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I was asked by an acquaintance if there was anything interesting around, so I suddenly remembered a place I recently visited. "How about trying Kashimin-yaki?" "It's run by Nakagawa from Randeez." My friend, who didn't know either, followed me with a puzzled look. "Is there a restaurant in a place like this? Is this a love hotel area?" Yes, the location is in a residential area behind the rows of love hotels between Dōgu-yasujin and Nipponbashi. In this quiet and dark place, there are several restaurants lined up. One of them is this place. Run by the comedian Randeez, this restaurant offers Kashimin-yaki, a deep Osaka gourmet dish that you can enjoy. And it's cheap. Originally from Minami Osaka, Kashimin-yaki is like a cabbage pancake with chicken mince (abbreviated as Kashimin) inside, giving it a juicy meaty texture with the sweetness of the sauce, making it a snack-like meal. The sweet and savory taste of the sauce is loved by Osaka people, especially when paired with beer. Though I've never had Kashimin-yaki anywhere else, I can say for sure that it's delicious here. Starting with the original Kashimin-yaki, they also offer various specialty dishes like Takuan Kashimin, Natto Kashimin, Kimchi Kashimin, and their famous Soba Meshi. The owner, Nakagawa-san, recommends the Natto Kashimin, which is also delicious, but this time I tried the Takuan Kashimin, Kimchi, Soba Meshi, and assorted side dishes from the counter. We also had about 7 beers for two people. All of this cost less than 5000 yen, making it a high cost-performance restaurant. A hidden gem in the alley, Kashimin-yaki is a place known to those in the know.
