Baltika 03 has many popular shops, but it's the least crowded spot at the farthest end of the floor, making it a hidden gem. The night view is great too! The unique dishes you won’t find elsewhere are fun to try, and the flavors are more home-style than professional, making it cozy. - Spicy Chicken (Gai Wei Ji) (1500 yen): A dish made with over ten different seasonings. It's great as an appetizer and pairs well with drinks, so definitely give it a try! Though it's a bit pricey, haha. - Fried Dumplings (550 yen): Juicy and well-seasoned with a perfect crispy texture. - Chinese Steamed Bun (250 yen each): A must-have if you order shrimp chili! - Mapo Tofu (1350 yen): It tastes surprisingly homey instead of being overly authentic, with a nice kick from the Sichuan pepper. - Fish-Flavored Eggplant (Yu Shiang Qie Zi) (1350 yen): Similar to mapo eggplant, it's cooked in a soy-based sauce, with a balance of sour and sweet that makes you crave rice. - Shrimp Chili (1350 yen): This is a homey take on shrimp chili as well. The thick chili sauce pairs wonderfully with the steamed buns. - Fried Chicken with Yurin Sauce (840 yen): The crispy coating combined with the tangy yurin sauce is an unbeatable match. - Scallop Fried Rice (1150 yen): This fried rice is packed with scallop flavor and well-seasoned, with plenty of scallops to enjoy. - Black Sesame Tan Tan Noodles (1200 yen): Be careful, the portion is generous—about one and a half servings! The broth is light, making it a nice dish to finish off with. - Almond Jelly (500 yen): A refreshing almond jelly that’s lighter compared to the heavier sesame balls. After Chinese food, I prefer almond jelly!

I chose the lunch set that included tantan noodles and scallop fried rice. The tantan noodles were served in a shallow bowl, which made me think they would cool down quickly. When I first tried just the meat miso on top, I was surprised it was cold. After mixing it, it was no longer cold, but since the dish itself was already prone to cooling, unfortunately, I couldn’t enjoy it hot until the end. The flavor was spicy and slightly sour, and it didn’t have much sesame taste, which was not to my liking. The scallop fried rice was pretty good overall.

I made my debut at Baltica 03 (laughs). With no specific plans, I took a day off and strolled around Umeda. After wandering through Kitte Osaka, I went out for lunch. It was around 11:40, but the popular restaurants had long lines. I chose the relatively empty place and ordered a lunch set with tantanmen and scallop fried rice for 1,350 yen (tax included). It was pretty average. I could see Grand Green Osaka from there.

On Tuesday at 11:45, I visited "Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu" located in "Balcika 03" in Umeda. I ordered the "Fukuryu Specialty Set (1,200 yen)" from the "Fukuryu Lunch Menu." For the set, you can choose one dish from "Mapo Tofu," "Shrimp and Eggs in Chili Sauce," and "Youlin Chicken." Without hesitation, I chose "Mapo Tofu." It arrived after just three minutes—very quick. The dish is generously topped with either Sichuan pepper or Japanese pepper, though I can't tell which. One bite in, and it's delicious. The Mapo Tofu is well-seasoned, offering not just spiciness and numbing sensations but a rich flavor as well. The tofu is silken and cut into larger pieces, and the sauce has a strong thickness. Personally, I found the amount of minced meat to be a bit lacking, but that's entirely a matter of personal preference. The founder of this restaurant, Mr. Yoon Dong-bok, began his journey at the young age of 16 in 1962, when he apprenticed under Chen Kenmin, known as the father of Sichuan cuisine, at the "Roppongi Sichuan Restaurant." He honed his skills at various prestigious dining establishments and hotels, eventually serving as the executive chef at the "Miyako Hotel" in Tennoji. In July 2000, he opened "Fukunou," the first specialty Dan Dan noodle restaurant in the Kansai region. For 60 years, he has dedicated himself to Sichuan cuisine, relentlessly pursuing new flavors and delicious dishes. After this experience, I’m definitely curious about trying the "Shrimp and Eggs in Chili Sauce" and "Youlin Chicken" next. Thank you for the meal!

