On July 16, 2023, after casually strolling around Denden Town, I took the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line from Nihonbashi Station to Shin-Fukae Station. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station, right? I arrived at "Kamijyo Shotengai," a nostalgic Showa-era shopping street. This shopping street is connected to the Imazato Shotengai halfway through, making it approximately 1km in total length. One of the shops here is "Midorino," a popular eatery that perfectly matches the nostalgic atmosphere of the shopping street. I believe I first learned about this shop through a website or an article. The most popular menu item here is the Katsudon for only 650 yen, which is quite affordable! The shop is run by a single mother, and it seems like many of the customers are regulars. First, they serve a 2-liter bottle of tea as a complimentary drink, which is both a nice gesture and efficient. The mother told me, "I'm frying it now, so please wait a bit." While waiting, I helped myself to some pickles. The options were takuan, bettarazuke, and kombu with sansho pepper. Then, the Katsudon arrived! A bowl filled with tonkatsu, topped with a raw egg yolk. Just one look and you know it's going to be delicious! I took a bite of the pork cutlet, and it was so flavorful and juicy, soaked in the sauce. The use of green onions instead of regular onions was a nice touch! The rice was also soaked in the sauce, making it irresistible. And when you break the raw egg yolk on top, coating the pork cutlet, it adds another layer of richness. The double egg Katsudon was even more satisfying! The portion size was quite generous, almost like a large serving when ordered normally. I was truly impressed by the delicious, affordable, and filling Katsudon! I also couldn't help but notice the curry katsu and other noodle dishes on the menu, making this eatery a place I wouldn't get tired of visiting. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Kintetsu Imazato/Sendai Line, head to this popular diner that is often featured on social media! While the access may not be the best, the rustic atmosphere is perfect. It's about a 10-minute walk from the nearest station. Inside, you'll find a mix of regular customers and first-time female visitors like me. I ordered beer, katsudon, and miso soup. The owner mentioned that it might take a bit of time to fry and cook, as she's the only one in the kitchen. While enjoying my beer, a regular customer kindly suggested trying the pickles. There were pickled radish, cucumber, and seaweed available for self-service. When the huge katsudon arrived, it was impressive with the overflowing tonkatsu and perfectly placed egg yolk. The thick cutlet paired well with the beer, and the egg was just right. The taste was traditional and comforting, but the portion size was impressive. Surprisingly, the highlight was the miso soup! It was a clear soup with a perfect amount of salt, filled with cabbage, leeks, bean sprouts, and pork slices. It was unexpectedly delicious and made me realize that I could keep drinking with this soup. The experience of dining at this popular diner was filled with charm and I hope it continues for a long time.

Around the end of Obon, I wondered if they were open, so I rode my bicycle through the arcade after the typhoon passed. Many shops were closed, probably because of the Obon holiday. I saw an elderly lady running the shop by herself. Oh, it's open! It was 11:50 when I quickly found a seat and was served cold tea. I ordered the katsudon for 650 yen and tonjiru for 350 yen. I waited for my order. I was the fourth person inside, and my katsudon arrived at 12:15. The tonjiru had Chinese cabbage, green onions, and bean sprouts. The seasoning was not too strong. The pork was firm, just like the pork in the katsudon. The katsudon looked great! I added four slices of pickled radish and enjoyed my meal. It was delicious! I thanked them for being open during Obon and left. It was a great experience. Thank you for the meal as always!

Lunch Katsudon & Tonjiru at the nostalgic and wonderful restaurant, Yoshitoshi. Looking at this egg yolk makes you want to eat it, right? The mom running the place alone is very kind and it's a great restaurant where other customers also seem to enjoy. The Katsudon has a gentle flavor that I like, and the Tonjiru has just the right thickness that makes you want to eat rice with it. The pickles are self-service, adding to the nostalgic feel of the meal. It was delicious at this nostalgic restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

You must eat here before you die...that's how delicious and satisfying the food is at a worryingly cheap price that will warm your grandma's heart! "Oshokujidokoro Midori" in Osaka/Imazato area is a long-standing local diner with generous portions. You must try this taste at least once! Imazato Station 10-minute walk. Address: 2-34-24 Ooimazato, Higashi-ku, Osaka. Operating hours: Please confirm. Closed irregularly. Average budget: ☀️〜¥999〜¥999. Recommended dishes: Pork cutlet bowl (¥650), Pork cutlet curry (¥700). Payment: Cash only. Suitable for: Dining alone ☆★☆☆☆ Casual. No official account.

