On the first floor, a female staff member greets you in front of the stairs, and on the second floor, another staff member welcomes you at the top of the stairs. The stylish interior of the restaurant is surprisingly cozy. It's not strictly non-smoking, but rather relaxed in terms of smoking areas. It seems to be a shabu-shabu-focused restaurant. They also offer lunch options using pork. The lunch set prices range from ¥800, and I ordered the daily special which was Milfeuille cutlet. It had a nice ring to it, almost like a dessert. Since I was hungrier than usual, I opted for the large rice portion. The cylindrical cutlets were cut diagonally into 4 pieces. It came with a decent portion of salad, salt, miso soup, and cucumber pickles. The Milfeuille cutlet had a couple of twists, and it was quite delicious. There was white onion with yuzu pepper in the center of the pork, so it was flavorful even without salt. Personally, I would have preferred to try it with tonkatsu sauce as well. If I could enjoy it with both salt and tonkatsu sauce, my satisfaction would have been even higher. However, for ¥800, the meal was more than satisfying. I look forward to trying the ginger pork or pork cutlet next time. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at 11:30, finished eating by 12:10. This restaurant is mainly private rooms, which is great for having confidential conversations with clients. Even though the walls are thin, faces cannot be seen, so it's good for privacy. Today I had the mizore-katsuo dashi rosu-katsu. The texture was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a sweet taste of the meat. In this day and age, being able to eat this quality tonkatsu at this price is rare! I will definitely come back!

In a private room at a calm restaurant with three course options - Hana, Tsuki, and Takumi - I chose the Tsuki course for 5000 yen, which included all-you-can-drink for an additional 500 yen. It was definitely worth it, especially since the all-you-can-drink option also included sake. For my first drink, I had Yuki no Chaya before starting the hot pot. The tai sashimi, hirakatsu, and pork and cabbage mille-feuille steamed in a bamboo basket were delicious and the meat for the hot pot was juicy and flavorful. However, there was hardly any scum in the broth, which was a bit disappointing. After finishing the meal, my friend and I were surprised to see that there was no scum in the pot. Overall, we enjoyed the meal, including the noodles at the end and the dessert, and left feeling full and satisfied.

I arrived in Honmachi ⭐️ I visited a restaurant that serves carefully crafted shabu-shabu such as "sophisticated dashi," "exquisite tsuyu dashi," and "special ponzu." Not only shabu-shabu, but also the side dishes were delicious, so I want to share my experience ⭐️ Today's restaurant is "Butsusho Honmachi-tei"! It's located on the second floor of a building within walking distance from Honmachi Station ⭐️ The exterior is beautiful and the interior is stylish and calm, making it a very relaxing space! Today, I had the "Tsuki Course" for ¥5500 (with all-you-can-drink): - Sashimi of sea bream - Fillet cutlet (homemade moon-viewing ponzu) - Steamed layers of pork belly and cabbage - Pork shabu-shabu with dashi (assorted meat, seasonal vegetable assortment, tsukune, tofu) - Tokushima-made half-cut noodles as the finale - Yuzu sherbet! The sea bream sashimi was fresh and delicious, with a high level of transparency! The plump sea bream was full of flavor and absolutely delicious! The fillet cutlet was beautifully rare and tender! The thick cutlet was soft and tasty! It was delicious on its own, but dipping it in egg and ponzu made it refreshing and tasty! The steamed layers of pork belly and cabbage had a great combination of pork sweetness and cabbage sweetness, making it very easy to eat and delicious! It was refreshing and tasty with ponzu! The pork shabu-shabu had delicious crunchy vegetables and extremely fresh meat! The vegetables had a great texture and flavor ⭐️! The meat released flavor with every bite and was delicious! Dipping it in ponzu allowed us to enjoy the refreshing taste and meat flavor! The highlight was the amazing dashi! The aroma and flavor of bonito were evident in the dashi ☺️! The delicious dashi paired with the ingredients and ponzu was fantastic! The finale of half-cut noodles was incredibly smooth and had a great mouthfeel and throat sensation! The refreshing and addictive texture was delicious! It was a luxurious and delicious course meal that was amazing! Please give it a try!

