I had tonkatsu. The meat was thick and wide, with a wild look. The texture of the meat changes to a wild one due to its overwhelming thickness. The fat on the outside of the meat is also wonderfully delicious, with a stronger sweetness compared to the lean part, creating a unique umami. The sauce, not to be outdone by the meat, has a strong punchy taste with a sweet and spicy sauce and garlic flavor.

Hey there! The area in front of Hanazono Station is filled with old shopping streets to the north and south, with old shuttered stores that are slowly becoming new, similar to the JR Houshida Station shopping street. With the opening of the Osaka Higashi Line, even Hanazono Station is becoming new, with new shops popping up in every direction. The area is becoming a hot spot due to the redevelopment along the Kintetsu line with the elevated factory. Today, I had lunch at "Yakiniku Banchou" located on the south side of Hanazono Station. The menu was more like a set meal restaurant than a yakiniku place. The lunch options included Yakiniku set meal for 880 yen and Katsu Curry for 720 yen, with ice cream served after the meal. Personally, I prefer a drink over ice cream, but that's just me. The Katsu Curry was a bit tough, but still tasty. The most popular Yakiniku set meal was flavorful and generous in portion size. I can see why it's the most popular for lunch. I've been feeling a bit sluggish due to the summer heat, so next time I'm feeling better, I'll come back for some meat! It was delicious! Thanks for the meal!

[November 2015 Revisit] This time I visited during lunchtime. The quality of the meat is the same, and you can enjoy a reasonably priced lunch. I tried the recommended "Tonkatsu set meal" by my partner, while my partner had the A lunch set. I didn't have a good impression of Tonkatsu from a restaurant in Osaka before, but the meat here is really good. The slightly sweet and savory sauce goes well with white rice. And it even comes with ice cream at the end. It seems that the lunch set offers better value. [March 2015 Visit] Had dinner at a yakiniku restaurant near the station. I wasn't in the mood for a heavy meat meal, so I decided to have a little bit of good quality meat. I ordered thickly sliced tongue at first. Even though I occasionally eat tongue, this thickness was impressive - definitely worth it! After that, we settled into the usual yakiniku mood and had a platter of heart, lean meat, and finished with stone pot bibimbap. Ordering individual items can be expensive, but opting for a set course would definitely be more cost-effective and satisfying.

Last weekend, I had lunch at "Yakiniku Banchou," located a little south of Kawachihana Station. I ordered the Teppanyaki Steak Lunch (860 yen) as I was in the mood for meat. The hot teppan plate came with steak, potatoes, green beans, rice, shredded cabbage salad, soup, and pickles. You can choose from soy sauce, onion, or demi-glace sauce - I chose the onion sauce. The steak was cut into easy-to-eat pieces and cooked to a medium doneness. It was delicious! After a satisfying meal, I was surprised with a dessert - ice cream. I didn't know there was dessert included, so I felt like I got a bonus. I'll definitely come back for dinner next time to try the yakiniku. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

"There is a cheap and nice steak restaurant," I invited him and his friend, and the three of us visited. It was a holiday lunchtime, so the place was packed! The female staff seemed inexperienced and were in a panic... The kitchen staff also seemed flustered, and there was a strong smell and smoke due to poor ventilation... After waiting for a long time, we finally got our food: Teppan steak set for 780 yen. The meat was a bit small and seemed to have been left out for a while, so it was tough and dry. The teppan was also lukewarm. The miso soup was less than half a bowl. The men ordered extra meat, and I added tuna salad three times, but it took a while for the meat to arrive. The meat was a bit thin but had a rich flavor with tofu and enoki mushrooms, so it was delicious. When I tried to pay and leave, they told me the salad ingredients were out of stock, so I had to change my order. When I checked the bill, it turned out they had mistakenly added another table's order to ours. It was a bit chaotic this time, but since this place is popular among locals, I hope they can improve their system, service, and food quality. In April 2013, the steak set was 680 yen, and the teppan version was 780 yen. The steak was medium and fatty, and I chose the onion spice sauce which paired well with it. It was a satisfying lunch option for a reasonable price. It came with potato skins, green beans, carrots, wakame soup, fresh vegetables, rice, and pickles. And to top it off, they even gave us complimentary vanilla ice cream or sherbet after the meal. I was impressed by the hard work and dedication of the staff. When we paid the bill, the owner even gave us his business card and a breath freshener gum. Thank you for the meal!"

[Neighborhood and Store Environment] Located within a 5-minute walk south of Kintetsu Nara Line Kawachihana Station. I wonder when the elevated construction will be completed... It feels like it's quietly falling behind (laughs). There is no parking lot at the store. Please use the nearby coin parking. The exterior strangely has two entrances. I always hesitate about which one to enter, but it seems one is for tatami seating and the other is for table seating. You can enjoy yakiniku during the day, and the lunch menu is extensive. The meat udon without noodles, which reproduces the taste of a certain famous restaurant, is priced at 650 yen for lunch. The chicken tempura set meal is also reasonably priced and offers a substantial lunch. On this day, I remembered that the reviewer had given a high rating and recommended trying the steak lunch for 680 yen, with an additional 100g of meat for 300 yen. If you choose the teppanyaki style, it will be an extra 100 yen. I couldn't order it because I was afraid of sauce splattering on my suit (laughs). You can choose from three types of sauces. But surprisingly, many people around me ordered the chicken tempura set meal for 500 yen. [Items Consumed This Time] △ Steak Lunch 980 yen (additional 100g of meat) I wonder where the meat is from...? It is a firm lean meat that allows you to experience the condensed umami of the red meat. I chose the shiitake mushroom sauce, which has a refreshing taste with the sweetness of onions and the umami of soy sauce. Since it is red meat, it may be better matched with demi-glace sauce. You can also choose to have extra rice, so you can leave satisfied and full. When in the area, this might be a place you naturally gravitate towards as an option.