In the afternoon, I had an important presentation so I went to "Oshokujidokoro Midori" to eat a "Katsudon" for good luck. I had heard about this place on social media and always wanted to visit. It turned out to be even more charming with its Showa-era retro vibes and down-to-earth atmosphere. The portion size was generous and I left feeling completely satisfied. I hope these nostalgic restaurants like this one never disappear. Thank you for the delicious meal!

In the retro popular diner located in Shin-Kashiwa's Shinro Ichiban-gai shopping street, you can feel the history with its old and worn-out exterior. Stepping inside, you will be transported back to the Showa era. I ordered the Pork Cutlet Bowl for 650 yen, which was 100 yen more expensive compared to my visit last year. However, it is still cheap. The rich flavor of the dish makes the rice disappear quickly. It is delicious. The middle-aged lady running the place by herself seems to be working hard, but I hope the restaurant continues to thrive.

I visited for lunch at 11:27. The grandma was working alone and it was heartwarming. Customers kept coming one after another, making it busy. I ordered one pork cutlet rice bowl. They asked if I wanted a large portion or regular, so I chose regular. Even so, the portion was generous. The rice bowl had a raw egg on top. The side dishes were pickled cucumbers, eggplants with ginger, and daikon radish. I also had one miso soup.

An old-fashioned restaurant with traditional food samples lined up. The retro and nostalgic interior feels like time has stopped, attracting locals and regulars. The menu offers affordable rice bowl dishes, udon, and soba with generous portions. I had the pork cutlet rice bowl and chicken nanba udon on this day. The chicken nanba udon, with plenty of meat and green onions, is made by the proprietress. The noodles are the soft Osaka-style udon. The piping hot broth, which might be a bit too hot for those with sensitive tongues, is delicious. The pork cutlet rice bowl, even in a regular size, comes with a mountain of rice covered by a thick pork cutlet and egg topping. The traditional pork cutlet rice bowl has a strong flavor with the added creaminess of the broken yolk. Served with pickles, simmered seaweed, and a bottle of tea with a teacup, this cozy and welcoming diner serves addictive noodle and rice dishes that keep you coming back for more.

I knew about this place for a while, but the exterior made it hard to enter. However, I heard it was cheap and delicious, so I decided to visit. I ordered the pork cutlet bowl this time. The interior of the restaurant has a retro feel, like something from the early Showa period, and while it may lack cleanliness, it gave off a sense of nostalgia. I sipped on the tea served in a plastic bottle while waiting, and soon enough, a generous portion of pork cutlet bowl arrived. This much food for only 650 yen, even after a recent price increase, is a great deal. And the taste was excellent, no complaints.

Visited before 7:00 PM. There were no other customers, and the lady was reading a newspaper. I ordered the katsudon for ¥650. They gave me extra rice for free. The waiting time was about 10 minutes. I ate pickles while watching TV during that time. The katsudon was served in a small bowl, but it had a nice, full shape. The volume was good, with 20% pork cutlet and 80% rice. The pork cutlet was thin and had a clear texture. The seasoning was light and not very impactful. The lady was kind and lovely. In terms of taste, it was like a typical casual dining experience.