I found a great shabu-shabu restaurant with semi-private rooms in Honmachi! The interior is beautiful and it's located near the exit of the shopping street at Honmachi Station, so you won't get wet even if it's raining! The lunch menu seems to be popular too! Besides shabu-shabu, the fillet cutlet was surprisingly delicious! ■ Monthly Course 5,000 yen (with all-you-can-drink) - Amberjack sashimi - Fillet cutlet with homemade sweet and sour sauce - Pork belly and cabbage mille-feuille steamed - Pork shabu-shabu with dashi broth / seasonal vegetables / tsukune (chicken meatballs) / tofu - Tokushima-made half-cut noodles as the finishing touch - Seasonal gelato The popular monthly course with all-you-can-drink for 5,000 yen! The seasonal sashimi (amberjack) was thick, fresh, and delicious! The fillet cutlet that came next was a surprise! It was delicious with the homemade sweet and sour sauce, but it was amazing when eaten with just salt! Before the shabu-shabu, we were served a surprising mille-feuille steamed dish with yuzu ponzu sauce that was too delicious! The main shabu-shabu dish was satisfying in terms of portion. You can enjoy your meal in a semi-private room, making it perfect for a girls' night out, and salarymen were also using it for business dinners. My friend who came with me said, "I want to come back for my birthday!" The monthly course is highly recommended! Thank you for the meal! Restaurant Information: Name: Butasho Honmachi-tei Genre: Shabu-shabu, Izakaya, Tonkatsu Phone: 06-6252-0105 Address: 2F Takehiro Honmachi Building, 3-6-1 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Access: 2 minutes walk from Exit 9 of Honmachi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line / 5 minutes walk from Exit 8 of Sakaisuji Honmachi Station on the Sakaisuji Line 116m from Honmachi Station Business Hours: [Mon-Sat] 11:30-14:00 (L.O. 13:00), 17:30-23:00 (L.O. 22:00) Closed on Sundays and holidays Smoking/non-smoking: All seats are non-smoking Other: Available for 20-50 people

Visited in November 2022 with a Foodlog rating of 3.25 (30 reviews), specifically to try the "Pork Belly and Chinese Cabbage Mille-feuille Steamed" dish at "Butasho Honmachi-tei". Opted for the most popular "Monthly Course (with all-you-can-drink)" in a private room! Monthly Course (with all-you-can-drink) for 5,000 yen: - Tai sashimi - Special fillet cutlet with moon-viewing ponzu sauce - Pork belly and Chinese cabbage mille-feuille steamed - Shabu-shabu with Kiriishiyama foothills pork, assorted vegetables, tofu, and tsukune - Tokushima-produced Handa noodles as a finishing touch - Dessert (seasonal sherbet) Started with a toast with draft beer! - Tai sashimi: Unexpectedly delicious with sea urchin and salmon roe on top of shiso leaves! - Special fillet cutlet with moon-viewing ponzu sauce: Thick and juicy with a slightly rare pink center, exceeded expectations! - Pork belly and Chinese cabbage mille-feuille steamed: Perfect combination of pork belly, Chinese cabbage, ponzu sauce, and yuzu pepper! - Shabu-shabu with Kiriishiyama foothills pork: Elegant and delicious with a variety of accompaniments. The entire course, including all-you-can-drink for 5,000 yen, felt like a great deal. The lunch menu is also worth checking out! Thank you for the delicious meal.

I have visited the sister stores a few times, but this was my first time at the Honmachi store. The interior is clean and the private room format allows for a relaxing experience. It seems like the lunch menu has expanded a bit. They had a Mille-Feuille Katsu set, which was not available at the sister store. They also had something called Katsu Nanban. Among these options, I decided to try the "Tonjiru set for 700 yen including tax" that I had been wanting to try for a while. However, it was a disappointment. Perhaps because it was right after opening, the vegetables in the soup were tough and the rice was stale and clumpy. It felt like it was leftover from the day before. This is not acceptable for a newly opened store. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and the staff are friendly, but it was a shame about the food quality.

I have mentioned Pig Master before. The interior of the restaurant has changed, with all private rooms now. The menu remains the same, but I think the name was different when I last came, maybe it was haru. I had a luxurious shabu-shabu lunch after a long time. The shabu-shabu here has amazing broth! There are two types of fresh meat, so you can easily enjoy them by dipping them in the broth. The meat is sweet and delicious, and adding yuzu pepper to the broth enhances the flavor even more! And all of this for only 1500 yen, which is cheap! Plus, if you become a LINE member, you can get a 100 yen discount and enjoy it for 1400 yen! I am satisfied!

