After finishing up some business, we decided to have Chinese food within our reach. We called ahead to reserve a table and the place was bustling. The restaurant had a counter and a few tables. The kitchen and service staff were both well-organized. We ordered Qingdao beer, premium pu-erh tea, steamed chicken with century egg, shrimp dumplings, stir-fried beef with Chinese cabbage in oyster sauce, white mapo tofu, and finished off with Chinese noodles. In addition to the regular menu, there were some recommendations on the board which we also tried. The century egg was soft and delicious. The white mapo tofu was creamy with a good level of spiciness. Overall, it was a reliable Chinese restaurant and we enjoyed our meal. Many people were drinking wine and there was even champagne available. The service was attentive and excellent. The owner even saw us off outside despite being busy. They were very considerate throughout our visit. The total bill came to around 7500 yen. Despite being located in the basement of a building in the central area of Osaka, the restaurant offers good value for money, especially considering the quality of service. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was casual, making it a great place to visit without any reservations.

Celebration party for young designers✨️ Let's go to the delicious restaurant recommended to us! The underground restaurant has a nice atmosphere✨️ It was hot, so I ordered a beer after a long time✨️ ・Steamed chicken ¥710 ・Homemade roasted pork ¥850 The presentation is beautiful✨️✨️ Detailed decorations with vegetables✨️ The steamed chicken is moist✨️ The sauce is deep and refreshing✨️ The roasted pork is sweet and tender✨️ Strong umami flavor, so delicious❣️ Cheers to a glass of wine for ¥500 Easy-to-drink white wine with a smooth surface tension✨️ Also tried a smooth red wine ・Selected jellyfish Chinese salad ¥1,480 Large cut selected jellyfish with a crunchy texture✨️ So luxurious Chinese quality✨️✨️ Casual but authentic deliciousness✨️ Let's order a decanter of Shaoxing wine✨️ The ice is in the shape of a rose❣️ So elegant✨️ Let's try some dim sum! ・Grilled dumplings ¥480 ・Meat shumai wrapped in yuba ¥880 ・Crab claw tempura wrapped in scallop, white fish, and shrimp paste ¥800/piece The dumplings have a sweetness of vegetables✨️ The meat shumai is the best with the sweetness and umami of the meat! The texture of the yuba is good, and the deliciousness of the meat is direct❣️ It's so good, let's keep going with the Shaoxing wine! Aged Shaoxing wine, Old Chao Longshan‼️ Smooth and tasty♡ After a refill, it's time for bear-shaped ice♡ Now, let's pour the Shaoxing wine and enjoy✨️ Chef's recommended crab claws✨️ Wow, they are packed with plenty of meat❣️ When you bite, the inside of your mouth is filled with seafood✨️ Blessings from the sea✨️✨️ Various flavors and textures are irresistible♡ Wow, I wanted to try more dishes, but maybe next time✨️ The master even saw us off when we left, so grateful for the delicious time Now, should we go for another round at Lilou and Happy✨️Bon appétit('□' )ま

I came to a Chinese restaurant in Honmachi - Bambi, which has a cool atmosphere located underground. I aimed for the white mapo tofu that ranked on a popular TV show. I had it with green fried rice, and they went really well together. The spiciness of the mapo tofu was quite mild, making it very gentle. I also tried the stir-fried pork belly from Kagoshima and water spinach, which was delicious. The crab claws were amazing, priced at 800 yen each. The sweet chili sauce was also excellent. The sesame soba was interesting, so I recommend trying it! They have a variety of unique drinks, making it a fun place to visit. I will definitely come back again!

I visited after 2 years and everything I ate was delicious. The owner's hospitality is also wonderful. I had century egg dumplings, sweet and sour pork, white mapo tofu, seafood yakisoba, and finished with a dragon highball followed by red wine. It was a fun and enjoyable meal.

