In August of the 5th year of Reiwa, the business hours were from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The draft beer was 638 yen, gratin cream croquette was 638 yen, and assorted sashimi with scallop butter grilled was 528 yen, etc. The sushi and sashimi were mediocre in my opinion, but the conger eel tempura was delicious.

I am not a big fan of the Hanshin Tigers, but when I went there by chance, they won, and the atmosphere was fun with the other customers. I was able to drink cheaply, and they had great fish dishes that go well with alcohol. I feel like going back again! (^O^)

I have been a customer for a long time, but this restaurant has changed a lot for the worse. Until a few years ago, everything was great, but in the past year, the service has become slow, and it seems like the staff are playing around near the counter. Occasionally, they have a half-price sushi sale, but items like toro and sea urchin are excluded, even though it is advertised online as all items being half-price. It's a shame because the food is delicious.

Great hospitality. The balance of portion size, taste, and price is good. The seating is also nice for groups of up to 6 people as it is not too scattered.

The head chef is a nice person. Regular customers are already established.

The grilled rice balls are huge and cheap! The sashimi is also delicious! The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice too!

I visited this restaurant for the first time and the staff were very friendly. Even though the dishes were not on the menu, they were willing to accommodate my requests. For example, they made a roll with fatty tuna and green onions, with less rice. I also asked for salmon roe and sea urchin on seaweed, like I usually have at other sushi restaurants, and they happily made it for me. It was my first time at this restaurant, but I was able to enjoy delicious dishes that suited my taste preferences.

It's been a while since my last visit. I was planning to go to "Stand Fuji" on this day, but as expected, there was a long line so I gave up and went to my usual spot, "Gosaku Don" (laughs). No matter how many times I go, it's always bustling, but there are not many reviews about the food. It's a pub that supports the Hanshin Tigers. It's located on the 10th floor of the Apollo Building, next to "Gosaku Tei," part of the Gosaku Group. As always, everything was delicious (*^_^*). However, this place allows smoking, so it's the worst when the person next to you smokes (´・ω・`). The restaurant itself is not very clean, so I wish they could be a bit more considerate in that aspect... I always think that. The staff's customer service is good and they are attentive. The atmosphere inside is lively and noisy, but it might be good for people who like a bustling atmosphere. Thank you for the meal☆彡

I think it's interesting. The background music is "Rokko Oroshi". The manager is wearing a happi coat. The background music is easy to get used to, so even if you're not a Hanshin Tigers fan, it's okay, right? The fish is delicious! I ordered a sashimi platter, and it even had sea urchin, so it felt like a good deal! I thought it was cheap, but I was a little surprised at the bill, but it was within my expectations! The cost performance is quite good, I think? There are various types of hot pots that I want to try. I will definitely go again! Thank you for the meal!

2016/10 Revisited a friend's favorite restaurant. It had been a while since my last visit and I noticed that the manager had changed. The food was still delicious and reasonably priced as always. There was a bit of a disappointing incident this time, but I won't mention it here as it could affect the restaurant's reputation. Thank you for the meal! 2015/04 Revisited a friend's favorite restaurant. By the way, my friend is a Hanshin Tigers fan. I'm more of a casual fan myself. Today was a Hanshin vs. Giants game, so the restaurant was packed. There was a TV inside and everyone was excitedly watching the game. It was a lively izakaya. It's fun to visit during game days. Despite the team losing, it was an enjoyable atmosphere. 2014/11 First visit to a friend's favorite restaurant. The name includes "seafood wholesaler," so the fresh fish in the tanks were waiting to be eaten! As shown in the photos, everything was delicious. I love horse sashimi, so I ordered it from the menu. It was incredibly delicious! The sweetness, umami, and aroma spread beautifully in my mouth. I asked the manager where it was from, and he said it was from Canada. I was impressed by their honesty. Interestingly, most horse sashimi in Kumamoto is actually from Canada. The staff were attentive and accommodating, even making sushi for me upon request. The restaurant seems to support Hanshin Tigers, and it's popular among fans. If you go by car, you can park at Lucia's & Apollo's parking lot and get 2 hours free with a receipt over 3,000 yen. It's a great place for those who enjoy drinking.

