ミナミのたぬき
Had lunch at Kaishoen, a yakiniku restaurant in Tsuruhashi. We were seated at a table on the second floor. Even though there were only two of us, another person was also seated at a table on the second floor instead of the counter on the first floor, so it seems like table seating is the norm. We ordered Set A for 1350 yen, which included regular salted tongue, pork belly, top skirt, harami, and tongue taro, as well as Set C for 1150 yen, which included striped chicken, akasen (beef intestine), top hormone, heart, and tongue taro. The meat was served after the salad, side dishes, soup, and rice. Set A was served with separate plates for salt and sauce. The meat looked quite nice. We started with the regular salted tongue. It had thinly sliced pieces and some chunks. Sizzling it on the grill and then eating it was a delight. While it wasn't mind-blowingly delicious, it was definitely among the top tier for yakiniku lunch considering the price range. The lean meat, as well as the hormone, were of good quality for the price. The side dishes were quite tasty, the salad had a bit too much dressing but was acceptable. The soup was a bit strong but flavorful, and most importantly, the rice was delicious. This is crucial for a yakiniku lunch. It's been a while since I've been satisfied with a new yakiniku lunch spot. I'm looking forward to trying it out at night next time.