I heard that there is a popular restaurant that serves delicious fish lunches, and I had been curious about it for a while. I had passed by a few times before, but there was always a line so I had given up. However, on this day, I was lucky enough to be able to enter. The seafood bowl was said to be popular, so I ordered that, but all the other menu items seemed to be popular as well. The seafood bowl was filled with plenty of fresh sashimi, and it came with red miso soup. The rice was regular white rice, not vinegared rice. It included amberjack, sweet shrimp, rolled omelette, minced tuna with green onions, squid, and more. Everything was fresh, and for 1000 yen, it's no wonder this place is popular. I heard that the prices have gone up recently, but I still think it's a good value restaurant.

I heard that the lunch of tendon and seafood bowl is delicious, so I went to Tempura Sakaba Wakafuku in Tanishi. They offer dishes like Tendon topped with fluffy egg, limited edition seafood Yukke bowl, seafood assorted bowl, and tendon with seasonal firefly squid and sardine. The restaurant is located on Honmachi Street, on the basement floor of the Daiaparesu Building. There are many attractive dining options in the building, such as New Baybe, popular for its branded pork tonkatsu, and Albero, known for its delicious pasta. It was past 12 pm on a Saturday, so there were only a few customers. The interior of the restaurant has a counter with 7 seats facing the kitchen, 2 tables for 4 people, and 1 table for 2 people, totaling 17 seats. Lunch is served from Monday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (closed on Sundays) *Closed on some Saturdays and Mondays, please check the latest information on the restaurant's Instagram page. The Tendon for 800 yen includes one shrimp, white fish (on this day it was kisu), and 4 kinds of vegetables. The Jumbo Tendon for 900 yen includes Tendon plus one shrimp. The Shrimp Tendon (2 pieces) for 800 yen has two shrimp instead of white fish (Shrimp Tendon with 3 pieces for 900 yen is also available). In addition to the regular lunch menu, there are many handwritten menus using seasonal ingredients, making it hard to choose. The handwritten menu for that day included: - Firefly Squid and Shrimp Tendon 900 yen - Sardine and Shrimp Tendon 900 yen - Mountain Yukke Bowl 900 yen - Bluefin Tuna Mountain Bowl 950 yen - Tuna, Sea Bream, and Negitoro Three-color Bowl 950 yen - Yellowtail, Salmon, and Negitoro Three-color Bowl 950 yen - Seafood Assorted Bowl 1,000 yen - Karei Simmered Fish and Sashimi Set Meal 1,000 yen - Tempura and Sashimi Set Meal 1,100 yen I was interested in the Sardine, but this time I decided to try the Firefly Squid and Shrimp Tendon, which can only be eaten at this time of year. They quickly fried and served the Tempura after ordering, surprisingly fast, and the hot Tempura was ready in about 5 minutes. The Firefly Squid and Shrimp Tendon for 900 yen (Firefly Squid, one shrimp, and 4 kinds of vegetables) looked delicious with lots of Tempura! The Tempura sauce was served separately, so the Tempura remained crispy! I immediately tried the Tempura of Firefly Squid. Oh, it's so fragrant! The Tempura had a crispy coating, and the Firefly Squid, with a slightly rare texture, had a burst of flavor and seafood essence in the mouth. There were about 5-6 Firefly Squid, which was very satisfying! The vegetable Tempura also had a firm texture. The pumpkin was soft, the eggplant was juicy, the lotus root was crunchy, and the shishito pepper Tempura had a nice flavor. I was also delighted with the large shrimp Tempura! The thick and sweet shrimp had a firm texture. The meat was packed tightly, and this shrimp Tempura was really delicious! The Tempura sauce for the Tendon was light and not too sweet, so you could enjoy the crispy Tempura with the sauce without it being too heavy. The chopped seaweed on top of the rice also paired well. The bowl seemed to offer extra rice, but the amount of rice in this Tendon was sufficient. The chopped pickles were a nice palate cleanser, and the clear and rich red miso soup was a good companion to the Tendon. It had plenty of large seaweed and green onions. The staff and the master were friendly, making it comfortable even for first-time visitors. It's popular and can get crowded during peak times on weekdays, but on Saturdays, it was smooth and comfortable to enter. They also post the monthly business calendar, which is convenient. Next time, I might try the popular seafood assorted bowl on Instagram, or maybe the shrimp Tempura was so delicious that I might go for the Shrimp Tempura Bowl... I want to continue visiting this restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Visit date: 11:40 on a weekday Waiting time: None Menu: "Joten-don" for 900 yen I visited for an early lunch. The restaurant was about 30% full. I ordered the "Joten-don," which I haven't had in a while. The tempura here is always delicious, with a crispy coating. I will continue to visit regularly in the future. Thank you for the meal.

