It is a shop located inside Tennoji Zoo. It was Sunday, so I couldn't eat inside the shop and had to eat at the outdoor tables. The weather was too hot, but the tonkatsu set meal was still delicious as always. It was a normal but tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant is located inside the Osaka City Tennoji Zoo, right next to Osaka Metro Dobutsuen-mae Station. When I visited before, it was under construction, but today it was open for business. You buy your food tickets from a vending machine, then wait for your order number to be called on a monitor. It's like a self-service food court that is becoming more popular. The menu is diverse, offering dishes like beef sirloin steak, noodles such as udon and ramen, crepes, ice cream, soft drinks, shakes, and more. I chose a strawberry banana crepe for 500 yen and a strawberry shake for 550 yen. I was called to pick up my order in about 5 minutes. The crepe was dense and heavy, topped with bananas, strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, providing a satisfying eating experience.

I fulfilled my dream of going to the zoo with my first grandchild, who was born last year. It was our first family outing in Osaka, three generations together. We started by having lunch at the food court near the entrance of the zoo. My grandchild had a kids' plate, my son and daughter-in-law had chicken tempura rice bowls, and I had a yuzu-flavored dried fish soy sauce ramen. It was easy to find a table since it was a weekday. We enjoyed our meals and my daughter-in-law was busy feeding our grandchild, who ate everything without being picky. It was adorable. The ramen I had was made with soft twisted noodles in a soy sauce broth with yuzu and dried fish flavors. My son and daughter-in-law also enjoyed their chicken tempura rice bowls. The food court was child-friendly, so we would definitely consider eating here again on our next visit to the zoo.

The day after the Osaka live, before heading back to Tokyo, I took them to Tennoji Zoo♪ A for-Real (Shouji Mizuki) here. The entrance fee is ¥500 for adults (discount available for Osaka residents aged 65 and above), so you can easily take a casual stroll there♪ This is my third time at the zoo. For lunch, we had a giraffe hotdog at foo zoo for ¥700. It's a long hotdog shaped like a giraffe! Kids love it because it's cute♪ You can add ketchup and mustard yourself. There's also a souvenir corner in the food court area, so be careful of the honey trap. Lol

There are various food options available in the restaurant at Tennoji Zoo, like a food court. I chose the "Polar Bear Crepe" without hesitation. You buy a ticket from the vending machine, which displays a number, and then you pick up your order when your number is called. You don't actually need to say "Polar Bear Crepe" to make a purchase, which I found out later. The Polar Bear Crepe is a crepe with polar bear ice cream on top. It tastes delicious. The cuteness of the polar bear gets a score of 20. The price is reasonable, similar to other crepes. In addition to the dining area, there is also a merchandise section inside the restaurant. It seems like the polar bear is the most popular animal at Tennoji Zoo, as there were a lot of polar bear stuffed animals for sale. The polar bear exhibit is always crowded, with people enjoying watching the playful and charming polar bears. It's easy to see why they are so popular. With an entrance fee of only 500 yen for the zoo, just watching the polar bears for 10 minutes makes it worth the price.

This is a food court located right by the Shin-sekai Gate of Tennoji Zoo. I went in because I wanted to try the Polar Bear Crepe (650 yen). Since it was just opened, it was very clean. When you buy a food ticket, your order is automatically placed, so you just have to wait until your name is called. Don't underestimate the crepe! It's quite substantial. Underneath the ice cream on top, there's whipped cream, banana, and chocolate. It was so filling that I couldn't eat dinner in the evening (laughs). The visual presentation was cute, so I was satisfied. It was a Sunday, but it was not crowded in the evening. It's a clean and easy-to-use food court.

