The restaurant itself is a chain called "Uotami". However, it has been open here for a few years now, and it seems that the izakaya scene in Kawachinagano has changed a lot. After visiting about 10 times, here are some key points: 1. Easy to find location! It's very close to the bus rotary, so anyone can easily find it. 2. Open after the last train! In addition to being easy to find, you don't have to worry about time constraints. They are open until 3:00 am on weekdays and until 5:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays. I personally have stayed late in a private box seat multiple times. 3. In addition to private box seats, there are also large tatami rooms for big groups! It's a great place for organizers to recommend with peace of mind. The rooms are not cramped and allow for easy movement. It's perfect for changing seats and having nostalgic conversations. 4. Taking advantage of the benefits of a well-known chain, they also accept the Jeff Gourmet Card! It's a bit of a discount when you can use the Jeff G Card (＾∀＾) Overall, the food is delicious too!

This is a course where you can eat all-you-can-eat motsu nabe for 4000 yen, and it also comes with a beautifully arranged plate of offal!

It's slow and too unreliable.

Visited around 6 pm with a lovely guest for a drinking meeting. Later on, another companion joined us. Tried the new menu items: Chicken tataki with plenty of green onions and sesame for 678 yen, and Spicy simmered Kibinago with cod milt and ponzu sauce for 462 yen. Listened to endless talks about Kyushu schools and Kibinago. Also had Scallop with soy sauce butter and asparagus bacon skewers, chicken skin skewers, chicken thigh skewers, and domestic chicken liver skewers. Tried the homemade fried young chicken, salmon sashimi with tomato miso, and Kobe-style omu-soba meshi. Enjoyed the meal.

Saturday was a busy day thanks to the gods and miraculous sales. Despite preparing since morning, the fridge was empty by the end of the day. After a toast with Edelpils with Tomochan, we had dinner at a restaurant called "Uotami" in the city. This restaurant is part of the Monterosa group. We were guided to a private-like seat by a staff member, who promptly took our drink orders. We then used a panel to order our food, without needing to call for the staff. The food arrived quickly, thanks to this innovative system. The restaurant was bustling and efficient, and we were impressed by the panel ordering system. We requested some shichimi spice using the button on the panel. By past midnight, Uotami was still busy, and we decided to have a quick and light dinner. When we paid the bill, there was a mysterious seating charge of 105 yen per person. Monterosa group, you never fail to surprise us. (laughs)

Kawachinagano Station front is surprisingly lacking in drinking establishments, and on Wednesday nights, 'Uotami' becomes the only izakaya around. The interior of the restaurant consists of partitioned private rooms, providing a stylish atmosphere where you can drink without worrying about other customers. The orders are quickly brought to your table, but I noticed that most of the dishes seemed to be simply reheated or fried without much effort put into them. The taste is neither good nor bad... Perhaps it's to be expected from a chain restaurant that operates year-round without a break. The touch panel order system, aimed at reducing labor costs, makes ordering hassle-free and the clear billing is convenient, but I was shocked to find that this suburban izakaya chain charges seating fees and a table charge.

Osaka's southernmost countryside, Kawachinagano, has a Uotami restaurant in front of the station. It's open until 28:00, while other shops close at 22:00 or 23:00, making it the only place where you can drink after being kicked out. You can order food using a remote control-like device on the table without having to call the staff every time. This is very convenient, and it even shows the current bill and how much each person should pay for splitting the bill. The variety of dishes and drinks is extensive, and the service is fast, as expected from a chain restaurant. However, there is one major complaint: they sometimes kick you out after 2 hours, even if it's not a set course meal. If you reserve from 21:00 to 23:00, they ask you to leave at 23:00, even if there are no reservations afterward. It's frustrating. If it weren't for this, it would be a great restaurant. I used it with local friends. I made a reservation for 19:30 and arrived 10 minutes early. After waiting for 10 minutes and mentioning the reservation name, they said, "The previous customers haven't left yet, so there are no available seats." I waited for another 30 minutes sitting at an available seat, without even being offered a glass of water or any update on the wait. I tried to call the staff by repeatedly pressing the bell, but they completely ignored it for 5 minutes. I had to search for the manager, but couldn't find who it was. I even tried calling the headquarters, but couldn't get through. Eventually, a female staff member apologized for the long wait, and we started the party 40 minutes late. However, the beer was foamy, the ordered items took a long time to arrive, and when I called the staff to complain, they were rude. Only when I became assertive did they provide proper service. After 2 hours, a staff member came and said, "It's time to leave." I was fed up and told them to leave me alone. I complained a lot and left feeling extremely upset. I will never go to this restaurant again.

I had some business in Kawachinagano and decided to have dinner with a senior colleague. We were not familiar with the area, so we ended up at a chain restaurant called Uotami. It had been a while since I last visited, but I was impressed by the almost private room-like atmosphere and the overall calm ambiance, which allowed for a leisurely conversation. The restaurant was surprisingly clean and well-maintained for a chain establishment. The food was not exceptional in terms of taste, but everything was decent and had that comforting familiarity of a chain restaurant. The speed menu items were surprisingly delicious. Despite the place being almost full, our orders arrived quickly, which was impressive. We couldn't help but laugh at the irony of needing a speed menu when the service was already so fast. I occasionally visit Kawachinagano, so I would like to explore more dining options in the area in the future.