Croquette, the old-fashioned taste is delicious. The curry croquette has a filling like curry bread, and the aroma is also good. It's always crowded with customers, buying 30 or 50 at a time. Maybe they are business people? Whenever I pass by, I feel like stopping by to satisfy my hunger.

This is a favorite restaurant that I have been going to for a long time. It's usually crowded during lunchtime, but today it was empty and I could walk in without waiting. I remember that the Izumi croquette was 65 yen, the scallop fry was 75 yen, and the shrimp fry was 140 yen. However, today they didn't have the cream croquette and chicken fry that I wanted, which was disappointing. As for the taste, the croquette was delicious but the batter was a bit oily. The scallop was okay, but I think regular scallops from the supermarket are tastier. The most delicious item was the shrimp.

I got married to my husband 20 years ago and went shopping with my mother-in-law for the first time. I became addicted to this delicious taste from the first bite ♡ I can't resist eating it right after buying it. The price is unbeatable in this day and age (*ﾟ∀ﾟ*) It's always crowded, but it's worth it!

This popular restaurant always has long lines. The fried food here is cheap and delicious. Especially the croquettes and curry croquettes are amazing. I've been eating the croquettes here since I was a child, so my standards for croquettes are unusually high, making it hard to enjoy croquettes from elsewhere.

"Izumi Croquette" is a popular croquette shop that is also known as a butcher shop. We stopped by at the request of my companion. It was a Sunday, so the place was crowded with people, a sign of its popularity. It had been a while since my last visit, and I noticed that the prices had gone up. I ordered a regular croquette, which was small and round, but not uniform in shape. The croquette was soft, with a filling that seemed to lack meat and was more like mashed potatoes. The croquettes here are known for being overly sweet, but surprisingly, this time it was salty to the point of being spicy. I was taken aback by the change in flavor. I personally prefer spicy over salty, so this was not to my liking. While waiting for the croquettes to be fried, I took a look at the showcase filled with A5 grade meat, including Misuji, Harami, and various other cuts. They also offer Inunaki Pork and Saga beef. I couldn't resist and ended up purchasing some meat. This shop is a safe bet when it comes to quality meat."

This place seems to be popular as customers keep coming one after another! Although it's a butcher shop, fried foods are definitely popular as people buy them for lunch or dinner. The prices are reasonable and they fry it after you order, so it's piping hot. The older ladies working there seem busy frying, so it might be a bit intimidating to place an order at first. The croquettes and minced cutlets seem to be particularly popular here, with many customers buying a large quantity of croquettes! The croquettes are small but delicious. They are quite sweet with a crispy outer layer and a gooey inside, making them popular with children as well. The minced cutlets are juicy. I am also curious about their curry bread and would like to try it next time. ♡

Croquettes from a butcher shop in Izumi City! They are very small and have uneven shapes. Also, they are quite sweet. This time, I also bought ham cutlets along with the croquettes! They are not as thick as I thought, but the ham is firm and delicious. The croquettes have some holes here and there and a subtle finish (laughs). It has a nice homemade feel! Blog post → "http://osampobibako.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-382.html"

I was lured in by the delicious talk of people nearby and visited the store on a Sunday afternoon around 4 o'clock. There is a large parking lot specifically for Maruwa Butcher Shop at the back of the store, which is very convenient. Children riding bicycles are enjoying croquettes in front of the store, which brings back nostalgic memories. I quickly made my way to the special stage for fried foods at the butcher shop. I ordered eight croquettes, one of which I will eat right away. The croquette was fried right in front of me, sizzling and bubbling. I also picked up some cheap meat with Korean seasoning, which I thought would be a good side dish for shochu. The croquettes turned a deep golden color in about 5 minutes. I had them wrapped up and took one to eat immediately. The croquette had the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor, just like the ones I used to have from a nearby butcher shop in the past. If this shop were nearby, I would definitely stop by for a snack every time I pass by. Maruwa's croquettes are highly recommended by MASA☆RU.

"Izumi croquette" is a famous meat shop. A young woman is busy frying croquettes. Several customers are waiting. This time, I bought 5 croquettes and 1 minced cutlet. However, this time the frying method was a bit rough; the inside didn't explode, but it was a splendid explosion croquette. The taste is the same though (laughs). The minced cutlet, which was my first time trying, had a crunchy texture, which was a nice accent and very delicious. I recommend the minced cutlet! ♥"

Since I was a child, Maruwa has been the go-to place for croquettes. They fry them right in front of you. The previous elderly lady was very unfriendly (she had always been like that since I was a child). When I ordered "10 croquettes," there was no response. I waited anxiously to see if my order had gone through. Nowadays, a part-time worker or maybe the daughter is the one frying them. As for the taste, it is sweet!! Not an unpleasant kind of sweetness, but a comforting sweetness. I always wonder what's inside when I eat them. Even when they're cold, they're still sweet and delicious. A classic croquette that never disappoints.