I love this izakaya chain restaurant, and I often visit this particular branch in Osaka. Whenever I'm in the Abeno area, I always go to this place without a doubt. It's located in the Apollo Building, a bit tucked away from the newer facilities in Abeno, giving it a hidden gem vibe. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with friendly staff greeting you as you enter. I recommend sitting at the counter, where you can watch the chefs cook right in front of you. The menu offers a variety of fresh and unique dishes, and on this visit, I enjoyed dishes like medium fatty tuna sashimi, grilled sea chicken, fried sardines with plum sauce, and grilled amberjack collar. The quality of the food was excellent, and I was particularly impressed by the generous portion of the grilled amberjack collar for its price. The restaurant also screens live baseball games during the season, adding to the lively atmosphere. Each visit to this place never fails to surprise me, and I always leave feeling satisfied. Another delicious meal at this wonderful restaurant.

A friend recommended this place because they received an email about a special offer for a free lobster for their birthday month. I came on a Saturday before 6 pm thinking it wouldn't be too crowded, but it was almost full! The restaurant was lively and the staff were all energetic. We started with a cheers with a draft beer and enjoyed some fresh horse mackerel sashimi. The fish was still moving when it arrived and the texture was amazing. We also asked for the bones to be deep-fried, which was delicious. Then came the highlight - the lobster! We chose to have it in a hot pot since it was cold outside. We first tried just the lobster, which was flavorful and had a nice texture. The broth from the lobster was so tasty that we enjoyed adding vegetables and finishing with a porridge. It's a great place for a lively atmosphere.

After watching a movie at the Apollo Cinema 8, if you bring your ticket stub to the seafood wholesaler Wasyaku Gozaku Don Apollo store, you can get a free drink. Once the movie ends, head to the 10th floor using the elevator and present your ticket stub to enjoy a free beer toast. This place offers a wide variety of seafood dishes such as sashimi, simmered dishes, grilled with salt, sushi, tempura, and hot pot, as well as meat dishes like skewers and fried chicken. The menu is extensive and includes delicacies like whale bacon. On this visit, I enjoyed some delicacies with drinks, followed by sushi like mackerel stick sushi and eel nigiri. The staff is very lively, but the noise level in the restaurant is always around 100 decibels, making it difficult to have a quiet conversation with neighboring tables. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, this place may not be suitable. I wish it were a bit quieter. Located at Apollo Building 10F, 1-5-31 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City.

One of my favorite restaurants is the seafood wholesaler Gyosaku Don Apollo store! Whenever I go, I always sit at the counter. It's fun to eat while chatting with the chef face to face in a lively atmosphere. I once sat at a table, but it was a bit unsatisfying because I missed the high-energy interaction with the chef that is the highlight of this place (laughs). Since then, I've only sat at the counter. The whole place is filled with Hanshin Tigers colors, but even if you don't know baseball, it's okay. If you honestly say you don't understand, they won't bring up baseball-related topics. The atmosphere of the restaurant can be described in one word: "noisy" (laughs). It's a really good kind of "noisy"! Recommended for those who enjoy chatting and eating while interacting with the staff. However, it can be quite unpleasant for those who don't like noisy places or when the staff quickly ask, "What's next?" The food is mainly fish! When you go, don't open the menu right away, but look at the rolled paper in the tube on the table. The daily recommended menu is listed there (usually in the upper left corner). You can also decide on the menu while chatting with the chef, even if it's not on the menu. It goes something like, "What's the recommendation today?" "This is delicious." "How is it cooked?" "Both boiling and grilling are delicious, but especially this one." "Then I'll have that." And the energy level is high! When you exclaim how delicious the fish cooked by following the above method is, a staff member on the floor will say a word. Staff: "Yes! It's delicious!" Chef: "It's delicious! Whether boiled or grilled, it's delicious!" Floor 2: "Yes! It's delicious!" And it continues like a game of telephone, with "It's delicious!" echoing throughout the restaurant. This is what liveliness means. The banter between the chef and the floor staff is entertaining, and there's also subtle banter with customers (probably regulars). Once you get used to the place, it might be fun to join in the conversation? (I always join in like crazy) There's also a wide variety of sake and other alcoholic beverages. Be sure to ask the chief-like staff member on the floor. He is quite knowledgeable about sake. There's also a female staff member who is incredibly knowledgeable about sake, which is interesting (laughs). In terms of price, it's on the higher side for a place frequented by women in their early twenties. Depending on what you order, if two people go and each has around 3-4 drinks, a sashimi platter, 2-3 soup dishes, and 1 sushi roll, it's around 5000 yen per person. It's still a bit expensive for someone in their early twenties, but it has a charm that makes you want to come back. The rating is "One of my top favorite restaurants - might be tough for those who don't like noise" and it has an overall high rating of 4.5 points.

