One day's memo. Before my transfer, I was invited by someone I was grateful for, and they made a reservation at this restaurant. It's been about 10 years, but the staff at the restaurant remembered me by name, which was impressive! Here are the dishes we had: tofu appetizer, conger eel with plum sauce, water eggplant salad, crispy chicken, sirloin steak, jumbo mushroom Italian dish, and more. The sirloin steak was a must-try at a great price, served with wasabi and garlic chips. The grilled squid with sake lees was also delicious, cooked right in front of us on a hot iron plate. The enticing smell of alcohol filled the restaurant, and even the customers next to us ordered it. Definitely worth a revisit! The only downside might be the limited variety of alcohol, but it's not a big deal for me. This place is sure to become a favorite. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

The restaurant had good reviews on Tabelog, so a colleague and I went there for drinks. When we opened the door, we found a small counter-only restaurant with a couple of regular customers. We started with a glass of beer, which was 500 yen each. Knowing that we would be drinking a few, we decided not to order too much food, so we got edamame, chicken sukiyaki, and iburi gakko. The salted tofu that came as an appetizer was to my liking. The chicken sukiyaki was delicious, and I even thought about turning it into a oyakodon with rice. We also had two additional glasses of barley shochu, so the total bill came to around 3,000 yen per person. The food was tasty, so I recommend keeping the drinks to a minimum to save money. Thank you for the meal.

Tempura Urouro in Tenma: The second place in winter 2022 Part I that I've always wanted to visit but couldn't due to timing. It's been about 15 years since I last visited this place. This restaurant is where I first tried eating tomatoes, which I usually dislike, whole. Well, I've still been eating them here since then. The restaurant is located on the second floor, with a small counter that can accommodate about 5-6 people. I started with my usual highball. The appetizer was a combination of seaweed and grated yam. I ordered some greens with dried baby sardines, potatoes, and bacon. The crispy greens paired well with the baby sardines. The potatoes and bacon, although small in size, were fluffy and delicious. I also tried the dashimaki tamago, which was recommended by the neighboring customer and it was really tasty. I added an Italian dish with red eggplant. The highball was a bit weak, but I don't remember much about it. For dessert, I had rice cakes with cheese and bacon. This restaurant has been around for about 30 years and although the delicious tomatoes are no longer available, they will be back in the spring. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal. (Revisited on 12/14/2022)

I had known about "Arakaruto" for quite some time and was curious to visit. I went on a rainy weekday night. I made a reservation by phone just before and the place was not crowded. It is located on the 2nd floor of a mixed-use building, with a sign on the 1st floor. There are other shops on the 2nd floor, but the one with the curtain like in the image is this one. Inside, there was one group of men in suits (2 people) and two (elderly) women. It's a small and cozy place with only a counter. The atmosphere is very calm, so I didn't feel like taking photos, but the menu was full of delicious dishes focusing on seasonal vegetables, perfect for adults who enjoy good food. I tried various dishes, but only took photos of two. I won't mention the names of the dishes, but they were all delicious. The portion sizes are elegant, so if you go on an empty stomach, the bill might be higher than expected. That was the case for me. However, it's a great place for a quiet and delicious meal for one or two people. I definitely plan on visiting again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

First visit to Arakurato! I love Tenma, and I've been there many times, but this place is new to me! It's on the second floor of a building, so it might be a bit hard to find. The interior has only a counter, but it's easy to talk to the female owner. They served me a sudachi (citrus fruit) that was carefully grown and I had it in shochu. I also tried a big mushroom dish that I've never seen before, and it was delicious with a tasty broth. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal! (๑´ڡ`๑)