Char siu is delicious! The mapo tofu’s spiciness and numbing effect are quite mild, which is the opposite of what one might expect from Sichuan cuisine, but it has a strong umami flavor and a good broth essence, making it quite delicious! The scallop fried rice is also delicious! The menu includes pepper and lemon sour, steamed dumplings with char siu, a trio of dumplings with jade dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and shark fin dumplings, mapo tofu, and scallop fried rice.

I had high expectations for the flavor, but it was just an ordinary taste. The portion size is substantial, so I think even men can feel full after eating. I liked that each table had a drawer with chopsticks and other items inside. However, there was a pillar in the middle of the restaurant, which made it hard to see or call over the staff when I wanted to order, so it took a while for them to come, which was disappointing.

I had my first lunch at Baltika 03. Since it was right in the middle of lunchtime, everywhere was packed with customers. Looking around, I spotted a newly vacant seat and decided to take it. From the lunch menu, I chose mapo tofu. The seasoning was quite flavorful with a good amount of spiciness, but I thought it would be fine for kids to eat, so those who really love extreme spicy food might find it a bit lacking. I also thought it would be nice if the table were a little bigger.

Overall, I feel it deserves a score of 3.0. The volume is relatively small for the price, so I don't think the cost performance is that great. Personally, I found the fried rice to be the most delicious. The speed of service was average.

#Osaka Gourmet #Umeda Gourmet #Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu I did some research on the fried rice. It has a Tabelog rating of 3.06, located in Baruchika 03. I visited after work. The mapo tofu is recommended, but I thought the fried rice was even more fantastic. #Scallop Fried Rice 1,150 yen #Mapo Tofu 1,350 yen Thank you for the meal!

【What kind of place is it?】A restaurant where you can enjoy Sichuan cuisine while gazing out at the Umekita area through large windows✨【What I ordered】Noodle set lunch for 1350 yen. You can choose one noodle dish (options include Dan Dan noodles, black sesame Dan Dan noodles, white soup noodles, and green onion sour spicy noodles) and one rice dish (options include scallop fried rice and mini mapo tofu rice).【How does it taste?】The black sesame Dan Dan noodles have a mild spiciness and a nice tanginess. The scallop fried rice is fluffy, loaded with scallops and eggs✨ The food is served quickly, making it a great option for a quick lunch during work breaks!

Hello! This is Keinsuke. Today, I would like to introduce a Chinese restaurant called "Fukuryu," which recently opened in Umeda. Located on the 4th floor of Innogate Osaka Balchika 03, this casual eatery offers authentic handmade Sichuan cuisine. I had planned to visit for lunch, but ended up going for dinner with some acquaintances for my first visit. While other shops around were quite busy, Fukuryu was relatively empty, making it easy to get a table. Sitting by the window offered a nice view of the nighttime cityscape, which was a pleasant surprise. The menu features various dishes, but they seem to be priced a bit higher, reflecting the typical commercial center prices. We ordered: - Spring rolls - Dumplings - Fried rice - Yurinchi (fried chicken with a tangy sauce) - Mapo tofu - Ebi mayo (shrimp in mayonnaise) We spent about two hours there, and I felt the portions were somewhat on the smaller side for three people; if it were just men, they might want to hit a second spot afterward due to the volume. The taste was mediocre, nothing particularly memorable. However, I found the Mapo tofu to be quite spicy and authentically flavorful. Since the restaurant just opened about a month ago, the staff seemed a bit inexperienced, and the service was slower than expected, but I guess that will improve over time. If you find yourself wandering around Innogate and are having trouble choosing a place, I recommend Fukuryu as it's one of the quieter options. Thank you for the meal! <Systems> Payment: □ Pre-payment ■ Post-payment Seating: ■ Assigned □ Free seating Order method: ■ Verbal □ Tablet □ Smartphone □ Ticket machine <Reference> Visit Date: ■ Weekday □ Weekend Time: □ Morning □ Lunch □ Afternoon ■ Evening Serving Time: □ Up to 5 mins □ Up to 10 mins □ Up to 15 mins ■ 15 mins or more Waiting: ■ None □ A little □ Queue expected Reservation: □ Made ■ Not made <Points> Customer Demographics: □ Male alone ■ Male pairs □ Female alone ■ Female pairs ■ Students □ Families □ Seniors ■ Couples ■ Tourists ■ Business people Age Range: ■ Teens-20s ■ 30s-50s ■ 60s and above Notes: □ Private room □ View □ Power outlets □ WiFi □ Waiting □ Reservations recommended ■ Near station □ Instagram-worthy □ Quiet □ Long stay allowed □ Fun □ Hidden gem *Please note this information is as of the time of my visit.

