I had been curious about a restaurant located in the Daiapalace Building in Honmachi, where various renowned shops are located, so I decided to give it a try. I thought the menu was mainly Chinese, but I found some Korean dishes as well; the genres were a bit unclear. However, I saw a Korean dish I liked, so I ordered the Char-Pey Rice for 1200 yen. It came with stir-fried glass noodles and a sunny-side-up egg on top, and on the side, there were ingredients for Ja-Jang Myeon. The glass noodles had a rich flavor and were delicious! The Ja-Jang Myeon toppings were usually quite sweet, but here they were more subdued, making it easier to eat. I was also happy to see pickled radish served alongside, as it's a must-have with Ja-Jang Myeon!

I had Korean-style fried rice, Jajangmyeon, and spicy cold chicken. It's interesting because it felt like Korean-style Chinese food, different from the Chinese dishes I usually eat. I think it's a matter of preference, but I prefer regular Chinese food. All the dishes were very filling, and I left completely satisfied!

Korean-style Chinese Izakaya, Jikinjo, located between Sakaisuji Honmachi and Tanimachi 4-chome, is a Chinese restaurant! I arrived just in time for lunch before they closed at 3:00 PM. As the name suggests, they serve both Chinese and a bit of Korean cuisine. I debated whether to order sweet and sour pork, but I ended up trying the chapchae rice instead! So, what is chapchae rice? It consists of: - Chapchae (stir-fried glass noodles) - Jajangmyeon sauce - A fried egg - Steamed white rice The chapchae has a strong oily flavor that hits you right away! The combination of pork, celery, carrots, garlic chives, and glass noodles brings out the deliciousness of the vegetables really well ( ﾟДﾟ) YUM! The jajangmyeon sauce adds richness and sweetness, similar to sweet bean sauce, which goes wonderfully with the rice. It has the sweetness of onions and a touch of salt, making it super satisfying for rice lovers! If you enjoy twice-cooked pork, you’ll likely love this flavor too. It was more of a rice thief than I expected, and I finished it in no time! Finally, I wrapped up my meal with a cup of coffee that came with lunch. Thank you for the great meal at Korean-style Chinese Izakaya, Jikinjo, Honmachi branch! You can’t go wrong here!

I was curious about the "Horo-Yoi Set MaPo Tofu Set" priced at ¥1250 from a Korean-style Chinese restaurant, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the MaPo Tofu from the Horo-Yoi Set. First, some peanuts and beer arrived at the table. While I enjoyed the beer with the peanuts, the MaPo Tofu came bubbling hot. It looked quite spicy, as it was a Sichuan-style MaPo Tofu with a lovely aroma from the Sichuan peppercorns. The water dumplings came in a set of six, and I noticed different colors in the filling, which indicated various types. After tasting them, I found that each had a unique flavor: pork, cilantro, garlic chives, shrimp, and crab. Everything was delicious! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

A popular neighborhood Chinese restaurant from Imazato has opened a second location in Honmachi. It's called a Korean-style Chinese tavern? I wonder if it incorporates Korean elements? It definitely feels less like a typical neighborhood Chinese restaurant. They have a daily shrimp chili set meal for 800 yen, sweet and sour pork set for 900 yen, and jjajangmyeon for 900 yen. The portions of the set meals are generous, and the cost performance is excellent. It was delicious! @ichiharajunichiro Korean-style Chinese tavern, Shikinjo Naehommachi, Osaka City Chuo Ward, Naehommachi 2-3-8 B1, Phone: 050-5593-9239 #OsakaFood #OsakaGourmet #오사카맛집 #gourmet #JapaneseGourmet #osakagourmet #HonmachiGourmet #HonmachiLunch #SukiyabashiHommachi #OsakaNeighborhoodChinese #KoreanStyleChineseTavernShikinjoNaehommachi #ShikinjoNaehommachi #SukiyabashiHommachiLunch