Shop information Shop name: Arakaruto Location: Tenma Pearl Building 2F, 8-11-6 Ikeda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tenma Station Phone number: 06-4800-8684 Regular holiday: Sundays, public holidays Tabelog page: https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270103/27012869/ Mach's Review (lol) Taste: [4] Dishes made with seasonal ingredients are delicious no matter what you order! I want to go back again! Atmosphere: [3] A cozy adult izakaya. Relaxing. Price: [3] Great cost performance! Service: [4] Kind female owner. Location: [3] A bit hard to find but very close to Tenma Station. Mach's recommended food! Today's featured shop is Arakaruto, a 5-minute walk from Tenma Station! Discovered during a gourmet exploration tour with some friends. This long-established izakaya has been in business for almost 30 years. It's a bit hard to find from the station, so be careful. Once you find the sign and climb the stairs, you'll find the shop! The cozy shop with only 10 counter seats gives you a chance to chat with the friendly female owner. Despite initially looking intimidating, the owner is kind and easy to talk to. The ambiance is relaxed without being too fancy or noisy. It's an adult izakaya. Surprisingly, it seems to attract more couples on dates! The menu features a variety of dishes made with seasonal ingredients, with seasonal specials regularly changing. The "out of season" menu items are cleverly labeled "baton touch" or "on a business trip," according to the owner. The appetizer was mekabu and yam. Bitter. While nibbling on it, I glanced at the menu thinking about what to order. I ordered the sautéed bracken for 500 yen because it looked delicious. I thought bracken was a type of vegetable, but it turns out it's a general term for sprouts like yam. When sautéed, it becomes fluffy and fragrant like a root vegetable! This dish is perfect for nibbling on while enjoying some drinks. The garlic-grilled morning-pulled young chicken for 800 yen is served hot on a hot plate. It's a simple stir-fry of tender young chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic sprouts! This is definitely delicious! The outside is nicely crispy and appetizing! It goes well with beer! Don't worry about garlic breath the next day because it's made with garlic sprouts! The limited-time apple salad for 700 yen is a hearty and delicate salad made with a carefully hollowed-out apple. I saw other customers eating it and it looked delicious, so I ordered it too! The hollowed-out apple serves as a bowl, filled with bite-sized pieces mixed with dressing, creating a sweet, tangy, and refreshing salad! Surprisingly, it goes well with alcohol! Highly recommended! And the main dish, the plump grilled oysters for 1000 yen! Juicy and flavorful oysters that burst with rich oyster essence! It's a dish you crave in winter to warm up your body! That day, I wanted to visit more places, so I ended here. I definitely want to go back for a full meal next time. Tabelog reviewer page: http://tabelog.com/rvwr/mach/ Check out this place for a date! Blog: https://kudokimeshi.com/ Old blog: http://osusume-gohan-mach.blog.so-net.ne.jp/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/osusume.gohan.mach Follow us on Instagram! #mach-no-osusume-gohanですよ

The third stop on the Tenma Patrol was a nostalgic restaurant. Five years ago, I visited this place with a group of guys reeking of old age odor, but tonight I'm here with a beautiful woman. It was my first time at a "sitting restaurant," and sitting down really does make you feel relaxed. Looking around, it hasn't changed much at all, just like I remember it. They only have one type of shochu here, a shochu called "Kounen" made mainly from corn. It's a rare blend of two different types and surprisingly easy to drink with no strong aftertaste. We tried it with water, and it was so refreshing! We enjoyed it with a healthy appetizer. I noticed a bottle and a menu, so I ordered a "Mateus Rosé." It's a super famous rosé wine from Portugal that I used to drink a lot when I was younger. It has a sweet taste and a slightly sparkling mouthfeel that lingers. It's a delicious wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. - Nasu Dengaku (Eggplant Miso) ¥700 Eggplant is my favorite vegetable, and it's delicious no matter how it's cooked. When it's made into Dengaku, it's the best. Oh, this is incredibly delicious! We kept sipping on the rosé. - Asatori Wakadori no Sukinabe (Sukiyaki-style Chicken Hot Pot) ¥1,000 It simmered slowly over a solid fuel stove. The anticipation while waiting was intense. The fresh and tender chicken was full of flavor, and eating it in a Sukiyaki-style broth made it even more delicious. This is so good! Oh, this is sake... Special Junmai Ueda Shishi (Ueda City, Nagano) In short, this sake has a strong umami flavor with a rich lingering finish. It's not sharp but rather mellow. This is also a delicious sake. We added some mochi at the end of the hot pot, and our patrol for today was over. Even with small portions, after visiting three places, we were quite full. Tenma is truly an interesting neighborhood. I need to come here regularly. Thank you for the meal.

