Near Hankyu Mikazukigawa Station, I smelled the aroma of horumon (offal) as I walked into the Mitsuya Shotengai shopping street, so I decided to stop by. They also sell Okinawan donuts (sata andagi) and pig trotters. The shop is called Miyasato Shoten, so I wonder if the owner is from Okinawa? The shop seems to have been around for quite some time. I initially purchased 100g of horumon for 250 yen. I ate it on the way to Kirimen Honten. When I arrived at Kirimen, there was a line of over 10 people in front of the shop, so I decided to skip it this time and went back to the horumon shop. I purchased an additional 200g for 500 yen to take home. I was advised to lightly fry it in a pan instead of using a microwave. The horumon is a mix of various small pieces from different parts, with a little bit of onion mixed in. The seasoning is simple, with a tasty salty flavor from the fat. It was perfect as a side dish for drinks! ('∇') *They requested not to take photos of the exterior and the iron plate where the horumon is being cooked. PayPay payment is not accepted. Instagram@moritapan7 has videos as well.

The shopping street along the Godzakigawa River is full of handmade shops. This particular shop, although slightly away from the arcade, stands out with its unique presence. It has a very rustic feel, almost like a food stall at a local horse racing track. They specialize in handling quite unique cuts of pork, including pig's feet. In other words, it's the real deal. The seasoning was lighter than expected and quite spicy. It didn't quite pair well with any of the wines we had opened at home that day, so we ended up opening a Syrah. In the end, it turned out that sake was the best match.

Around 30 years ago, I used to eat grilled hormone skewers on my way home from school. I reunited with the nostalgic taste, which is delicious and perfect for drinking!

Great for when you're tired or have caught a cold!

I bought horumon-yaki at "Miyazato Shoten" on the shopping street side of Mitsuya. I remember buying it often when I was invited to my senior's house when I started working... My senior has liked it since childhood. It was 200 yen for 100g, but I feel like it was even cheaper in the past... Children around here buy 100g and eat it skewered on toothpicks... It is used as a snack, a side dish for dinner (added to yakisoba, for example), or as a dish for drinking at night. Unfortunately, there were several groups lined up, so I bought 200g and took it home. It seems like this shop has changed hands as well, as the kind old lady was nowhere to be seen... At home, I heated it in a frying pan without adding oil, just as I was taught at the store... Hmm... As I get older, the taste seems a bit bland. Maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe my palate has become more discerning, but it was delicious, yet lacked the emotional impact I was hoping for in this long-awaited reunion. My wife adjusted the flavor with soy sauce and mirin to make it richer, and it became dramatically more delicious. Maybe it would have been even tastier if it was hot, as the oil and sauce had solidified in the container? It was a nostalgic night...

"Hormone-yaki? Stamina-yaki? 100g for 200 yen. I stumbled upon this hormone-yaki and it looked delicious, so I couldn't resist buying some. The unique aroma and texture of hormone are irresistible. It feels more like a deep soul food from the downtown of Osaka than the ubiquitous takoyaki. There are even vending machines around here selling items for just 50 yen. I really enjoy experiencing the deep side of Osaka."

It's past 5 o'clock so it's time for some drinks, I opened the fridge and found Miyazato Shoten's hormone (*' -'*) ♪ I heated it up in the microwave, sprinkled some shichimi spice, and started my evening drink. I've been eating this since I was in middle school, and the taste hasn't changed in over 40 years (≧∇≦). It used to be a snack, but now it's a perfect side dish for alcohol, and I can't do without the shichimi spice. The price may have gone up a bit compared to the past, but that's inevitable because it was too cheap back then (・_・、). As long as the older sister (who has aged a bit) continues to work hard, I will keep eating the hormone from this place. Laughing face with smiling eyes.

This is a local favorite! Mr. Miyazato's Stamina Hormone Yaki has been loved for many years. It is a dish made with several types of hormone and onions, cooked on a hot plate at the store every day. I have been eating this since I was a child, so it is a very familiar taste to me, but it seems to be quietly popular on the internet! It is currently 200 yen for 100g. It's great as a snack with beer, as a side dish (I can even eat rice with this alone haha), or for sharing with family - 200g, 300g, 400g... people are buying more and more. I hope they continue to offer this local flavor for a long time.

I found a really delicious udon restaurant near my parents' house and wrote a review, so let's continue writing reviews of the town where I was born and raised. We drank beer at the udon restaurant, but it wasn't enough, and we had free time until evening, so we decided to explore the Mitsuya shopping street. It was still early afternoon, and the izakayas were not crowded, so my friend suggested, "Let's buy some horumon (offal) and get some beer from the convenience store to drink in the park." It was a great idea, so we headed to Miyazato Shoten. The history of this place must be many years old. At least since I was in my late 40s running around with a bettan (face mask) and a runny nose, it has been around for 30 to 40 years or more. The main focus seems to be a specialty meat shop for offal. Next to the horumon grill, there used to be a refrigerated showcase with items like pig ears and faces. Back then, it was around 50 yen per 100g or maybe 30 yen? When I was in upper elementary school and got tired of snacks, this horumon yaki (grilled offal) was my daily treat, sometimes a snack for my father's evening drink, and even a main dish for dinner. It was just like back in those days. Probably various parts of pork, unknown cuts of meat with holes or wrinkles... and diced onions are stir-fried on a hot plate. When you order "100g, please" like a grade schooler, they pack it in a white bag, stick a toothpick in it, and hand it to you. We bought canned chu-hi from the convenience store across the street, went to the park, and ate on a bench. The tube-like liver or wrinkled intestines, along with onions, are pierced with a toothpick and eaten. I'm not sure if it's soy sauce or some other sauce, but it was so delicious that tears came to my eyes. Miyazato Shoten Stamina Yaki 100g for 180 yen - Horumon = offal, it is said that horumon yaki (grilled offal) originated from selling offal that would normally be discarded. This stamina yaki is the original form of horumon yaki, where various parts of pig offal are roughly cut, mixed with onions, and simply stir-fried. I have eaten various horumon yaki dishes for over 40 years, but this one is unique to this place!

From the station of Kanzakigawa, you enter the Mitsuya shopping street and you'll find it diagonally across from the Seven-Eleven. You can enjoy hormone yaki at a reasonable price of 180 yen for 100g (I think it used to be 150 yen?). It used to be even cheaper before, but the price has gone up. They also sell other dishes like mimigaa and simmered liver here. You can also buy hormone and pig trotters at the attached butcher shop. It would be nice if the old lady there was a bit friendlier though...

I visited in the afternoon and got a 200g takeout of "horumon yaki". It's a common snack or side dish in some areas of Osaka. I've had various horumon yaki before, but this one was disappointing. It had various parts, but there was a slight smell and it wasn't worth the price at 250 yen per gram. The taste was also bland, so I had to put sauce on it. Overall, disappointing!

I decided to leave the office and on my way home, I stumbled upon a horumon (offal) grill shop in Mitsuya shopping street. I ordered 200g of horumon for 250 yen per 100g. The smell was enticing as various types of offal and onions sizzled on the grill. Back in my room, I paired the horumon with red wine, even though I wished I had shochu. The horumon was rich and flavorful, perfect for a drinker like me. I will definitely come back for more.

This would be perfect for sitting back and enjoying a canned beer. The onions are cooked until soft and caramelized, bringing out their sweetness. Delicious. It is priced at ¥250 for 100g.