Enjoying the warm weather and feeling the arrival of spring along with pollen in the air, I passed by Nakaoe Park and headed to Daiya Palace Building. My destination was "Tempura Sakaba Wakafuku" on the basement floor. The highlight was the Saury Miso Stew Set Meal. Just by looking at it, you can tell it's delicious. The large saury served with elegant white flesh that is rich in fat and slightly sweet when you bite into it. The set meal also comes with delicious sashimi, sticky rice, and tasty red miso soup. The next day, I found myself craving the limited-time Firefly Squid and Shrimp Tempura Rice Bowl. The large firefly squid tempura, available only for a limited time, bursts with flavor when you bite into it. The classic shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura are also delicious. Eating tempura at this restaurant never gives me heartburn, even in my 50s. Just a heads up, you might want to go for the small rice portion to avoid overeating. This tempura rice bowl is truly delicious!

"I came here to try the "tendon" (900 yen) today! It's my second lunch spot in Yurakucho. I've only had seafood bowls here before, but this time I decided to try the tempura bowl for the first time. The freshly fried tempura is big and delicious, and for only 900 yen, it's super cheap! I also like that you can pour your own sauce. Next time, I'll try both the seafood bowl and tempura bowl together here!"

I went on my first expedition here, just a little over a 10-minute walk from my workplace. My friend wanted to come here. It seems to be a popular restaurant nestled in the basement of a building with a row of shops. My friend ordered a seafood bowl, but I opted for the mountain-style seafood yukke bowl at the next table. I forgot to ask for less rice, so I ended up with a generous amount of chopped seafood, grated yam, and egg yolk that didn't lose to the rice! It's a volume suited for men, but I enjoyed it deliciously and finished it. The slightly sweet yukke sauce was refreshing, and the grated yam and egg yolk made it smooth and delicious.

Visit Date: 18:30 on a weekday Wait Time: None Menu: A la carte I usually visit for lunch, but this time I went for dinner after a long time. The tempura and seafood are always delicious, as well as the rice bowls I usually have. I found a label of sake I've never tried before and ordered it. The sake I had this time had a relatively fruity taste. Thank you for the meal.

Visit date: 12:00 on a weekday Wait time: None Menu: Tuna and Sea Bream Negitoro Bowl for 900 yen I realized that I hadn't had tempura recently, so I decided to visit. However, in the end, I ended up ordering the Tuna and Sea Bream Negitoro Bowl and the seafood. Both the tempura and seafood are delicious, so I always have trouble deciding. On this day, I won a 500 yen food voucher from the gacha after paying. Next time, I will come to eat tempura. Thank you for the meal.

I visited for the first time. It was lucky that they were open as they have irregular holidays. The interior is not very spacious but clean, and about 80% of the customers were there. I started with a sashimi platter. There was a wide variety of fresh sashimi with generous portions, all delicious. The tempura platter for 800 yen had a good variety and portion, making it a great value. It's a shame they don't have draft beer, but there are other menu items I would like to try, so I would like to visit again.

"I had the Buri, Hirame, and Negitoro three-color rice bowl (900 yen) today. It's been a while since I last had this dish. Normally, I would go for a seafood bowl, but since this is my second stop today, I opted for a more modest three-color bowl. It's just right for a second meal, not too little like the first stop. I'll keep in mind this place for when I need a bit more volume in my meal."

