kinako-anko
After finishing work on September 27, as usual, I got off at Namba Station in Osaka at 11:15. Today, I was looking for a place to have a late dinner. I usually go to 24-hour restaurants like Tsurumaru Udon, Sukiya, Matsuya, or Matsumoto Kiyoshi, or buy a bento box from a convenience store. However, this time I decided to visit "Gyoza no Osho Nambanomachi Store" located right above Nambanomachi Station. It's located at the entrance of the Minami Arcade on Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street 2-chome. I have used this place for lunch or when I finish work early. Previously, when I returned late at night, the lights were already off, but recently I noticed that it was still open with people coming in and out. I decided to take a peek and saw a notice that the business hours had changed, with the last order being at 11:30 pm and closing at midnight on weekdays. This was great news! I managed to make it in time for the last order. I happily entered the restaurant and ordered the following, all prices are tax-inclusive: - Draft beer set for 1080 yen including draft beer (medium), 3 gyoza, edamame, and one item from the Just Size Menu (Stir-fried leek and liver) - Just Size Menu (JSM) items: 3 gyoza for 129 yen, sweet and sour pork for 324 yen, fried rice with soup for 267 yen. In total, it came to exactly 1800 yen. It may be a bit luxurious for a salaryman's dinner, but since I have tomorrow off, why not treat myself! I quickly received a cold glass of draft beer and edamame. After a long day of work, I dug in. Since the 3 gyoza from the set wasn't enough, I added another 3 gyoza from the Just Size Menu. Within 6 minutes, 2 plates of gyoza arrived, followed by stir-fried leek and liver, sweet and sour pork, and fried rice. The dishes were lined up on the counter. It was cheap, delicious, and quick, with only a few customers at that late hour. I enjoyed my beer, gyoza, and various dishes, feeling satisfied and content. I left the restaurant, which had already turned off its neon sign. Thanks to the extended business hours at "Gyoza no Osho Nambanomachi Store," I now have an additional option for a late dinner after work, which is very lucky. I have updated the business hours on the Tabelog restaurant information. However, eating Chinese food late at night before bed is definitely not helping my battle against obesity! Bon appétit!