Around 2:00 PM, I arrived near the restaurant using Google Maps, but couldn't find the place. I searched and found out it was still within the operating hours. I was completely lost and searched between buildings. I thought, "Could the map be wrong?" and was about to give up when I spotted an older lady. I asked her, "Excuse me, is Perry's around here?" and she replied, "That's us." Amazing! I hit the jackpot in one shot. However, on that day, they had already sold out and closed, even though it was around 2:00 PM. Isn't that incredible? They usually operate from around 11:30 AM until sold out. I was disappointed that day. The next day, I lined up from 10:30 AM. I waited for about an hour, but there were already 5 people ahead of me. I checked online and found out they have a counter with 10 seats, so it seemed like I would be able to get in after one round. Finally, they opened. I was exhausted and starving before even eating. As soon as I entered, the lady and the man said, "We're sorry you came all the way here yesterday." That one sentence made me happy. They were probably sharing that there were customers like me. They value each customer. Everyone sat at the counter and placed their orders one by one. The food was cooked and served before taking the next person's order. I ordered a uni and ikura bowl. I asked for extra ikura. The ikura was rich in fatty flavor. I requested extra rice. The visual presentation was impressive, with a price of 3150 yen. Isn't that expensive? It's usually double the price, right? Despite the risk of getting gout, this dish must be tried. It's worth it. As expected, they specialize in ikura, so there are various types available. There's ikura with a firm skin and a chewy texture. There's also fatty ikura. You can even have a half portion of ikura. I couldn't tell which was the generous portion, the uni or the ikura. The uni was sweet and melted in my mouth. There was no fishy smell, surprisingly. It was fresh! The ikura had a soft skin that disappeared in your mouth. I kept eating and it was always ikura, ikura, ikura. When I got tired of it, there was uni, uni. A luxurious surprise. I might be good with uni and ikura for a while. The bowl was satisfying with its destructive power. The warm and friendly customer service from the man and the lady was also wonderful. I really liked it. I think they might be a married couple? Their interactions at the counter felt like a little comedy routine. Thanks to them, I laughed and almost choked on my food, with an ikura grain going missing up my nose (laughs). Also, I've lived in France for a long time, so I'm not very good with chopsticks. If there was a spoon, I could eat without spilling a single grain. But I just wanted to devour it all (laughs). I definitely want to visit this restaurant again.

I visited around 1pm on a weekday. There were a few groups ahead of me, so I waited outside for about 20-30 minutes. This time, I was finally able to try the sea urchin bowl that I had been wanting to eat. They gave me a slightly smaller portion of rice, so the usual serving size is actually larger. The sea urchin was delicious and sweet. I enjoyed the natural flavor of the sea urchin at first, and then I tried the remaining portion with the sauce for the sea urchin bowl. The sea urchin bowl costs 2400 yen, which is a bit more expensive than my usual lunch, but I think it's worth it. It was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Perry's popular restaurant in Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Osaka to try their ikura bowl, which always has long lines. I arrived at the restaurant around 1pm and there were about 15 people ahead of me. The line moved quickly and before I knew it, an hour had passed. The restaurant is located under an apartment building and the temperature that day was 34°C, making it quite hot and uncomfortable. I heard that the uni (sea urchin) was only available until July, so I was determined to try it. After waiting for what felt like forever, I was finally seated around 2pm. I ordered the uni bowl for ¥2900 and added ikura for an extra ¥500. The preparation of the dishes was done in front of the customers, almost like a live performance. The rice portion was a bit disappointing as it was packed tightly in the bowl. Many customers ordered the large size, so perhaps the overflowing bowl is part of the experience. The uni was generously served and the ikura glistened beautifully. I chose the firmer texture for the ikura and enjoyed the popping sensation. However, I felt that the uni lacked the expected richness in flavor and aroma, possibly due to the timing in July. I couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy about the storage and preparation methods used in the restaurant. The rice, as expected, was compacted and lost some of its quality. While the presentation was eye-catching, I wished they focused more on the taste.

I went to a restaurant called "Perry's Ikura Don" in search of sea urchin for the second time this year. I ordered the sea urchin rice bowl with extra rice for free (2500 yen), and found out on Twitter that there was still sea urchin available and that it was Sea Urchin Special Day with discounted prices. Despite arriving before 12pm on a weekday, I had to wait for over 30 minutes as usual. I debated whether to add extra salmon roe toppings, but decided to go with just sea urchin this time since salmon roe is available year-round. The sea urchin was amazing, with a generous amount of it melting on top of the warm, glossy rice with a sweet and savory ocean fragrance. Even though the restaurant is called "Perry's Ikura Don," I had the "Perry's Uni Don." The sea urchin was so delicious! It seems that the restaurant will be closed for over a month starting this weekend for summer vacation, so if you want to try it, hurry and go! Thank you for the delicious meal!

