Mio's main building as well as Mio Plaza building have many shops to choose from, making it difficult to decide where to eat. While searching for a place to eat, I came across a familiar restaurant, Hyakuraku, which used to be in front of Takada City Station on the Minami-Osaka Line about 10 years ago. My family used to go there for meals often. I also remembered having a class reunion there about 32 years ago. My daughter, who was with me at that time, suggested we eat at Hyakuraku. We chose a spacious table by the window, with a nice view of Abeno and Harukas in the distance. They also had private rooms in the back and separate rooms for different group sizes. We ordered set meals from the menu - Sweet and Sour Pork Set for 1280 yen, Tianjin Rice Set for 1280 yen, and Ladies' Set for 850 yen, all including tax. The Ladies' Set my daughter ordered is recommended for ladies who want to have a drink, as it comes with two dishes and a glass of alcohol. The Sweet and Sour Pork and Tianjin Rice were both delicious with a light seasoning. Towards the end of our meal, a young female staff member kindly offered to bring us warm jasmine tea. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. We had a great dining experience at Hyakuraku.

Located directly above JR Tennoji Station, adjacent to Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station. This Chinese restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Tennoji Mio Plaza building. I stopped by for lunch. Bai Le is a well-known Chinese restaurant along the Kintetsu line, operated by Kintetsu Retailing, with other branches near Osaka Uehommachi Station, Kyoto Station, Kintetsu Nara Station, Gakuenmae Station, and Oji Station. "Bai Le" means "many happiness, many joys," and its origin comes from the Chinese book "Xunzi," which quotes "A wise ruler must first govern his country, and then he will obtain many joys within it." The restaurant has a total of 80 table seats, with a rare location that offers a view of both "Abeno Harukas" from the south window and "Tsutenkaku" from the west window. This time, I was drawn to the "Happiness (Xingfu) Campaign" displayed at the storefront and decided to dine in. Upon being seated, I quickly placed my order using a tablet. This campaign is a limited-time offer only for this month (September 2023), where you can enjoy the discounted "Happiness (Xingfu) Set" for 1,600 yen and receive a "Bai Le Mooncake" by answering a survey on your smartphone. The "Happiness (Xingfu) Set" arrived promptly. The tray included dishes of Happiness Mapo Tofu, Happiness Spicy Fried Chicken, egg drop soup, almond jelly, rice, and pickled vegetables. The aroma of Sichuan pepper rises from the Happiness Mapo Tofu dish. This is likely due to the "Kio Sansho" sprinkled on the Mapo Tofu. When you take a bite of the Mapo Tofu, the complex spiciness from Sichuan chili peppers and the strong numbing sensation from Sichuan pepper hit you at once and then gradually subside. The refreshing flavor of Kio Sansho lingers in your mouth. The deep umami taste comes from dried tangerine peel. The numbing sensation from Sichuan pepper is quite powerful compared to the spiciness. The soft tofu brings all these strong flavors together, resulting in a well-balanced dish. Of course, it pairs perfectly with rice. The Happiness Spicy Fried Chicken is generously sprinkled with spicy chili peppers, giving it a visually spicy appearance, but the spiciness is not overwhelming due to the numbing effect of Sichuan pepper. The crispy coating and juicy interior make it a high-quality fried dish. The soup is egg drop soup, with a simple yet comforting taste. Although rice is refillable, I was already quite full after this meal. Finally, I cooled down with almond jelly. Just when I finished eating, jasmine tea was served, which was fragrant and delicious. It seems that Bai Le is trying to make "Happiness Mapo Tofu" its signature dish, as they have even created a website dedicated to this dish. Bai Le may become known for its "Happiness Mapo Tofu" in the future, as there is a strong connection between Kintetsu and Sichuan cuisine, with Sichuan cuisine being a specialty at the Toko Hotel, another Kintetsu Group property.

I tried both the Red and Regular Mapo Tofu! The Red version was spicy enough to satisfy even a spice lover like me ❤️ But it's not just about the heat! It's really delicious Mapo Tofu. I definitely want to visit this restaurant every time I come to Osaka. ✌️

As a child, my father often took me to Hyakuraku. The "Hyakuraku Spring Rolls" wrapped in egg are filled with well-seasoned ingredients and taste great with just vinegar and mustard. The "Stir-fried Green Pepper and Pork" and "Salted Squid with Green Onions" are also delicious, and the fried rice is very filling. It was a long time since I had such delicious comfort food.

