I tried xiaolongbao for the first time. It was not what I expected. Maybe because it was right after the opening of Lalaport Izumi, but the cooking method should not have made that much of a difference. This doesn't feel like xiaolongbao at all! It was lukewarm! I put it on a lotus leaf, broke the wrapper, expected the meat juice to burst out, but it was not hot enough! I was hoping for something hot, but with my sensitive tongue, I couldn't handle it in one bite like a black bass. The oil from the meat juice stuck to my tongue, which was disappointing.

Today, I had a new experience of strolling around at Rinku Premium Outlets. I decided to have lunch here before going. I've been to the original store of Kyoto Teiryo Restaurant in Taiwan, but it's my first time eating in Japan. Maybe because it's Rinku Premium Outlets, but it seems like set meals are the default option, so I ordered the shrimp wonton set. Ordering was done through a tablet, and I thought it was a touch screen, so I was tapping the screen hard. The staff kindly told me to press the home button first, which I didn't realize (laughs). I thought I pressed the confirm button on the tablet to place my order, but it turned out I didn't, and the warning sound beeped. I realized my mistake and tried again (laughs). The food arrived shortly after ordering. The appetizer was tofu with shrimp and scallion salt sauce, shrimp wonton noodles, and three xiaolongbao are included in the set. I started by slurping the soup as usual. It was incredibly clear and had a gentle taste, easy to drink. I imagined the noodles to be like shrimp roe noodles, but they were thin noodles instead. They matched the soup, but personally, I preferred the shrimp roe noodles. I ordered this type, thinking it would be like that. Anyway, I slurped the noodles and when they cooled down a bit, I moved on to the xiaolongbao. I dipped it in black vinegar, placed it on the spoon, poked a hole, and drank the soup. It could have had more soup, but maybe I let it cool down too much? The taste was just like regular xiaolongbao. Overall, it seems like they aim to please everyone. I'd like to try other menu items, but I'm full with the set today! Next time, I'll try something different! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

I went to a new shopping mall called Lalaport just to have lunch. It was my first time there, and it was before 3 pm so it was not crowded. The staff was very polite and provided smart service. The xiaolongbao and soup were delicious, full of ginger flavor. The chicken ginger ramen with chicken chashu was my favorite, as the chicken chashu was moist and not dry like usual. The shrimp chili dish had a good level of spiciness and the shrimp was firm. The cooking of all dishes was perfect. The atmosphere of the restaurant, the smartness of the staff, the menu, and the taste were all great. The only thing that bothered me was that the tableware was made of plastic. It would have been nicer if it was heavy white ceramic instead. Overall, it was a good experience and I would like to visit again.

LaLa Port Moriguchi has been open for a few months now. I visited to see if it had calmed down a bit. Despite it being a Sunday, it wasn't too crowded. I was seated in about 20 minutes. I ordered the Mixed Sauce Rice Set for 1,730 yen including tax. It came with shrimp, squid, Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, and a sweet bean sauce on top of rice. It also included 3 xiao long bao, scallion salt tofu, and egg drop soup. The xiao long bao had slightly thick skin and not much soup inside, so it doesn't compare to the famous Din Tai Fung.

Today, I went for a walk to a newly opened outlet for some exercise. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but there's not much that I want to buy. Especially clothes at the outlet - they are surprisingly expensive for an outlet! It's cheaper to buy online from home. For me, I feel most comfortable with Uniqlo because I don't have to worry about sizes. After all, they are just consumables. Just because there's no logo, the price is a fraction of the cost. If I were to call Ralph Lauren a rip-off, would that be considered defamation? Well, well, even though I didn't buy anything, after walking around the large floor on the 4th floor, I got hungry. I also have to pay for parking, so why not eat before going home? The decision was made without much thought. What should we eat? We couldn't decide, but my companion suggested a restaurant as it would be more relaxing. Just passing by, we chose this place because the illustration on the small steamed bun looked like Din Tai Fung, and I felt like eating some. Small steamed buns look similar everywhere, though (laughs). When we entered, there were no paper menus. They told us to order by touching the screen with a difficult-to-handle pad since I have poor eyesight. It was hard to see, so I scrolled through the screen and got a little lost. There was more information than on paper, but the amount of information in the viewing area was less. As a result, my companion ordered the pork rice with small steamed buns set, and I ordered the shrimp wonton noodle set, as well as the saliva chicken and shrimp mayo as individual items. The total payment was just under 5000 yen. Honestly, I regretted it. I had heard about long lines in Taiwan, but I didn't think the small steamed buns were that delicious. I wondered if the taste of black vinegar was really just black vinegar. I didn't have to eat the small steamed buns that came out immediately and pant heavily. I've never eaten small steamed buns like this in Taiwan. Moreover, when the dishes arrived, they didn't fit on the table. I was impressed that they brought small plates, but they should observe the space where customers are eating before bringing them. Isn't there an empty space next to the four-person table? They didn't pay attention at all. Even though I was eating the small steamed buns quickly to be considerate, they didn't even come to clear the table. I didn't think the quantity was small and the cost performance was good for the price. Oh, if that's the case, I should have gone to Sawada in the food court and I regretted it. I will never go back. Taste and the restaurant's assertion may vary, but I believe that a restaurant that charges a certain price and doesn't provide a comfortable dining experience is the worst. I also think that a restaurant that can't observe customers is not willing to serve delicious food. It's frustrating. Thank you very much.