I wanted to eat steamed vegetables, but they were sold out, so I ordered the monthly special miso katsu for 900 yen. When I sat down, I tried to read manga on my phone, but the building's signal was bad or maybe it was just my seat, I couldn't open the app at all... The miso katsu was quite ordinary (laughs). It was like supermarket deli level. Also, there was no oil draining net under the katsu, which is usually provided at deep-fried food places, so the breading was soggy from the vegetable moisture and dressing, instead of crispy like I wanted. Personally, I was very disappointed...

I revisited the restaurant recently and this time they were open on time. I was escorted to a private room for lunch. The lunch menu included dishes like Pork Cutlet with Ponzu Sauce, Pork Cutlet with Osaka Hermes Sauce, Pork Cutlet with Demi-Glace Sauce, and more. They also had a lunch promotion for May where you could get a free side dish. The Pork Cutlet I ordered was crispy on the outside but not greasy, and the meat was tender and cooked perfectly. The breading was thin and the meat had a nice pink color. The complimentary side dish was lotus root kinpira, which was delicious. I was very satisfied with the meal and even got a second helping of rice. Overall, the Pork Cutlet was delicious and I will definitely be coming back again.

Every time I try to visit, they always say "we're already closed" or "we're only open from 12pm today," and I can't get in. It's the restaurant "Butasho Honmachi-tei." Other restaurants always stick to their opening hours, but why can't "Honmachi-tei" do the same? (Crying) But this time, I finally managed to visit! I ordered the "Tsukimi Ponzu Rosu Katsu" for 950 yen. I won't go into detail about the menu. The quality of the katsu is almost the same as other places. The crispy coating tends to crumble a bit, but I love that crispy texture. The homemade Tsukimi Ponzu sauce lightens up the fried food and increases your appetite. The miso soup is also delicious. Please, please stick to your opening hours! I want to eat tonkatsu here!

Located just north of exit 10 of Hommachi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, this restaurant opened in 2013 and specializes in pork shabu-shabu and steamed dishes. The entrance on the first floor of the building where the noren curtain hangs leads you up the stairs to the second floor. The calm atmosphere inside features semi-private table seating. For lunch, they offer six types of tonkatsu as well as pork shabu-shabu and steamed dishes. I ordered the "Osaka Hermes Sauce Hire Katsu," a thick tonkatsu with a light coating that allows the flavor of the meat to shine through, complemented by the tangy Hermes sauce. A satisfying lunch experience.

Located in Honmachi, this restaurant called HARU Honmachi is on the second floor of a building on the north side of a soba shop, just one signal north after turning east at the intersection of Chuo Odori and Midosuji (Funeba Chuo 3). On a weekend at 6:30 pm, I made a reservation online and decided to have a small party with 4 people after work. We enjoyed the Kombu dashi pork shabu-shabu course with all-you-can-drink (4000 yen), including sashimi of sea bream, homemade fillet cutlet with moon-viewing ponzu sauce, pork shabu-shabu (pork, meatballs, vegetables, tofu), noodles from Handa, and sherbet. It was a great deal with all-you-can-drink included. The restaurant was about 30% full, so we were able to spend a relaxing two hours. Thank you for the delicious meal.

