Umeda Shin Kiraku. Shin-Umeda Shokudo Street. The restaurant is located in an area with a very nostalgic Showa era atmosphere. There are many famous restaurants in this dining street, and this is one of them. Shin Kiraku is famous for its duck hot pot, but this time I will introduce their tempura rice bowl. It is a tempura rice bowl eaten with salt. You eat the tempura rice bowl with salt that has a scent of perilla called Yukari salt. It feels like the salt helps to cleanse the oil from the tempura, making it easier to eat. The tempura is crispy and doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. I have never felt bloated after eating here. The shrimp salt tempura rice bowl costs 1,100 yen, which is not cheap, but I think it's worth trying such traditional tempura from a long-established restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

I usually see about 10 people lined up around 12:30 on weekdays, but when I looked inside, there were empty seats so I decided to line up. I usually struggle between ordering the duck hot pot set or the mini tendon and mini duck hot pot set, but the man in front of me ordered "udon". I was drawn to the "Duck Hot Pot Udon Set (with 2 shrimp tempura)". It was delicious!! The combination of duck hot pot and shrimp tempura added richness compared to the usual duck hot pot!! I saw a middle-aged lady next to me ordering the shrimp tempura set and adding the shrimp tempura to the duck hot pot - maybe adding the shrimp tempura to the duck hot pot brings out the depth of flavor in the duck hot pot udon set... I might try that next time!

It was my first visit. After a meeting in Umeda, I felt like having tempura, so I decided to visit this place for the first time. It had high ratings on social media, but... My companion ordered the Shinkiraku set meal, and I ordered the Uzushio set meal with squid butter, rolled omelette, bottled beer, and highball. The taste was very good and delicious, but the duck hot pot in the set meal lacked a punch. I wanted more punch, so I asked if they could sprinkle more sansho pepper on it. When I asked, they responded with, "Was there no sansho pepper on it?" I replied that there was a little, but I wanted a bit more. They said, "Sansho pepper is expensive, so we can't add more." I was surprised that they refused to add more sansho pepper just because it was expensive. It may seem trivial, but I wanted to enjoy the meal with more sansho pepper. The way the staff in the restaurant interacts with customers is crucial. No matter how delicious the food is, the service provided by the staff can make a big difference. The service from the older staff in the restaurant was unacceptable in Osaka...

This is a favorite restaurant that I have repeated many times. Today, I will share a simple photo! First, the tempura here is really delicious! Especially the broccoli and eggplant tempura. I'm not a big fan of broccoli, and I thought I didn't need it in tempura, but when I tried it, it was surprisingly delicious. I was amazed. Also, the eggplant tempura! When you bite into the eggplant, the juice overflows and the taste is exquisite! Especially when the young and tall guy serves the tempura, it's exceptional! The duck hot pot is a must-try here. The mini duck hot pot in the Shinkiraku set meal is perfect. There is nothing more to say about the duck hot pot. It's simply delicious. I used to come here twice a week at the beginning, but recently it's about three times a month... I'm sorry. But I'm a big fan!

I was walking from Umeda Station towards Rantei Buta in Chayamachi. I always found the New Umeda Dining District intriguing, like a drinking district for older gentlemen? Curious, I decided to take a detour today and walk through it instead of the main street. One particular shop caught my eye, with two sharp-looking chefs and elegant ladies sitting in a row at the counter. What a hidden gem! I ventured inside and ordered a set of mini duck hot pot and mini tempura bowl. The mini duck hot pot had a delicious broth and fluffy eggs, but be careful not to drink all the soup! The tempura bowl had three small shrimp, pumpkin, and broccoli, and was surprisingly ordinary in taste. The set cost 1000 yen including tax. There were three efficient ladies managing the floor - one at the register, one washing dishes, and one serving food. The counter was clean and the overall experience was good. It's a great place for solo dining with a tasty set menu. I will definitely visit again.

I had a set meal at the Hilton Plaza store before and it was very delicious. This restaurant only has a counter. I ordered the Mini Tempura & Mini Duck Nabe set, and I realized after it arrived that I wasn't asked which type of tempura I wanted. In front of me was a regular tempura, while the lady next to me had salt tempura. I also wanted salt tempura... I tried to enjoy the duck nabe instead. After taking a sip, I noticed that it tasted completely different from the one I had at the Hilton Plaza store. It lacked the spicy kick of sansho pepper and the dashi wasn't as tasty. When I saw the server sprinkling sansho pepper on the finished duck nabe, I asked if I could have some too. The surprising response was, "Sorry, you can only have one sprinkle of sansho pepper." Huh? "Okay, I understand," I replied, but I couldn't grasp the intention behind it. I don't know if they didn't want to change the flavor or if they were trying to save on sansho pepper. Sometimes I see people adding extra pickled ginger at beef bowl chain restaurants, but that's not the same thing. The meal turned out to be a bit disappointing and left me feeling unsettled. I don't think I'll visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the meal.

