JR Loop Line Shin-Imamiya Station. It was my first visit in a year last week, but I ended up coming two weeks in a row this time (lol). It was a visit at a time when only regular customers were there, so the owner was in a good mood and showed me around the shop. First, I started with a small bottle of Asahi beer. Then I had two pieces of beef tendon, tempura shrimp, bamboo shoots, and plum grilled dish. The regular customers kept coming in for takeout, keeping the shop quite busy, as is typical in Fukagawa. The beer ran out quickly, so I switched to cold sake. I also had onion rings, daikon radish, burdock tempura, and one more piece of beef tendon. I decided to keep the refill light this time. I thanked the owner for recommending the "isami tempura" last week, which was well received. The owner was very happy to hear that. Then a group of six people arrived, so I quickly made room for them. The lively atmosphere like this is what makes it fun, otherwise it would feel lonely. The bill came out to just over 2,000 yen. The owner jokingly said, "You'll come again next week, right?" Let's see if that happens! (´艸｀)

As always, it was delicious. I went there on both Saturday and Sunday. It seems like the food runs out quickly on Sundays. The suji and egg, daikon, and onigiri were sold out, so I bought some from the convenience store and ate them. But the Koshihikari rice from the old lady was delicious.

Visit date and time: 2:00 PM on Sunday Wait time: None Menu: A la carte Despite the rising temperatures, I came to eat oden. It's getting hot, but there are always customers coming in, including those taking out. The oden has a sweet broth, which is a bit surprising but delicious. The broth is rich and sweet, unlike any oden I've had before. It's a good choice to come and eat without waiting in line during this hot season. Thank you for the meal.

This place is really deep. I happened to pass by at 11:30 in the morning and decided to go in. It would be lucky if the lady there liked me. When people started lining up, I tried to leave quickly, but she said, "You haven't finished eating yet!" and then said, "I want to serve this customer something delicious, so sorry for making you wait." She brought recommended ingredients and said, "This and that are delicious!" The sweet flavoring is addictive! Also, the bottled beer was really cold and delicious! I will definitely go back because the food was so good!

On a Sunday afternoon around 1 pm, just a 1-2 minute walk from Imaike Station or about a 5-minute walk from Hagi-no-Chaya Station, right across from the Super Tamade Tenkachaya store, my husband and I embarked on a foodie adventure in Osaka. He was craving ramen while I wanted to drink in Nishinari, so we decided to split up right from the start. Our first stop was a place I had always wanted to visit, open only on weekends. Unfortunately, I cannot share any photos, but the menu consisted of oden, onigiri, beer, sake, and soft drinks. The small shop was located on a narrow side street off the arcade, with standing room only available on a small counter outside the shop and on top of a refrigerator, accommodating up to four people at a time. There was a wait of two people that day, and I heard that there are days when there is a line outside as well. The two female staff members were friendly Osaka obachans who didn't rush customers to order or seat them at a table. So, we quietly waited outside the shop until it was our turn. The staff's affectionate service made the waiting time heartwarming, and all the customers were quick eaters who left promptly, so we were able to get a spot in about 10 minutes. Our order included a small bottle of beer for 250 yen, bamboo shoot oden for 120 yen, konjac oden for 120 yen, burdock tempura oden for 120 yen. The obachans took our order while stirring a large pot, but unfortunately, the umeyaki I wanted was already sold out. The daikon oden was still a bit bland, so we opted for the ones with a darker color, reminiscent of a slightly sweet nikujaga flavor. Although the portions were small, the intense flavor left us satisfied. We helped ourselves to the beer from the refrigerator, poured it into a cup, and enjoyed it with the oden, savoring every last bit of the broth. When we mentioned how delicious the food was during payment, one of the obachans expressed her happiness at seeing more solo female customers recently. As we left, we marveled at the long line at Horumon Yaki-ni and the newly opened Hoshino Resort nearby, realizing how Nishinari is becoming more touristy. Despite that, the nostalgic charm of this area felt comforting to me. We decided to head to Tamade across the street next, anticipating a day full of culinary delights. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

It's been a while since I last visited, and it's hard to come by. It seems like it's become more well-known than before, so they might close early. They only open on weekends now, and Saturdays are a safe bet, but on Sundays, they might close early if they run out of oden ingredients. As usual, I bought some to take home as a souvenir, which made it even more delicious. Oden at Fukagawa is a must-try. If there's ever an emergency, just call 110 for oden.

