Shop Name: Rice and Sweets Nearest Station: Okamachi Type: Cafe First visit to this shop. Arrived at 11:20 and no wait. Second lunch of the day. Quite full but chose chicken sauté over croquette... Today's lunch set (1200 yen): - Chicken thigh sauté with tomato cheese sauce - Cold tofu - Fried eggplant - Spinach with black bean and sesame dressing - Chinese-style marinated malony - Cucumber and pickled plum salad - Salad with original carrot dressing - Miso soup - Ancient rice (small) They do not use the 7 major allergens (wheat, eggs, milk, shrimp, crab, buckwheat, peanuts). The variety of small dishes is appealing. It seems they also have a focus on using allergen-free ingredients. Everything was delicious, although slightly on the mild side. A restaurant that cooks vegetables well like this makes you want to keep coming back.

Located just after exiting the Hankyu Okamachi Station shopping street, this restaurant offers a menu using 7 major allergen-free ingredients. I was in the mood for something healthy, so I decided to give it a try. It was lunchtime on a weekday and there was only one other group of customers. The main dish changes daily and you can choose from two options, both priced at 1200 yen. I chose the grilled salmon with miso and cheese. In addition to the main dish, there were side dishes such as salad, cold tofu, German potato salad, simmered eggplant, pickled radish, and cucumber with coriander pickles. The meal also came with miso soup and ancient rice, available in large, medium, or small sizes at the same price. The food arrived in just 10 minutes. The grilled salmon with miso and cheese had a creamy white sauce-like flavor with a mild and sweet miso taste. The salad was topped with the restaurant's original carrot dressing. The German potato salad had a curry flavor that was not too spicy, suitable for children. The pickles were salty but paired well with the ancient rice. Although the portion sizes of the side dishes were small, I opted for the large size of the rice which left me feeling satisfied. The variety of side dishes offered plenty of vegetables, making for a fulfilling meal. I would definitely come back for a solo lunch or with my kids.

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious dishes without using the 7 major allergens (wheat, eggs, milk, shrimp, crab, buckwheat, peanuts). I visited this place again after having a great meal here before. It seems to be popular among ladies and families with children. I arrived early this time and was able to get a seat before it got crowded. The lunch menu offers 2 options with the same side dishes but different main dishes. I ordered the chicken sweet and spicy sticks because I'm not a fan of shiso leaves. The portion of rice was huge, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The side dishes were delicious as well. Overall, it was a lovely lunch experience just like my previous visit. I recommend this place not only to women but also to men. Thank you for the meal!

This is a small shop located just after passing through the shopping street in front of Hankyu Okamachi Station. I stopped by because I was playing in the nearby park. The shop has two 2-seater tables, one 4-seater table, and counter seating for about 4 people. It was still early after opening, but there were already reservations for bento boxes and seats, and the atmosphere was busy. There were two lunch menu options, either pork simmered or chicken nanban. The same main dish could be added to a children's lunch, so I chose the pork simmered for adults (1200 yen) and chicken nanban for the children's lunch (500 yen). Since my child doesn't like tartar sauce, I asked for it to be served without. About 10 minutes after ordering, the children's lunch arrived, followed by the adult's meal after about 2 minutes. The side dishes were the same regardless of which main dish was chosen. The tofu from Toyono had a refreshing taste with little soybean flavor, reminiscent of traditional silk tofu. The simmered yam had a crunchy texture of yam with a light dashi flavor and a hint of sesame. The simmered pumpkin had a subtle flavor. The black bean and kinako salad with mibuna and komatsuna had a gentle taste with no strong kinako flavor. The daikon and persimmon namasu had a refreshing vinegar taste without the bitterness of persimmon, making it easy to eat as a vegetable dish. The salad with original carrot dressing had a well-balanced sweetness and acidity. The miso soup was made with homemade miso, with a mild and simple flavor. The ancient rice was served in a generous portion without additional charge, and its mild taste complemented the side dishes well. The pork simmered main dish was tender and not too rich in flavor. The children's chicken nanban had a crispy coating and a sweet vinegar taste even without tartar sauce. The children's lunch came with strawberries and a good variety of side dishes. I also had a marble muffin (300 yen) after returning home, which had a chewy texture with a nice marble pattern of chocolate inside, and a gentle sweetness. The lunch price was reasonable considering the generous serving of vegetables in the side dishes, making it a satisfying meal for the body. If you go at a quiet time with children, it's a good option.

Located a little off the shopping street in Okamachi, this place is called None and serves gentle dishes made by a woman from Toyonocho who cares about ingredients. The menu for the day was Yurin Chicken set meal, with side dishes featuring Toyonocho ingredients, all of which are pesticide-free and made without chemical seasonings, only homemade. The drink was black soybean tea, also from Toyonocho. It was a cozy and relaxing time.