Visit date and time: 12:00 on a weekday Wait time: None Menu: Seafood rice bowl for 950 yen I left work a little early to avoid the recent long lines. I arrived right at 12:00 and was able to enter without waiting. I was torn between getting the eel rice bowl or the seafood rice bowl, but this time I went with the seafood bowl for under 1,000 yen, and it was so luxurious with a bit of eel on top. I'm curious about the eel, so I plan to revisit soon. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I had eel for lunch at Wakafuku, but I just couldn't resist the craving for tempura. That evening, I headed back to the Diamond Palace Building basement and indulged in tempura and drinks by myself. Sapporo Red Star beer is always a favorite, and with that in hand, what more could you ask for? I also tried the grilled eel, which was delicious. Despite coming for tempura, I couldn't resist trying the grilled eel with wasabi, and it was amazing. The assorted tempura set was a great choice, with each piece being delicious and surprisingly luxurious for its price. The tempura was crispy and all the items, like pickled shallots, young ayu fish, and long green chili peppers, were flavorful. The prawns were plump, the white fish was substantial, and everything was so tasty that I didn't experience any stomach discomfort afterwards. The next time I visit, I'll have a hard time deciding what to eat, as everything looks delicious. On a subsequent visit, I was intrigued by the "tuna assortment bowl," and it turned out to be a great choice. The bowl featured fatty bluefin tuna belly, lean tuna, and minced tuna with green onions, all of which were incredibly delicious. The minced tuna with green onions was particularly outstanding, with a rich and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The lean tuna had a bold flavor, showcasing the true essence of tuna, while the fatty bluefin tuna belly was lightly seared for a more accessible texture. The red miso soup was also flavorful and complemented the tuna bowl well. Additionally, I have added photos from a solo drinking session and the seafood assortment bowl for reference.

Recently, I've been seeing photos of "Wakafuku" on Instagram, especially their tendon and seafood bowls. They look so delicious and the presentation is outstanding. "Come to think of it, I haven't been there since they first opened." "Yeah! Let's jump on the latest trend and go to Wakafuku today." So, on a Friday afternoon, for lunch, we decided to visit "Wakafuku" after a long time. When we entered the restaurant, we spotted the words "Unadon" on the menu. Even though we were debating between having a seafood bowl or tendon, for some reason, we ended up ordering the Unadon (laughs). ⭐︎ Unadon (Special) The Unadon comes in three sizes - regular (1/4 eel), large (half eel), and special (1 eel). We thought the most cost-effective option would be the special size, so we ordered that. The eel from Kagoshima Prefecture was exceptionally large and thick, providing a satisfying experience beyond its price. It was significantly bigger than the ones commonly seen in supermarkets. The eel meat was tender, not too fatty, and easy to eat. The overflowing eel on top of the rice made it look like it might fall off any minute. The rice was topped with eggs and kinpira, which surprisingly paired well with the eel. By the time we finished eating everything with the wasabi provided, we were completely full. Yes, the special size was definitely enough to fill us up. Normally, I think the regular size would be sufficient. I also want to try their tempura and shirayaki, so I'm looking forward to coming back at night! (To be continued in the evening edition)

In early June 2022, around 12 o'clock, I entered the restaurant located between Sakaisuji Hommachi and Yotsubashi 4, in the underground first floor dining area of a business district. The atmosphere felt like a collection of famous restaurants. The shop is small, run by a chef and an older lady. It is a tempura izakaya, offering lunch sets with tempura and seafood bowls. Feeling like seafood today, I ordered the luxurious seafood bowl. It had a variety of fresh seafood and was delicious! Despite being told to wait, it came out in just 3 minutes haha. The lunchtime crowd was busy, but the turnover seemed fast. I happened to enter just before the rush, so I didn't have to wait, but it seems like a popular place where you might have to wait. Thank you for the meal. I would like to come back when I feel like having seafood or tempura.

☆Wandering Lunch Date with the Wife in Osaka (Honmachi)! We visited this building around 1 PM, where there are many cost-effective lunch options. We were able to find a seat easily after a short wait. Parking is available at a nearby coin parking lot. Order! - "Tempura Set Meal" for 1000 yen... 3.8 The tempura (shrimp, smelt, eggplant, green pepper, lotus root) had a crispy and delicious batter that lasted until the end. The sashimi (yellowtail, tuna, octopus, salmon, sea bream) was fresh and tasty. The octopus was particularly delicious when served on cold tofu. The red miso soup with crunchy seaweed was very flavorful. The white rice was excellent and we couldn't tell if refills or extra servings were free, but the rice was really good! - "Seafood Deluxe Bowl" for 950 yen... 3.8 The bowl was filled with smelt, minced tuna, tuna, steamed shrimp, yellowtail, octopus, sea bream, scallop, rolled omelette, and amberjack (complimentary) on a bed of rice with shiso leaves. The chef added amberjack as a special service when we mentioned we liked it. The variety of ingredients was so generous that we ended up sharing my wife's rice to finish it all. Overall: I enjoyed the variety of fish in the seafood bowl, but having a mix of different fish was my preference. If it also included squid and salmon roe, it would be a perfect 5.0! The tempura set meal was also a great value with delicious flavors. The chef, staff, and regular customers were all friendly, and I would love to become a regular if this place was closer to home. It was a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for always liking, saving, and following my reviews. I would appreciate comments and questions. Thank you all for your continued support.

