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When it comes to Spanish cuisine in Nagoya, many people think of "paella." Even I, a country person, used to think of Spanish cuisine as paella until I encountered a shocking Spanish restaurant called "Aka-san." Although it is now located in Tokyo, it used to operate in Kyoto. I was amazed by the difference between this restaurant and the Spanish restaurants in Nagoya. Since then, I have visited Fujiya 1935 and recently, Casa Ento. I wonder why there are no modern and stylish Spanish restaurants in Nagoya, unlike the numerous Italian and French restaurants. So, this time, I decided to visit "Enye," a popular Spanish restaurant in Osaka. The restaurant offers a course style with small dishes, which was the deciding factor for me. The restaurant is located in a quiet area, and the atmosphere inside was relaxed. We were seated in a private room, and the server, who seemed to be the wife, was friendly and easy to talk to. However, we did not get to meet the husband until the end, which was a bit disappointing given the price range of the course menu. Now, let's talk about the food. The dishes included black olive grissini, tuna ham, pistachio salt ice cream, grilled blowfish in consomme, white shrimp and caviar, sardine and chrysanthemum greens, foie gras with red onion, French bread, snow crab and lily bulb, smoked salad with yukowa, wagyu beef and celery tail soup, grilled sea bream with onion sauce, lobster and cabbage galette, wagyu beef steak with onion nouveau, anglerfish and clam arroz meloso, dessert, and post-meal drinks with small sweets. The course lasted about 3 hours, and it was impressive to see so many dishes prepared in such a short time. The food scene in Osaka is known for being strict, and the restaurant industry there must be challenging. I recalled a conversation I overheard in Kyoto, where an Osaka customer complained about the food at a famous Nagoya restaurant. It made me realize the tough competition in the Osaka food industry. Overall, it was a delicious meal.