I went to a restaurant on the last day of my business trip to Osaka. I found it nearby where I could use a travel support coupon, so I decided to try it out. The menu mainly featured chicken dishes such as chicken sashimi, chicken hot pot, and deep-fried chicken tail, as well as other options like carpaccio and crab miso. Everything was delicious, but my personal favorite was the warm sweet potato with butter and honey, which was so good that I ended up ordering another one. When it came time to pay, I was asked what my favorite dish was, and to my surprise, I was told that it would be free for life. It was a shocking and amazing service. I don't get to visit Osaka often, but if I have the chance, I would definitely like to visit this restaurant again.

I went to a yakitori izakaya that I had been curious about for a while. When I entered, it seemed like there were no customers due to the current situation. I was the first customer. I sat down, and the staff recommended various dishes. I decided to try the Master's Dream beer, which was their recommendation. When I tasted it, it was surprisingly sour. It seemed like there was vinegar in it. I ordered yakitori, but the staff kept pushing for speed menu items as yakitori takes time. Even though I was the only customer, I ignored the speed menu. The appetizer that came out was unclear if it was a charge or not, but it was fine that I didn't order the speed menu. I tried the tsukune with raw egg, which didn't look very appetizing and tasted like it was just reheated. It was okay but not great. I also ordered salt-grilled seseri, which was not grilled over charcoal and lacked seasoning. I decided not to order more after that. The overall cost was higher than expected, and I received a discount coupon on the way out. I probably won't visit again, but if you're curious, you could give it a try and make use of the discount coupon.

Before going home, I met up for a drink with a senior colleague I used to work with at my workplace. It has become a tradition for us to meet in the Honmachi area, which is the midpoint between our homes (*^-^*). This time, we went to a restaurant that offers half-price food coupons on Saturdays. Hmm, personally, I can't help but feel a bit disappointed. The food seems to have some attention to detail, and the selection of drinks is decent, but the hospitality aspect... well, maybe I'm wrong to expect hospitality in a more casual restaurant ( ´_ゝ`). This place is located in a super office district, but surprisingly, there were quite a few customers even on a Saturday. It seems like they have a lot of regular customers (^_^). On our way out, the manager saw us off and asked, "What was the most delicious dish you had today?" I answered, "Chicken skewers," and he gave me a permanent free chicken skewers voucher! He said they give one for each visit. It seems like it would be a good deal to become a regular customer here♪ Thank you for the meal!

Despite advertising affordability, the overall cost ended up being higher than expected. In addition to the complimentary dish, we were encouraged to order two items, so we chose skewers and fish. It felt like a lot for one person. I had initially thought of ordering a la carte, so if you're going for the all-you-can-drink plan, it might be a better deal.

I think it's enough to eat and drink for about 4,000 yen! They have various interesting campaigns like 250 yen off for a drink. The staff are friendly and wonderful. When I was leaving, I saw some staff members changing into casual clothes and entering a back seat, so I thought they might be having a party or something fun.

Good

If you are looking for affordability, then this is the place. However, the satisfaction level is not high.

Too flashy and trying too hard.

I will never go there again.

I went to this restaurant with my colleagues for a second round of drinks because it was conveniently located near our first stop. It was packed even though it was late on a Friday night. This place is known for its cheap drinks, which is great for local office workers. The menu had a lot of pictures and was easy to read. They had a variety of food options, not just the standard fare, which was a nice touch. We tried some of the set menu items and they were all reasonably priced. While nothing stood out as exceptional, there was nothing to complain about either. The staff, including the part-timers, seemed well-trained and made us feel comfortable, even with our rowdy group. Overall, it was a good place to have a cheap drink and wrap up the night.

This week I had an early shift at work, so I decided to go out for drinks with my colleagues. We saw a sign outside a restaurant that said if we entered before 6pm, we could have all-you-can-drink for 980 yen! It was already past 5pm, so we hurried inside the izakaya called Manman in Sakaisuji Hommachi with three people. The restaurant was located on the second floor of a suspicious mixed-use building, and we nervously climbed the stairs to enter. Inside, there were a few table seats and sunken kotatsu-style seating. The three of us sat at a table and asked the handsome manager how long the all-you-can-drink would last, and he said 90 minutes. So we decided to go for the all-you-can-drink option! There were over 80 types of drinks available, all priced at 290 yen each. I wanted to start with a beer, but since my uric acid levels were a bit high, I opted for a chu-hi instead. The food menu was also extensive, with almost everything priced at 290 yen. We ordered the Dashimaki Tamago first, a large rolled omelette for 290 yen. It was a bit lacking in flavor, but still good. Next, we tried the Buta Kimchi for 290 yen, which was delicious with its sweet and spicy flavors. We also had the Mizuna and Duck Caesar Salad for 290 yen, which was refreshing and tasty. We continued with the Yakisoba for 290 yen, which had a hint of oyster sauce. We then ordered some shochu and enjoyed the Katakana Yaki for 290 yen, a combination of shoulder loin and breast meat. It was a perfect accompaniment to our drinks. We also tried the Chicken Cutlet with Demiglace Sauce for 290 yen, which was juicy and flavorful. We kept ordering more drinks, including plum wine, and tried dishes like Hokke, Ikafae, Surume Kimchi, and Potato Fries, all priced at 290 yen each. In the end, we had about 7 drinks each and enjoyed plenty of food. The total bill for the three of us was around 6,900 yen, which was quite affordable. The handsome manager was friendly and we had a great time. Thank you for the meal!

It was a normal izakaya with average tasting food. The sweet and savory chicken wings were delicious. When I told the manager on my way out, I received a lifetime free meal voucher! I was happy to see sparkling sake on the menu. It would have been even better if it was non-smoking or had a separate smoking area.