「Kansai（関西）」 一覧

Fuku-Gyu is a restaurant which serves barbecue beef. The location of the restaurant is only two minutes walking distance (north of the JR Settsu-Motoyama Station). The waiters will show you to a table which will have a barbecue grill in the center. A variety of beef and vegetables will be served on very nice ceramic plates. After the the grill gets hot, the meat and vegetables are placed on the ...

  The Heureux Mariage Restaurant serves absolutely wonderful food. Heureux Mariage is located on the B-2 Floor in Osaka Station, near Yodobashi Camera. This unique restaurant combines French food with Japanese food, and the result is fantastic. The wine selections are very good. I waited in line more than an hour before being seated. But the wait was worth it. The staff is very kind, and the food was served ...

In Japan their are not to many Vietnamese restaurants. So, when I read about Bia Ho'I Restaurant in Osaka I decided to go and discover for myself how good the food was. Well, I was not disappointed. I knew in advance that this restaurant was usually crowded, so I went early. I chose the all you can eat from the menu for two hours. After I had placed my orders, ...

Gatto Soriano Restaurant is located south of the JR Settsu-Motoyama Station. This restaurant serves a variety of Italian dishes including pasta and pizza. The restaurant is small but cozy. Their is seating at the counter or at a table depending on the number of people in your party and availability. The lunch menu offers a variety of different dishes depending upon price. Regardless, the food is very good and worth ...

Any foreign visitor to Awaji Island should go to the Awajishima Onion Kitchen located at the southern most part of the island. The views here are fantastic. But the main reason for coming here are the burgers. The beef, the tomatoes in the sauce, and the onions are locally produced. When I arrived, their was a long line. Although I did not see an English menu; the large menu board ...

When I first read about Brooklyn Parlor I was a little skeptical about the reviews. But my curiosity got the better of me because I really like a good hamburger. So, off I went to Osaka. The restaurant was very easy to find. I was very surprised at how large and spacious the interior looked. I did not have to wait a long time to get a seat. I was ...

My Review：「Soba Fukuakari 」traditional handmade buckwheat noodles） Soba Fukuakari Restaurant is about 3 minutes walking distance just north of the Hankyu Mikage Station. Soba Fukuakari serves traditional handmade buckwheat noodles (using water to make Japanese sake) and is served hot or cold. You can choose from different types of sauces to accompany your soba noodle dish. I chose the lunch menu set which included an appetizer, a main set, and ...

My Review：「Hinabi」(casual, homey, macrobiotic,  vegetarian) Hinabi is a small house restaurant near the Hankyu Okamoto Station. From the outside it does not even look like a restaurant. In fact, Hinabi blends in with all the other houses in the area. However, once inside you begin to realize that this restaurant is unique. The atmosphere is very casual, kind of homey, and definitely laid back. Hinabi serves a wide variety of ...

「Tachibana」： ”Takoyaki ” Restaurant： In Sannomiya Tachibana is a small restaurant located in the underground area of Sannomiya. Tachibana's specialty is takoyaki which is a very popular dish in the Kobe area. Takoyaki is made from batter, octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger,  green onion, and cooked in a molded pan. The takoyaki served by Tachibana is better known as Akashiyaki. We ordered the medium sized tray which consisted of 20 ...

Soup Stock Tokyo：In Osaka Soup Stock Tokyo is one of those restaurants that stand out for a quick and nutritious meal for those in a hurry. Their are three restaurants in the Kansai area. I stopped by the Soup Stock Tokyo on the B-1F in Lucua near Yodobashi Camera in Osaka. This small restaurant is both casual and cozy. It has a wide variety of soups and other items on ...

Italian Restaurant：Trattoria Coltibuono We often go to Nishinomiya Gardens to shop, see a movie, or eat at one of the many restaurants located in the Mall. We were in the mood for Italian food and decided to try the food at Coltibuono.   We decided to order a few select items from the menu, instead of the lunch set. We chose two different kinds of pasta, and pizza. The pasta ...

Japanese Food: Kawamoto Restaurant Recently, a new Japanese style restaurant opened in Okamoto near the JR Settsumotoyama Station. The restaurant's name is called Kawamoto after the owner- Tetsuya Kawamoto. Tetsuya Kawamoto is a well known chef in Japan. The restaurant is located in the Sun Okamoto building down on the B-1 Floor. The restaurants decorum is very nice, and the atmosphere is quite cozy. I decided to try the lunch ...

Nakayoshi Restaurant In Kibune：Japanese Restaurant A long time ago one of my students told me about a place in Kyoto where people can eat above a river. Well, I finally realized my dream to visit this wonderful place in Kyoto called Kibune. Kibune is a beautiful village located in the mountains. Kibune means, "precious boat." I went to Kibune during the hot summer month of August 2017. I chose Nakayoshi ...

Chanja: Tedutsumi-gyoza-bar-chanja（Chinese Dumplings Restaurant） One evening in Okamoto I saw a new restaurant called, Chanja. I decided to stop by and have a look. I peered into the restaurant to see what kind of food was being made. A few moments later, a man came out of the restaurant and handed me a flyer with the name of the restaurant and the menu on it. I thanked him, and left. ...

My Review : Gautam Indian Food Restaurant While I was walking home along Highway 2, I was feeling a little hungry so I stopped by this Indian restaurant called Gautam. I was greeted by a very nice Indian man with a big smile. The restaurant was small but cozy. I chose the chicken curry set. The curry was not very spicy which is what I wanted. The aroma from the ...