I had some errands to run and ended up near my workplace on the day when winter break officially started. I decided to take a walk down to Namba for lunch, and it was actually quite enjoyable. Wow! The crowds in Dotonbori are just like before the pandemic - lots of tourists dragging their luggage, speaking Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, and even Japanese. The Glico sign on the Ebisu Bridge is a perfect spot for photos. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Dotonbori, the presence of this famous restaurant stands out - GanKo takes up an entire building. I checked the menu outside before going in and ordered the following: - Tempura Soba with Green Onions and Fatty Tuna Set Meal: 1,078 yen. Since it's the end of the year, I decided to try some soba for a change. And I must say, the soba was delicious. The noodles were smooth and firm, with a good chewiness. The tempura, lightly battered, was crispy and tasty. I enjoyed the natural flavors of the shrimp and green pepper tempura. The best part was the "green onions and fatty tuna" - there were only 4 pieces, which was a bit disappointing, but they were enough to satisfy my taste buds. GanKo never disappoints, so it's always a reliable choice. I paid quickly with PayPay. Bon appétit!

Flounder sashimi is crunchy and delicious, and the blowfish skin with ponzu sauce is also tasty. Having a beer and highball during the day puts me in a good mood. The usual chef is off today, so I'll head home without being able to chat with him. Customers are starting to come in little by little, and it seems busier than before! The impact of COVID-19 is significant. I want to drink more, but I have to leave!

I visited the Ganko Dotonbori restaurant in Dotonbori. I had a sweet potato shochu with hot water. The octopus tempura was delicious with a great texture. I also tried the grilled conger eel sushi, which was soft and fluffy. I ordered the "tetchiri" dish, which is made with blowfish. Blowfish is a common dish in Osaka, and the price was reasonable. The dish included large cuts of blowfish meat and fins, which were delicious. The bones were especially tasty, and I enjoyed sucking the meat off of them. The meal ended with a delicious porridge made with the flavorful broth. I drank tea from a large tea cup typical of sushi restaurants before leaving. The address is 1-8-24 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.

Since my grandchildren were with me, I thought it would be nice to go to a restaurant with a variety of dishes, so I chose Ganko. Despite the COVID-19 situation, it was almost full on Saturday. The sushi was delicious, and there were also tempura and fried chicken, which the kids enjoyed. There were many types of sushi available, which was great. Apart from the disappointing blowfish fin sake, I would like to come back with the kids again.

I visited here on September 27th. I almost forgot to use the meal voucher I received as part of a stay plan that came with a campaign from the Ibis Styles Hotel. It truly lives up to its reputation. It feels like I came here to eat Japanese food. I ordered what you see in the photos, and it even came with soba noodles at a very reasonable price. I apologize for ordering just a little over the meal voucher amount. I would like to visit again.

While strolling around Dotonbori, I was drawn into a restaurant by a sign advertising a limited-time offer of 60 minutes of all-you-can-drink for 700 yen. It was around 6:30 in the evening and there were only 5 groups of customers on the first floor, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere. The friendly female staff promptly showed us to our seats and we ordered a variety of dishes such as sashimi platter, rolled omelet with red pickled ginger and fish cake tempura, tofu skin sashimi, deep-fried cartilage, and negitoro roll. We also ordered the all-you-can-drink option for two people. The staff encouraged us to try many different drinks from the menu. Whenever our glasses were empty, they would ask us what we would like for a refill. We enjoyed our meal slowly and filled our stomachs. For dessert, we had medium fatty tuna and flounder fin sushi, which was delicious. It was nice to be able to dine in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere without it being crowded. Thank you for the meal.

For our final meal in Kyoto, we were too tired to eat in the city and decided to head back to Osaka for a quick meal using the food vouchers we had. We chose a place called Ganko Sushi that was open at the convenient time of 4 pm. We ordered a course with fried chicken because they were having a blowfish fair. The blowfish sashimi was quite generous in portion, but the taste was not exactly what I expected from blowfish. The blowfish skin was tough and lacked flavor. The blowfish fried chicken, on the other hand, was delicious with plenty of meat. I prefer a simpler seasoning for blowfish if I had to choose. The blowfish hot pot was decently tasty. So this is the famous Ganko Sushi, huh? Well, it's worth a try at least once. Thank you for the meal!

