Hokkaido is proud of its seafood, and the thick salmon topped with plump ikura creates a beautiful harmony of parent and child. The restaurant has a sunken kotatsu table, making it very cozy, and during lunchtime, there were also families with children. Smoking is allowed.

This blog will be in "Obon holiday mode" from August 11th to 20th, similar to the year-end and New Year holidays pattern. While there won't be a break, I will be working on managing the stock of topics, including the usual ones. I ordered the daily lunch set for 750 yen at "NorthDining Kamui" (Osaka, Moriguchi City). On this day, I had shrimp chili rice with a large serving and free refills. Raw egg was also included.

I went without making a reservation at night! I was able to get in without waiting, and it was not crowded. I had heard it was delicious, so I had high expectations. Starting from the appetizer, my excitement increased. There was a small hearth-like grill where you can grill fish. These types of things require some effort to grill yourself, but it can be enjoyable as a way to pass the time. The menu had a wide variety of dishes, with a focus on seafood. The dishes we ordered were delicious. The spring rolls were tasty, but the portion size was too big and a bit difficult to eat, haha. There was also a wide selection of plum wines, which was impressive. Although I was in a bit of a hurry this time, I would like to come back and take my time next time.

I found a long line near Moriguchi Station while looking for lunch. I decided to wait in line because I thought it must be delicious. I ordered the daily special beef yakiniku set meal for 750 yen. It had a good balance of vegetables and the rice was tasty too. I can see why even Moriguchi post office employees line up here. There were autographs from Moriguchi's honorary citizen, former Hanshin Tigers player Iwata, as well as from the team's farm director Hirata and player Takayama.

We visited this place today. It was the middle of the week, but the seats were almost full, including reservations. Luckily, we managed to get a seat without a reservation. It seems to be a popular place. We started with a toast with draft beer! A tabletop charcoal grill was brought out right away. The appetizer was icefish and salmon "rui-be" (lightly grilled). It had been a while since I had icefish and rui-be, so I was pleasantly surprised. Edamame is always a good choice with beer, and here they were seasoned with a soy sauce-based sauce and grilled. They were delicious. We also ordered zangi (fried chicken) and grilled salmon, which are typical dishes from Hokkaido. We enjoyed various Hokkaido-related dishes while having a good time drinking. The fried rice we ordered at the end was also delicious with fluffy eggs. We were full. Thank you for the meal.

In March to April, I will be running two series almost simultaneously: "2022 Meaty 30 Challenge" and "2022 Seafood 30 Challenge". The seafood series will focus on dishes where seafood is a key element, while the meat series will feature dishes that are meat-centric. In this review, I visited NorthDining Kamui in Osaka, where I ordered the Tokachi Whey Pork Donburi set for 900 yen, which came with a generous portion of rice and a free refill of rice with raw egg.

This is a popular izakaya that serves Hokkaido cuisine as its main menu. It is always crowded whenever you visit. They have a fun feature where you can grill your own food on a shichirin placed on the table. They offer a wide variety of delicious dishes. Although I haven't been there yet, I've heard that their lunch menu is also highly recommended, so I would like to try it out sometime.

Year-end Matagi, I did a "Karaage 20 Match Challenge" in Tokyo food walking, and then I did a "Chicken Cutlet Week" in the same vein. Chicken Cutlet Week ~ Part 3 "NorthDining Kamui" (Osaka, Moriguchi City) Daily set meal 750 yen. This day was Chicken Cutlet Rice, large serving, free refills.

This time, I stayed at a hotel in Suita City for work and had dinner at a restaurant with my colleagues. It was probably my first time dining out in Suita City. This izakaya is popular in the area. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes using ingredients from Hokkaido. We started with a toast of draft beer. I thought Sapporo beer would be served since it's a Hokkaido cuisine restaurant, but it was actually Asahi Super Dry. The appetizers were "Icefish" and "Salmon Jerky" directly delivered from Kushiro. We lightly grilled them on a charcoal grill before eating. It's always nice to have such sophisticated appetizers. We first tried the "Matsumae-style Herring Roe" (580 yen). Then we had some vegetables with the "Seafood Salad" (900 yen), which was more like a seafood platter with plenty of ikura, salmon, scallops, and other Hokkaido seafood. The "Surume Squid Tempura" (450 yen) was quite unique. The "Garlic Shrimp with Sweet Shrimp" (750 yen) was deep-fried with the shells on. I didn't have this one. The "Wagyu Beef Tendon Yakitori" (600 yen) was enjoyed by someone else. The "Tokachi Potato Butter Yaki" (450 yen) is a classic Hokkaido dish with butter-grilled potatoes. The "Kachokabaro Cheese Steak" (700 yen) featured the popular cheese that you can find in local supermarkets nowadays. It was served with basil sauce and paired well with highball. The "Seseri Karaage" (600 yen) was topped with yuzukosho, but I didn't try it. The "Nagaimo Tororo Monja Yaki" (600 yen) was highly recommended on the menu. As for drinks, I had two highballs and shochu with hot water, while the other three ordered quite a lot. However, with all these dishes and drinks, the total bill for four people was below 5,000 yen per person. It was a great value for money. Thank you for the meal. The blog post is here.