Osaka Shin-Umeda Shokudo-gai "Shin-Kiraku". The interior of the restaurant, where many gourds are hanging, is impressive with only a counter. Anago tendon (anago, 2 shrimp, vegetable tempura, miso soup, pickles included) for 1350 yen. There is no way that freshly fried tempura and warm rice are not delicious. There is definitely joy and fun in that.

There is a tempura restaurant in Umeda Food Street. It has a down-to-earth atmosphere that suddenly changes when you walk a bit from the department store, but I think it's nice in its own way. For lunch in this season, I ordered the somen and tempura set meal. The somen was refreshing and cold, and the tempura was also good and delicious.

Tempura~ crispy~ crunchy~ cookies♪(Song: "Texture Song") In the bustling New Umeda shopping district, "Shinki Raku" seems to have a particularly long history. It's very popular with office workers and young people, with long lines at lunchtime! The image of the elderly mothers working hard is impressive~(*^^*) ★Duck hot pot and small tempura bowl set, tax included 1000 yen♪ ◎Small tempura bowl, pickles and pickled plum♪ Three small shrimp, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, lightly fried, with tempura sauce at the bottom of the rice. ◎Duck hot pot♪ Wow, the broth is delicious! (^_^)! Plenty of green onions, tofu, and the simplicity of duck! I hope this restaurant will continue forever~(^_-)-☆

I ordered the signature Shin-Kiraku set meal for lunch at a long-established tempura restaurant in the Shin Umeda Food Street, priced at 1,700 yen. The set includes a variety of tempura and duck hot pot, making it a luxurious lunch option. First, the duck hot pot was amazing, especially the broth. It was so delicious that it was almost moving. The hot pot contained duck meat, green onions, tofu, and plenty of beaten egg. The tempura was freshly fried and crispy, with items like shrimp, pumpkin, eggplant, squid, and broccoli. I enjoyed dipping them in both salt and tempura sauce. The highlight was definitely the superb broth of the duck hot pot.

May 2023 Greetings❗ Today's lunch at the new Umeda dining street❗ - Shin Kiraku, a long-established tempura restaurant... The interior of the restaurant is so cool❤️ It feels like slipping back in time to the Showa era. The hot towel warmed in a gas water bath is hot❗ It's really hot~ (laughs)⭐Tempura set meal ¥1050 includes 3 shrimp tempura, squid, eggplant, white fish, broccoli, sweet potato... White rice, red miso soup are also delicious❤️ The pickled plum... What is it? It's delicious❤️ It goes well❤️ Enjoying a tempura set meal at a tempura restaurant under the Umeda overpass during the high economic growth period of the Showa era... The atmosphere and taste of the Showa era... It was delicious❗ Thank you for the meal❤️

Today's dish is Duck Nabe Udon! This menu features not only duck, but also delicious shrimp tempura. The gentle soup pairs well with the crispy shrimp tempura. After finishing the udon, rice with duck meat and shrimp tempura is a great follow-up. The person next to me ordered a mini tempura rice bowl set for the same price, so I plan to try that next time!

For the second round of drinks, I visited this place for the first time. The age group is a bit older, but that makes for a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The tempura was crispy and all the dishes were delicious. The duck hot pot recommended by the staff was particularly amazing with its flavorful broth. I regret not adding udon noodles to the hot pot because I was already full. The staff were all kind and helpful. I look forward to going back with an empty stomach next time.

Atmospheric, cozy restaurant with a counter where you can easily dine alone! The staff are friendly and provide explanations of the menu. Tried the popular Shinkiraku set meal! The duck hot pot has a mild flavor and comes with a variety of tempura, making it a satisfying meal! The pickles also come with three types. The amount of rice is just right!

The gentle duck soup is the best choice when you're feeling a bit hungover. Even though the prices have gone up slightly, it feels like there's more duck in the soup now! The beaten egg, green onions, and duck all match perfectly, soothing your hungover stomach with its gentle soup. It's a simple yet delicately flavored lunch option!

Whenever I go on a business trip to Osaka, I always find time to stop by this place. They serve intricate small dishes centered around duck hot pot and tempura. The character of the mothers who work there is also nice, but I always end up ordering too many recommended side dishes, which can surprisingly add up in price. Maybe it's just because I drink too much? Haha. The duck hot pot has a strong flavor of sansho pepper and is delicious, especially in the cold season. The Shinkiraku set meal, which includes both duck hot pot and tempura, offers a good deal.