"Chinese-style Korean Tavern, Zi Jin Cheng, Nahonmachi" - Japanese Champon, Korean Champon, Set Meals / Sakaisuzuhonmachi Station Score: Class E [S, AA to F] Champon: ¥950 Transportation Cost: ¥0 Review Report: I couldn't add extra vegetables or a raw egg topping (*´ω`*). You can choose either the Korean-style champon or the Japanese-style champon. This time, I had the Japanese style, which was very light in flavor, so I ended up shaking salt and a seasoning called 'Maximum' multiple times to adjust the taste. It got a bit better, but overall it remained quite bland. The amount and variety of vegetables were also limited, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. I brought some garlic in a Tupperware from home and added a lot!!! I really like clams; they taste great, but there were some with cracked shells. o(･x･)/ You can enjoy a free cup of coffee (hot or cold) while you're there.

I recently visited the second location of the town Chinese restaurant "Shikinjo" in Ikuno Ward for lunch. Despite being more of a town Chinese spot, it gives off the impression of authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly northeastern Chinese cooking, which piqued my interest. The lunch menu is structured with options under 1,000 yen. I usually order sweet and sour pork, but I was intrigued by the original dish "Nikutenn Toromi Stir-fry," so I decided to give it a try. My dining companion ordered the sweet and sour pork set. Both of our dishes had an amazing amount of food, leaving us very satisfied. The "Nikutenn Toromi Stir-fry Set" (900 yen) is essentially a version of sweet and sour pork without the vinegar. It resembles those vinegar-less sweet and sour pork recipes often seen on cooking websites. The gentle sweet and sour sauce pairs wonderfully with onions and bell peppers in this stir-fry. The pork is cut into bite-sized pieces and soaked in the sauce, making it perfect for a lunch set. Additionally, you can enjoy a cup of hot coffee for free with your meal, which is such a nice touch. This dish has a comforting taste that makes you want to eat it every day. Thank you for reading to the end! Your likes, saves, and follows motivate me, so please give me a little click if you enjoyed it! I'm also on Instagram @ginjirou.star, so feel free to check it out!

I visited "Jikinjo" located on the B1F of the gourmet building "Diaplace Bldg Honmachi," which is packed with famous eateries. This new spot opened on April 17, 2024, and is the second branch of the popular Korean and Chinese restaurant "Jikinjo" in Izumi. The name is "Jikinjo," not to be confused with "Forbidden City" in Beijing. I chose the "Tianjin Rice Set" (800 yen) from the lunch menu. There was also a "Daily Special Set," which was a bit of a joke. It came with "Yodare Chicken," which was spicy and delicious! The soup had a nice thickness, there was plenty of salad, and the dessert was "Almond Tofu." The visual of the "Tianjin Rice" was different from what I imagined, but it was very tasty! The sauce that was poured on top wasn't a silver or caramel sauce. It was brown, but it wasn't black vinegar; if I had to describe it, I would say it resembled a sauce. In addition to shrimp, it contained green peas, corn, and carrots. Coffee was available as a self-service and was complimentary. I opted for iced coffee. Due to space constraints, the coffee machine was set up outside the restaurant. This means that passersby could potentially enjoy a free cup?! Just kidding! The paper cups, milk, sugar, and other items were available inside the restaurant. For more details, you can check "Mickey's Daily Life": http://mickeyjapan.blog.fc2.com/

The restaurant is located in a building near the Matsuyacho-suji intersection in Tanimachi, which has delicious eateries. Since the restaurant in Imazato is far, I rarely go there. While there are Korean restaurants around for lunch, it's rare to find one that serves Korean-style Chinese cuisine, so this place is a delightful find. I often end up ordering something safe like champon, but I've always wanted to try jjajangmyeon. Additionally, I prefer noodles with soup rather than mixed noodles, which is why I keep ordering champon. This time, I decided without hesitation to order jjajangmyeon. The person next to me seemed to have ordered the daily special, and a wonderful aroma was wafting over—it's not mapo tofu, but something with a spicy fragrance. The noodles appear to be made fresh after the order is placed, as I could hear the machine operating. The jjajangmyeon came with soup and a salad as well. What a great value! I thought it would just be the jjajangmyeon, but given that ramen often exceeds 1,000 yen these days, this was a pleasant surprise. A Korean gourmet YouTuber mentioned that describing flavors is challenging. It’s neither miso nor soy sauce; it’s not sweet and sour, nor particularly spicy. While hard to describe, it's delicious. I felt like it could use a bit of chili flakes or hot pepper, but there weren't any on the table, so I enjoyed it as is until the end. The portion is generous since it’s not a typical Japanese noodle dish, so I left feeling full. Other set meals and daily specials are also under 1,000 yen, which is fantastic. Plus, lunch includes coffee. Thank you for the meal!