A long-established diner on Kami Road Ichiban Street. First, a 2L bottle of tea is brought to the table with a bang! I ordered the 650 yen Katsudon. They said, "It'll take a little while," but it didn't take long before it arrived with a bang! The bowl was filled with katsu and overflowing green onions. It was sealed with an egg and topped with a firm, dark egg yolk. The katsu and rice were soaked in plenty of dashi and delicious. There was a lot of rice under the katsu! Self-serve pickles were also all-you-can-eat, and the three varieties available that day were all delicious and went well with the rice. When I arrived, there was only one other customer, but by the time I finished eating, it was almost full! In that case, it does seem to take a little longer for the food to be served. Regular customers even help themselves to the self-serve tea and go into the kitchen to order! The auntie running the place alone is very cooperative with the customers. The dishes are cheap and generous in portion. It's a retro diner full of nostalgic Showa era vibes. I hope this shop continues for a long time.

This is my usual lunch spot, a restaurant called "Bitori" located in the old arcade shopping street "Kamijyo Ichiban-gai" near my company. The restaurant is run by a friendly middle-aged lady who manages everything by herself. The food here is always generous in portion, cheap, and delicious, but my favorites are the pork cutlet bowl, curry yellow soba, and pork cutlet curry rice. The menu is written on small white cards that look like blackboards, hanging high on the walls on both sides of the restaurant. The prices are very reasonable, with dishes like the pork cutlet bowl for 650 yen, curry rice for 650 yen, and pork cutlet curry rice for 700 yen. The prices only increase by 50 yen if you add an extra pork cutlet, which is very fair and one of the charms of this restaurant. The pork cutlet bowl is especially popular, and the restaurant tends to get full after 12 pm. Since the lady runs the place alone, the wait time can be long. Regular customers who are familiar with this often help out by preparing their own tea. When you order a bowl dish, you can also serve yourself some pickles to help reduce the lady's workload. I usually rotate between the pork cutlet bowl, curry yellow soba, and pork cutlet curry rice. The curry yellow soba is a special order where I request the curry udon noodles to be replaced with Chinese noodles. It's a unique dish with a rich curry sauce, plenty of beef, and green onions. The pork cutlet bowl is the most famous dish here, and it's the restaurant's specialty. The pork cutlets are fried fresh to order, so when the restaurant is full, the service can be slow. The thick pork cutlets with a layer of beaten egg on top are visually appealing and taste delicious. Each bite with the runny yolk and the crispy cutlet is satisfying. Overall, "Bitori" is a great place for a satisfying and affordable meal, with friendly service and a cozy atmosphere in the nostalgic arcade shopping street.

I enjoyed the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era at the Showa Limit Dining "Oshokujidokoro Midori" in Osaka, where I had a meal. The restaurant has been around since 1930, and it's run by the third generation, an 80-year-old grandma. Many restaurants have closed down due to the lack of successors, and it's a common issue in the industry. The area around the restaurant is filled with old buildings and a market, giving off a nostalgic vibe. The restaurant serves delicious dishes like Katsudon and Ramen, and I had a satisfying meal there.

【Mitori Restaurant】Located a 6-minute walk from Shin-Fukae Station on the Osaka Metro Chitose Line, this long-established restaurant is nestled in a shopping street! An elderly lady manages the shop all by herself! It became a hot topic on Instagram last year, so I finally made it here! The menu is surprisingly cheap, with an average price of 500-600 yen! Apparently, they even raised prices by 100 yen... that's really impressive... I ordered the Katsudon for 650 yen in a large serving! It arrived in 5-10 minutes! Wow! It looks delicious! Considering the price, the portion is amazing... and it looks fantastic! When you eat the juicy cutlet and egg together, it tastes great! The large serving has quite a lot of rice, so for most people, the regular size would be enough haha. I'm curious about their other dishes like curry udon! Thank you for the meal!

I had some errands nearby and visited the restaurant on Saturday at 3:00 pm. Since it was 3:00 pm, there were no customers. The staff were also not in the restaurant, but when I called out "excuse me," an older lady came out from the back. I looked at the menu on the wall and ordered katsudon and katsu soup. The interior of the restaurant was full of Showa-era nostalgia. While I was waiting, the katsu soup was served first. It was a rich and hearty soup with lots of ingredients. The taste was delicious, unlike what you would find at a chain restaurant. Shortly after, the katsudon arrived. It was a substantial dish with a prominent egg yolk in the center. The presentation was impressive. The katsu was large, the egg was plentiful, and there was a lot of rice, so women need to be careful with the portion size. The pickles were served in a small dish by the older lady, which was a nice touch. The food was very delicious, and I finished it all in one go. Thank you for the meal.