"I came to try the Fresh Tuna Three-color Bowl (1000 yen) for the second time. Last time I had the seafood bowl and the fish was delicious, so I felt confident coming back. However, this time the seafood bowl was 50 yen more expensive. Oh well, can't be helped. There are various three-color bowls available, but I wanted to order the salmon, yellowtail, and whitebait which weren't on the menu this time. It seems like the menu changes depending on the season. So, today I had the Fresh Tuna Three-color Bowl. It included medium fatty tuna, lean tuna, and minced tuna with green onions, all for only 1000 yen which is a great deal! I thought the portion might be small, but after finishing it, I realized it was quite filling. The seafood pieces were large and thick. This seafood bowl is definitely a safe choice here."

Seafood izakaya located on the basement floor of Yotsuya Daiaparesubiru. During lunch time, you can enjoy dishes such as tempura rice bowl and seafood rice bowl. The interior is beautiful and clean. The friendly couple who run the place were very welcoming. I ordered the "Tentama-don" (tax included 850 yen). The regular "Tendon" is 700 yen, and the "Tentama-don" is topped with fluffy scrambled eggs. The Tendon consisted of 2 shrimps, eggplant, lotus root, pumpkin, shishito peppers, and white fish. I was surprised that this Tendon was only 700 yen. The tempura was light and the oil was of good quality. The ingredients were fresh, especially the white fish (maybe sand borer) was delicious. The tempura dipping sauce was refreshing and to my liking. Although the combination of tempura and eggs didn't have an outstanding synergy, personally I thought it was good. I was very satisfied. Next time, I'll visit aiming for the "Seafood Deluxe Bowl".

【Tanimachi 4-chome lunch】Amazing value! Completely satisfied with the luxurious "Tentama-don" for lunch♡ - "Tempura Sakaba Wakafuku" It's been a while since I visited Tanimachi 4-chome♡ Located on the basement floor of the Daiapalace Building, the seafood izakaya "Tempura Sakaba Wakafuku" is a popular spot for lunch with delicious tempura and seafood bowls. The shop is run by a quiet shopkeeper and his wife, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. During lunchtime, the place is packed with salarymen, so I visited at a slightly different time. Now, onto the menu. As a tempura shop, their tempura bowls are very popular and generous. The "Tendon" comes with two prawns, eggplant, lotus root, pumpkin, shishito peppers, and white fish for an astonishingly low price of 700 yen♡ While both the tempura bowl and seafood bowl looked tempting, this time I ordered the "Tentama-don". This luxurious bowl features a fluffy omelette on top of the regular tempura bowl♡ After a short wait, the dish arrived. I requested a smaller portion of rice, but it turned out to be quite substantial. I wonder if I can finish it all (sweat). Moving the omelette to a separate plate, I examined the tempura. It included two large prawns, white fish (kiss), and four types of vegetables - pumpkin, eggplant, lotus root, and shishito peppers♡ The sauce is self-serve, allowing you to drizzle it as you like. The tempura coating was delightfully crispy and delicious♡ I had imagined the omelette to be fluffier, so it was a bit disappointing that it was slightly overcooked. However, the generous portion of freshly fried tempura, including two large prawns, along with miso soup for only 850 yen, was truly appreciated♡ It was a very luxurious and delicious "Tentama-don". Thank you for the meal (๑´ڡ`๑)

Worth a visit for lunch! [Wakafuku] 7 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Tanimachi Yonchome Station A serious lunch at a tempura restaurant! For lunch, you can enjoy tempura bowls and seafood bowls! This time, I had the Seafood Special Bowl for 900 yen including tax, which has 10 different ingredients. It's a visually appealing seafood bowl with thick seafood toppings! The taste is great, but I also added wasabi soy sauce on top! Delicious!! The cost performance is also excellent! I'm curious about the other menu, the Seafood Yukke Bowl (700 yen including tax)! I want to try other menus as well! Thank you for the meal!

Visit date and time: 12:05 on a weekday Waiting time: None Menu: Seafood Deluxe Bowl for 900 yen I realized that I had never written a comment because I have visited this place multiple times. I always used to order the tempura bowl because it was delicious, but after seeing a photo of the Seafood Deluxe Bowl on Instagram, I decided to try it. When it was served, I was surprised by how luxurious it looked for the price of 900 yen. It had fatty tuna and other seafood, making it a great value for the price. With more options available at Wakafuku, I can see myself visiting more often. Thank you for the meal.