I made a reservation as usual and was guided to a private room. We started with a toast with draft beer. The appetizers consisted of two types: scallops and shrimp with shimeji mushrooms, and a vinegar dish with sandfish. The soup was shirako (milt) stew, which is always delicious at this restaurant. The sashimi included tuna, sea bream, and squid, with the tuna being particularly tasty with just the right amount of fat. As it was a cold day, I decided to have hot sake. The assorted dish was beautifully presented, with delicious items like bamboo shoots and shrimp. The Omi beef that followed was incredibly delicious, perfectly tender with just the right amount of fat. Lastly, the vegetable simmered dish with taro was delicious. The meal ended with a crab rice porridge.

I arrived at the restaurant right after it opened for lunch and there were already two groups of customers. I had a gourmet stamp rally ticket, so I got a little discount which was a good reason to visit. The interior of the restaurant was different from what I had imagined, with a retro-modern feel. It was located inside Takashimaya, making it easy for solo diners to visit. I tried the seasonal dim sum, limited to 10 servings and only available during lunch on weekdays. The appetizer was bonito tataki with spring vegetables, including refreshing spring vegetables with uikyo. The texture was enjoyable. The simmered dish was yuba and potatoes with wakame, carrots, and peas. The yuba and potatoes were a bit firm, I prefer them to be softer like in an ayame or kikubatake soup. For the main dishes, there were various options including duck, fava beans, zucchini, rolled fish roe, conger eel, white miso, sazae shellfish, Omi beef cutlet, dashimaki, winter melon, myoga, carrots, greens, salmon miso, onions, broccoli, and red snapper nanban with onions and paprika. The Omi beef cutlet was a bit greasy, perhaps due to the lard soaking in, but it may also be because it was high-quality meat. It wasn't really to my taste, and the pieces were small so I managed to eat them, but it would have been difficult if they were larger. The meal included rice, pickled vegetables, and a dessert of fruit jelly with strawberries, papaya, grapefruit, and orange with custard cream sauce. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture before I ate it all. I also had tea, and when I had drunk about half of it, the waitress kindly replaced it with a warm cup.

After visiting the art museum of the founder of Kichotei in Yodoyabashi, I went to Koma Bridge Kichotei in Namba Takashimaya. I accidentally deleted the photos of the interior and dishes. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. I had a 6200 yen meal. It was delicious from start to finish.

I visited the restaurant because Omicron cases are increasing and I wanted to have a lunch where I can feel safe with social distancing. The seating was spacious and there was guidance to wear masks during conversations. There was still a limited edition dim sum bento available. I have visited the Le Gourmet Royal store several times, but this was my first time here. The service was attentive with small details and the food was delicately delicious. The price of 4000 yen including tax was reasonable. I had been having hojicha all along, so I wished they had offered me sencha at the end. Well, it can't be helped. It was a very satisfying lunch. You can refer to the photos for more details, haha.

The Yoshikado at Takashimaya is quite expensive, so we went for lunch. The atmosphere was lively and the food was top-notch, served in a semi-private room. The dishes were well-balanced and delicious, with a sophisticated taste that made it easy to enjoy. One small suggestion would be to have the dishes explained from the beginning, as it made the experience more enjoyable. Despite the high prices, the quality and value of the food was clear with each detailed explanation.

I am "Noronori" who mainly walks around eating lunch, mainly in Sakai. I had the seasonal dim sum set for 3,990 yen. It started with an appetizer, followed by a crab soup and various small dishes. All the dishes were delicious. If you drink half of your tea, they will quickly bring you a hot replacement. The service was also polite and good. For this price, it felt like a good deal.

Each dish was carefully prepared and delicious. The sashimi was fresh and beautifully presented, using high-quality ingredients. The rice was bamboo shoot rice, which captured the essence of spring. The dessert consisted of melon, mango, strawberry, and kiwi, a perfect ending to the meal.

Last time, I accidentally deleted the photos, so this time I will be careful...

Thank you very much!

The customer service is very poor and of course the food is not delicious.

One day in May, my sister and I visited this place for the first time. The restaurant was spacious with enough space between tables, so we didn't have to worry about overhearing other people's conversations. The lighting was dim, creating a cozy atmosphere for dining. The mini kaiseki meal had a variety of dishes to choose from, making it hard to decide where to start. The soup dish had a delicious broth that I've always loved. Although the atmosphere felt a bit lacking, the soup was still tasty with a subtle flavor of seaweed. The seasonal touches in the lunch menu were delightful. My sister and I chatted away, and the time flew by quickly. The staff were attentive, constantly refilling our tea, which was a nice touch. Let's go somewhere else for coffee next time! I'll treat you this time, big sister. Thank you for the meal as always! ( ´∀｀)

1/23 Osaka Takashimaya "Koryo Bridge Yoshikura" Looking at yesterday's post, I drank 10 glasses of wine at "Hotel de Yoshino" and had 5 after-dinner drinks... I still feel a bit fuzzy... When I have a hangover like this, I think lunch should be Japanese cuisine after all. So, I took the Nankai train from Wakayama to Namba, and went straight to Yoshikura on the 9th floor of Takashimaya... I ordered the Matsukado bento. "What would you like to drink...?" When asked, I thought, maybe cold sake... The corners of the wooden container for chilling the sake are worn out and bothering me... I should replace it soon since it's Yoshikura... (^^;; The clam and potato soup is gentle on my upset stomach. Grilled Spanish mackerel, simmered dishes, and black beans are good. The "sazanami rice" mixed with dried young sardines and seaweed helps my stomach recover somewhat! The pamphlet says, "Japanese cuisine is made by removing the impurities of the ingredients and adding the umami of dashi." The old man at the Namba restaurant said something similar... Japanese cuisine is truly... deeply delicious...