Birthday dinner. My friend asked me what I wanted to eat, and I said, "I feel like having some good Chinese food." However, my friend isn't really into courses (prefers to eat freely). When it comes to good Chinese food, it often involves multiple courses, which my friend tends to avoid. So, I decided to try a place called "Kamoshika" that I had bookmarked before. At the entrance, it says "Kamoshika, please!" What does Kamoshika mean? The interior of the restaurant is cozy and not very bright. The owner, with a serious expression, is this person Kamoshika? The regular menu and recommended dishes both look fantastic. First, we had a salad of coriander and shredded carrots, served in a beautiful glass. It felt like a romantic night out. My companion was getting excited and drinking Shaoxing wine like there's no tomorrow. Then, we tried the Hokkaido scallop, shrimp paste wrapped in crab claws. It's a luxurious dish. The Hokkaido seafood flavors are rich and juicy, unlike just crab meat. It made us forget that we were in Sakaisuji-Honmachi. We felt like we were in Shanghai. The white mapo tofu was 10 times better than expected, surprisingly white and slightly spicy like chili oil. Smooth, beautiful, and delicious. We also had steamed meat dumplings wrapped in yuba, pan-fried dumplings, and spring rolls filled with whole prawns. Despite not being a dim sum restaurant, they were all delicious. We might have ordered too much, as my companion who loves à la carte dishes was unstoppable. The stir-fried beef harami with fresh A vegetables in satay sauce was amazingly flavorful. Satay sauce is something I'm not very familiar with, but it was not too spicy and had a deep umami taste. The crab fried rice was also deliciously fluffy. Even though we were stuffed, we finished everything. We also had sesame dumplings, almond jelly, Chinese tea, and more. We ordered too much and drank too much, but each dish shone brightly. The dishes were not just visually appealing or tasted like typical Chinese food; they had that extra something, fresh and innovative. I was exhausted from work that day, so I got drunk quickly and ate too much. Next time, I'll try not to drink too much and enjoy each dish slowly. I like the casual bar-like atmosphere even though it's a Chinese restaurant. The menu written on the blackboard looked a bit worn out and hard to read, which bothered me a little. The owner, managing everything alone, must be working hard. Despite that, the beautifully crafted dishes and the owner's lovely smile show the dedication put into the food. I would love to come back to try different dishes at this restaurant. Total cost was around 17,000 yen for 2 people.

I finally visited a Chinese restaurant that I often pass by but never had a chance to go to. They are currently operating with shortened hours, with last order at 19:00 and closing at 20:00, but I had a great time. The shrimp shumai, mapo tofu, and saliva chicken were delicious.

Today, I visited the restaurant called Kawaramachi Bambi in Honmachi. This place is famous for its white mapo tofu. The restaurant was crowded around 8 pm. I toasted with Shaoxing wine and ordered various dishes. In addition to the regular menu, there were also recommended dishes. The spicy mapo tofu had a unique aroma and depth of flavor, and it was delicious. The white mapo tofu, based on white miso, had a gentle flavor and the chili oil in the middle was not too spicy, making it easy to eat. The xiaolongbao had natural meat juices and was delicious. The warm dish of Kagoshima pork belly with swan sauce was a light version of the dish and was also delicious. The five-ingredient spring rolls and pan-fried dumplings were also delicious. Overall, the food was delicious and I would like to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

It's been a while since I wanted to eat Chef Kono's Chinese cuisine, and I'm looking forward to enjoying summer vegetable dishes. Some recommended dishes are: Sweet Shrimp Salad Sashimi Style for 1,600 yen, Large Shrimp with Mayonnaise Sauce for 1,300 yen, Sweet and Sour Pork with Black Vinegar for 880 yen, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings for 800 yen, and Hokkaido Scallop and Shrimp Crab Claw for 700 yen per piece. The crab claw fry on the cover is not the usual frozen type, but a luxurious blend of scallops and shrimp. The Sweet Shrimp with Roe may surprise you with its color, but it offers the same umami flavor as sweet shrimp. The seasonal ingredients from Shimane Prefecture are a treasure trove of umami that goes well with drinks. Although the dishes ordered may not seem to contain summer vegetables, the okra and tomato in the Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork are transformed into summer vegetables, adding a refreshing touch to the dish. The fried taro is soft and fluffy, complementing the black vinegar well. Overall, Chef Kono's dishes are all delicious, and I couldn't try everything this time, so I look forward to going back to try more of the intriguing menu items. It's a place where you can enjoy light Chinese cuisine with a unique touch that makes you want to visit repeatedly. Check out my Instagram @ginjirou.star for more!

I visited Bambi-san after a long time, and as always, everything I ate was delicious. This time, they had shark fin on the menu, which piqued my interest, but I decided against it. I wanted to eat all the steamed dishes they had to offer! I couldn't get enough of the dumplings, xiaolongbao, and shumai - I wanted more! The most concerning thing was the crowded seating at one table - it was so noisy and loud, it was hard to ignore.