I went there around noon on Saturday as I had been curious about it for a while. It was run by a mother on her own and had a very homely atmosphere. I had the Kasujiru for 250 yen and the Nabeyaki Udon for 650 yen. The ingredients were large and the flavors were deep, it was very delicious! The Kasujiru was rich with plenty of ingredients. It was so tasty! When I said it was delicious, the mother was happy and told me to come again. I will definitely come back for the delicious food!

I visited a cafeteria in Shin-Fukae for lunch on Saturday, which I had been wanting to try. It is located in the Shinro Ichiban-gai shopping street. It was full of Showa era nostalgia, reminding me of the cafeterias from my childhood. I arrived at 1:30 PM and there were already three family members dining, all enjoying curry or pork cutlet curry. My purpose this time was to try the seasonal "katsu soup", so I ordered the pork cutlet bowl for 650 yen and the katsu soup for 250 yen. I was pleased to see a bottle of green tea on the table for drinks. When the pork cutlet bowl and katsu soup arrived, they were both generously portioned. The katsu soup was filled to the brim. The waitress, who was handling everything alone, said, "If it's too much, don't hesitate to leave some behind." She also offered, "There's some pickles left over, please help yourself." The pork cutlet bowl had an unusual touch with an extra egg yolk on top, which was a delight for egg lovers. The rich broth and generous toppings made the meal very enjoyable. The katsu soup, as mentioned on the menu, had plenty of red ginger in it, and the flavor reminded me of home-cooked meals. I managed to finish everything with great effort. The service was excellent, and the kind waitress gave me a boost of energy during my Saturday lunch. Thank you for the meal. As I was leaving, I asked how long the katsu soup would be available, and she replied, "It's getting warmer, so we'll probably stop serving it soon." I will definitely come back again.

Just in time for lunch, my mom was about to close the shutter to go shopping when she called out to us and let us in. They close around 2pm, so please come early. I ordered the Kasujiru Udon, which is only available during the cold season. It was filled with lots of ingredients and the udon was Osaka-style. All of this for just 450 yen. Fantastic.

[Restaurant Review: Mitosato Dining] I used to live around this area, so I often visited this restaurant (*´艸`). Upon researching, I found out that it will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary (*´꒳`*). The "Katsu Don" costs 650 yen. This old-fashioned diner has a wide variety of menu items, but it's important to be patient during busy times as the gentle lady manages everything alone (laughs). I personally went during a quieter time (*´꒳`*). In my opinion, the specialty here is this Katsu Don! I see many people on social media enjoying it as well (*´艸`). The visual alone looks delicious, truly impressive (｡-∀-)ﾆﾋ♪ Especially the close-up in the second picture looks appetizing even to myself (laughs). The Katsu is fried upon ordering with dedication, and the softness of the egg is outstanding (*´Д`*). They also serve udon, with a richly flavored broth that is truly delicious ( ﾟДﾟ)ｳﾏｰ. I asked the lady for some kombu, and the one with a strong taste of sansho pepper was incredibly delicious! The scene of customers helping out with serving tea due to the one-man operation is a unique charm of the downtown area (*´꒳`*).

Katsu curry rice for 700 yen, kasujiru (pork broth soup) for 250 yen. After coming back from the sauna at Dai Toyo in Umeda, I felt like having curry for lunch. When searching on Tabelog, most of the top-ranked curry places were spicy curry, so I couldn't find what I was looking for. However, I stumbled upon this restaurant. It had an old-fashioned diner look, and the staff, especially the motherly lady, seemed to have been running the place for years. I ordered the katsu curry and the unique kasujiru. The portion size of both dishes was generous! Both were delicious with a nostalgic taste. I felt satisfied with the variety and amount of food. This kind of curry is just what I needed. Thank you for the meal.