A few years ago, I went to Ganko in Dotonbori to celebrate a friend's birthday. I had the sushi set meal with udon (around 1,000 yen) and a ginger ale. The sushi was not particularly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Finally, it seems like the coronavirus situation is settling down and the energy is returning to the south. I haven't been able to visit for almost a year due to the coronavirus, even though I've been coming here for over a decade. I think the staff have really worked hard. I was worried if they were open, so I called to confirm. It was nice to see the familiar faces of the staff. Even though it's a sushi place, I don't eat much sushi. I'm happy that they have a variety of options for alcohol pairings. It's great that they can make what I want at a chain restaurant. The sushi is delicious, the tempura is also delicious, and even though there are still few sashimi options, it's understandable. The alcohol just keeps flowing, and I end up drinking all day from noon. I wonder how many more years I'll keep coming here?

I was recommended by a local man in Osaka to try the sushi here, so I decided to enter this restaurant with a beautiful exterior. I was a bit worried about the upscale atmosphere (I hope my wallet can handle it...), but when I checked the menu, I was surprised to find that there were many items priced at 1000 yen or less. In addition to sushi, there were also hot pots, Japanese-style appetizers, and a variety of drinks on the menu. However, since I came all the way here, I still wanted to have sushi, so I ordered the "Autumn Aburi Sushi Assortment" (3 pieces for 798 yen). Furthermore, there were sushi options like "fugu" and "nodoguro" that you don't often see at regular conveyor belt sushi restaurants, so I also ordered the "Aburi Nodoguro" (1 piece for 300 yen). About 5 minutes after ordering, the nodoguro arrived. It was lightly seared and topped with grated ponzu. You could tell that they used fresh, not frozen, nodoguro with rich fat content. The umami spread in my mouth, and each bite brought happiness. It was so delicious that I almost felt guilty finishing it in one bite. After that, I waited for about 15 minutes, but the Autumn Aburi Sushi Assortment was not coming, so I called the staff. It seemed like they had forgotten to bring it after making it, and finally, it was brought to me. The service was a bit lacking - for example, another menu item was silently placed on the table before. The assortment had "Aburi Snow Crab", "Aburi Matsutake Mushroom", and "Aburi Salmon Cheese", which was an unexpected lineup for 800 yen! The snow crab was rich and creamy, the salmon in the salmon cheese was thick and fresh, and the matsutake mushroom had a distinct flavor despite being thinly sliced. While the price for one piece may be a bit higher compared to regular sushi restaurants, the delicious quality of the ingredients justifies it, and it was nice to enjoy such great flavors starting from under 1000 yen. I left feeling satisfied and happy that I ate here.

It's great that they are open all day on Saturdays, even past 2 o'clock.

It was delicious! (o^^o)

This is a restaurant that I often visit when I go to Namba! The cost performance is okay, and the seafood is also okay.

The Matsuzakaza Bridge has changed a lot, but the police box and Lotteria remain the same. It's raining, so I'm killing time at Lotteria. After the show, I don't want to wander around too much. Oh, there are so many international people at Gancko! Are there any Japanese people here? The sushi and beer are delicious!

There are fewer Japanese people walking around Dotonbori now. When I was looking at the signboard of a newly opened traditional Japanese restaurant to have lunch, there was no Japanese written on it. I couldn't find it anywhere. It seems like it has come to that point. So, Dotonbori is like a foreign land now. With that in mind, I didn't feel like going in, and decided to eat at the place right in front of it instead. I go to various sushi restaurants, and the sushi definitely varies depending on the place. Sometimes, even the same restaurant can have different quality depending on the sushi chef. Now, let's see how it is this time. There are counter seats and table seats on the first floor. Since I'm alone, I chose the counter seat. Looking at the menu, there are many set meals to choose from. I decided to order the sushi set meal (with tempura and red miso soup) for 1680 yen. The tempura shrimp is ebi tempura with a crispy coating. The sushi includes 11 pieces of negitoro roll. The quality of the ingredients seems to be for lunchtime. I wonder if it's the same quality as at night... The red miso soup that comes with it has okra. My stomach is full now. There are also many foreign customers here. Bon appétit.

I went to lunch with a friend who came from out of town and we couldn't decide where to eat, so we ended up at Ganko, which has a variety of classic menu options!! We ordered a sushi set and it was delicious!! We finished it all in no time!! The restaurant also offers individual menu items, so you can add more if you're still hungry!! The restaurant has tables, counter seats, and even a tatami area upstairs, so it's suitable for families or larger groups!!