This was my first visit to a Chinese restaurant in Minami Ward, Sakai City, Osaka. I arrived around 11:30 a.m. on a Saturday and had made a reservation for lunch. The restaurant is located near the Sakai Senboku Circular Line in a residential area. I ordered the "Monthly Lunch," "Fried Shirako (4 pieces)," and "Rice." The Monthly Lunch is the most popular lunch course where you can choose a meat dish. I also ordered the Fried Shirako because it looked delicious on the menu. The contents of the Monthly Lunch were: - Seasonal appetizer assortment - Today's dim sum - Herbal steamed soup - Shrimp in chili sauce - HARAKAWA special sweet and sour pork - Today's main dish - Dessert - Choice of drink I chose the popular special sweet and sour pork as my meat dish (the other option was soy-simmered chicken wings). After a while, the appetizer assortment arrived. It included sazae (horned turban) and century egg, with a beautiful presentation. The century egg was probably my first time trying it, and it tasted sweet and easy to eat without the expected strong flavor. The dim sum of the day was a large siu mai with shark fin inside, full of umami flavor. The herbal steamed soup contained beef tendon and carrots, with a gentle and nutritious taste. The shrimp in chili sauce had a perfect spicy flavor, and the shrimp was tender and juicy. The HARAKAWA special sweet and sour pork was made with Okinawan pork, and it was chewy with just the right amount of sweet and sour vinegar taste. The main dish of the day was stir-fried noodles with a thick sauce, which had a delicious smoky flavor from the stir-fried meat and vegetables. The additional order of Fried Shirako was crispy on the outside and burst with the delicious flavor of shirako inside when bitten into. It was a great decision to add this to the order. The dessert was sweet potato gelato, which was refreshing. I had orange juice and jasmine tea, both of which were delicious. This restaurant pursues advanced cooking techniques that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients without using chemical seasonings or additives, resulting in fantastic creative dishes. All the popular lunch items that are fully booked were delicious. I will definitely visit again. Thank you.

It's been a while since I visited, and there seems to be a price increase at every shop. The portion size is small, and paying 4500 yen for lunch seems unreasonable. The place used to be crowded with housewives, but even the cheapest course is now a bit difficult with the recent price increase. It's tough for housewives to break the 3000 yen lunch barrier. One dish is missing from the photos, but the food is delicious. It's great that they serve lunch until 2 pm, and it has become a special place for my family to celebrate and treat ourselves.

Sakai City (Komyoike) "Shin-Chugoku Ryori HARAKAWA" @t_harakawa ⌚️11:30-14:00/17:30-21:00️ Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays. 15 minutes walk from Komyoike Station on the Semboku High-Speed Railway Line. Visited the Sakai Honten branch of HARAKAWA, which also has a store in Kitashinchi. It was lunchtime and the restaurant was almost full! The counter seats were in front of the kitchen where you could see the chefs working efficiently - a great spot. I ordered a few dishes a la carte: - HARAKAWA's special sweet and sour pork - Boiled wonton - HARAKAWA's mapo tofu in a clay pot - Fried rice with black pepper (forgot the name) - Seafood fried rice with sauce We shared and enjoyed all the dishes. Chinese cuisine is often associated with heavy and oily dishes, but these were light and easy to eat. The sweet and sour pork had a rich sauce that was a bit sweet but very tasty. Among all, the wonton was my favorite, especially with the slightly tangy sauce. I would like to try the lunch course next time! Thank you for the delicious meal.

HARAKAWA, a restaurant with a branch in Kitashinchi, is known for its delicious sweet and sour pork made with Okinawan pork. The dish has a mild flavor that is easy to enjoy. In addition to this, their mapo tofu, fried rice, and seafood ankake were all delicious. Highly recommended!

I visited a popular Chinese restaurant in Sakai City, Osaka for the first time. I made a reservation in advance and arrived at 11:30 am on Saturday. The parking lot was almost full even before the store opened. The restaurant is located in a quiet residential area. I ordered the monthly lunch special, which included a rich shark fin soup, crispy and moist sweet and sour pork, and steamed sea bream in Cantonese style. It was delicious!

