I came across a NET article and decided to check it out. It's a No. 1 set meal restaurant, but it only operates at night. Looking at the menu, it definitely has a strong set meal vibe. I wish I could come for lunch. However, the number of customers doesn't seem like No. 1, so I asked the owner. He was friendly and told me that a famous conveyor belt sushi chain recently opened nearby, taking away some of their customers. The reason they became No. 1 seems to be because foreign visitors' SNS posts have been buzzing, especially about their sukiyaki. Just then, we were served with ice-cold draft beer and a complimentary chicken wing appetizer. The beer was perfect, and the chicken wings were incredibly tender and delicious. My expectations rose. The only downside is that there are limited options for those who prefer a light drink after work. I really want to come for lunch. [Today's Order] - Stir-fried pork 660 yen - Grilled rice ball 670 yen - Fresh octopus vinegar 850 yen - Sausage chicken wing fried egg 760 yen What's strange about this restaurant is the individual prices. Special cold tofu for 600 yen, fried squid for 450 yen, and meat stir-fry for 1190 yen. Why? How special can it be?... I didn't order them this time. They were all pretty delicious. I asked for wasabi with the fresh octopus vinegar, and the quality of the wasabi was great. Delicious! Lastly, I ordered the "Sausage Chicken Wing Fried Egg" out of curiosity. You can choose three items from sausage, chicken wing dumplings, fried egg, and croquette. Why isn't croquette in the name? I wondered, but I ordered the three items as listed. The fried egg was delicious. Even though it's just a regular fried egg, it was incredibly tasty. In conclusion, it's delicious, but not ideal for drinking purposes. I would like to visit during lunchtime after checking the menu again. If they start serving lunch, I might become a frequent customer.

On the way back from Kansai Airport, I decided to get off at Tennoji station and have dinner at "Tennoji Kouraku". As I walked south along a narrow road from Tennoji station, I started to feel a little lost. But then, I found it! Phew, that was a relief. When I looked at the menu, I was surprised by the variety of choices. Each menu item was numbered, and there were a total of 154 items. I noticed item 120, "Kalbi Yaki Set Meal with Miso Soup" (1,100 yen), and item 121, "Kalbi & Udon Set Meal" (1,150 yen). I asked the staff about the difference between the two, and it turned out to be the miso soup and udon. I was a bit indecisive, but I chose the latter. However, item 128 was different. It was a complimentary dish of "Fried Chicken Wings" provided by the restaurant. It was delicious! The udon was a bit plain, but the broth was flavorful. The pickled vegetables and rice were also tasty. The "Kalbi Yaki" was oily but delicious. The cabbage with mayonnaise and sauce was also tasty. The "Kalbi & Udon Set Meal" cost 1,150 yen, which used to be 890 yen. It's impressive that the restaurant is open until 4 am.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Likelihood of revisiting: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cost performance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Location: Tenkachaya, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City During our third stop on our food expedition in Nishinari, a colleague and I stumbled upon this nostalgic eatery called "Kourakushokudo." We were greeted by a talking mannequin at the entrance (yes, it talks!), and after exchanging pleasantries with the mannequin, we entered the restaurant. The menu was extensive, and I was surprised by the variety of dishes available. I decided to go for the dashimaki and the special champon noodles. When I placed my order, the master suggested that it might be too much for one person, but I insisted on having it all to myself. My colleague ordered the Hakata Nagahama ramen, which left the master in disbelief. As I excused myself to use the restroom, I noticed a retro vending machine outside, which I found interesting as a non-smoker. The dashimaki was delicious, and my colleague seemed to enjoy the Nagahama ramen. The special champon noodles were incredibly tasty, and I finished them with ease. I decided that as a reward, I would visit a nearby snack bar that we had passed on our way to the restaurant.