This time, I had a one-night, two-day business trip to Osaka. It has been about nine years since I last visited Osaka. Last time was for sightseeing, but this time, due to work, my activities are limited. I traveled on the same Shinkansen as my colleague, but for some reason, we were in separate cars. Well, this gives me some time to relax during the journey. And for some reason, we also booked different hotels. It was a mistake on my part when booking the tickets. Upon arriving in Osaka, I was surprised by the cold weather, as I had been used to the warmth in Tokyo. I hurried to Uniqlo to buy a coat. After this long introduction, the first meal in Osaka was a business meeting at "Wagadon" located in Apollo Building near Abeno Harukas. They open at 4 pm on weekdays, and we arrived around 4:30 pm. We ordered some sashimi and my favorite horse meat sashimi, as well as other dishes with our colleagues. Overall, it was quite tasty for a chain izakaya. However, the most memorable aspect was the energetic staff. Although their energy was great, it was so loud when they shouted orders to the kitchen that we couldn't hear each other talk. It would be better if we could have a conversation without shouting.

This is a seafood izakaya located on the 10th floor of the Apollo Building in Tennoji. I went with a friend who is a regular customer. The staff outside the restaurant were lively and welcoming. Inside, there is a counter styled like a hearth where regulars chat with the chefs, creating a fun atmosphere. We opted for a quieter table in the back this time. The menu is extensive with a variety of seafood, grilled dishes, izakaya staples, and unique delicacies that pair well with drinks. The prices are around 500 yen per dish, which is reasonable considering the portion sizes. The taste and freshness of the seafood were decent, although I cannot speak for more elaborate dishes. The drink selection is also diverse, with a special mention of the beer glasses featuring the Hanshin Tigers logo, as this place is popular among fans. Overall, it seems like a lively izakaya where salarymen gather to drink and eat in a casual atmosphere. Despite the lower ratings on Tabelog, I believe it is a good restaurant.

When watching a movie at Apollo Cinema, I saw a notice in the Apollo Building about a special offer for moviegoers - if you bring your movie ticket stub, you can get a free drink at this particular shop. After the movie ended around 5:40 pm, my wife and I decided to check out the shop. We had previously held a party with about 20 friends in the back room, but this time we sat at the counter and ordered a sashimi platter and simmered dishes. The place was quite lively with customers who had just finished watching the movie, even though it was still early. The shop had a variety of seafood on display, and the atmosphere was more like a traditional Japanese grill restaurant. The prices were surprisingly reasonable, costing us around 5,000 yen for the two of us. We didn't drink much alcohol this time, but the seafood dishes were 10-20% cheaper than other places we've been to. Compared to chain izakaya restaurants, this shop offers better value for the money.

I used to go quite often until about 2 years ago. I was a regular customer, so they would always stock up on sweet potato shochu that my friend would like, and I would always keep a one-liter bottle. They also have delicious chu-hai drinks made with fresh-squeezed juice. The sashimi is cheap and delicious, especially the seafood. They also serve sushi, which I would order as a finishing touch. The tempura system allows you to choose your favorite ingredients, which is convenient. There are chain stores in Osaka, and I think there are three to four stores in Tennoji. The menu may vary slightly depending on the store. It seems that the store manager and staff are transferred between stores regularly, as I think the store manager changed about three times during the 5-6 years I went there. There was a period of ??? where some small incidents occurred, which made me, as a regular customer, stop going there. However, I think it is a well-balanced restaurant in terms of price, taste, customer service, and atmosphere. I like the energetic vibe of the staff. They are open on Sundays and holidays, and they open early, which is convenient.