It's raining, but I came to Tennoji Zoo. The purpose is to see the baby polar bear, Hou-chan (*^^*). I came when it was first open to the public around the spring equinox, but only those who made reservations in advance were allowed in. This time, just before the autumn equinox, it's time for revenge! Despite the rain since morning, surprisingly there are quite a few visitors. However, it's not crowded at all. Hou-chan is incredibly cute (*^^*). There are lots of people with serious cameras, but I'm using my smartphone camera. It's lunchtime and I'm hungry, so I head to the newly opened restaurant. It's more like a small food court than a restaurant. The menu isn't very extensive, and crepes and ice cream seem to offer more variety. Nevertheless, I'm happy that there are now seats available, especially on a rainy day like today. Now, what should I eat? Something that suits a zoo. I thought about getting the Giraffe Dog for 700 yen, but since it's a bit chilly, I opt for the Tomato-scented Flamingo Ramen for 700 yen. First, I buy a meal ticket from the machine. Once I do that, the order goes to the kitchen, and then I wait at my seat until I'm called. I wonder which part is the flamingo? It seems the color is flamingo-like. When I try it, it tastes like a sour and spicy tomato soup. It's not spicy. The fried noodles that look like whiskers are interesting. There are lots of menma (bamboo shoots) and two pieces of chashu. It's quite delicious. I notice the silhouettes of animals on the large glass window. It feels like the animals are right outside the window. There's also a souvenir corner right next to it. If it weren't for the state of emergency, I wonder if they would also have beer? Since there aren't many seats, it might get crowded on weekends or during summer vacation. Something to work on in the future, perhaps? I'll list the menu items that I know. Set (with rice and wakame seaweed soup): - Beef sirloin steak set 1600 yen - Pork loin cutlet set 1000 yen - Beef and shrimp steak & shrimp fry set 1600 yen - Hamburger steak set 1000 yen - Hamburger & shrimp fry set 1200 yen - Chicken steak set 1000 yen - Chicken steak & shrimp fry set 1200 yen Kids - Tennoji Zoo Kids Plate 700 yen - Bunny Curry 600 yen Ramen - Tomato-scented Flamingo Ramen 700 yen - Yuzu-scented Niboshi Shoyu Ramen 700 yen Bowl - Beef cut steak bowl 1200 yen - Pork cutlet bowl 900 yen - Teriyaki chicken steak bowl 900 yen Udon - Takoyaki Udon 600 yen - Beef tendon udon 700 yen - Tempura udon 600 yen - Kitsune udon 600 yen Curry - Spicy curry (spicy) 700 yen - Fruity curry (sweet) 700 yen Toppings - Shrimp fry 2 pieces +200 yen - Pork cutlet +200 yen Edge Spaghetti - Carbonara 900 yen - Meat spaghetti 900 yen - Mountain vegetables and mushroom Japanese-style spaghetti 900 yen - Giraffe Dog 700 yen Side Wine Potato 350 yen - Hot Dog 400 yen - Chicken nuggets 350 yen

In Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, the popular "Fuhin" panda, born on November 22 last year, is attracting a lot of attention. Another adorable animal that is gaining popularity is Hou-chan, a polar bear born on November 25 last year at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. Hou-chan was born to father Gogo and mother Icchan. Interestingly, the famous company Horai, known for "551's Pork Buns," donated Hou-chan. With Gogo, Icchan, and Hou-chan, it's like "551's Hou..." Maybe the next one will be named Raichan (laughs). I thought it would be a donation from the ice candy brand Hokkyoku because it's a polar bear, but it turned out to be from Horai and it's a bit confusing (laughs). A new facility opened at Tennoji Zoo on March 9 this year. "TENNOJI ZOO MUSEUM," "FooZoo," and "GooZoo" are the learning facility, dining establishment, and souvenir shop, respectively, located just inside the Shinsekai Gate. I decided to try the famous "Shirokuma Crepe" at FooZoo. The Shirokuma Crepe costs 650 yen (tax included). First, you purchase a ticket from one of the two vending machines. The system automatically sends your order to the kitchen when you purchase the ticket, so you don't need to hand the ticket to the staff. You check your number and wait for your order to be ready. The monitor on the wall and announcements in the store will let you know when your order is ready. You receive your crepe at the pickup window on the right side. The store was almost full due to spring break, so I decided to enjoy my crepe on the bench outside. The "Shirokuma Crepe" is over 20cm long and features an adorable polar bear face reminiscent of Hou-chan! The face is made of vanilla ice cream from Dippin' Dots, chocolate chips for the eyes and nose, and marshmallows for the hands. The crepe is topped with banana, strawberry, and a luxurious chocolate sauce. It looks too cute to eat. Be careful as the chocolate sauce may drip from the bottom. After enjoying the crepe, I visited Hou-chan, the polar bear, who was napping with his mother, Icchan. I hope that Icchan and Hou-chan, both endangered species, will live long and healthy at Tennoji Zoo.