◎Night out with friends at a local eatery in Tenkachaya, Osaka◎ Visited "Kouraku Shokudo" in Tenkachaya to have drinks with friends. This small town diner has been a popular local spot for over 35 years! The place is open until late at night, with a wide variety of menu items including rice bowls, udon, ramen, omurice, sashimi, various dishes to go with drinks, and set meals. They even offer delivery service, making it a convenient dining option. On this visit, we shared the Jumbo Fried Gyoza (5 pieces: 530 yen), Omurice (700 yen), and Ramen (540 yen), and enjoyed our drinks. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and it's a neighborhood diner that I would definitely visit again if it were nearby. #Tenkachaya Station #Local diner #Open until late #Delivery available #Wide variety of menu items #Affordable dining option

I especially like omurice and pork belly hot pot. It seems to be geared towards young men, as the portions are large. Delicious!

I went to a restaurant called "Kouraku Shokudo" in Tenkacha-ya, located along Matsumushi Street, just a little off the main road from Tenkacha-ya Station. The exterior may seem a bit intimidating, but they have a wide variety of menu items. I was surprised by how many choices they had! The vegetable stir-fry for 550 yen was refreshing and delicious. The chicken wing gyoza for 550 yen was juicy and flavorful. The hayashi rice for 580 yen had a comforting taste, although I wish they didn't put so many potatoes in it. The pork cutlet curry for 800 yen was easy to eat and tasty. The doteyaki for 400 yen was also easy to eat. Overall, I found all the dishes to be easy to eat and delicious, with a good balance of flavors. Just a heads up, the lady who took my order may have miscalculated the total amount, so it's a good idea to double-check the bill before paying. Despite that, the food was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

Location wise, it is on the southeast side of Tenkachaya Station, and the directions written in Neneko's report are easy to follow. However, if you are driving, you cannot enter the road on the west side of Matsumushi Street just before Big Boy as it is a one-way street. Also, the map on the restaurant's Tabelog page is completely wrong, right? The restaurant exudes a nostalgic Showa era vibe from the outside. Inside, there is only a counter, and it seems like it would be difficult to accommodate more than 10 people. The cleanliness aspect of this restaurant may seem a bit lacking, although it's not that bad. There are fish grills and other equipment left on the counter. I visited on a Sunday afternoon around 11:00. There were no other customers. The two staff members, a son and a mother perhaps, were friendly and there were no issues with the service. As mentioned in previous reviews, the menu is extensive with about 200 items. They offer udon, soba, rice bowls, curry, set meals, hot pot dishes, steaks, and even Chinese dishes. However, my favorite croquette was missing, and I found the prices of dishes like nikujaga to be a bit high. ★Doteyaki (400 yen) - Likely simmered in a sweet miso sauce, this dish has a slightly sweet flavor. It contains beef tendon and offal as ingredients, and it is reasonably tasty. The only downside is that the portion size is a bit small and the texture is a bit slimy. ★Stir-fried Vegetables (580 yen) - During the cooking process, the mother asked, "Don't we have any more yakiniku sauce?" and the son replied, "We still have some." I thought to myself, "Maybe the seasoning is not enough or the portion size is small?" Despite this, the dish was served without any issues. It consisted of cabbage, onion, green onion, and pork, and for the price, it had a decent amount of pork. The dish had a strong pepper flavor, but the vegetables retained their moisture, making it quite good. It may not be anything special, but it was a satisfying dish. ★Assorted Kushiage (various types for under 100 yen each) - I ordered potato, beef, cheese, onion, and eggplant kushiage. They serve cabbage and Worcestershire sauce like in Shinsekai. The first thing that surprised me was the batter. It didn't have breadcrumbs and looked more like tempura. After trying it, I thought, "It's so sweet!" The batter was oddly sweet, almost like pancake mix. The potato was slightly crunchy, the cheese was melted but cold, and there were some questionable aspects to the dish. Kushiage, especially the thinly sliced beef, requires an open mind to appreciate. ★Tamagui (200 yen) - This is a clear soup with a raw egg added. It contained fish cakes and mitsuba. It's a comforting dish with a light Osaka-style dashi broth. If this is the base, then the other dishes must be decent as well. This restaurant might not appeal to everyone, and it may not be the best for a date night, but they serve freshly made home-cooked meals in this small establishment. It gives off a homely vibe, and I would like to appreciate that. Perhaps, if couples can easily visit such a place, it could be considered a stable period in their relationship?