I've been waiting for this. Congratulations on the opening on 3/19. Just as the name "Sake and Washoku" suggests, the menu features delicate appetizers to start off with, perfectly paired with a variety of Japanese sake options. From grilled saury, bamboo shoot and butterbur miso tempura, dried whole squid, mountain sea urchin, to finishing off with hand-cut soba noodles. How does that sound? Doesn't it make you crave some Japanese sake? Today's choice was the Yamahai Junmai "Bizen Omachi" served warm from the sake shop Hachibei. Looking forward to encountering more types of Japanese sake. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

2023 has started! Are you planning to visit the usual restaurants? I regularly visit a restaurant called "Osake to Wasai Izuru," which is featured on Tabelog. Located in Kitashinchi, known for its many delicious restaurants, this place offers exquisite dishes at a reasonable price. This time, I decided to repeat the delicious dishes I had last time: - Spare Rib Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork: 1000 yen - Beef Sukiyaki Spring Rolls: 1200 yen - Simmered Daikon Radish with Grated Kombu: 500 yen These three dishes are unique selections and are absolutely delicious, so make sure to try them! The Beef Sukiyaki Spring Rolls, which I had last time, have improved in appearance, with the egg topping making it even more delicious. The Spare Rib Black Vinegar Sweet and Sour Pork features tender spare ribs cut into easy-to-eat sizes, served with a slightly intense black vinegar that pairs well with alcohol. The appetizers, such as the chicken wings that are so tender you can suck the marrow out of the bones, set high expectations for the meal. The restaurant is truly promising from the moment you try the appetizers. I highly recommend these dishes. Other dishes I tried included: - Natural Yellowtail Rare Cutlet with Grated Daikon and Ponzu Sauce: 1400 yen - Cod Milt with Fresh Seaweed Sauce: 1600 yen - Japanese Beef Tendon Daikon Radish Oden with Grated Kombu: 1000 yen - Thick-cut Bacon and Onsen Salad: 900 yen x 2 - Sashimi Assortment: Price not specified The sashimi assortment, including Sawara, Aori Ika, Maguro, Kinmedai, was as delicious as always. The Rare Yellowtail Cutlet was a new experience with yellowtail instead of tuna, and it was perfectly fried to a mild level of fattiness. The beef tendon daikon radish was incredibly tender, as expected from the other meat dishes. The cod milt with seaweed sauce was an interesting combination that surprisingly harmonized well. For drinks, I had bottled beer, draft beer, highball, and I tried the recommended sake, Shinsei, which was a fresh junmai sake for the new year. It had a slight acidity typical of Shinsei sake, making it easy to drink. I had about 3 servings of Shinsei and other drinks. The total bill for three people was 24,000 yen, which is reasonable for the quality and amount of food and drinks we enjoyed. The way they served each dish in individual portions for sharing among three of us was a nice touch. With a wide variety of menu options, I plan to continue ordering a mix of classic and new dishes a la carte style for a while. For first-time visitors, I recommend trying the course menu!

Work-related dinner♪ First visit! Highly recommended! The first photo is a dish of daikon and eel. It might be the best daikon dish I've ever had＼(◎o◎)／ It was incredibly delicious. There were also many dishes that go well with sake. It cost 10,000 yen with all-you-can-drink. Even though it was my first visit, I asked for an upgrade and they kindly accommodated. I would like to take my wife there someday. Highly recommended (*´∀｀) #Sake and Washoku Izuru #Kitashinchi Gourmet #Kitashinchi Dinner #Want to connect with sake lovers #Sake lover #Osaka Gourmet #Osaka Dinner #Entertainment Gourmet #Gourmet Instagram #Want to connect with people who love to eat

I was introduced to a favorite shop with a lot of sake, so I visited. The manly chef is cooking alone, so it seems tough when it's crowded... but the menu is extensive and everything is delicious, and it's reasonably priced, so it's a hidden gem. If it's your first time, the course menu might be a good choice.

It had been a while since I last visited, and in the fall, I must eat saury! Grilled with liver soy sauce, this popular menu at the restaurant is something I look forward to every year. The deliciousness makes me involuntarily exclaim. I am looking forward to next year again. The restaurant had thorough COVID-19 measures in place, making it a safe and enjoyable place to dine.

In Kita-Shinchi, due to the state of emergency in Osaka Prefecture, night operations have been restricted and businesses must close by 8:00 pm. The area is quiet with few people walking around. Some restaurants that did not offer lunch service before have started to do so. This particular restaurant is one of them. They offer a lunch set that includes hand-made soba noodles and tempura, called the "Tempura and Hand-made Soba Set". The menu is limited to this option only. The door is left open, and seating is arranged with social distancing in mind. Customers are required to order only one item, with no direct contact with the owner. Water can be self-served from a bottle of water on the table. The meal is served on one plate, with freshly fried tempura including octopus, chicken, lotus root, zucchini, and horse mackerel, alongside hand-made soba noodles and spicy daikon radish. The only condiment provided is the spicy daikon radish. The soba noodles are considered finished when you have finished drinking the soba water. Payment is made by placing money on the table, avoiding any direct contact. This allows for a safe and enjoyable lunch experience. The restaurant is located at 1-2-6 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, on the 2nd floor of Shinmatsu Linden Building.

I stopped by after a long time (^-^) I tried many dishes, but the simmered blackthroat seaperch was super delicious☆ The fluffy texture was amazing! The exquisite simmering sauce was irresistibly flavorful, making it perfect for ordering more drinks (lol) This dish really showcases the skill of the chef. I highly recommend the simmered dish♪

A place where you can relax and drink. The food is delicious and it's great that you can drink at a reasonable price in Shinchi.

The atmosphere is great and you can enjoy your meal slowly. The food is delicious without a doubt. It was a Saturday but we were not rushed at all, so we could leisurely enjoy our drinks and food.

JR Kitashinchi Station is about a 3-4 minute walk southeast from the restaurant. Inside the restaurant, there are six seats at the counter and two 4-person table seats. We started with a toast of Abekan Kasumi sake, served in a 90ml glass. The appetizers included simmered mackerel, taro tempura, and marinated firefly squid. I then had a refill of Yamamoto Junmai Daiginjo nama sake "Midnight Blue" paired with tempura simmered daikon (half portion) which also came with zucchini tempura and topped with grated yam kelp. The crispy tempura with flavorful daikon, combined with the grated yam kelp, complemented the sake perfectly. I also tried the Kitashinchi Soba Rally menu, which included handmade soba noodles with grated spicy daikon. The delicate flavor and smooth texture of the soba noodles were truly enjoyable. I look forward to returning to try more items from the regular menu. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

General, Inoue finally realized his long-cherished dream and became independent. Congratulations☆ The delicious dashi and overall gentle seasoning make it a delight to eat. I recommend the thickly sliced lotus root tempura, which has a unique texture that is irresistible. And of course, the perfect way to finish is with the chef's hand-cut spicy daikon radish soba, which leaves your mouth feeling refreshed and the chewy noodles are delicious. I will definitely be going back(^-^)

Sake Go Around 2019 in Japan.