The redevelopment is progressing rapidly at the west exit of Osaka Station, and many new commercial facilities are opening. I had lunch at one of these places, Baluchika 03. This time, I ordered the Mapo Tofu lunch for 1,200 yen. To be honest, I was disappointed with both the quantity and the taste. Although it should have been freshly made, the Mapo Tofu was lukewarm, and the portion was so small that it seemed like just a scoop carefully placed on a thin plate. I had high expectations, so it was quite disappointing.

【Trending Commercial Facility Vol.2】Today, I visited Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu at Innogate Osaka 03! At the age of 16, I knocked on the door of the "Roppongi Sichuan Restaurant" where Chef Chen Kenmin was, and after that, I learned at various eateries, eventually working as an head chef and winning several awards. However, the service operation was quite disorganized. Is it still like this after two weeks since opening? Or is it just two weeks in? Either way, it doesn't matter much to me. 【Order】I selected the noodle set, which included tantanmen and a mini mapo tofu bowl for 1,350 yen. The noodle plate was a rare shallow and wide type, and the tantanmen soup was delicious, but the plate was at room temperature, and the noodles were a bit loose... Hmm, since it's a lunch set at that price, I wish they would at least present the noodles better. Haha. The mapo tofu had a typical town Chinese-quality, so it wasn't quite my type, but if you enjoy easy-to-eat mapo tofu, you might like it! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu 050-5594-1970 4F, Banchika 03, Innogate Osaka, 3-2-123, Umeda, Osaka #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #UmedaGourmet #UmedaLunch #Gourmet #Foodie #ConnectWithFoodLovers #GourmetBoys #OsakaGourmetLABO #OsakaGourmetAndFoodEventInfo #MapoTofu #MapoTofuLovers

I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Inogate Osaka, where I tried the tantanmen set. It seems that their main branch is located in Nihonbashi, and they specialize in tantanmen. The tantanmen was rich and I finished it in no time. The level of spiciness was just right for my taste. The scallop fried rice that came with the set was also delicious and fluffy. There are several other types of lunch sets available, and they offer a wide variety of à la carte options for dinner as well. I definitely want to visit again.

Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu (Innogate Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City) After attending a meeting with an external professional YouTuber, I headed to Innogate Osaka. This is my third consecutive day visiting Innogate. I decided to enter a Chinese restaurant where I could get a quick meal. I chose the "Fukuryu Specialty Set," which features a selection of signature dishes. I went with the Yurinchi, which is deep-fried chicken served with a sauce that includes chopped green onions. It felt like crispy fried chicken topped with this sauce. The set included four pieces of fried chicken, rice, egg soup, and pickled mustard greens—a simple yet satisfying meal. (August 8, 2024) Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu, 3-2-123 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Innogate Osaka Balchika 03, Ekikue 4F, 06-6616-8559.

There are two types of lunch sets, both made from popular menu items. This time, I had the noodle set "Fukuryu Dantan Noodles and Half Scallop Fried Rice." The dandan noodles had a sour broth with a slight spicy aftertaste, but the heat wasn't overwhelming, making it easy to eat. The vinegar-like acidity helped to balance the spiciness. Both the noodles and broth were warm, although I'm not sure if that's the standard. The fried rice had plenty of small scallops mixed in, and the rice was nicely separated. The seasoning was just the right amount of salt. To place an order, I had to scan a QR code to access LINE and input my gender and birthdate, but since the lunch set wasn't listed, I ended up having to ask the staff to take my order. Chopsticks, wet wipes, mustard, and toothpicks were stored in the drawer of the table.