【Visit on June 5, 2023】~Lunchtime Limited Menu~ Enjoy the unchanged taste of over 60 years of overwhelming support ■ Specialty Hyakuraku Lunch: ¥1,300 - Sweet and sour pork - Mapo tofu - Fried chicken - Small shrimp tempura - Salad - Rice (free refills) - Soup - Pickled vegetables * Change to Mini Tenshinhan → +500 yen Lunchtime 11:00-15:00 Lunchtime "Free rice refill Chinese cuisine Hyakuraku Tennoji store (Specialty Hyakuraku Lunch) 050-5594-6065 Osaka, Osaka, Tennoji-ku, Hibadainomachi 10-48 Tennoji MIO Plaza Building 4F https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270203/27078186/

I was planning to go to Ginza Aster at Abeno Harukas, but it seems like the restaurant has closed recently. Too bad. However, since both my friend and I were craving Chinese food, we decided to search for another restaurant and ended up here. We ordered the Holiday Lunch set for 1600 yen, which included shrimp chili, sweet and sour pork, and three types of dim sum for two people. The shrimp chili and sweet and sour pork had a lot of sauce and not much meat. The flavors were a bit strong, and I got really thirsty afterwards. Overall, thank you for the meal.

<First Visit> I was intrigued by the affordable lunch set and decided to order it. It included sweet and sour pork, fried chicken, small shrimp, and mapo tofu, allowing for a variety of flavors to enjoy. The set also came with soup, rice (with free refills), and pickled vegetables. The spiciness of the mapo tofu was just right and very delicious! While the variety was great, I felt there were too many fried items, making it filling halfway through. Good value for the price. Thank you for the meal!

Over 45 years ago, I used to work in Tennoji and would often have lunch at Momoraku in Tennoji Station Building. A year ago, I started going back to Tennoji every month and was surprised and happy to find it inside MIO Plaza. I enjoyed the same service lunch as before, with four side dishes and salad on a single plate, which was exciting. The taste is excellent as it is a famous Chinese restaurant. The staff are also very kind and polite. Lastly, they serve jasmine tea which leaves a refreshing aftertaste.

I had been very curious about this restaurant for a while, so after hearing my friend's feedback, I decided to visit today. I tried to make a reservation over the phone, but they said they were only accepting group reservations, so I went without one. Luckily, there was no wait when I arrived. I ordered the Chinese rice bowl and the Holiday Lunch, and I was extremely satisfied with both. The only thing to note is that the mapo tofu dish may be a hit or miss depending on personal taste.

I finished work early in Sakai, so I took the Chinchin train to Tennoji! For lunch, I had the service lunch on the 4th floor of the station building. It was 1200 yen and included sweet and sour pork, mapo tofu, fried chicken, shrimp tempura, pickled vegetables, and egg soup with unlimited rice refills. Everything was delicious, and it's popular among the senior crowd with lunchtime drinkers having a good time. I'm tired, so I'm going back to sleep (laughs). Thank you for the meal! Address: 10-4 Hidenincho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City. Phone: 06-6779-6546. Open from 11:00 to 22:00, open every day. Feel free to follow me on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter. I'm participating in blog rankings, so your one click is a source of energy for me! Recently, the clicks have been increasing. Thank you for your support in the future!

From Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Tennoji Station, directly connected to Tennoji MIO Plaza on the 4th floor, when it comes to Chinese cuisine in the Kintetsu Group, this is the place! The appearance of the Hundred Pleasures in Uehommachi is interesting, right! This place is perfect for a quick meal as it is directly connected to the station! It's great for families with children too! You can order dishes with a touch panel and the piping hot dishes come out right away! It's incredibly fast, with orders arriving in 2-3 minutes! This time, I had the Bungee for 1100 yen, the Happiness Mapo Tofu Red for 1200 yen, the Tianjin Fried Rice for 1000 yen, the Shrimp Chili for 1500 yen, and the Mango Pudding for 400 yen. Everything was delicious! The standout was the Shrimp Chili! It had big, juicy shrimp and the chili sauce was addictive! This restaurant is very user-friendly and the food was excellent! Thank you for the meal!