Perry's ikura don after 10 years! I suddenly felt like eating ikura don after a long time and remembered Perry's, so I looked it up and it seems like it's still open, which is great ☺️ I didn't notice it 10 years ago, but there were some negative reviews about the owner, so I was a bit concerned but decided to go anyway! I arrived around 10:55 am on a weekday. There was only one person waiting. I felt a bit embarrassed for getting there too early, but around 11:10 am, a few people started lining up. We were waiting inside the building, but it was hot because there was no wind, and I had walked from the station, so I was sweating a lot. It would be nice to have a fan or mini fan, or some sweat wipes. Today, they opened at 11:30! They guided us to our seats and if you have bags, you can hang them on the hooks at the back. I had a shoulder bag, so I kept it on. As per the reviews, they took orders one by one. I ordered the uni-topped don with ikura and scallops! I chose the softer ikura. After ordering, they provided soy sauce for the scallops and a sweet sauce for the uni. They quickly made the don and served it, and I couldn't help but smile ☺️ The uni was sweet and creamy, the ikura had a strong flavor, and it all went well with the rice. The scallops were served with a spicy soy sauce on the side! For the uni, it's better to put a lot of the sweet sauce to match with the rice. I finished it while enjoying the miso soup and pickles. I eat a lot among women, so I finished it, but for those who eat less, I recommend asking for less rice when ordering! They fill the bowl with a lot of rice, so be careful. Some things to keep in mind: - Don't enter and sit down even if the door is open - Don't order without being asked (wait for the owner to ask) - Think about what you want to eat before being asked - Keep your wallet in your pocket or on the table (when you stand up to take your belongings, they will tell you to sit down because other customers are eating) - Quietly signal for the bill with your wallet or money in hand The owner is a genuinely kind person who thanks you even though it's hot and early. He asks if the food was delicious and if you're full. He only speaks up if the pace is disrupted or if he has something on his mind. If you follow the shop's unique rules, you can enjoy delicious uni and ikura at this cost-effective restaurant!

I had a Uni (sea urchin) topped rice bowl with plenty of ikura (salmon roe) and scallops as toppings! The uni had a sweet flavor, the ikura had a popping texture, and the scallops were firm and delicious. It was a Uni Special Day, so the Uni topped rice bowl was 2,500 yen. The ikura topping was 500 yen, and the scallops were 250 yen, making the total 3,250 yen, which was reasonable. Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back again.

Of course, it's a restaurant specializing in ikura donburi, but during this season, you can also enjoy uni donburi. Especially on Uni Special Day, it's a great deal. The Uni-topped ikura donburi costs 3,000 yen. For those who love uni and ikura, this is the perfect place. Next time, I'll try the ikura donburi, even if there's a line. It was delicious.

Whenever I come to Osaka, I always go to "Perry's Ikura Don" and as usual, I waited in line for about 40 minutes! This time they had sea urchin and scallops, so I ordered the sea urchin special with double ikura and scallops. It was amazing! I also enjoyed a German beer and left completely satisfied!

It is essential to check if they are active on Twitter when looking for a place to eat. It had been over 10 years since my last visit, but I still remembered that the food was delicious. I was determined to confirm it again! After finishing my business in Umeda around 3 PM, I arrived at the restaurant hoping to make it in time before they sold out between 3-4 PM as I had seen on Twitter. Luckily, when I peeked through the curtain, the restaurant was empty with the owner behind the counter. I asked if they were still serving, and they welcomed me in. I made it in time! I ordered a double serving of the soft and chewy ikura. It was quickly served, and finally, after over 10 years, we met again. The ikura was sparkling and the popping texture was just as I remembered! The owner offered a sauce, but the base flavor was already perfect! Slightly sweet, with the saltiness of soy sauce well balanced, and full of umami. The miso soup was also delicious, with a rich seafood broth. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. I want to eat it again. My memory was not wrong. I must come back before I forget. By the way, a customer arrived while I was eating, but the owner politely informed them that it was already closing time. Safe! Thank you for the meal!

Visited with a friend. We arrived at 11:45 for the 12 o'clock opening, but the restaurant was already open and customers were leaving, which was surprising. We had to wait for about an hour. The kind conversation with the owner made us feel warm and fuzzy, and we ordered a bowl with plenty of sea urchin, salmon roe, and scallops on top. The quality of the sea urchin at this price point was unbelievable! Will definitely come back again.

I arrived early and was the first in line to enter the restaurant! I took a day off work on a weekday to make sure I could go when they had sea urchin... and I was completely satisfied! It was worth waiting in line with everyone else to eat. Just before we finished eating, there was already a line forming outside, so I was glad I came early! I will definitely come back again.

