On May 27, 2023, I visited "Stand Fuji" in Lucias in Abeno, Osaka. I tried their famous "Fuji sashimi set meal" for an incredibly cost-effective price of 910 yen (tax included). The assorted sashimi on a separate plate was so generous that it couldn't fit on the bowl. And the best part is that you can have unlimited rice refills. So, as usual, I had three large servings of rice. With all these, 910 yen is truly a great deal. Thank you so much for the wonderful meal! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

For lunch, I decided on the gorgeous and colorful Fish Market Bowl. It was a bowl filled with various ingredients such as diced tuna, yellowtail, and red snapper, topped with pickled vegetables, egg yolk, cod roe, seaweed, shiso leaves, and tempura bits. There were also grated mountain yam and salmon roe on the side. I hesitated to mix everything together because the bowl looked so beautiful, so I enjoyed each ingredient individually before finally pouring the broth over to savor a second round of flavors. The Fish Market Bowl with extra rice and a refill of miso soup came to a total of 840 yen after a slight price increase. A satisfying meal indeed. I will definitely be back!

I watched a movie at Apollo Cinema in the morning, and it was 11:15. I decided to choose between waiting for a seat at Fuji-san or exploring a new place. I quickly secured two empty seats at the end of the line for Fuji-san. I debated whether to add a tempura roll to my "various set meal" or to have a jumbo shrimp fry, and after about 15 minutes, I was directed to a seat at the counter by the staff. I ordered a draft beer and the "various set meal" and waited while playing with my smartphone. More customers kept coming in, and the energetic staff were guiding them. The Fuji Group staff were all energetic and polite, providing a pleasant customer service experience. When my "various set meal" arrived, I pushed the rice to the back and enjoyed the sashimi, fried dishes, and simmered fish with my beer. I also ordered a Hitoroki cold sake to go with my cold sake flight, and then ordered a tempura roll through a QR code for the cold sake. Finally, I had the rice and clear soup, feeling full and satisfied with the ultimate cost performance. To burn off the calories I consumed, I went for a 3-hour walk afterwards. It was a fulfilling day, and I am grateful. Thank you for the meal!

I wanted to have seafood in Tennoji, so I went to Stand Fuji. It's a restaurant where you can't make reservations, so I had to wait for about 20 minutes before I could enter. In the end, I ordered a sashimi platter and chopped bluefin tuna, and also added Isaki sashimi, today's recommended sushi, potato salad, and doteyaki. The fresh sashimi was delicious, and I also enjoyed the Japanese sake like Dassai and sweet potato shochu like Takara-yama at a reasonable price. Stand Fuji has many branches, but I still prefer the main store.

My friend said they wanted to come back to this place and relax, but we ended up going to another bar for the third time. We ordered some dishes that looked good and ended up drinking too much sake because it was cheap.

I was planning to have the fish market bowl, but when I saw the sign at the storefront "Sashimi set meal Tuna Yellowtail Sea bream", I changed to sashimi set meal with extra rice, one small dish, sashimi (tuna, yellowtail, sea bream), three small dishes, pickles, miso soup, extra rice. I had a refill of miso soup and paid 910 yen. Next time, I will have the fish market bowl. Thank you for the meal, I will visit again.

Let's have a seafood lunch at this place for the first time. It seems that Stand Tomi and Stand Fuji are affiliated stores owned by the same seafood supplier, as I asked the staff. Rice and miso soup are free refills. I ordered the "Fuji Variety Set" which includes 4 kinds of sashimi lunch set with an additional simmered fish. It's quite a satisfying meal. The sashimi includes tuna and other kinds. The simmered fish seems to be mackerel-based, and the tofu simmered in broth was delicious so I poured it over the rice. The side dishes include bonito tataki with garlic chips and other condiments, simmered hirousu, pickles, miso soup, and a light second helping of rice. The bill came to 1,000 yen. Thank you for the meal, I will visit again.