I love this takeout from my favorite restaurant. It costs 5,000 yen for 4 servings, and I had Chef Kono make it for 3,000 yen per serving. The assorted appetizers cost 3,000 yen (excluding tax) and include dishes like black vinegar sweet and sour pork, Chiba clams and Aomori scallops in Chinese dressing, large shrimp with mayonnaise sauce, quail eggs in Chinese marinade, Cantonese-style roast pork, cucumber with mustard pickles, Chinese-style rice, Hokkaido scallops and shrimp surimi crab claw tempura, and white mapo tofu rice bowl. There are so many dishes for just 3,000 yen (*´∀｀*) I'm so happy. There are also my favorite crab claw fries and plenty of shrimp and shellfish to enjoy with drinks. The menu includes many dishes that everyone has tried before, but Chef Kono's cooking is completely different from others. He incorporates original Chinese cuisine while keeping salt and oil to a minimum, allowing the flavors of the ingredients to shine through. It's a unique taste that only Chef Kono can create. Even when taken home and eaten, it's delicious ( ﾟДﾟ) Delicious. The white mapo tofu can be reheated in the microwave, and it's still delicious when cold. The white miso, meat miso, and chili oil are too delicious ( º∀º ) Delicious. There was plenty, so I split it over two days and finished it all. When dining in the restaurant, the playful vegetable cuts, like the Tetris-cut carrots in the sweet and sour pork, add a fun touch. Do you usually leave the black vinegar sauce in sweet and sour pork? Chef Kono's dishes make you want to finish every last bit of sauce and gravy. It's great to have this kind of body-friendly Chinese cuisine. Everything was delicious, but I want to try more varieties with a larger group. I can't wait to go back with everyone when things settle down (^ω^*) I am also on Instagram @ginjirou.star

Popular restaurant for lunch serving white mapo tofu and Chinese congee. I ordered the white mapo tofu set meal, which came with soup, salad, and dim sum. The white mapo tofu was spicier than it looked, possibly due to the chili oil. The numbing and spicy flavors were subtle, and the texture was thick. Despite being white, it wasn't as mild as expected. The soup, dim sum, and pickled vegetables were delicious, making it a well-balanced set meal. Personally, I was bothered by the fact that even though they had a PayPay sign, it couldn't be used during lunch hours.

Lunch ranges from around 850 yen to 950 yen, including salad, soup, dim sum, main dish, and rice. The lunch porridge is also appealing. You can ask for extra rice, which is nice. The staff provides good service and the atmosphere is pleasant. Today I had the white mapo tofu lunch. They also ask about the level of spiciness you prefer.

On this day, I sat at the counter and enjoyed the roast beef. It was pretty standard. Then I had the white mapo tofu followed by the sesame soba noodles as a finishing touch, which never disappoints. The restaurant was bustling with customers of all ages and genders.

It's been a while! This time, we went to a group dinner at night. We tried various dishes besides the famous white mapo tofu. Everything was delicious! We started with century egg, then had the white mapo tofu, and finished with noodles. The sesame soba was surprisingly different from dan dan noodles, but it was so good! Even the pickled melon was a pleasant surprise.

When it comes to white mapo tofu, I remember having it a few years ago at Koshigaya Lake Town. It was made with scallop extract, so it was quite different from traditional mapo tofu. There is a restaurant in Osaka, known for offering white mapo tofu. The lunch rush in the Sakaisuji area dies down after 1 pm, and the restaurant I visited had a chic and stylish atmosphere with red Asian lights. I decided to try the white mapo tofu lunch with extra spiciness. The dish arrived, and it looked like white stew. It had a hint of spiciness from chili oil, but it felt more like eating porridge. The flavors of white miso and white sesame were not very prominent. Although the visual presentation was appealing, the taste did not live up to the expectations of mapo tofu. The restaurant also served delicious dim sum and greens, indicating its culinary skills. The name of the restaurant reminded me of a childhood memory of playing the song "Bambi of the Fawn" on the organ. Those were the days when I was quite silly.

I was on a diet and the healthy restaurant I wanted to go to was closed, so I wandered around and found a sign that said "お粥！" (rice porridge) and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is located underground, but the big sign outside makes it easy to find and understand the menu. The interior is not very spacious, but they have a counter which makes it easy for solo diners. I ordered the Chinese porridge lunch and it was served quickly. I was surprised that I could get seconds! The porridge had a simple appearance, which was surprising to me as I was expecting it to have eggs and green onions. It looked thin, but had a subtle and delicious flavor that warmed me up inside. The chicken in a sweet and sour style was tender and tasty. Most importantly, the staff were very kind and provided warm service. I would like to try their mapo tofu next time.