This is a Beijing cuisine restaurant located in the restaurant district on the 4th floor of Tennoji Mio Plaza building directly above JR Tennoji Station. I visited here just after 11 am to have lunch. Bai Raku was established in 1958 near the current Osaka Uehommachi Station, right by the Ue-Roku intersection on the northeast side of Sennichimae Street. It is a well-established Chinese restaurant operated by Kintetsu Retailing, with other branches near Osaka Uehommachi Station, Kintetsu Nara Station, and Oji Station. The restaurant has only table seating with less than 100 seats in a spacious setting. Despite opening just after the start of lunchtime, there was already a waiting list due to the busy year-end period. Most people were ordering the popular "Service Lunch" set menu. Today, I felt like having noodles, so I decided to try the "Seafood Soup Soba" (1,200 yen). I placed my order using a tablet and the dish arrived promptly. As soon as it was served, the aroma of sesame oil filled the air. The deep bowl was filled with clear soup, abundant seafood, and vegetables. I first tasted the soup which had a light and delicate flavor with a rich umami from the seafood. The sesame oil added a unique fragrance to the dish. The ingredients included shrimp, squid, scallops, along with Chinese cabbage, carrots, komatsuna, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms. The variety of ingredients and their generous portions provided a satisfying meal. The shrimp was carefully deveined, and the carrot was intricately cut, showcasing the craftsmanship of this long-standing restaurant. The noodles were thin, slightly chewy Chinese noodles with a soft and gentle texture. The balance between the soup, ingredients, and noodles was perfect. While not spicy or extremely hot, the dish gradually warmed me up, making me break a sweat on my forehead. This dish is perfect for the winter season.

Today I had the day off work so I went out for lunch. The set lunch was 1200 yen and a small bottle of beer was 690 yen, which was a bit expensive but I love beer so it's okay. The meal came with mapo tofu, fried chicken, sweet and sour pork, and small shrimp tempura, with unlimited rice refills. The side dishes were decent but the rice was incredibly delicious. It was just plain white rice but the stickiness, sweetness, and chewiness were all amazing. It was really tasty. Thank you for the meal.

I had lunch with my parents at a Chinese restaurant and we ordered the daily lunch special for 1200 yen, as well as tantanmen and a Chinese rice bowl to share. Many other customers also seemed to be ordering the daily special. The tantanmen was delicious, with a rich sesame flavor! The Chinese rice bowl tasted a bit bland after eating the tantanmen, haha. The sweet and sour sauce on the daily special sweet and sour pork was tasty. The jasmine tea after the meal was refreshing! Thank you for the meal♪ On the 6th of every month, takeout orders are 20% off! I'll remember that for next time~

I have never been to this place before, only the Uehommachi store since I was a child. I never expected to find Hyakuraku here. It was my first visit. It was hot, so I wanted to eat cold noodles, but they were not on the menu. I ended up getting the set lunch. The mapo tofu was okay. The fried chicken and shrimp tempura were decent. The sweet and sour pork was also okay. It was nice that there was no wait because it was empty.

This is a Beijing cuisine restaurant located in a complex building directly above JR Tennoji Station, on the 4th floor of the Tennoji Mio Plaza building. I stopped by for lunch. The restaurant has only table seats, with a total of 80 seats, and the popular "Service Lunch" (1,100 yen) is available only during lunchtime, so most seats are filled. I also came in targeting the Service Lunch. The restaurant has introduced tablets for ordering, but during this time, most customers are ordering the Service Lunch, so you can simply tell the staff "Service Lunch!" and they will take your order. The Service Lunch arrived quickly. In front of me were sweet and sour pork and mapo tofu. In the back were shrimp tempura, fried chicken, salad, rice, soup, and pickled vegetables. The variety and volume were impressive! The sweet and sour pork was classic with a nice balance of sweetness and sourness. The pork was crispy and had a good texture. The bell peppers added a nice touch. The mapo tofu had a mild spiciness but you could still taste the flavor of Sichuan pepper and bean paste. The shrimp tempura was hot and crispy. It had a delicate saltiness that was enjoyable. The fried chicken was also hot and juicy, with a well-marinated flavor. The soup was light and gentle in flavor. The pickled vegetables were delicious and went well with the rice. Despite the busy lunchtime rush, all the dishes were freshly prepared and served hot. Even after finishing the meal, they promptly served delicious jasmine tea. It's rare to find such high-quality and substantial dishes at this price.