In 2023, we revisited Apollo Cinema and then went to this popular restaurant with three people. The place was crowded as usual, but the young staff members were energetic and friendly, which we liked. We enjoyed beers, sake, and chuhai, and ordered various dishes including simmered red snapper, assorted sashimi with conger eel, grilled fish collar, extravagant shrimp fry, rolled omelette, and potato salad. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. Although there was a two-hour time limit, we left the restaurant feeling very satisfied.

Located a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station on various train lines, this seafood izakaya is situated in the basement of the Abeno Lucias building. The name "Stand" signifies standing drink prices, although there are seats available at every table. During lunchtime, there is always a long line even before the store opens. Enjoy fresh seafood dishes and rice bowls made with seafood directly sourced from a fishery company. - Fisherman's Bowl: Various types of seafood and plenty of yamaimo on a rice bowl. It includes salmon, yellowtail, Matsumae pickles, shiso leaves, tenkasu, and on top of the rice, there are yamaimo and ikura. The chewy texture of salmon and yellowtail, the slimy texture of Matsumae pickles and yamaimo, and the crunchiness of tenkasu create a delicious blend of textures that enhance the flavor of the seafood. You can also enjoy it as ochazuke with katsuodashi. The katsuodashi is so delicious that you'll want to drink it all up. - Today's recommended sushi: 1 piece for 110 yen By following them on Instagram, you can order sushi. You can order as many pieces as you like, not just one. This time, it was a rare tuna sushi. Definitely worth the wait for the incredibly delicious seafood bowl and sushi. It seems that there is always a line during lunchtime, but it is easier to get in at other times. I would also like to use it as an izakaya.

Jumbo set meal at Fujino for 850 yen. A late lunch around 2:30 pm. Great value for money after a month and a half. The usual large shrimp fry, menchi katsu, and crab cream croquette. Never gets old. Always get the extra serving (mountain size?) of rice because it's not enough haha. Full and satisfied, thank you for the meal.

After watching a movie, I had a late lunch and beer at a popular restaurant where there is always a line. This time, it was a weekday and I only had to wait for one person. I ordered a sashimi set meal without rice because I wanted to have beer. The restaurant was very crowded, which was surprising for a weekday. The sashimi was delicious, which explains its popularity. I wondered if the acrylic barriers were still necessary, as they seemed unnecessary.

The restaurant is very lively and fun, with people filling up as soon as it opens. Customers eagerly line up, waiting for their turn. It has a chaotic izakaya atmosphere, with a new and exciting sashimi set meal from the parent company. I had the sashimi set meal, where you can choose the amount of rice, so you can enjoy drinking from lunch until evening. People order items like rolled omelette, shrimp fry, and oden as side dishes while drinking, and then finish with the set meal. The set meal portion is slightly smaller. It's like a prelude to the nighttime izakaya, a lunchtime feast? A drink before the meal? Everyone enjoys their time in the izakaya set meal restaurant. The staff is busy from lunch preparing for the main rush. It's like the old days of doubleheaders in professional baseball. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On Tuesday at 6:45 PM, I went to "Stand Fuji Main Store" in Tennoji. This restaurant leads the dining scene in Tennoji. As expected, it was crowded with a 5-person wait. After 15 minutes, I was seated inside surprisingly quickly. Lucky me. The appetizer was whitebait and seaweed, a great accompaniment for drinks. I was happy to see appetizers that actually go well with alcohol. The "Deep-Fried Burdock Root (308 yen)" was surprisingly large in portion for only 280 yen before tax. Perfectly crispy and hot, with just the right amount of saltiness. Ideal for beer. The "Sardine Tempura (418 yen)" came with both tempura sauce and salt. The sardines were large and there were also green peppers and eggplants. The "Amazing! Kombu with Roe (440 yen)" had chewy and crunchy roe. I personally love tempura sauce, so I mostly enjoyed it with that. What's amazing is the menu design of this restaurant. The font types and sizes are well thought out, and the menu names show great taste. What surprised me was the additional order system, which is not often seen in busy izakayas. It seems they introduced it based on customer feedback, which is likely attracting more fans. I could see why this popular restaurant is so popular once again. Thank you for the meal.