I visited the restaurant based on information from a friend in March 2013. According to the information, out of 7 reviews, 5 seemed positive. The restaurant is located near Kawachi Hanazono Station. It appears small from the outside. Upon entering, there is a narrow pathway like a bed for eels. The staff seemed a bit neglectful at first, but eventually seated us in a tatami room. It seems the layout of the restaurant makes customer service challenging. The staff seemed eager but some improvements are needed for it to become a popular spot. The steak lunch menu was tempting, but a bit pricey. I ordered the teppanyaki steak lunch with onion sauce for 780 yen. The steak arrived quickly with a generous portion of rice, wakame soup, salad, and pickles. The steak was surprisingly tender and tasted delicious with the sauce. The rice was slightly undercooked, but it might be due to the season. The wakame soup was average. The restaurant offers good value for the quality of food compared to the price. I might consider revisiting with my wife next time.

[Tue, February 05, 2013] Yakineku Banchou Theme: ♪ Restaurant in Hanazono Honmachi, Higashi-Osaka City, 1-7-10 1F I went to Yakineku Banchou. It was interesting that there were two entrances. The red tent led to table seating, while the green tent led to tatami seating. I entered through the red tent entrance, which had a drawing of Yakineku Banchou. Inside, there were many toy-like items. The table seating looked like this. I had the daily special set meal, which included unlimited rice, soup, salad, pickles, and a main dish. During that week, complimentary soft drinks were offered, but only cold ones. After the meal, they served ice cream, and I chose vanilla. Lastly, I received a piece of gum. Despite being close to the station, the cost performance was amazing. Next, I will visit Komugi no Sato Taiheiji store.

I visited this restaurant after seeing the reviews of past customers and was intrigued. Out of 7 reviews, 5 were from reviewers who only left one review each. All of them rated the restaurant between 4.5 and 5.0!! Seems like an interesting place! I visited during lunchtime on a weekday. The restaurant is located a little south of Kintetsu Hanazono Station, right next to the Kinki Osaka Bank. When I entered the restaurant, I found it to be very clean. There were about 7 female customers already seated. Since there didn't seem to be any available tables, I was guided to a tatami area at the back of the restaurant. The seating was like a sunken kotatsu table. When I sat down, I checked the menu. They offered Teppan Steak Lunch for 780 yen, Steak Lunch for 680 yen, and for an additional 300 yen, you could get an extra 100g of steak. The hamburger made with 100% beef was 780 yen for 150g (840 yen for 200g, 960 yen for 300g), and the simmered hamburger was 880 yen for 150g (980 yen for 200g). They also had a Meat-Sucking Set Meal for 750 yen, which was quite surprising. The menu even stated that they completely copied the taste of a famous restaurant, which was amusing. The 500 yen Fried Chicken Set Meal was also appealing! I was torn between getting the Meat-Sucking Set Meal or sticking to my plan of ordering the Teppan Steak Lunch, but I ended up ordering the Teppan Steak Lunch!!! When I placed my order, I was able to choose the type of sauce, so I chose the soy sauce-based one. The Teppan Steak Lunch arrived in about 10 minutes, sizzling away, which got me excited! At first glance, the amount of meat seemed to offer good value for money! The side dishes included soft carrots, green beans, and skin-on potatoes. I took a bite of the meat as it was. The meat was reasonably tender, with some flavor to it. It was cooked almost medium. I wonder if this meat is Aussie beef? For this amount of meat at this price, I was quite satisfied! This could be a good option for when you want to eat steak at a reasonable price. The soy sauce-based sauce had a slightly tangy and light flavor. If you want to try a really delicious steak, they also offer a Sirloin Steak Lunch for 3,800 yen, which might be worth a try. The rice, cabbage salad, pickles, and wakame soup were all decent in taste. I would like to try their evening yakiniku and other lunch menu items as well. I definitely want to try the Meat-Sucking Set Meal! Thank you for the meal!

Just south of Kintetsu Kawachi-Kaen Station, a newly opened restaurant awaits! This small but cozy yakiniku spot has quickly become popular among locals, with its inviting aroma drawing in customers. The restaurant has about four tables, and in the evenings, each table is separated by curtains to create a semi-private dining experience. One of the recommended dishes is the "Special Wagyu Assortment" for 3000 yen, which offers a good value for its quality and portion size. The meat is carefully grilled and served with a special sauce that enhances its flavor. The steak lunch set, starting from 680 yen, is also a great option, with free rice refills available. I tried the 780 yen teppanyaki steak with demiglace sauce, and it was delicious and satisfying.