3G Lunch Series ... Subtitle "Avoiding the Three Cs" Please use this as a reference for choosing restaurants around Honmachi Station to avoid the three Cs Today is the second day of tension during the state of emergency, and it's a bit nerve-wracking to enter a restaurant for lunch without ideal conditions. So, I nervously went to HARU Honmachi Residence, where there are partitions and wide table spacing. About 60% of the seats were occupied, but thanks to the wide table spacing and partitions, the three Cs were avoided, and the only downside here, smoking, is now non-smoking. The staff also wore masks to avoid the three Cs. The restaurant is a shabu-shabu restaurant, so the ventilation is excellent, and we had lunch in a clean environment. The menu... The daily lunch special of 850 yen with pork cutlet is sold out. So, I ordered the pork fillet cutlet set for 1,000 yen!!! You can choose from three sauces: Osaka Hermes sauce, grated daikon and katsu broth, and moon-viewing ponzu. Here, I chose the Osaka Hermes sauce... The Hermes sauce is manufactured in Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and the company's website states that it was founded in 1935 by the founder, Kazuo Sakai, under the trademark "HERMES Hermes Sauce". The name is derived from the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology and the god of commerce. The trademark is based on the staff of Hermes, the "Caduceus". All manufacturing is done by hand, and the taste has been passed down through generations. The key to the taste is the more than ten original blends of spices that enhance the flavor of the carefully selected ingredients. The sauce is made by simmering selected vegetables, fruits, sugar, salt, vinegar, and seasonings. It is used in okonomiyaki and yakisoba, and the soft flavor spreads on the hot plate. Please enjoy the nostalgic taste of "Hermes Sauce". Thank you for your continued support. I enjoyed the meal and left the restaurant feeling satisfied. Thank you.

Visited a pork shabu-shabu restaurant near my workplace called "HARU Honmachi-tei" for a solo lunch. The counter was a bit cramped but luckily no one was smoking nearby. Ordered the daily special, loin tonkatsu with ponzu sauce for 900 yen. The tonkatsu was thick and cooked to a medium pink, bursting with delicious meaty flavor. The cabbage side was fresh and crunchy, and the dressing was surprisingly tasty. Despite the slight odor and the occasional appearance of a smoking monster, I enjoyed the meal in a smoke-free environment. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Next to Sobayoshi in Honmachi, there is a restaurant located on the second floor. At the entrance, there were daily samples on display. Today's special was sesame vinegar stir-fried chicken tenderloin. When I entered, I noticed that smoking was allowed and I felt like turning back. However, I was shown to my seat and decided to order the daily special. It seems like this restaurant is famous for its shabu-shabu, so I regret not ordering a pork menu. The miso soup, hot rice, and plenty of cabbage were delicious. The chicken tenderloin was also plentiful and satisfying. I opted for a drink after the meal for an additional 200 yen, and there were many people smoking in the restaurant.

I had a work meeting in Honcho, so I decided to have lunch there! I was feeling hungry, so I was thinking of having tonkatsu or something like that, and I ended up at a restaurant that usually serves shabu-shabu at night! It was still early when I arrived, so there were no customers yet, but it started getting crowded around noon! Truly a popular place! When I asked for a recommendation, they suggested the pork fillet cutlet set, so I went with that! The pork fillet cutlet was made with Tochigi's Mizuhono pork, and I could choose between sauce or grated bonito dashi and egg ponzu, so I chose the egg ponzu. When it arrived, I was surprised! The rare pork fillet cutlet was thick and looked very delicious! The rice was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. And the pork fillet cutlet was incredibly tender! The egg ponzu sauce was a great dipping sauce, and I couldn't stop eating the rice! I always want to go to places with deliciously cooked rice for lunch, as I love rice. The service was also polite and they efficiently handled the sudden influx of salarymen. I felt like I'd like to go back for dinner sometime! And all this for just 900 yen, which is quite a good deal! Thank you for the meal! I took the photos quickly with my smartphone, so I apologize for that!