After going to buy the sweet peaches that became the Guinness World Record, I suddenly remembered that the popular Chinese restaurant's main branch was nearby, so I decided to go there! The place was packed with people even before opening ((°ω° ))! Is there a live event happening? Maybe a bargain sale?? ♣︎ Food List ♣︎ * Monthly Lunch ♢ Jasmine Tea ♢ Assorted Appetizers - Seasoned horse mackerel - Mini tomatoes - Apricot liquor jelly - Century egg (3 days marinated) - Clam in seasoned sauce - Jellyfish with scallion sauce - Soy sauce marinated chicken with bitter melon ♢ Fried Mochi - Freshly fried and chewy. A mix of rice flour and glutinous rice flour with minced pork inside. ♢ Shark fin soup from Kesennuma Delicious~ The enoki mushrooms have a nice crunch to them. ♢ Steamed Sawara in Cantonese style Fish is best served steamed, the crispy skin adds a nice aroma. ♢ HARAKAWA Sweet and Sour Pork A signature dish! Made with Okinawan pork, the mild flavor makes it easy to eat, finished in one go. ♢ Ankake Stir-Fried Noodles The sauce here is so delicious, I wonder why it's so good (//∇//) ♢ Dessert - Coffee mousse, coffee jelly, caramel ice cream, fried wonton skins Coffee jelly is my current favorite, so I'm happy ♡ The crispy wonton and the ice cream texture go well together. ♢ Hot Coffee It's hot outside, but I've been craving warm drinks lately... The subtle aroma of star anise and Shaoxing wine, gentle seasoning, and saltiness, all cater to Japanese tastes. The next dish is brought to you as soon as you finish eating. Zero waiting time stress~ ♪ The service is also wonderful. It was really delicious (*´∀｀*) I'm satisfied~ I want to go to the Kitashinchi branch next time. Thank you for the meal (╹◡╹)♡

I went to my favorite Chinese restaurant with a friend who recently had a birthday. First, we had the drool chicken which had a strong herb taste that I'm not a fan of, but it was still good. Then we moved on to the main chicken dish which was perfectly cooked and had a nice level of spiciness. The dumplings were chewy and delicious. The shrimp chili dish was a highlight for me with its slightly Italian-style chili sauce and tasty shrimp. The stir-fried oysters had a great aroma from the chili peppers. The mapo tofu had a strong flavor and spiciness that I enjoyed. Overall, everything was delicious and I wish we could have tried more dishes, but with just the two of us, we couldn't finish everything. I think it would be better to come with about four people so we could try more dishes. Another satisfying meal, thank you!

Recently... I have been loving Chinese lunches (*'▽'*). I made a reservation for a holiday gourmet lunch at "HARAKAWA" in the new area of "Komyoike" and visited the restaurant. The counter seats, the efficient movements of the chefs... amazing! We toasted with non-alcoholic drinks. - Appetizer assortment: the drooling chicken and sweet and sour pickled century egg were delicious. - Hot pot of fukahire from Kesennuma: simmering hot and full of collagen, delicious. - Steamed fish with mebaru: tender and flavorful, especially with plenty of sauce. - Braised beef: the beef was so tender, and the sauce was delicious. - Mapo tofu: the spiciness makes you sweat, but it goes so well with the rice. - Dessert: sesame dumplings with homemade ice cream, almond tofu, and mango sauce, perfect and very delicious. There seems to be a shop in Shinchi as well, so I will definitely check it out. Thank you for the delicious meal (๑>◡<๑)

During the mid-Golden Week holiday, I made a reservation for 11:30 and arrived a little early, but the restaurant was already open. It's located in a somewhat remote area, but the interior is clean and pleasant. I ordered the lunch course. The appetizers were decently tasty. I'm not used to eating century eggs, but they were good. Next was some kind of fried radish dish. I didn't really taste the radish, but it was okay. The shark fin soup was confusing. The problem started here. The shrimp stir-fried with XO sauce was okay in taste. However, for a restaurant charging 3,000 yen for lunch, this was unacceptable and left me feeling disappointed. The sweet and sour pork was average, but it's hard to say how I would have felt if the dish had been served properly. I skipped the rice dumplings. The dessert had the same issues as the shrimp stir-fry. To top it off, the wooden bill they handed me for payment was wet. Sigh... If I had taken it back, they would have probably made me wait on the phone for handling it.