We had a lunch kaiseki course with our family in a private room that we reserved. The lunch kaiseki costs 8800 yen, which is quite expensive. The serving time for the dishes was quite slow, and the amount of alcohol was surprisingly small. The taste of the shochu, plum wine, and beer was delicious. However, there was little explanation about the food, and the service was somewhat rough. The meal included appetizers, a soup with eel and citrus, sashimi, a dish with foie gras, and a variety of seafood and vegetables. The tempura was well-done, and the rice and pickles were tasty. The dessert was melon and apple mango. Overall, the highlight was the dish with foie gras. The meal was not extremely impressive, so the high price may be due to the reputation of the restaurant.

3rd visit, had lunch again and ordered seasonal dim sum! White sesame tofu with candied walnuts, shrimp dumpling soup, and various main dishes to try. For dessert, I had panna cotta! Everything was elegant and delicious as always. 2nd visit for lunch! Ordered seasonal dim sum for around 4,000 yen. The sesame tofu was rich and flavorful, the shrimp dumplings had a delicate broth, and the main dishes were diverse and tasty. The dessert was also incredibly delicious! Each dish had a sophisticated taste, and the portion size was just right. It's gentle on the stomach, so it's perfect for a post-drinking lunch. 1st visit for lunch! Had the Matsukado bento for around 6,000 yen. It was a luxurious lunch, but it was delicious.

Arrived in Namba after 3 pm. Tonight is a buffet party with a large group at the Swissotel banquet hall. Since I can't eat too much, I decided to grab a light meal at Takashimaya Dining Maison. Some restaurants were already closed for lunchtime. Suddenly, I remembered about Yoshikura. I recalled seeing that they serve light meals between lunch and dinner hours. I asked the staff, and they confirmed that they could serve us a meal at this time. I decided to have the Yuba Gozen. The service, atmosphere, tableware, and of course, the taste were all excellent. The meal was just the right amount, and the quality was maintained even though it was in a department store. The Yuba Gozen was delicious, with a large piece of Yuba, prawns, and fried taro in a flavorful broth over rice. It was a delightful experience, and I felt like I discovered something new at Yoshikura. The value for money was exceptional. I look forward to visiting again without worrying about the time. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a Japanese restaurant on the 9th floor of Takashimaya Osaka for lunch on a Sunday. I ordered the kaiseki course "Izutsu" for 10,800 yen. The dishes I received were as follows: 1. Appetizer: A dish of red clam, trumpet shell, and spring onion mixed with spicy vinegar miso. It was easy to eat with the ingredients finely chopped, and it seemed to have some kind of clam liver in it. 2. Simmered dish: A clear soup with clam, yam, rapeseed blossoms, and seaweed. The yam had finely chopped clam meat inside, with a soft texture and a refreshing aroma of yuzu. 3. Sashimi: Tuna, sea bream, and squid with wasabi, shiso buds, shiso leaves, carrot, seaweed in agar jelly. The presentation was impressive, but the sashimi itself was of average freshness. 4. Appetizer plate: A colorful dish with edamame, squid ink, rolled omelette, konjac, fish cake, squid with sea urchin, and smoked salmon. It had a mix of items that may or may not pair well with sake or beer. 5. Grilled dish: Grilled thread-sail filefish with ginkgo nuts, shredded ginger, and ponzu sauce. The thread-sail filefish had a tender texture and rich flavor, making it a satisfying dish. 6. Simmered dish: Simmered dish with young sardines, tofu skin, radish, carrot, and wood sorrel. The radish and tofu skin absorbed the flavors well, creating a rich taste. 7. Seasonal rice, red miso soup, pickles: A crab porridge with ginger and green onions, and pickles. The porridge had a delicious crab flavor throughout. 8. Dessert: Melon, strawberry, and mango with mint leaves. A perfect way to end the meal. Overall, the food quality was high, and the ambiance was nice. However, the level of service did not match the price, as there was minimal interaction and explanation from the staff. It felt like they were too busy with closing preparations to provide attentive service.

This is a restaurant where I have lunch every month after visiting my father's grave on his death anniversary. The lunches I have had so far, in order of highest price, are Matsukado, seasonal dim sum, and seasonal set meal. The price does reflect the quality, and the seasonal set meal (limited to 20 servings) is not necessarily worth eating here, as it is just slightly above average. Priced at 2625 yen, you may consider it expensive or cheap because it's from Kichotei. Personally, I prefer to prioritize cost performance, so I have only tried it once. When I decide what to have, I consider how hungry I am, and then choose between the seasonal dim sum (3885 yen) or Matsukado (5880 yen). The seasonal dim sum may seem like a smaller portion for those who can eat well, but it is beautifully presented and makes you excited to see where to start eating. It doesn't change much throughout the year, but the broth dishes are particularly delicious, and the balance with the price is good, which is why I like it. As for Matsukado, there is nothing particularly different, but it's truly Kichotei! You can be sure to be completely satisfied with the appearance, taste, and fullness. I believe that 5880 yen is a great value for money.