It's been a while since my last visit. It's essential to check the opening status on Twitter before going. On this day, they had a special Uni Day because the uni got damaged during delivery. Lucky, right!? It's already a good deal, but now even better! I gratefully ordered a Uni Donburi with Ikura topping. It was delicious as always. I think it's really worth it for the price and portion you get. The soup was also very tasty with a rich broth! I was so full this time, so maybe next time I'll ask for less rice. Thank you for the meal! Ahhh!!!

I arrived at the restaurant around noon. Oh, just as rumored, there was a line! Some reviews mentioned that there were about 50 people waiting, so when I arrived and saw only 7 people in line, it was totally manageable. Still, I waited for 30 minutes. I was a bit nervous because I saw some reviews saying that the owner scolded customers, so when I was told to "sanitize" upon entering the restaurant, I jumped a bit. But it was just a normal request and they took my order very politely. The bowl they made for me, in the order of entry, was delicious! I had decided on a uni bowl with extra ikura and scallops on top. They even asked if I preferred the ikura to be firm or soft. The firm, popping ikura was exquisite! During my meal, they went to inform the people in line that they had sold out of uni. The owner said they had prepared 50 servings, but they must have run out. The owner may seem a bit stern at first, but you can feel their warm and kind personality. It was nice to see them gently but firmly address customers with bad manners. I'm not a fan of waiting in line, so I may not visit frequently, but if I happen to pass by and the line is short, I might visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Today's solo lunch was at a place I had previewed in advance - Perry's Ikura Don. The restaurant's Twitter account indicates if they will be open the next day with "Kai-koku" (open country) or closed with "Sakoku" (closed country). It's a unique system, but the owner closes if they can't get carefully selected ingredients, which is quite admirable. Furthermore, this popular restaurant has very simple rules to ensure smooth operation. 1) Even if there is no line, do not seat yourself at an empty table - instead, wait outside until acknowledged by the owner or hostess. Once called in, enter, sanitize your hands, and then be seated. 2) Wait patiently at your table until the owner asks, "What can I get you?" before placing your order. Each customer is served individually, ensuring a high level of care. I was lucky to have no wait outside and was seated immediately. I observed the meticulous service as each customer placed their order one by one. Finally, it was my turn. I ordered the Uni Tappuri Don for 2,900 yen with an additional 500 yen for ikura topping. The owner advised me to pour the sweet uni soy sauce generously and eat without mixing the ikura. It was delicious and surprisingly filling. I was impressed by the quality and service.

The purpose of coming to Namba this time was to visit a shop that I had checked out before. I had planned to visit when the season for sea urchin came, so I checked the opening information on Twitter the day before and visited. I arrived at the shop on Saturday, 1 hour and 25 minutes before opening, around 10:35 in the morning. There were 7 people in line, and I thought I could get in on the first round at this time, but unfortunately I couldn't catch the opening wave and had to wait for the second round. By the way, on that day, the opening was 50 minutes earlier at 11:10! I entered the shop at around 11:35, so I had to wait for almost an hour. Well, I was able to enter about 30 minutes earlier than planned, so it was okay in the end. I saw on Twitter that it was Uni Special Day, so it was 400 yen cheaper than usual. I decided to use that discount to add some toppings. I ordered a Uni Tappuri Donburi (2,900 yen → 2,500 yen) with ikura (500 yen) and hotate (250 yen). The toppings were served in about 5 minutes. The Uni was generously topped, and there was an unbelievably large amount of ikura on one side, along with 6 pieces of scallops, a luxurious lineup. You can tell how delicious it is just by looking at it. The ikura was already marinated in soy sauce, so it had flavor, but I tried the Uni and scallops as they were. The Uni had no fishy smell and a sweetness to it, showing its high quality. The scallops were sweet with a good texture, very delicious. I chose the firmer type of ikura, and it bounced like a bouncing ball, which was fun. The miso soup had a gentle flavor with seaweed and fried tofu in it. The rice at the bottom was not vinegared rice but warm white rice, and even though it was a regular portion, it was enough. It was worth the wait, and I enjoyed the abundant uni, ikura, and scallops. Thank you for the meal. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) *When I left at 11:55, there were almost 50 people in line! It's incredibly popular.

I have probably visited more than 10 times, but this year I went to receive a jewelry box with sea urchin and salmon roe collaboration at Uni & Ikura. Sea urchin topped on rice bowl with extra rice for free (2400 yen + 500 yen). Arrived at 11:40 am on a weekday, but had to wait for 40 minutes. Luckily, it was a sea urchin special day! The sea urchin here has no unpleasant bitterness of alum and is unbelievably sweet! It's sweeter and cheaper than the sea urchin bowl from a shop in Tsukiji I had in the past! The owner apologized for the increasing prices over the years. It used to be around 1500 yen a few years ago, but even with the price increase, the sea urchin bowl is still worth eating! You can choose between firm or soft salmon roe, but I prefer the soft one. It was rich and delicious! It was truly a blissful time! Sea urchin is limited from April to July, so if you want to eat sea urchin, check Twitter and hurry. Thank you for the meal!