It's enjoyable to have a daytime drink in Nishinari with a senior colleague. You can't avoid it on weekends, right? They only open on weekends. A regular customer is nodding while eating oden. We start our daytime drinking by keeping our beer on top of the fridge. We have chilled sake. We order some oden ingredients like potatoes, bamboo shoots, thick tofu, tendons, and eggs. They pour soy sauce and sake into the pot. It seems like they don't add water because the ingredients release moisture when parboiled. Eating this sweet and salty oden while sipping chilled sake is just wonderful. This feels more like "Fukagawa" food than oden. You can feel the history, and I hope it continues for a long time. The waitress mentioned that she's not sure how long they can keep going, but I hope they keep going strong.

It's been over 3 years since my last visit. This time, I went to "Oden Fukagawa," a well-known shop in Nishinari. This shop is only open on weekends. The oden here is rich in flavor and goes perfectly with beer. Personally, I prefer the oden here over other famous shops. Each piece of oden is around 120 yen, which is quite cheap and delicious. We had a casual meal and a big bottle of beer for about 1500 yen in total, so it was only 500 yen per person for the three of us. It's a great place for a quick drink and bite to eat! However, I noticed that many people were getting takeout. I might visit again in about 3 years, who knows when, but I will definitely go back!

On Sunday, I explored Osaka Metro all day with an old friend. November 13, 2022. The third stop was a long-awaited visit. Oden Fukagawa. Arrived at 12:11. First in line to wait inside the restaurant. Ordered oden at 12:15. Left at 12:38. 11 pieces of oden for 1320 yen. 2 large beers for 1300 yen. Total 2620 yen → 1310 yen each. It was delicious, so I ordered a little extra. Thank you for the meal.

A legendary oden restaurant in Nishinari that is only open on weekends. The sweet broth is amazing and delicious. There is no price list, but two guys can have a dry large bottle of beer, plenty of oden, and some onigiri for around 2500 yen, which is too cheap! At the end, we drank the broth with a little melted egg yolk in one gulp and laughed. Oden Fukagawa, Osaka, Osaka, Nishinari-ku, Taishi 2-3-22 #NishinariGourmet #OsakaGourmet #KansaiGourmet #OdenFukagawa #Fukagawa #Oden I mainly visit cost-effective restaurants in Osaka and its surrounding areas. Follow me on Instagram @kazstagram369 and TikTok @kazzz48 for the latest updates. Thank you!

Small bottle of beer, onigiri, beef tendons, plum-shaped fish cake, flat tempura, bamboo shoots - 1050 yen. The beef tendons are flavorful with a satisfying chew. The plum-shaped fish cake resembles a plum blossom but does not actually contain plum. Its taste and texture fall between kamaboko and datemaki. The flat tempura is a plain sweet potato tempura. The bamboo shoots have a pleasant crunch and a sweet seasoning that complements them well. Arrived on Sunday at 9:50 AM, had to wait for 4 people ahead. The beer is self-serve from the fridge. The lady running the place is friendly and makes you want to come back.

I went to "Oden Fukagawa-san". Well, I didn't really plan to go there, but when I passed by, I saw this oden shop and decided to try it out. It's really popular! They only open on weekends. I got to choose my favorite oden ingredients and they served it on a plate for me. I tried the "ume-yaki", which I really wanted to taste. It's like a slightly firm type of wheat gluten. It was delicious. I also had daikon radish, beef tendon, onion ball, thick fried tofu, and konjac. They served it with mustard. I ordered everything I wanted to try and grabbed a beer from the fridge outside while eating. The taste was surprisingly sweet for Kansai-style oden, with a strong dashi and soy sauce flavor. It tasted like sukiyaki! It made me crave rice. It would probably go well with sake too. But they have a lot of customers coming in, so you have to leave as soon as you finish eating. Taking photos of the staff or customers is not allowed! I managed to take a photo of the oden only. Thank you for the meal.

The traditional Kanto-style cooking! It's located in a very hard-to-find place at the entrance of a narrow alley, but you can tell by the line of people waiting. Before Corona, they used to let you eat in the cramped interior, but now you can eat in a makeshift area that can hardly be called a stand or table. It's funny how you have to pour your own beer and tell the old lady what oden ingredients you want.

Sweet sweet oden that you can't help but eat. It has been a popular side dish for alcohol and meals for a long time. The slightly strong flavor is one of the charms here. The juicy texture is incredibly delicious. I also love the spicy thick-fried tofu with plenty of hot mustard.

I didn't realize that photography was prohibited and took some photos. I'm sorry. It might be surprising to those who like rich oden, but we prefer the lighter taste here, which is comforting. I personally enjoyed the conversations with the auntie. I appreciate her concern for my injury!