Visit Date and Time: 11:50 Weekday Wait Time: None Menu: Shrimp Chili Set Meal 900 yen I quickly visited a new Chinese restaurant that has opened. The name has a Korean style, and the menu includes dishes like Japchae set meal, so it seems they offer both Chinese and Korean cuisine. I ordered the Shrimp Chili set meal. The flavor was well-defined, and with a variety of dishes, it was great to enjoy it for under 1,000 yen. After the meal, I also got a complimentary cup of coffee. The first branch in Imazato seems to be popular, so this one might become a hit too. The portion size was substantial, providing a high level of satisfaction, and I would definitely like to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

A new shop located on the basement floor of the Daiapalace Building. There are a lot of flowers displayed, and during lunchtime, the staff were calling out to passersby. It seems that the restaurant is smoke-free all day, which is nice. Today's daily special was scrambled eggs with chives. The variety of set meals is abundant, so I decided to go inside. I was torn between shrimp chili and shrimp omelette, and I chose the shrimp omelette. It came with fried chicken, spring rolls, salad, soup, and white rice. The portions were quite generous. Other menu items also appeared to be substantial. The shrimp omelette included five shrimp and a generous amount of eggs. The flavor was mild, and the eggs were fluffy due to their abundance. The fried chicken and spring rolls, along with the salad, were pre-prepared, but given the generous portions overall, I felt it was a good value. Coffee was free after the meal, available in both iced and hot options, but oddly, there was a machine outside, so I had to go outside to get it. Takeout is also available. The staff were friendly, and even though I had to share a table during lunchtime, there was a TV, making it a good place to spend time alone.

I heard that my favorite restaurant, Shikinsyo, opened its second branch, so I decided to check it out right away. It's located between Sakaisujihonmachi and Tanimachiyonchome subway stations, just a short walk from the intersection at Uchihonmachi 2. It's on the underground first floor of the Daiapalace Building, in a gourmet building filled with many restaurants. The place is lively with many congratulatory orchids for the opening! Today, I tried the daily special, "Simmered Fried Tofu and Char Siu." It looked like a home-style dish similar to 家常豆腐 (home-style tofu), but it wasn’t spicy. There was a generous portion of fried tofu! It included char siu, Chinese cabbage, and greens in a comforting stew. The mild flavor made it easy to enjoy a large serving. It came with fried items (fish fry and spring rolls), salad, soup, pickles, and a small dessert of almond jelly. The daily special features home-cooked dishes that aren’t listed on the menu. A young man, who is practicing Japanese, unexpectedly gave me a can of coffee—maybe it's a celebration for the opening? I was so happy! The young lady in the dining area spoke beautiful Japanese. I also got a peek at the dinner menu. It's a temporary menu, so it might change in the future. Given the location, the atmosphere in the restaurant has a more subdued local feel compared to the original shop in Osakaku. However, looking at the dinner menu, it seems quite authentic and exciting. With great effort, I think I could manage to eat here and return to work just in time during my lunch break. There are a lot of lunch menu options, and I want to try them all, but I’m also curious about the daily specials. So far, they are closed on Sundays, and Saturday hours are undecided as they observe the situation. It seems that the schedule for Golden Week is also not yet determined.