Even during the Obon holiday, I visited HARU Honmachi-tei, a restaurant that offers its regular lunch menu, which I found to be very convenient. While their shabu-shabu made with carefully selected brand pork is popular for dinner, their lunch menu includes options like a daily special for 850 yen, as well as fillet cutlet and loin cutlet made with mochi pork, and a weekly special mille-feuille cutlet. The restaurant is located right next to Honmachi station, at the northern end of Senba Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street, with popular bakery Boulangerie KAWA nearby, along with the popular Chinese restaurant Meien that always has a line. I climbed up a steep staircase to the second floor where the restaurant is located. It was just past 12 o'clock, so there was only one seat left at the counter, and there was a line forming at the entrance due to its popularity. There were ashtrays on the tables, indicating that smoking is allowed even during lunch, but luckily there were no smokers nearby this time. The lunch menu is available from Monday to Saturday, from 11:30 to 13:30, and includes the following set meal options (all prices include tax and come with rice, pickles, and soup): Limited to 10 servings, Treasure Pork Shabu-Shabu for 1,300 yen, Mochi Pork Loin with Salt Sauce and Yuzu Pepper for 850 yen, Daily Special (Miso Cutlet) for 900 yen, Weekly Special (Mentaiko Cheese Mille-Feuille Cutlet), Mochi Pork Fillet Cutlet from Zuiho-no in Tochigi, and Mochi Pork Loin Cutlet from Zuiho-no in Tochigi for an additional 200 yen you can add a drink (coffee, tea, orange juice, cola), gelato, or a lunch banquet/entertainment plan for 2,000 yen per person. You can choose from three types of sauce for the Mochi Pork Fillet or Loin Cutlet: grated bonito dashi, egg ponzu, and special sauce (in addition to the chosen sauce, salt is also provided). This time, I ordered the Fillet Cutlet with grated bonito dashi. The generous set meal arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. The Tochigi Zuiho-no Mochi Pork Fillet Cutlet set meal for 900 yen (with rice, pickles, and soup) included six thick slices of fillet cutlet. The slightly pinkish color and the sight of meat juices seeping out made for an enticing visual. The cutlet was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a firm texture that still maintained the delicate flavor of the fillet. The refreshing grated bonito dashi was served chilled, with grated daikon, providing a light and refreshing taste. The broth was thin and clear, making it a bit difficult to dip the cutlet in, so I ended up sipping the dashi and daikon while eating the cutlet (not very polite, I know). The combination of the cutlet and the dashi was delicious, reminiscent of shabu-shabu. While I was tempted to try it with sauce or mustard, enjoying the cutlet with the unique grated bonito dashi in the summer was a pleasant experience. The cabbage served on the side was plentiful, and while you can't ask for a refill like in typical tonkatsu restaurants, it was a satisfying portion. The salad also included some carrots and greens with a Japanese-style dressing. The cutlet was served on a wire rack, preventing the salad from getting soggy, which was a nice touch. The rice was perfectly cooked, with each grain distinct and shiny, and tasted delicious. It seems to be a special blend of domestic select rice. The pickles were spicy mustard greens, and the lightly salted soup with wakame seaweed paired well with the rice. The floor was a bit sticky and had a unique smell, but the service was friendly and attentive, with quick service that indicated a fast turnover of customers. While I personally don't like smoking being allowed throughout the restaurant, the deliciousness of the Mochi Pork Fillet, along with the unique dipping sauce, for 900 yen was a great deal. I'm curious to try other items on the menu as well.

I've always been curious about this place with its elegant and slender appearance! I decided to try something new and went for the "Tochigi-produced Mizuhono Mochi Pork Tenderloin Cutlet Set Meal" recommended by the cute staff. I chose the tamago ponzu sauce out of the three options, also recommended by the lovely staff. After a 10-minute wait, the tenderloin cutlet arrived and my excitement went up. The pale pink color of the cutlet, similar to my blushing cheeks, looks irresistible. The breading is thin and snugly fits the meat. When you bite into it, the crispy texture gives way to a tender and flavorful meaty goodness spreading in your mouth. First, I tried it with salt, and then with the tamago ponzu sauce, which perfectly combines the acidity and mellowness, enhancing the sweet taste of the meat. The rice is also well-cooked with each grain standing out. The premium blend rice is delicious. By the way, the pickles served as a side are tasty too. I can't wait to try the pork shabu-shabu seiro steamed dish at night. The only downside is the miso soup, which needs improvement.

It is located in a shopping street. The interior of the shop is very quiet, and since it has private rooms, I was able to relax and spend time slowly. I had the simplest shabu-shabu course. The broth was... something course. It had plenty of vegetables, a moderate amount of meat, and the condiments for the meatballs were delicious. The taste remained consistent until the end, so it might be a bit lacking in variety. It was budget-friendly, and I was satisfied with being able to spend a relaxing and enjoyable time.

Located right near Honmachi Station, at the entrance of the Funamachi shopping street, is a shabu-shabu restaurant called "S". They also offer lunch service, which I like to use when I want to have a nice lunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, allowing for a relaxing meal. I highly recommend the tonkatsu for lunch! It is light and easy to eat, thanks to the use of good quality oil. I never feel heavy afterwards. The rice is also cooked perfectly to my liking.