Izumi City, Aobadai area now has all supermarkets, but in the past (about 30 years ago), we used to buy from specialty stores. Of course, in areas with shopping streets, it may still be the same today. In the past, there were butcher shops, fishmongers, greengrocers, liquor stores, delicatessens, all specialty stores. When you saw a hardware store, you would worry, "I wonder if they are making a living." "Maruwa Butcher Shop" here is, of course, a specialty store. They stock A5 grade Japanese beef (such as Saga beef and Kagoshima beef), and they also have "tataki" and "roast beef". Especially, the "traditional flavor and aroma, famous beef croquette" is very popular under the trademark "Izumi Croquette". During holidays at lunchtime, customers come for the croquettes and buy them in units of "10" or "20". Now, I bought 5 croquettes while taking a walk with my daughter. It's convenient to live within a distance where the freshly fried croquettes don't cool down. They are crispy, with a firm coating and a creamy interior. The sweetness of the potatoes and onions spreads in the mouth, reminding me of my childhood. When I lived in Tokyo or Chiba, I would go out with my mother or father and indulge in buying and eating. Taking them out of the red or green wrapping paper, we would eat them while saying "hot, hot". The "butcher shop croquette" might have been the national food of Japan back then. And now, it is still being sold in the neighborhood. Will my daughter also experience the nostalgia I feel now, 30 years from now? "It's delicious." That's all.

A meat shop in Izumi City. Popular for their "Izumi croquette" ♥ I stopped by after a long time because my mother loves it. Personally, I find it quite sweet and I wish there was more meat in the croquette (lol) but it's still delicious even when cold. If you're looking for a sweet croquette, definitely give it a try ♥

Now that I live in Tokyo, whenever I go back to Osaka, I always request to eat the croquettes from Maruwa Seinikuten. I have loved their croquettes since I was a child, and they are filled with lots of memories, making them the most delicious dish for me. The shop opens at 10 am, but they start frying food at 11 am. When I arrived at 11:30, there were already about 3 groups of customers waiting in line. After placing an order, you have to wait a bit, and then you can enjoy the hot croquettes. This time, I bought 12 freshly fried croquettes, 10 croquettes before frying, and some sirloin. They are small, so they are perfect as a snack or as a side dish. I couldn't help but say "delicious!" while enjoying my favorite croquettes.

Izumi City, Ibukino and Aobadai are within our sales area. I didn't come all the way here just to buy croquettes for work (laughs). Our famous bloggers in Izumi, Momen-san and Banka-san, have already visited. Momen-san is now a super famous blogger, but when he came here, he probably had very few votes like a beginner. It's not too late to click and vote now (laughs). Now, onto the croquettes. They fry them after you order. One croquette is 63 yen, so we couldn't miss the minced cutlet too! One is 126 yen. Since there were two of us, we each had two fried. Other fried menu items include pork loin cutlet for 262 yen, ham cutlet for 84 yen, chicken cutlet for 84 yen, curry croquette for 105 yen, beef tenderloin cutlet for 630 yen, skewers - beef, pork, tenderloin, potato, red wiener, quail, and top-quality shrimp. They also have Japanese-style hamburgers and simmered hamburgers. Of course, being a meat shop, they also have meat. We enjoyed them on the vacant UR lot. It was cloudy today, so the background isn't pretty. The minced cutlet was juicy and so soft that it couldn't be neatly shaped before frying. I almost got my clothes dirty while eating. Maybe I'll try the ham cutlet next time.

I happened to be driving in this area for some reason....why? Oh well, it's all good (laughs). Oh! I found a restaurant I saw on Tabelog! Of course, I have to buy something. One croquette is 63 yen, and one minced cutlet is 136 yen. Both are fried after ordering. The croquette has a crispy and thick coating, but the filling was a bit sparse. It has a slightly sweet taste and feels like a snack. The minced cutlet had meat juice collected in the bag. It looks delicious. When you bite into it, there is no juicy sensation. However, the texture and flavor of the meat are excellent. It was crispy and delicious without feeling greasy. As expected, freshly made and hot food is tasty. Thank you for the meal~

A colleague couple from a former company came to visit our house and we decided to have a barbecue for lunch in our backyard. We went to a nearby butcher shop to buy some meat for the barbecue. Besides delicious meat, this butcher shop is famous for its croquettes. They sell over 1000 croquettes on some days. The ingredients are top-notch, with Hokkaido potatoes and Awaji Island onions being used. And the price is only 60 yen per croquette, which is quite cheap. I bought 10 croquettes this time and they were amazing. They were fried in lard, making them crispy on the outside and fluffy inside with a sweet flavor from the onions and a rich taste from the beef. We devoured all 10 croquettes in no time. We also got a couple of minced cutlets as a bonus. They were juicy and bursting with meaty flavor. Before the barbecue, we were already full from eating all these delicious treats. We also bought some premium cuts of meat, including fillet mignon "Chateaubriand," which turned out to be incredibly tender and tasty. We enjoyed our barbecue with plenty of beer and had a great time. Summer vacation vibes, right?

I went out to buy some dishes for dinner. The croquette I bought was crispy and had a sweet taste, very delicious. I also bought minced cutlets, which were really tasty. They were full of the sweetness of onions and juicy meat, absolutely delicious. I thought I could eat 10 of these! I will definitely go buy them again.

On a Sunday afternoon, I went to the restaurant only to be told that the croquettes were already sold out, so I went back home disappointed. However, I visited again on a weekday afternoon and this time I was lucky. When I ordered 10 croquettes, 5 beef skewers, 3 pork skewers, and 3 minced meat cutlets, the old lady asked me how many croquettes I wanted. A young lady then appeared and they worked together to fry and wrap my order. I bought some beer from a nearby liquor store vending machine (it was surprisingly cheap). When I opened the bag, I realized that the beef skewers were missing, probably because I didn't mention them when ordering. Despite this, I enjoyed the croquettes which had a sweet onion flavor and some minced meat. They reminded me of the croquettes I used to eat at a butcher shop. The croquettes and pork skewers were fried in lard, which gave them a rich flavor. However, I felt they could use a bit more seasoning. The most delicious item I bought today was the minced meat cutlet. It was sweet and flavorful with a good balance of meat and onions. It went really well with the beer.