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Selected course appetizer (actually wasabi-flavored chicken breast, but I requested tofu with salt instead due to not liking wasabi) Assorted appetizers: 5 types (rapeseed blossoms and snow crab in Japanese dressing, firefly squid and seaweed with tree buds sauce, young burdock, mixed duck breast) Chef's choice grilled skewers: 7 pieces (explained before grilling. This time included triangle cut, chicken tenderloin, heart, chicken tenderloin, quail, tsukune) Assorted vegetables Chef's special chicken soup Small pot of udon noodles Grilled rice ball Dessert (choose from 2 options - I chose cream brulee with Japanese sugar) Located about a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi exit, with a chic and cool entrance. The seating is only at the counter, and there is a small garden, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The drink menu is very reasonably priced, yet they have a strong commitment to quality! Unfortunately, the sparkling wine was sold out, but the cold sake was generously poured and priced at 830 yen, which is cheap! For the second drink, I chose the Osaka Spirit sparkling brandy. It goes well with any dish and is a delicious highball (highly recommended). They asked about any disliked ingredients before starting the course. As an accent, grape sansho pepper, white shichimi, and a spicy pepper from Sakai City are served (the shichimi is really spicy, haha). All the appetizers were delicious! I was surprised that such delicious appetizers were served at a yakitori restaurant! My favorite skewers were chicken tenderloin, triangle cut, heart, and chicken tenderloin. The chicken tenderloin was cooked to perfection, tender, the heart had no unpleasant smell and had a great flavor, the triangle cut had a nice salty crunch, and the chicken tenderloin was juicy with a firm texture. They also served vegetables to cleanse the palate, which was a great idea! The hot pot, udon noodles, and grilled rice ball were served next. The vegetables were blanched perfectly, and dipping the chicken in the hot pot and eating it with crunchy myoga was delicious. The udon noodles were small but satisfying to eat. It would have been even better if they provided small plates and spoons. It was refreshing to end the yakitori meal with a cream brulee, which was a unique choice. The refined sweetness of Japanese sugar combined with rich egg made it a perfect ending. Thank you for the meal.