This is my third visit to this restaurant, with the previous visits being a few years ago. This time, it has been quite a while since I last came. I believe this Chinese restaurant is the best in the area. It may be on the pricier side compared to others around here, but it always seems to be popular. It seems difficult to get a table for lunch on the day of. The dishes are all full of ingredients and have a hearty taste that goes well with alcohol. This is more of a place recommended for enjoying with drinks rather than with rice.

We visited as a family. The food was delicious. We made a reservation for 5:30 pm and the restaurant was almost full within 30 minutes. Reservations are definitely recommended. The mapo tofu and spicy fried rice were particularly delicious. However, due to the crowds, the service was a bit slow.

I thought it would be a quiet and calm restaurant, but it was actually very lively. The place was full of ladies having lunch meetings, and it seemed like reservations were necessary. They served jasmine tea in a pot as a complimentary drink. I ordered the monthly lunch special and also added some xiaolongbao because I was craving them. Everything was delicious, but I especially enjoyed the dessert at the end. Chinese desserts like almond tofu or mango pudding are common, but this one was a yogurt ice cream with citrus jelly and Qingmei oranges. It was refreshing after the strong flavors of the Chinese dishes.

I visited during lunchtime because I have eaten their bento boxes many times before. I wanted to eat my favorite dishes, so I ordered a la carte instead of a set menu. The cost performance was good and all the dishes were delicious. I liked that the restaurant was clean and had private rooms. I definitely want to visit again.

I visited with a business client for lunch. We ordered the monthly lunch course, and despite arriving 20 minutes early for our reservation, we were greeted warmly. From jasmine tea to coffee, everything was consistently good! The semi-private seating was relaxing and perfect for conversation. Truly impressive. I would love to visit this place again! Thank you for the meal. The client also thanked me for the delicious lunch.

Visit time: 12:45 Holiday waiting time: 15 minutes (waiting for reservation time) Menu: Luxurious lunch 3,600 yen I arrived before the reservation time, but there were many people waiting. I'm glad I made a reservation. I had reserved the Monthly Lunch (2,800 yen) for this day, but I changed the course abruptly because the luxurious lunch was available for 3,600 yen (usually 4,200 yen) for a limited time. I tried Chinese-style sashimi for the first time, and it was surprisingly delicious to eat sashimi with daikon radish. The shark fin soup, abalone, and other dishes were also served, but the sea bream simmered in today's seafood dish was the biggest hit. From the appetizer to the dessert, it was a lunch with high satisfaction in every aspect. Thank you for the meal.

It's far, far away! If you're willing to spend about an hour one way from Honmachi, you can enjoy incredibly delicious food. Despite its authentic Cantonese flavor, it is widely accepted by the people in Newtown, showcasing the depth of Osaka's food culture.

This place is always delicious no matter when you go! Especially the sweet and sour pork was amazing with its crispy pork and perfect sweet and sour sauce. The restaurant is quite spacious, but it's always packed during lunchtime, so I always make sure to make a reservation before going.