I love the restaurant called Perry's Ikura Don. When I arrived around 1:00 pm, there were about 5-6 customers waiting. I waited for about 30 minutes before being called into the restaurant. As soon as I entered, I could smell the delicious aroma of soy sauce marinated ikura, making my stomach growl. This time, I ordered the Ikura Don Double (1500 yen) with scallop topping (250 yen). By the way, if you order the Ikura Don Double, you can have a mix of firm and soft ikura, whereas with the single option, you have to choose one. The owner of the restaurant was very cheerful and kept smiling, engaging in various conversations. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very welcoming, making it easy for anyone to enter. I quickly received a hot bowl of rice topped with ikura. The soy sauce for the scallops was spicy, so I had it served separately in a small dish. The Ikura Don came with miso soup and pickles. The ikura was plump and bursting with soy sauce flavor, absolutely delicious. I thought I could eat this every day. The scallops were small but thick and had a nice texture. I finished it quickly and already look forward to ordering the large serving of rice next time.

Uni bowl for 2400 yen with scallop topping for 250 yen. I confirmed on Twitter that the sea urchin had arrived, so I decided to go. I arrived at the restaurant around 12:30 pm. There was a wait of about 8 groups, but I was able to enter in about 30 minutes. The amount of rice was very large. Next time, I will order a smaller portion. It was delicious.

I always had Perry-san on my mind. I hated waiting in line so much and hesitated to go, but... ← I actually never tried to line up, haha. Suddenly, I decided to give it a try and finally visited. But before that, I checked Twitter first. As everyone was saying, it is necessary to check if they are open on Twitter. They were open, so I went around 12:30. Surprisingly, no one was lining up and I was able to enter smoothly. Inside the restaurant, you can't order right away, you have to wait for the master's timing. This time, the sea urchin was sold out. It was also mentioned on Twitter that they had a limited supply of sea urchin and salmon roe. They still had salmon roe, so I ordered a single serving. ・Salmon roe bowl single 1,250 yen Miso soup and pickles included You can choose the firmness of the salmon roe. Soft or firm. You can also choose the amount of rice. It is also possible to have it with extra broth. You have to say all of these things at once when ordering. Since it was my first time, I asked about the amount of rice and other things, and the response seemed a bit annoyed. It might be better not to ask too many questions. The salmon roe was incredibly delicious!! I definitely want to go back again! Finally, they asked if the amount of rice was okay, which reassured me. To eat sea urchin, you have to line up right at opening. I will try my best to line up and visit again.

I heard that this popular restaurant in Nihonbashi always has a long line, so I went there about 30 minutes before opening. There were already over ten people lined up, but we were able to start moving soon as they opened a bit early. Even though I couldn't get in on the first round, after waiting for about 20 minutes, I was able to enter by the normal opening time. I ordered the Uni (sea urchin) topped bowl with ikura (salmon roe) and scallops as toppings. The Uni is the main dish at this restaurant, but during the period from April to July, they also have Uni available. This day happened to be a special Uni day, where you can get a discount of 400 yen from the regular price. The Uni was soft and melty, with a choice of two textures - soft and firm. I chose the firm one, which melted in my mouth deliciously. The ikura was popping with a shiny appearance, and the scallops were topped with a sweet sauce that made the bowl even more delicious. Make sure to check their Twitter for special deals and the availability of Uni. The restaurant staff were very considerate, from adjusting the opening hours, taking care of the customers in line, explaining the menu, to the payment and a final word upon leaving. Both the head chef and the hostess provided great customer service.

I finally got to try Perry's salmon roe bowl✨✨ There seems to be some rules at this place, and I made sure to follow them 😊 The restaurant had about a 15-minute wait with 3 groups ahead of us when we arrived a little after 12:00. I ordered the salmon roe bowl single (1250 yen). You can choose between soft or slightly firm salmon roe, and I chose slightly firm ❤️‍ By the way, if you order the double salmon roe bowl, you can have half soft and half firm salmon roe! You can see them making it right in front of you, and the amount of rice is incredible 🙋‍♀️ It looked like a lot at first, but as I kept eating, I realized it was totally manageable 😊 It was so delicious~!!! I definitely want to come back when they have sea urchin. Thank you for the meal! No official account for the restaurant (they have a Twitter), Access: about a 7-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station.