This is a restaurant called North Dining Shingi, and on the lunch menu sign outside, words like "crab, salmon, scallop, Tokachi, Kushiro" are lined up, so even though I'm not very familiar with Hokkaido, I quickly understand that this is a place where you can eat dishes from the northern land. Inside the restaurant, there is a counter seat and kitchen in the front, and in the back, there are about five wooden table seats like a sunken kotatsu-style room where you take off your shoes to enter. Since I am with one other person, we sit at the 2-person table in the back. It was a little before lunch, but then more and more customers came in, and the seats started to fill up. I ordered the fried chicken set meal (¥770). You can choose from small, medium, or large rice portions, and there is a complimentary raw egg and a plate to put it in on the table. There is also a bottle of rice seasoning (bonito, egg & seaweed) on the table, which seems to be unlimited. The food was served about 7-8 minutes later. It looks quite extravagant. I chose the large rice portion, so I put some rice in the plate with the raw egg and soy sauce to make a TKG (tamago kake gohan - raw egg over rice). The fried chicken consists of 4 large pieces. It seems to be a Hokkaido-style Zangi with a soy sauce flavor, so the salt content is quite high, but it's good as a side dish for rice. It also comes with plenty of vegetables, which is nice. The miso soup has a nostalgic home-cooked taste and is delicious. The rice is also of good quality, so the seasoning comes alive. There is no drink menu during lunchtime, but the atmosphere is calm, so if there were drinks after the meal, I might end up lingering. Also, the floor and cashier, Ms. Oneneisan, is a beautiful lady, so that was also a plus. Thank you for the meal. Next time, I would like to try another popular lunch menu.

June's big serial project is the intense "50 Days of Meat" at NorthDining Kamui in Osaka. Today's dish is the pork rib grilled meat rice bowl, with a large serving and free refills for 750 yen. Last time, we had the parent and child bowl with fatty salmon and salmon roe for 850 yen.

[North Dining Kamigoromo] ⚠️Currently closed due to the state of emergency⚠️ "Daily Set Meal" for 750 yen The daily special for this day was grated tonkatsu! The tonkatsu was thickly cut, with no peeling of the breading, and the meat was tender. Eating it with grated radish removes any guilt from enjoying tonkatsu (lol). Maybe the calories disappear when you enjoy it deliciously (˶˚ ᗨ ˚˶) ﾆﾊﾟｯ For lunch, this restaurant offers unlimited rice refills and free raw eggs, making it a great value. I usually get a rice refill and end up having egg over rice, the eggs are fresh and delicious ( ﾟДﾟ)ｳﾏｰ During lunch, there are friendly and energetic staff, so if you are in the area, be sure to try their lunch set! ✨

A Hokkaido cuisine izakaya near Morokuchi Station. I visited for lunch and ordered the "young chicken fried set meal" from the various set meal options. The fried chicken was hot, crispy, and juicy. It came with rice, side dishes, miso soup, plenty of vegetables, furikake on the table, and a raw egg. The pork bowl and seafood dishes like salmon also looked delicious.

Last year, I hardly did any, but this year the series continues. Starting with a straightforward topic, the 2021 Meat & Seafood 30 Battle begins with a series on meat (beef & pork) and fish. Alongside the long-awaited "Fascinating Pancakes" series, we also have "Chicken 10 Battle" followed by "Roast Beef Bowl Week." This week, we have a week of seafood bowls. Seafood Bowl Week Part 3: "NorthDining Kamui" (Osaka, Moriguchi City) Fatty salmon and salmon roe parent-child bowl set meal for 850 yen.

This is my first visit. I came here after seeing the reviews on Tabelog. They offer both meat and fish lunch menus, and I ordered the ikura and salmon donburi. They also offered raw egg, which was a nice touch. It was delicious. I didn't realize smoking was allowed. Thank you for the meal.

After the state of emergency, the streets of Osaka are not completely back to normal, but there is a feeling of trying to return to normalcy in various places throughout the prefecture. However, this week, there is also a sense of "Isn't it already okay?" starting to emerge. On this day, I had a meeting in Moriguchi City. Normally, I would choose Shikisan without hesitation, but this day I decided to try something different. I found a restaurant on the way from Moriguchi Station to Keihan Moriguchi. It seemed like the owner might be from Hokkaido, as they used ingredients from Hokkaido for their lunch menu. The prices were very reasonable. I love seafood, so even at chain restaurants like beef bowl chains, I would order seafood bowls, but often they were disappointing. So, I was looking for a proper restaurant that uses quality ingredients. I ordered the Salmon and Salmon Roe Parent and Child Rice Bowl (850 yen). I regretted not ordering the Toro Salmon and Salmon Roe bowl when I saw the quality of the tuna and scallops in the showcase (laughs). Oh, the rice is not vinegared rice, and raw egg and furikake are free. The salmon is cut into large pieces from the belly part. The combination with white rice is perfect, and there is plenty of salmon, unlike at beef bowl restaurants. The salmon roe may have been frozen due to the season, but it was still delicious when prepared by a professional. Oh, and the miso soup with soft onions. It was surprising how the dashi and miso were reminiscent of Hokkaido, as my mother is from there. I was impressed by the fact that they have a proper supply route and offer delicious items at a stable price. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal♪

I visited after a long time. I got excited from the start. I chose a hearty menu with pickled fish and dried salmon, so I was quite full, but it was delicious and satisfying.