A quick Monday with an early finish. Unable to endure my hunger all the way to Kyoto, I decided to stop by Umeda Food Street on my way home. It was just before 12 o'clock, the time when places start to get crowded. I didn't have a specific target in mind, but everywhere seemed busy. Just as I was about to give up, I passed by a pathway I don't usually take and was drawn in by the inviting atmosphere. Without any prior information, I found myself entering the restaurant. It was nearly full, with a large counter surrounding the kitchen in a C shape. The spacing between seats was quite narrow, almost like a pre-social distancing era. Once seated, I was promptly served tea and a warm towel, and quickly placed my order. It's best to decide before entering, as the service is quite efficient. I ordered the "Mini Tempura Rice Bowl and Mini Duck Hot Pot Set" (950 yen). It seemed to be the most popular choice. Let's wait for it to arrive. In the open kitchen in front of me, the duck hot pot (both regular and mini size) was being prepared skillfully, and the tempura fryer was also busy frying multiple servings at once. The dishes were served promptly, almost in the order they were ordered. The efficiency and attention to detail of the veteran staff in managing such a busy restaurant were truly impressive. The "Mini Tempura Rice Bowl and Mini Duck Hot Pot Set" (950 yen) arrived. The bubbling duck hot pot was almost the same size as the regular one, despite being called "mini". The duck hot pot seasoned with sansho pepper had a delicious broth! The sweetness of the green onions was also a nice touch. The hot pot consisted of duck meat, tofu, green onions, and a beaten egg for finishing, creating a simple yet flavorful dish. As for the mini tempura rice bowl, it was just the right size for me. It included shrimp, eggplant, sweet potato, and broccoli tempura. The addition of broccoli was an interesting twist. The tempura was freshly fried and paired well with the slightly subdued sauce. With a side of pickles, I quickly finished it all. Both dishes were truly delicious. The restaurant is small and fast-paced, not ideal for a leisurely meal, but it offers high-quality lunch options at a reasonable price. I would recommend trying the "Tempura and Egg Rice Bowl" next time.

Located in Shin Umeda Food Street. Tabelog rating of 3.47. I visited around 1:30 pm on a Saturday. Despite the late hour, the restaurant was almost full. The interior is surprisingly spacious. I had already decided on the "Duck Hot Pot Set" for 950 yen. The hot pot arrived steaming with beaten egg, green onions, and duck meat peeking through. It also came with a small tempura rice bowl and pickles. The duck hot pot had a well-seasoned salty broth. It was tasty, but if you expect a strong duck flavor, you might be disappointed. The duck meat had a chewy texture. The tempura in the rice bowl was delicious, as expected from a tempura restaurant. It went well with the hot pot broth. The pickled plum served as a side was surprisingly good. The hot pot really warms you up on a cold day. I heard there's a branch in Hilton too, so I might visit there next time. Overall, I was satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the "Shinki Raku" Higashi store in the "Shin Umeda Food Street". Besides this Higashi store, "Shinki Raku" also has other locations such as the Hilton Plaza store. I ordered the "Mini Tempura and Mini Duck Hot Pot Set" (950 yen) which allows you to enjoy both tempura and duck hot pot. The "Mini Duck Hot Pot" was delicious with duck meat, leeks, cabbage, tofu, fluffy eggs, and fragrant Sansho pepper. The broth was incredibly tasty with a hint of sweetness from the duck meat. Despite being labeled as "mini", the portion was just right. The "Mini Tempura" surprised me with round peeled shrimp instead of the usual straight ones, along with pumpkin, eggplant, and broccoli tempura. The tempura sauce was a bit light for my taste. I also found a map of the "Shin Umeda Food Street" with "Shinki Raku" Higashi store marked on the right side, towards the north. The street names like "Jayhan Street" and "Hanmak Street" caught my attention. I assume "Hanmak Street" got its name from the nearby "Hamburger McDonald's". The store is located next to "Shinki Raku" Higashi store, with "McDonald's" Shin Umeda store across the street. Both are along the "Kiraku Yokocho".

I had an early lunch at Shin-Kita Umeda Food Street, and decided to try the Mini Tendon and Duck Nabe Set for 950 yen at Shinkiraku. Despite being called "mini," the duck nabe was satisfying with a flavorful broth infused with sansho pepper, and the combination of duck, green onions, tofu, and egg was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating. The tempura in the tendon was small but freshly fried and tasty. Considering that it was 930 yen two years ago, the slight price increase is reasonable, making it a highly recommended lunch option in Umeda.

On November 19, 2022, around 2:25 pm, I decided to have a tempura rice bowl. Although I wasn't extremely hungry, I felt like having a proper meal. I was thinking I wanted something Japanese... as I strolled around town. I glanced at the menu in front of a restaurant... hmm, tempura rice bowl sounds good! Let's go in! It looked so beautiful... this is what a tempura rice bowl should be like. Oh, the rice portion is quite generous... Uh oh, it might be too much. But they have pickles, so maybe I can manage... The dipping sauce is really good. And the miso soup is delicious too! This is a satisfying lunch. It was really tasty. Thank you for the meal.