"Nishinari 'Oden Fukagawa' This day was a Nishinari bar hopping night. The area offers a variety of bars, from cost-effective hidden gems to unique establishments, making it a fun place to explore. After crossing the intersection near Tamade Supermarket in Imazato, you'll find 'Oden Fukagawa' tucked away in a narrow alley. With over 70 years of history, this legendary establishment is a true classic. It's unclear whether it used to be under the train tracks or inside a station building, but there's a sign mentioning 'Aramoto Station,' the old station name, so it's worth checking out. Note that they only open on weekends. The seating is entirely outdoors, in the narrow alley, making it quite an interesting experience with passersby walking by. The standing bar style has only two small tables and makeshift tables on top of refrigerators. It gets crowded quickly, so be mindful of that. Indulge in the sweet oden. The large pot of oden bubbling away is a sight to behold. The friendly 'mom' asking 'Which one would you like?' Although the prices are not listed, it's Nishinari area, so it shouldn't be too expensive, so why not give it a try! I ordered: - Beef tendon x2 - Ume-yaki (grilled plum) - Onion ball (round onion paste) - Thick fried tofu Help yourself to drinks from the fridge. Again, prices are not listed, but that's okay. It's not the typical Kansai-style oden with a savory broth, but it's incredibly sweet. As others have mentioned, it's almost like sukiyaki. Each ingredient is well-flavored. The sweetness is just so comforting. I wanted to try more varieties, but there were other customers waiting, so I decided to stop there. The bill came to 1200 yen for a large bottle of beer and oden. Each oden item is around 100 yen, I believe. I hope this place continues to thrive."

Enjoyed a light drink at Hanayama and then headed to Fukagawa-san after a long time. I really like the oden at the dining hall under the JR Sannomiya viaduct in Kobe, but Fukagawa-san's atmosphere is wonderful. Every time I visit, there are menus posted on the refrigerator, which is very helpful. I had multiple servings of sake and ordered beef tendon, potatoes, bamboo shoots, onions, daikon, eggs, mochi, kinchaku, and thick fried tofu. The oden wasn't as sweet as before, but still delicious. A customer bought 50 items and paid with a bill, so Fukagawa-san politely explained that he couldn't give change in coins as it might create a hole in his pocket. I received every single coin, even if it was just one yen. The popular store doesn't allow long stays, as the bill came out to 1680 yen. Surprisingly, the powder that seemed like brown sugar turned out to be soy sauce and broth. The atmosphere was a bit tense before the oden arrived, but it was delicious in the end. The store has only been open on weekends for the past five years. Burp. It was tasty!

The business hours are short. The restaurant is open on few days. It is located in a district that may deter first-time visitors. The service is so-so. Taking photos is not allowed, except for hot pot dishes. Due to the impact of COVID-19, they only allow up to four people to dine, and it's standing outside. We ordered three oden dishes, including beef tendons. The oden here has a sweet and salty taste, which goes well with the beef tendons. It's probably made with soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Some may like it, some may not. It's a unique oden. In the end, we had 9 oden items, a small bottle of sake, and paid around 2,000 yen.

Oden Fukagawa! Konnyaku, egg, kamaboko! Solo trip to Nishinari! First stop was at Fukagawa because they only open on weekends (lol). The restaurant doesn't allow photos, so I had beef tendon, daikon radish, atsuage (thick fried tofu), and takenoko (bamboo shoots)! The broth was sweet and flavorful, it was so addictive!! Personally, I really enjoyed the bamboo shoots and atsuage, they were incredibly delicious!! It's a standing-only shop with space for only 4-5 people, so it gets crowded quickly (lol). I ended up getting konnyaku, egg, and kamaboko to go! And can you believe all of that only cost 700 yen?! So cheap, right?! Thank you for the meal! Oden Fukagawa! Definitely a must-try!!!

Strolling around in the afternoon: 3rd stop in September 2020♪ Took a little walk, I'm pretty sure there was an oden shop around here... Oh... Found it in a hidden spot♪ At first, I didn't even notice it was a shop... (laughs) But a nice smell is drifting around♪ The mother inside seems to be working hard on her own♪ Currently, dining inside the shop is suspended... There are about two groups eating outside... We are the third group... They offered to wait, but we'll eat on the go... So, we'll have some boiled fish paste, eggs, and daikon radish please♪ The oden here... is the kind I've been familiar with since I was a little kid, a nostalgic taste♪ More and more customers arrived later... On to the next stop♪ Thank you for the meal♪ (*´ω｀*) Well, well, well... (First visit on 09/27/2020)

Went on a solo bar hopping tour in Nishinari. Arrived at 14:20 on Saturday, September 12, 2020. No available seats, but found someone willing to share a table. Third stop was a weekend-only oden restaurant called Fukagawa Oden. Ordered 4 oden dishes and small beers for a total of 820 yen. The taste was nostalgic and delicious. #OdenFukagawa #Nishinari