まるぐるめ
This restaurant is located along the Dotonbori River, just a short walk from Namba Station, making it a fantastic spot! Situated on the third floor, it offers a nice view of the Dotonbori River. Opened in November 2023, the interior is clean and has a great atmosphere. You can enjoy the night view and scenery from table seats, sunken seating, and counters overlooking the river. The lamb meat is said to be high in protein, low in fat, and very healthy, which is exciting! Additionally, the restaurant uses fresh lamb directly shipped from Hokkaido, raising expectations even higher.
I tried the "Lamb Chop Course" (6,500 yen), which includes all-you-can-drink options! If you make a reservation, the price drops to 6,000 yen, so I recommend booking in advance.
Here’s an overview of the course menu:
**Lamb Chop Course (2 hours all-you-can-drink)**
- **Assorted Appetizers (3 types)**: Bean sprouts salad, kimchi, smoked potato salad with iburi-gakko. The potato salad has a crunchy texture and smoky aroma, making it a perfect snack!
- **Kanjang Saeu**: A large shrimp marinated in soy sauce that was delicious, and the shrimp paste was delightful to sip.
- **Grilled Vegetable Platter (8 types)**: A colorful mix including bean sprouts, onion, white leeks, zucchini, sweet long peppers, bell pepper, king oyster mushrooms, and cabbage, showcasing freshness and seasonal varieties.
- **Fresh Lamb Leg**
- **Fresh Lamb Shoulder**
- **Fresh Lamb Chop**: Fresh, thick lamb that is tender and full of flavor, with almost no gamey smell as it hasn't been frozen. The special apple-based sauce complemented the meat excellently.
- **Leg**: Juicy red meat that is soft and satisfying.
- **Shoulder**: Well-balanced between lean meat and fat, enhancing its rich taste.
- **Lamb Chop**: The "king" of lamb, served with a substantial portion per person, rich in flavor and fat.
- **Sudachi Cold Noodles**: Refreshing with a hint of citrus and perfect as a starchy finish.
- **Ice Cream**: A generously sized scoop that's cool and has a gentle flavor, making it a perfect ending!
- **All-you-can-drink**: I enjoyed draft beer, whiskey highballs, and red wine. The red wine paired well with the lamb, being slightly heavier yet refreshing. The mega-sized whiskey highball was unexpectedly large!
This restaurant offers delicious Genghis Khan-style lamb using carefully sourced fresh lamb from Hokkaido, all in a prime location close to Namba Station, making it a must-visit. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and plan to return whenever I want to savor fresh lamb in Namba!