takekoda
It seems to be a popular yakiniku restaurant in Osaka. When I mentioned that I was going to Osaka, an acquaintance made a reservation for us a few weeks ago. Four of us visited the restaurant. It was amazing. I don't have a good sense of direction in Osaka, but it's about a 7-8 minute walk from Honmachi Station. However, Honmachi Station is big with many exits, so the time it takes to get there can vary depending on which exit you take. The restaurant is quite small, but the whole building is dedicated to this restaurant, with three floors, so it seems to have a good capacity. I found out that it has 67 seats, so it's a decent-sized place. We were seated on the 3rd floor and started with a toast with beer. We placed our orders using a touch panel. We ordered smoked salad and tongue. Everything exceeded our expectations in terms of quality, especially the thick-cut tongue, which had an amazing texture and flavor. Usually, there are some parts that are not as good when you order various items, but everything we ordered was of high quality that you wouldn't expect from the prices. However, the most surprising thing was the wine. The Emiliana Vineyards Coyam 2019 for 5,500 yen was a great deal! It seemed like a typical Chilean blend, but it had a solid structure, was juicy, and had a slightly smoky nuance that paired perfectly with the meat. So, we decided to order another bottle, this time the Lucente. At 6,600 yen per bottle, it was worth savoring its elegant taste. It's amazing to be able to enjoy such delicious wine at this price. We ate so much that we couldn't eat anymore! Good quality, delicious fatty meat is something you can keep eating. By the way, after eating and drinking so much, the total bill for four people was in the 30,000 yen range. It may seem like a lot to talk about money, but if you go to a mediocre restaurant, you might end up spending that much just on alcohol. This place is a must-visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.