08/01/2022 Organizing drawers and shelves took a lot of time as I sorted out unnecessary items. I decided to take a break and went to a Western-style restaurant in Okamachi for lunch, but it was closed. The adjacent natural food restaurant was open, so I went in. I quickly decided on the "Chicken Thigh in Black Vinegar Sauce with Rice (large portion)." The air conditioning was nice and cool, and the water tasted good. The food was prepared quietly but quickly. In about 7-8 minutes, the dish arrived with extra mixed grain rice. The miso-free miso soup was hot and tasty, and the salad with carrot dressing was delicious. The beans had a mild flavor, the hijiki was light, and the eggplant was soft. The purple cabbage salad had a gentle acidity, and the winter melon dish was tender. The chicken in black vinegar sauce was well-seasoned and delicious with plenty of meat and rice. I left some sweet potatoes for dessert and finished the meal feeling satisfied. The refreshing taste lingered in my mouth thanks to the delicious water. It was a very healthy and enjoyable dining experience. Thank you for the meal. Today's lunch: Chicken Thigh in Black Vinegar Sauce with Rice (large portion) - 1000 yen Parking fee - 100 yen

Just a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Okamachi Station, on the east side of the shopping street, you'll find a restaurant that uses organic vegetables and avoids the top 7 allergens. It's a great spot for health-conscious individuals. When you make a reservation over the phone, they prepare a bright table next to a large window, creating a pleasant atmosphere. The menu offers 2 options, and I chose the pork roll cheese fry (I can't remember the exact name). The portion size for the rice can be selected from large, medium, or small. I went for the large size, which was about 2 bowls of rice. The variety of side dishes and the main dish were all delicious. The cheese is made from soy milk, and the fried coating is made from rice flour. The lunch was surprisingly cost-effective at just 1,000 yen including tax. I realized that by going a bit further from central areas like Umeda, I could enjoy a reasonably priced lunch in a calm and relaxing restaurant. I might be hooked on visiting suburban restaurants for a while.

I had been passing by this new restaurant recently, but decided to visit after reading the reviews on Tabelog. The interior of the cafe was stylish, different from its exterior. They had two lunch options, and I ordered the pork and shiso roll for 1,000 yen. You can choose the portion size, and I went with the medium. It's nice that you can choose the portion size, great for those who want to eat a lot. The side dishes, miso soup, and main dish were all delicious. Normally, they only serve lunch as they are a cafe, so it would be great if they also served dinner. Thank you for the meal.

This is a small cafe that opened last December. I found it while looking for lunch spots in Toyonaka City on Instagram. Since it wasn't even registered on Tabelog, I wondered if it was not crowded. However, when I visited, it was unexpectedly full! It was a very cold day, so I waited outside shivering for about 10 minutes before entering. Inside the shop, the warm atmosphere of the small cafe was nice. Their lunch menu is free of the 7 major allergens. Perhaps because of this, there were also two families with small children. I noticed they even had a kids' lunch menu. There were two lunch options: A - Chicken Nanban for 1,000 yen, and B - Hamburg with Demi-glace Sauce for 1,000 yen. I decided to go with the Hamburg lunch. You could choose between large, medium, or small portions of rice for the same price, so I chose the large size. The Hamburg with Demi-glace Sauce lunch was 1,000 yen including tax. When it was served, they explained that it did not contain eggs, wheat flour, or dairy products. The dish looked delicious! The overall presentation was appetizing with a good balance of colors. There were plenty of vegetables, making it a healthy meal. The meal included the Demi-glace sauce Hamburg, a salad with homemade carrot dressing, Taiwanese cabbage with tuna, stir-fried yacon, grilled amaranth turnips, simmered daikon and thin-fried tofu, pickled red turnips, ancient rice, and a hearty miso soup. Just reading about it makes it sound delicious, right? I was worried that the health-conscious cuisine might not be very satisfying due to the light seasoning, but that was not the case at all. The flavors were not too strong but still delicious. The Hamburg especially went well with the rice. The various vegetable side dishes were also tasty, and I enjoyed trying new vegetables. It was a lunch that made my body feel good, so I definitely want to come back. Thank you for the meal!

Located north of Okamachi Shopping Street, opposite Mizuwaji Temple. I had lunch there, with the main dish being Pork Saute. I requested the pork to be well-cooked to prevent it from becoming tough. The sauce with the pork was truly delicious. The rice was made from ancient grains and had a reddish color from the adzuki beans. It was delicious. The side dishes, such as boiled komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) and thick-fried tofu, were also tasty with elegant seasoning. The meal cost 1,200 yen, and you can choose from large, medium, or small rice portions. You should try it too.

In Toyonaka city, there is a morning market where limited quantities of bento boxes are being sold. I was curious so I bought one for 700 yen. The shop offers a menu that is free from the 7 major allergens, and the bento box is also allergen-free. The top layer contains chicken breast in a stick chicken style, miso-stir-fried thick fried tofu, potato salad, and simmered hijiki seaweed. They all have light flavors and although the portion size is not very big, I am happy with the variety of ingredients. The rice seems to be ancient rice, with a mild flavor that goes well with the side dishes. Eating lunch at the shop would offer a larger portion size, but it comes at a higher price, so this bento box is a convenient and body-friendly option.