Ramen and Xiao Long Bao. The ramen had a ginger flavor and a light taste. I got the luxury set with 3 extra pieces of shrimp chili. It was pretty good, but next time I come to Lalaport Izumi, I'll try a different restaurant. There seem to be many options available. I'm also curious about Kuromon Market.

The store at Rinku Premium Outlets, which opened two months ago, had a wait time of about 30 minutes for 20 groups even before 1 o'clock. I ordered the large serving of Mapo noodles set for 1490 yen. The spiciness of the doubanjiang was just right and delicious. The Xiao Long Bao is inspired by a famous Taiwanese restaurant, but I think Din Tai Fung is tastier.

I ordered the Tan Tan Men and Xiao Long Bao set because I was craving something spicy. The Xiao Long Bao was delicious, especially with the black vinegar. The Tan Tan Men could have been a bit spicier, but I was still satisfied. However, when I brought my 1-year-old and 2-year-old, there was no consideration for where to place the stroller. Initially, we were seated at a sofa table, but when a regular table opened up, I asked if we could move there. Unfortunately, we were told that was not possible. Overall, I was satisfied with the experience.

A new Lalaport has opened in Kadoma. What's great is that it also includes an outlet mall, so now there's no need to drive far to go to an outlet. I thought it would be super crowded right after opening, so I waited about a month before going. But I was wrong! It was incredibly crowded. I arrived at 11 am and the place was already full with a long line. However, they have reservation terminals, so you can reserve a spot and go shopping, which was convenient. I was able to get into the store around 12 pm. I was worried that the food service might be slow due to the crowd, but it was surprisingly fast! We ordered a lot of dishes, mainly xiaolongbao, and they were served quickly. Even when we ran out of water, they refilled it promptly. It was impressive how efficient they were despite being so busy. We enjoyed the 24 xiaolongbao we ordered, they were delicious. Thank you for the meal!

On the second day of the pre-opening of Lalaport Izumiotsu Store, I chose the Chinese restaurant as my first stop. The wait time at the storefront was incredibly long. Despite the crowds, it was nice to be able to wander around the store after making a reservation. After waiting for about an hour, I finally got inside. The ramen and soup were decently tasty, and the Tianjin was delicious and piping hot. I'll come back again when the crowds have settled down.

Light and delicate, the xiaolongbao is soft and chewy. Good. The black vinegar adds a sauce-like flavor.

I had lunch at "Kyoteiro Shokan Jin Ding Lou Showkan" at the Rara Port Komen store in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture. It is a new restaurant in the pre-opening phase at the Rara Port Kadoma. Arrived with my wife around 11:00 on a rainy Saturday. We got a waiting ticket with 26 groups ahead of us. We waited for about 65 minutes before being seated. The restaurant has table seating for 2 and 4 people, with a total of 45-50 seats. Our total order came to 3,410 yen, which included the following items: - Deluxe Tan Tan Men Set 1,680 yen - Deluxe Chicken Ginger Soba Set 1,730 yen The deluxe set includes a choice of noodles or rice, today's appetizer (shrimp and tofu with green onion sauce), 3 xiaolongbao, and a shrimp chili sauce dish. The food was decent and enjoyable, with fresh ingredients used throughout. The Tan Tan Men had a mild spiciness and a strong sesame flavor in the soup. The Chicken Ginger Soba had a strong ginger taste. The shrimp and tofu with green onion sauce was tasty but not overpowering. The xiaolongbao were juicy but not excessively meaty. The shrimp chili sauce lacked the expected spiciness. Overall, the dishes were safe and enjoyable, suitable for a variety of mall-goers. The prices were a bit on the higher side for lunch, and the staff's service could be more polished given the new opening. Despite this, we had a pleasant lunch experience. The chairs at the tables were comfortable.

"Lalaport Kadoma" Introduction As usual, I posted an introductory article in the form of a "Tabelog" preview, and then gradually published the review articles on my blog at a pace of about two per day. If you would like to see the review article before it is posted on the blog, please click here. At Lalaport Kadoma, I quickly tried out the following restaurant: 2023 New Store Exploration Diary Part 82 "Kyoteiro Shokan Lalaport Kadoma Branch" (Kadoma City, Osaka) The menu consists of a Xiao Long Bao set with Xiao Long Bao as the main dish, and a luxurious set with shrimp in chili sauce. I ordered the Ma Po Noodles set from the Xiao Long Bao set for 1255 yen (excluding tax).