Sashimi set meal for 910 yen. Today's sashimi was yellowtail, bonito, and black porgy. The side dishes included fried fish paste, bonito tataki (again, bonito!), and red snapper head soup. The yellowtail and black porgy were delicious! However, the bonito sashimi was slightly fishy, and the tataki was a bit dry, which was disappointing. I ate the sashimi without the skin... The red snapper soup had a lot of bones and scales, making it a bit difficult to eat. I left some. This time was a bit of a miss... The rice was a large portion, almost like a manga serving. Nevertheless, with plenty of side dishes, the rice went down well. I am full. Thank you for the meal.

I visited during lunchtime! There were about 10 people in line, but the turnover was fast and I was able to enter the store in less than 10 minutes! The prices were reasonable and I was quite satisfied! The fish market bowl was overwhelmingly delicious, and the portion was large, so I thought I might get tired of the taste, but I was able to have it with bonito dashi, which made it even more appetizing, and it was a straight path to becoming a fatty! Definitely going back!

After finishing up errands on a regular day off, I was looking for a late lunch spot to wander around. As I was walking from the underground area of Q's Mall towards Apollo Building and Lucias, I noticed the always crowded stand called Fujisan and decided to check it out since it looked like I could get in right away. It was my first visit this time. I immediately chose the "Fujino sashimi set meal" from the lunch menu. If I had room in my stomach, I thought about adding something extra. Today's sashimi was tuna, yellowtail, and sea bream, all fresh and sweet, it was excellent. The side dishes like Tataki, diced fish cooked in soy sauce, and fried dishes were also very delicious, making the rice go down smoothly. I was seated in a corner of the counter, and when I glanced at the other menu items, they all looked delicious. I was debating whether to have seconds, but suddenly I looked at the menu and had a strong craving for deep-fried horse mackerel with grated wasabi, so I ordered it along with the sake "Hiroki" from Fukushima Prefecture. The fish had a rich umami flavor, the coating was crispy, and it went well with the grated wasabi for a refreshing taste. It was irresistible when paired with the delicious sake. The energetic and lively staff, tasty food and drinks, and reasonable prices make it popular for a reason. I'll definitely stop by again when I can find the time.

In May of the 5th year of Reiwa, the operating hours are from 11:00 to 23:00. You can enjoy delicious sashimi, dishes, and Japanese sake with excellent cost performance. The fish sashimi costs 1078 yen, while the dashi roll costs 308 yen. The water eggplant was served as a pickled dish, but it was delicious.

At a gathering with my college classmates, we shared updates on our current lives. I have a partnership with a sushi center that always has a long line every night, but the fish is incredibly fresh and the prices are great! According to my friend, the quality is similar to the sushi center, but the lines are more manageable. Even a single piece of octopus is bursting with freshness, and the scallops and other fresh sashimi melt in your mouth. The simmered fish head dish is delicious, with a sweet base sauce that is exceptional. The crab cream croquettes have finely chopped macaroni inside, which adds a nice touch. The crispy coating is delicious. I also tried various types of sake, recommended by my friends, and I found them much easier to drink compared to three years ago.

Arrived before 12 o'clock and there was already a line. Waited for about 30 minutes. A lively older sister guided us to a table. I ordered the limited edition sashimi set for Golden Week (¥1300), which came with simmered flounder, shrimp fry, rolled omelette, sashimi, and a special egg for rice topping. Since I can't eat sashimi, I shared it. The clear soup had a strong dashi flavor and was delicious. The shrimp fry was big but the taste was so-so. The sashimi was said to be very delicious.

I made it! Stand Fuji. I was prepared to wait in line and finally got in after waiting for 10 groups ahead of me. Everything looks so delicious, it's hard to decide what to eat. The seafood rice bowl I had at the end was my first time trying it, but I want to eat it every day. It's cheap and tasty! Best cost performance! No wonder everyone is lining up.

Whenever I want to eat seafood in Tennoji, I always go to Stand Fujisan. On this day, I had the super big tuna collar seared to perfection. It was quite filling and had a nice fatty taste, very delicious. Thank you for the meal.