"Just being rare is not the only great thing about this place, the quality is truly wonderful." On this day, I enjoyed delicious Chinese cuisine at this restaurant located near Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station in Osaka. The interior of the restaurant was chic, creating an elegant yet cozy atmosphere. The menu featured a variety of dishes that are not commonly found in typical neighborhood Chinese restaurants that I usually frequent. This time, I tried several dishes that caught my interest, along with some shochu highballs. ・Century Egg with Black Bone Chicken The first time I tried century egg was when I was around twenty years old, and it wasn't very good quality, so I honestly didn't find it delicious, and since then, I rarely ate it (at least I never ordered it myself). However, what I tried this time was a very rare dish made with black bone chicken, and it was mixed with sesame oil, creating a rich and creamy texture, with hardly any of the typical pungent smell of century egg. Even when dipped in the vinegar soy sauce provided, the flavor remained distinct, making it the best century egg dish I have ever had. ・Crab Claw Fritters with Scallop, Shrimp, and White Fish Surimi At first glance, this dish looked like a crab cream croquette, and it is one of the popular dishes at the restaurant. When dipped in sweet chili sauce, the crispy coating and the fluffy surimi inside had a gentle yet deep umami flavor. The owner mentioned that it sometimes sells out, and the deliciousness was definitely convincing. ・White Mapo Tofu Served in a flat earthenware pot, the appearance of this dish resembled a gratin. When I first tried the white part without the red chili oil, it was almost not spicy, with a gentle and flavorful taste. I didn't confirm this, but I suspect that the white part may be made with white miso. On the other hand, the red chili oil had a spicy kick, but the distinctive numbing and flavorful taste of Sichuan peppercorns was surprisingly mild. ・Fried Rice (Green) This fried rice had a greenish hue, with ingredients such as eggs, chopped green onions, and greens. Despite its simplicity, it was not greasy, and the rice grains were moist yet separate. After the rich Mapo Tofu, this light but flavorful fried rice tasted even better. ・Almond Tofu Almond tofu is commonly known for its light and fruity flavor with fruits, but at this restaurant, it was topped with a sauce made from distilled shochu and black sugar. The smooth texture and rich sauce combined to create a very gentle flavor. While the prices may not be cheap, I believe they are still within reach for someone like me. In addition to the taste, I also appreciated the fact that even a solo diner can feel comfortable dining here (although it may be a bit tight for large groups due to limited space). I definitely want to make time to visit this restaurant again.

I went for a casual visit around 1 pm on a weekday. I went down to the basement. At this time, it was understandably empty. I had the daily lunch set for 900 yen. The main dish was stir-fried young chicken and vegetables with black bean sauce, accompanied by salad, pickled vegetables, soup, and dim sum. You can choose between Chinese bread and rice, and I chose rice. They offer unlimited rice refills. The stir-fried dish had plenty of chicken chunks! The black bean sauce coated the vegetables and chicken nicely, with a rich and smooth flavor - delicious! It wasn't too salty, and the seasoning was just right! The potatoes were soft and moist, and the black bean sauce was delicious! The dim sum and soup had gentle flavors but were still delicious! I enjoyed delicate and delicious creative Chinese cuisine. I look forward to trying various dishes from the evening menu next time. Thank you for the meal.

This restaurant is famous for its white mapo tofu, but they also offer lunch sets with congee and daily specials. On this day, they had chicken nanban, which had a crispy coating and a rich sauce that complemented the juicy chicken perfectly. The dim sum that came with the lunch was cute, with the squid dumpling being particularly delicious. The egg drop soup had a nice thick texture and a gentle flavor. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. It's a great place to enjoy a meal!

I had been wanting to visit "Kawaramachi Kojika" for a while, and I finally had lunch there. The white mapo rice bowl lunch set includes mapo rice bowl, dim sum, soup, and salad for 850 yen. The white mapo rice bowl had a mild spiciness and a rich flavor, which was delicious. The dim sum, soup, and salad were also delicious.

After work, I finally went to a restaurant I had been wanting to visit for a while. I went to try their famous white mapo tofu that was featured on TV. I walked down the stairs to the underground restaurant, which had a Chinese atmosphere, and the staff were very friendly. The white mapo tofu was delicious, but I was particularly impressed by the flavor of the shumai and xiaolongbao. The combination of the savory meat and the sweetness of the vegetables was fantastic. The white mapo tofu was indeed white in color, and the spicy flavor would definitely appeal to those who enjoy spicy food. In addition to the regular menu, there were also daily specials on the blackboard, and a variety of drinks including Shaoxing wine and non-alcoholic cocktails, making it a place suitable for both women and men. Thank you for the wonderful meal.