I had been wanting to visit a restaurant in Imazato, but I was thrilled to find out that a second location has opened in the Daiyapalace Building in Naimotocho. I decided to try their lunch, and it was delicious, so I've been going back for dinner as well. **Lunch: Daily Special - Fried Chicken with Chili Sauce** The main dish was fried chicken with chili sauce, accompanied by small sides (fried white fish and spring rolls), salad, soup, and steamed rice. The crispy fried chicken with chili sauce wasn't too heavy, making it easy to eat. The fried white fish and spring rolls were warm and tasty, while the soup had a gentle flavor that I really liked. It's robust enough to satisfy a hungry guy, but it doesn’t seem to use commercial seasonings or ingredients, giving it an overall mild but authentic taste. **Dinner: Seafood Champon** I requested a delivery from my usual spot, though it seems they typically don’t offer delivery. The restaurant staff kindly brought it over since they had just opened, and I was grateful for the fantastic price of 1500 yen for a bowl that included a whole crab. The broth was red but not overly spicy, so even those who are sensitive to spice should be fine. It was packed with ingredients, and I thought the flavor resembled that of a spicy tofu stew (just my opinion). The noodles were smooth and easy to eat, making it a really delicious seafood champon. **Dinner: Light Drinking Set** They mentioned they are still experimenting with their menus, and the light drinking set is a sort of temporary option (it might not be available anymore as of mid-May). For 1080 yen, you get a drink, spicy chicken, century egg tofu, and a moist salt bean. The spicy chicken was seriously delicious and highly recommended, as it’s not too spicy and easy to eat, with a delicate flavor that pairs wonderfully with beer. The century egg tofu had no strong flavor, making it easy to eat in large quantities. The salt beans were a lovely snack, and of course, you’ll find yourself wanting to order more beer to go with these tasty dishes. **Water Dumplings (Celery, Korean Style)** I added some water dumplings because I heard they were good. The celery dumplings were particularly delicious, so I’d recommend them to anyone who doesn’t dislike celery. The Korean style dumplings were also tasty and easy to enjoy. **Lunch: Sweet and Sour Pork Set** After a health check-up, I was grateful for an early lunch at 11 a.m. The pork had no excess fat and was thoroughly fried. Though the texture was fibrous, it was tender and delicious. The ingredients included onions, bell peppers, lotus root, carrots, and black fungus, with plenty of pork chunked throughout for some hearty volume. The slightly sweet sauce had a refreshing acidity mixed in, making it a refined dish with a rich yet pleasant taste that is easy to eat. **Dinner: Mapo Tofu** I had to try the mapo tofu, right? That’s why I ordered it as a side while I enjoyed a drink. The tofu was silky and hot, with a nice level of tanginess without any harshness. The spice level was moderately spicy, and the balance of heat and flavor was just right, making it very tasty. Mapo tofu pairs well with beer, but it must also go perfectly with white rice. There’s a mapo tofu set available at lunch, so I plan to try that next time. P.S. The taste seems to be free of chemical seasonings. Although it’s rich, the aftertaste is pleasant, making it truly delicious. It’s fortunate to be able to enjoy the cooking from Shikinjo without needing to go all the way to Imazato. I hope they continue to offer attractive dishes in the future!

I had the daily special, which was a sweet and sour pork set meal. It came with a salad, soup, a small dish of fish, and almond jelly for dessert. Coffee was available for self-service. From the exterior, I expected the food to be more chaotic, but each dish was prepared with care, and the tableware seemed well-matched to each item. The portion sizes were generous. The sweet and sour pork was loaded with vegetables. I was also impressed by the finely sliced tofu in the soup.

The plate of Mapo Tofu is moderately spicy but rich in flavor, making it delicious. I felt it was a bit too salty, but it pairs perfectly with rice. The salad is beautifully presented, and both its appearance and taste are lovely. The fried chicken seems to be pre-cooked; it's cold and a bit tough, but still tasty. The spring rolls also appear to be pre-made; the skin is crispy, and the filling is soft with a gentle flavor. The soup is light, so I tried to use table condiments, but the salt was clumped, and the soy sauce bottle was blocked, making it unusable. Lunch comes with coffee. You need to use a dispenser outside the shop to get it, which can be a bit confusing, so be careful. However, it's delicious drip coffee. The restaurant is clean, the food is good, and the staff is friendly, so I would definitely like to visit again.