The salmon oyakodon was incredibly delicious! It seems to be the most recommended menu item. I ordered the grilled seafood set. The clams and scallops were grilled right in front of us by the staff. Eating them fresh off the grill was so delicious that it brought tears to my eyes!

Saturday afternoon drinking, not too crowded. This crab miso shell grilled dish is my favorite, so this is my second visit. Last time, I had the sea urchin which was a bit pricey but it was really good quality and delicious. I was satisfied with the dish! When I cook it at home, the smoke bothers me, but here the staff carefully cooks it to perfection, so it's great. You can apparently take the crab miso shell grilled dish home frozen, so I'll come back to buy it next time I have guests. Taste 4, Portion size 4, Value for money 3, Service 3, Atmosphere 3, Waiting time 3, Likelihood to revisit 4.

Isomaru Suisan Shokudo Takatsuki branch. It's a familiar izakaya chain located about a 3-minute walk from JR Takatsuki Station in Osaka ✨ They are open from noon until 5 am, so I use it for dinner when I work late, for drinking parties, or for a late-night meal! The taste is consistently good ☺️

The staff and atmosphere of the restaurant were very nice, and it was a fun dining experience. The recommended "kamayaki" dish was delicious with its flavorful fat, and the barachirashi was also tasty. (They even remembered the comment I wrote when making the reservation, which made me happy.) I will definitely visit again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal! o(*^▽^*)o

My family had a 3,000 yen worth of shareholder benefits from SFP Holdings until November 30th. My mother owns stocks that have these benefits attached to them. She used to trade stocks frequently in the past, but after my father passed away, she just holds onto them. Among the stocks she owns is SFP Holdings, a company in the food service industry. At one point, they had many "Isomaru Suisan" outlets, and their stock price went up. Now they don't pay dividends and their stock price has dropped, so it feels like we're just holding onto them. However, since it's the smallest unit, maybe it's okay to just hold onto them. I used these benefits before going to Takatsuki. I went to the "Isomaru Suisan Shokudo," a restaurant that has changed its business model. Since I had to use up 3,000 yen by the end of the month, I ordered the most expensive set meal, the "eel set meal." I also had a lunchtime drink, "sweet potato shochu on the rocks," and a 100 yen appetizer. First, the sweet potato shochu on the rocks arrived. Then, the potato salad, cold tofu, and negitoro came one after another. While enjoying the appetizer, I waited for the main dish, the eel set meal. Having a drink with the appetizer makes the alcohol go down smoothly. When I checked the bill, it was a little short of 3,000 yen. I ordered another sweet potato shochu on the rocks without hesitation. As I drank it, the eel set meal arrived. It looked delicious. I like to sprinkle it with sansho pepper, but I also enjoy eating it with wasabi. This made the sweet potato shochu on the rocks go down even easier. In this way, I was able to spend 3,000 yen. I somehow felt like I understood Kitani's feelings (laughs). But the eel was delicious. When did it become such a luxury item that is out of reach?

I had a long time since I had to go to Takatsuki Station for lunch. When I looked at Tabelog, I saw the words "Isomaru Suisan" in Takatsuki were closed. However, when I passed by the store, it was still open as usual. Upon closer inspection, it had become "Isomaru Suisan Shokudo," meaning it had closed and reopened with a new concept. Curious, I decided to give it a try. Inside the store, not much had changed, except for a new takeout corner. It seemed like there were minimal changes since the operating company remained the same. However, it was quite busy during lunchtime. I was seated at the counter and noticed that the menu had expanded with more meal options. Although there were many tempting dishes, I opted for a bowl dish as I had a meeting later and couldn't drink alcohol. I chose the "Fisherman's Bowl," similar to the Tai-meshi from Uwajima. When the dish arrived, it was served in a pot-like container with the broth for the final ochazuke. I started by dipping a piece of fish in the egg-based sauce and found it to be delicious, with a richer flavor than the traditional Tai-meshi sauce from Uwajima. Next, I tried the sashimi with wasabi and sauce, which added a nice touch. As I mixed the rice with the toppings, the flavors continued to blend beautifully. About halfway through, I poured the broth over the remaining rice to enjoy it like ochazuke, completely transforming the taste. It made me nostalgic for Shikoku, and I now want to make a trip there to enjoy Tai-meshi.

This April has seen many days hotter than summer, making it hard to decide what to eat for lunch. On one of those days, I decided to eat at a slightly renamed restaurant (from Isomaru Suisan to Isomaru Suisan Shokudo). I walked around without a plan, so the cold tea was much appreciated. The menu offered a variety of seafood-based set meals. I ordered the "Choose your seafood rice bowl with soba set (tax included 1,087 yen)." I chose the "Bara Chirashi Don" from the 4 options available. Despite being labeled "small," the portion was quite generous with a variety of seafood. The cold soba noodles were a welcome relief in the heat. The set also came with a freshly made side dish. The petite dessert was a homemade almond jelly, a delightful surprise. They also serve sushi and eel bowls, and from 11 am to 5 pm, draft beer is priced at 319 yen. Thank you for the meal.

You can order set meals even during the evening hours. The portions are quite generous. The fish dishes are pretty tasty, but there aren't many options other than fish. This is different from a typical izakaya, so it might be tough for those who want to eat something other than fish. Also, when I went, there were quite a few menu items marked as sold out on the tablet. It was quite busy, probably because it was in the middle of Golden Week.

After returning from a trip, I wanted something light for my second stop. I wanted to eat grilled seafood, but I was already full.

I tried putting sake in a crab shell and drinking it, it was so delicious! The seafood was also amazing.

Dinner time! Sea grapes are delicious! 😊 They have a half-price time during the weekend with a rock-paper-scissors competition. Iso Maru Suisan offers great value for money and delicious seafood. 🐟🍤🦀

Great value for money.

It was very delicious.