This is a Chinese restaurant located in Izumi City, in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture. It is not far from the nearest station (Izumikita High-Speed Railway, Komyoike Station) and is situated in a residential area. Despite this, the restaurant is always busy, with lunch reservations often fully booked on weekends. They offer three lunch options, as well as dim sum and a la carte dishes. - Monthly Lunch (2,800 yen) - Deluxe Lunch (4,200 yen) - Gourmet Lunch (6,000 yen) I recently tried the Monthly Lunch, which was delicious. The Deluxe Lunch includes sashimi and a different main dish, while the meal is served with sauce-covered fried rice. The Chinese-style sashimi is prepared right in front of you and is very tasty. - Seasonal Appetizer Assortment Eggplant jelly, tomato, octopus, clams, chicken, taro - all intricately prepared and delicious. - Daikon Mochi (additional charge) You can order additional dishes like dim sum, and the Daikon Mochi was elegantly presented and tasted great with chili sauce. - Today's Dim Sum Two shumai dumplings with plenty of shark fin inside - a luxurious touch! - Herbal Steamed Soup A gentle flavor with chicken and large chunks of vegetables, served with a side of sauce for the vegetables. - Soft Shrimp in Chili Sauce Soft shrimp that can be eaten from head to tail, served with crispy rice and broccoli for a beautiful presentation. - Special Sweet and Sour Pork or Chicken Breast with Sudachi Stir-fry I chose the chicken stir-fry with sudachi, which was tender, juicy, and had a great sudachi flavor. - Today's Main Dish Steamed rice wrapped in lotus leaf, served hot and delicious. - Dessert Apricot liqueur jelly, caramel ice cream, and pear garnish. Drinks include coffee, tea, or apple juice. The dishes were delicious and the lunch crowd mainly consisted of mature ladies. The restaurant has many repeat customers, indicating its popularity. During the meal, staff members walked around offering special dishes like mapo tofu and Daikon Mochi. I once bought their mapo tofu to enjoy at home, and it was truly authentic.

Located in a residential area about a 10-minute walk from Izumikita High-Speed Railway Komyoike Station. There are snack bars and bars that seem to be open only at night in the surrounding area. I didn't know there was a authentic Chinese restaurant in such a place in southern Osaka. I made a reservation online the day before, but it seemed almost fully booked. I entered the restaurant around 11:20. Several groups of people were already enjoying their meals since the opening. This time, I made a reservation for the "Monthly Lunch" in advance. They serve a series of dishes including appetizers, dim sum, soup, fish & meat main dishes, staple food, and dessert according to the speed at which you eat. What surprised me the most was how quickly they responded when I placed an additional order. I thought I needed a little more of the main dish and staple food, so I ordered a la carte, and it was immediately communicated to the kitchen and served. I was amazed at the skill level to be able to serve what I wanted to eat right away. There were some aspects that my palate, which has only been to local Chinese restaurants, couldn't quite understand, but there was no greasy impression at all, but rather it was finished in a refreshing way using sourness and spiciness skillfully. Recently, they have opened a branch in Osaka's Kitashinchi. It seems that they will become more famous as a reasonably priced Chinese restaurant that is increasingly difficult to make reservations for. It is recommended for families who want to eat a lot, luxurious lunches, and adult dates!

My daughter came back, so I went to have lunch. This time I had a luxurious lunch for 4200 yen. First, the assorted appetizers were not bad, but not very impressive. The flounder sashimi was incredibly delicious. The shark fin soup was delicious. The sautéed eel was a bit strong in flavor but tasty. The spare ribs were tender and delicious. The ankake fried rice was incredibly delicious. I will go back for dinner.

[Date of visit] 5/8/2022 Lunch [Order contents] Monthly lunch, 2 draft beers Today is the last day of Golden Week. I wanted to go somewhere, but didn't feel like going far, so I headed to Sakai, not too far away. I took the Nankai Line to Kozu, then the Semboku Rapid Railway to Komyoji. It was my first time here, and I was surprised by how open it was. Sorry for assuming it was in the countryside. It took about 15 minutes to walk from the station to the restaurant. I had made a reservation for 11 o'clock, so I was able to enter smoothly. There were quite a few customers, and it seems quite popular, so making a reservation might be a good idea. There were three lunch options: Monthly, Luxury, and Gourmet. I'm not a fancy eater, so I chose the Monthly option. The appetizers were so-so, but I enjoyed the stir-fried shrimp and sweet and sour pork, which are my type of dishes. I ended up having two beers in the afternoon. Towards the end, the pace of dishes being served picked up, but it was within an acceptable range. I liked the lively atmosphere in the restaurant. It may not be worth coming all the way here, but I think it's a must-visit restaurant in Sakai. Thank you for the meal.