Today for lunch, I went to Sichuan Restaurant Fukuryu on the 4th floor of Innogate Osaka. I ordered the Fukuryu Tan Tan Noodles for 1,150 yen and the Half Scallop Fried Rice for 700 yen, totaling 1,850 yen. I got this recommendation from a follower who is an expert in Chinese cuisine, and the main store only serves lunch on Sundays, making it difficult to visit. During lunch, I ordered the Tan Tan Noodles and Half Scallop Fried Rice using a QR code. This is my second visit to the Innogate Osaka location, and I noticed that ordering via QR code seems to be the trend here. The Fukuryu Tan Tan Noodles and Half Scallop Fried Rice I received were just as described on the menu; the noodles didn’t feel overly spicy, yet I could savor the rich flavors, and the scallop fried rice was well-prepared—full of scallops, fluffy, and not greasy at all. For my next visit, I’m looking forward to trying the cool, slippery cold noodles. After posting this review, I won a fifth prize in the lottery, my first win since Wednesday!

【Sichuan Restaurant Fulong】☑︎ Scallop Fried Rice ¥1,150 - Delicious! ☑︎ Xiao Long Bao ¥620 - Be prepared to burn your mouth; the steaming hot buns are the best!! It's a bit pricey for 2 pieces! ☑︎ Yodare Chicken ¥890 - Finely chopped chicken with a mildly spicy sauce! ☑︎ Mapo Tofu - It doesn't seem too spicy at first, but the heat sneaks up on you! I recommend topping the fried rice with the Mapo Tofu for a blissful experience ❤️ There wasn't a lunch menu, so having one would be great! ( ¨̮ )♪ The Xiao Long Bao is tasty, but considering the price-to-value, the combination of fried rice and Mapo Tofu is the best. I visited during weekday lunch hours, and it was quiet, so I was seated right away! However, they didn’t provide a menu or water at first, so it seemed like they didn't notice I had entered the restaurant for a while (laughs). When I asked for a menu, they handed me a QR code for ordering. The food was served quickly after I placed my order, which was good! I recommend sitting by the window, although the view isn't great since construction is happening outside (laughs). I ordered a drink, but they didn't seem to notice my order, so it took a while to arrive. I figured the staff were busy with different tasks, but when I asked, they brought it out immediately (laughs). It might have just been the day I visited, but I felt like I wasn't noticed much, which was kind of sad (tears). I hope to be recognized better if I go again!

The much-anticipated commercial facility "Balcika 03" has finally opened in Umeda, Osaka! On the day it opened, I thought I'd check it out. There were so many shops, and I wandered around trying to decide where to go, but most places were quite full. Anyway, I was hungry, so I headed to a relatively empty place. That’s how I ended up at Fukuryu. I arrived around 4:30 PM, and a male staff member welcomed me and guided me to my seat. From the window seat, I could see the evolving landscape of Umeda. Now, let's cheers with a drink! Here’s what we ordered: **[Food]** - Mapo Tofu ¥1350 - Cold Mixed Noodles ¥1300 **[Drinks]** - Draft Beer ¥638 - Matsurika Jasmine Tea Highball ¥528 --------------------------------------- **Mapo Tofu** Since it’s a Sichuan restaurant, I thought it would be quite spicy and numbing, but it had just the right amount of heat and a mild taste. I could really taste the unique flavor enhanced by scallops, which was unexpectedly delicious. Visually, it looked ordinary, but it exceeded my expectations in a good way. **Cold Mixed Noodles** I was initially thinking of ordering Dan Dan noodles, but since I saw the summer limited menu that looked good, I decided to try it. You can choose between lemon soy sauce or sesame sauce, and I went with lemon soy sauce. The ingredients included jellyfish, shrimp, steamed chicken, egg, and lettuce. The crunchy texture of the jellyfish was fantastic. I even enjoyed the ingredients as a snack with my drinks. The noodles had a nice chewy texture, and the refreshing lemon soy sauce flavor was delightful. ----------------------------- It's wonderful that I can now enjoy Fukuryu, which was only available in Minami, in Umeda with consistent hours. Next time, I think I'll come back for the Dan Dan noodles. Thank you for the meal!

I had the noodle set lunch, which included dan dan noodles. The spiciness was just right, and the half fried rice was fluffy and fragrant. I enjoyed it very much!