Oishinbo," was very delicious when eaten with lots of sauce poured over it. I think there were two pieces of white fish fry.

I was a little unsure of what to eat, so I decided to go with the daily special set meal. The menu featured a dish of stir-fried chicken. It came with the usual grilled dish, tofu, pickles, and a hearty miso soup. The taste and price were both satisfying, making it seem like a great deal from an izakaya. A similar set meal at other places would likely cost over 800 yen.

This is my fourth visit to Genbu Kitatazumi Main Store. Today, I ordered the sashimi and grilled meat set meal for 690 yen. It was served promptly after ordering. The sashimi included two slices each of tuna, sea bream, and yellowtail, along with grilled meat and a side dish of fish tempura with sauce. The sashimi was large and fresh. The grilled meat paired well with the miso sauce and was delicious. The rice was shiny and the miso soup had a good flavor. All of this for 690 yen is a great deal. I had a very satisfying lunch. Thank you for the meal.

I have been visiting Genbu Kitatatsumi Main Store in Ikuno frequently lately, and today I had lunch there again. It was my third visit. I ordered the daily special lunch set which was chicken teriyaki for 690 yen. It was served in about 5 minutes and included rice, miso soup, ketchup spaghetti, a side dish of grilled meat and vegetables, pickles, and the main dish of chicken teriyaki. The miso soup was flavorful with plenty of ingredients and the balance of salt and miso was perfect. The chicken teriyaki had a rich flavor that went well with the rice. The ketchup spaghetti was cold but had a nostalgic taste which I enjoyed. The grilled meat and vegetable side dish was consistently delicious as well. Once again, I had a delicious lunch today. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second time at Genbu. Today, I ordered the sashimi simmered fish set meal for 690 yen. It was served in about 5 minutes. The set meal included rice, miso soup, pickles, pasta salad, sashimi (2 pieces of tuna, 2 pieces of salmon, squid), and a small simmered fish head. The miso soup was a bit light in flavor but okay. The sashimi was decently delicious. The simmered fish head was well-seasoned and the meat easily came off the bones. It was delicious. Normally, I eat a lot of fried food, so having a fish lunch like this is much appreciated. Rice refills are free, so I had half a bowl more rice. It was another delicious lunch today.

Today, I came to Ikuno and visited the Genbu Kitatatsumi main store, which I had been curious about for a while. I ordered the sashimi and doteyaki set meal for 690 yen. It was served in 7-8 minutes. I started with the miso soup, which was delicious with plenty of ingredients like seaweed, onions, and white miso. The sashimi included tuna, yellowtail, and salmon, each with 2 slices and tasted quite good. The doteyaki, with a slightly light taste of white miso, was very delicious. Other side dishes included a pasta salad, pickles, and rice. The rice was free for seconds, so I had another helping. I had a very satisfying lunch today and discovered a great restaurant.

Just before 3pm in the afternoon, there are surprisingly few places where you can have lunch at this time. So, I had the tonkatsu set meal at this restaurant. It's a spacious restaurant with a lot of seating, so there are two men in the kitchen, and initially three women serving, but now it's down to two, and they provide excellent service with many staff members. The set meal comes with tempura as the main dish, instead of tonkatsu, but the side dishes are mostly the same. There are plenty of side dishes, and for 690 yen, it's quite a good deal. The miso soup is filled with seaweed, daikon, and more, making it substantial enough to be a main dish on its own. The tonkatsu was larger than expected and quite satisfying to eat. It was probably a fillet steak tonkatsu. It was a thick, tender, red-meat tonkatsu. It wasn't served with demi-glace sauce, but with tonkatsu sauce, which I was happy about. I prefer to eat it as is with lemon and salt, but I accidentally poured tonkatsu sauce on it. I tried it both ways, and I found that the tonkatsu sauce actually goes well with this tonkatsu.

If you want to drink at a reasonable price in Kitazawa, this is the place to go! The oden is cheap but big and delicious. Especially recommended are the Kaiware, which are hard to find elsewhere. Dote-ni for 280 yen, grilled saury for 100 yen. What a great deal! Thank you, thank you...

After work, I went for a quick drink. The place I visited that day was Genbu at Warafuku Sakaba, just a short walk from Kitatagata Station. It's a reasonably priced izakaya where you can eat and drink. I ordered a highball from the drink menu, which had a variety of shochu options. My drinking buddy was running late, so I started drinking alone. When they arrived, we ordered some food, including the popular Doteyaki. The menu also had daily sashimi specials and grilled saury for only 100 yen. We also ordered skewers, oden, and other dishes. The Doteyaki was delicious, and the shochu on the rocks was served generously. The sashimi platter had tuna, amberjack, salmon, squid, and sea bream. The potato fries were plentiful and addictive. The grilled saury was a pleasant surprise at such a low price. We enjoyed some sake, which had a smooth taste. The oden was well-cooked and flavorful. After filling our stomachs, we ended the meal with a complimentary dessert of ice cream or pudding. It was a delightful experience, and I look forward to coming back.

The power of alcohol is scary, and I somehow ended up at a second party. I didn't drink much and don't come to Kitazawa often, so I just wanted to have a light drink... I'm sitting down but there are no chairs, so it feels like everyone here is a regular customer? I would never have come in alone. I'm glad you all brought me here. My stomach was full so I just drank, but I'm in a state where I can add my own shikuwasa. I can't put too much in though. It was a tavern that had a somewhat beach house-like atmosphere.

"Smile Fukubukuro Genbu Kitatatsu Main Store" (Osaka, Kitatatsu) Ordered the Dashimaki set meal for 550 yen. Rice refills are free up to 2 times.

The customer and I had a good time together. Oh no, there was no wet towel. I wonder if I should ask for one! The food was delicious. Thank you very much!

The variety of the menu is also appreciated! I usually order the same things though...oden, dotenabe, saury, and sometimes kushikatsu. I am always satisfied with the consistently delicious taste. (^^)