Third stop on the bar hopping in Temma. My feet are tired and I want to relax with a drink. Osaka really has a lot of places where you can drink during the day, it's impressive. Temma is probably a bit intimidating if you're alone. A renowned restaurant in Temma, called Arukaruto. The curtain looks nice. The moment I entered, I knew I made the right choice. It's always been like that. A cozy and well-crafted delicious restaurant. It feels like home cooking but something you can't make at home. A comforting and delicious place. First, I had shochu. The restaurant had corn shochu from Ise, called Stella Kounen. The waitress said, "This is the only shochu we have." I replied, "Alright then." When mixed with water, it was incredibly smooth! It goes down like water. But it's 25% alcohol. As someone who doesn't handle strong alcohol well, I took it slow. The appetizer was seaweed and yam. It brought back nostalgic flavors. Being from Tokushima, I used to have fresh crunchy young shoots and seaweed every day, so eating the refined seaweed at the restaurant was a treat. It's good for you, healthy, and super delicious. I felt like having some warm dishes with my drink, so I ordered sukiyaki and eggplant dengaku. The large eggplant, piping hot and juicy, was delicious. The rich miso sauce paired perfectly with the tender eggplant. The sukiyaki was chicken sukiyaki. The sweet and savory sauce, with a strong soy sauce and a coarse sweetness like brown sugar, complemented the plump chicken and tasty shiitake mushrooms. It's a small pot, but you can tell a lot of care and effort went into the dishes. The two ladies serving us, who could be described as "older sisters," seemed to want us to enjoy the food at its best, and their kindness was evident. You could sense their meticulous nature, but I like that. I usually cook my own dinner, but I always try to eat warm and cold dishes at their best. Watching the ladies, I was reminded of my mother back home, who would always cook fresh fish from scratch even when I came home late from work. Sometimes, I found it annoying, but seeing their meticulous nature made me wonder if I've become like that too. At Arukaruto, I enjoyed leisurely delicious food and drinks. Each meal felt like a feast.

I had a light drink at "Shunshoku Sai Sai Arakaruto" in Kita-ku, Osaka City. It is located on the 2nd floor of a building facing a intersection after passing through the Tenma Market on the north side of Plara Temma. A gourmet friend took me there before, saying that "you can eat delicious dishes made with fresh vegetables." However, the "apple salad" that impressed me at that time was no longer on the menu as it was out of season. The "konjac steak" has a delicious aroma of grilled meat that really stimulates the appetite. I have tried to make delicious konjac steak myself a few times, but I have failed because I couldn't remove the moisture properly, the sauce became diluted, or the unique smell of konjac remained. I was impressed by the taste that I wanted to be able to make konjac steak like this. Next, there was a dish with mochi topped with tomato sauce and cheese (I forgot the name of the dish). The combination with mochi was very innovative, as I only knew of kinako, anko, and butter soy sauce as accompaniments. This dish was so delicious that I thought I should try to imitate it next New Year's. By the way, when I thought of using Tabasco, I was surprised to see various sizes available. The largest size seemed a bit too much for home use (lol). Thank you for the meal!

A small restaurant with a counter of 10 seats run by two veteran women recommended by a friend. Last time, we had to give up because it was fully booked, but this time we managed to get two seats. The menu was quite limited. We could see the cooking area from our seats, and the food was prepared efficiently. However, the cost performance was not great. The salt-grilled sword tip for 1,000 yen and the crispy chicken breast steak for 1,000 yen were a bit disappointing. The portions were small, and the taste was simple, just salt and pepper. The atmosphere was nice though, so maybe if you become a regular, you could get some special treatment and it might balance out. Thinking this, we left to head to our second destination.

The atmosphere is very calm, and the old yet well-maintained shop leaves a lasting impression. The menu is handwritten, and the recommended dishes were delicious. I would like to recommend this place to my friends. I will definitely visit again. (^.^)

I always go to this restaurant because they serve dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, which I love! I've been unable to go since I was transferred to Tokyo, but I'm finally going next week after a long time.

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Two aunties, good atmosphere and delicious food.

After enjoying a "Vice Sour" at "Motsuyaki Elbisu" in Tenma, I stopped by "Arakaruto." It's a restaurant I've wanted to visit for 11 years, located in the chaotic Tenma area filled with delicious eateries. The appetizer was "mekabu and yam," which was delicious! The texture was slimy and sticky, very tasty. Since I was a little tipsy, I decided to go with a "draft beer" for my drink. I ordered the "grilled firefly squid and vegetable with vinegar miso," which came with unique vegetables. The firefly squid was carefully grilled on a gas stove, intensifying its flavor. It was firm and delicious! Next, I had the "cress and tomato salad," with a generous amount of cress and Caesar dressing. The tomatoes were incredibly sweet! Although the last order is at 21:30, I remember visiting in 2013 and finding it already closed. This time, they were sold out of a famous dish called "apple salad," but I definitely want to try it next time.