※This is a post from a blog♪ Blog URL: https://sibumi.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-6018.html On my father's memorial day, we visited the usual temple, "Isshin-ji" in Tennoji. The weather was nice, and afterwards, we had lunch with my wife and daughter, which was a rare treat♪ We went to a Chinese restaurant on the 4th floor of Tennoji Mio Plaza building. We all ordered the popular set lunch menu and enjoyed the meal together. It was a satisfying experience with delicious dishes and free rice refills. We also tried their steamed pork buns, which were also tasty. After the meal, we were served jasmine tea and left feeling content. Thank you for the meal! - Tennoji 百楽 (Tennoji Hyakuraku) - Address: Tennoji-ku, Hiidenin-cho 10-48, Tennoji Mio Plaza 4F - Phone: 06-6779-6546 - Business hours: 11:00-22:00 (Last order at 21:00) - Irregular holidays (Follows Mio Plaza's schedule)

I visited on December 29th at noon. The restaurant was crowded with a waiting list, but I had made a reservation so I was seated right away. I ordered the salt and pepper chicken set and spring rolls, which filled me up just enough. The salt and pepper chicken went really well with the rice. The round table allowed for a lively atmosphere, perfect for when dining with a large family.

This is a Beijing cuisine restaurant located in the restaurant area on the 4th floor of Tennoji Mio Plaza building directly above JR Tennoji Station. I decided to eat here and head home after work because I didn't feel like cooking dinner. Bai Raku was founded in Showa 33, near the current Osaka Uehommachi Station, on the northeast side of the Ue-Roku intersection facing Sennichimae Street. It is a long-established Chinese restaurant operated by Kintetsu Retailing, with branches near Osaka Uehommachi Station, Kintetsu Nara Station, and Oji Station. "Bai Raku" means "many happiness, many joys" and comes from the Chinese book "Xunzi," which quotes "A good ruler should first govern his country, and then obtain a hundred joys within it." The restaurant has only table seats and can accommodate less than 100 people. From the south window, you can see "Abeno Harukas," and from the west window, you can see "Tsutenkaku," offering a panoramic view of Osaka's old and new towers. Tablets have been introduced here as well, and you can place orders using these tablets. This time, I decided to try the "Pork Belly Char Siu Noodles" (980 yen). The "Pork Belly Char Siu Noodles" arrived without much wait. The tea-brown soup with a sparkling oil film had thick slices of pork belly char siu floating on top, with scattered green onions. I first tried the soup... It had a high-quality taste with a blend of chicken broth richness and soy sauce sweetness, well-balanced without any overpowering flavors. The medium-thin noodles had a firm texture similar to specialty shops, and they mixed well with the soup. The large, thick-cut char siu had a melting fat and retained the meat's umami flavor, matching well with the soup. The toppings were simple, with only finely chopped green onions besides the char siu. This char siu noodle dish, which modestly showcases the richness of the soup, shines in its balance. Although the introduction of the latest tablets has made menu selection easier, payment is still done by taking the receipt to the cashier. While electronic money is accepted, some further evolution in this area would be welcome.

This is a shop located in Tennoji MiO Plaza. The interior is beautiful with a great view. Harukas is also nearby. The food was delicious, especially the pork buns. They offer great value lunch sets. The tables are spaced out for COVID-19 measures, so you can enjoy your meal with peace of mind. I will definitely visit again! (^-^)/

JR Tennoji Station, located on the 4th floor of Tennoji Mio Annex. Despite many shops being closed due to the state of emergency, about half of the restaurants on the 4th floor were open. The main branch is a Chinese restaurant in Uehommachi? During lunchtime, I found it relatively empty and decided to give it a try. You can choose any seat you like, and a server brought me water and a mini pot. I placed my order using the touchscreen tablet provided at the table. I ordered the set lunch for 1,100 yen, which included shrimp tempura, chicken karaage, mapo tofu, sweet and sour pork, soup, pickles (preserved vegetables), and rice. The dishes were prepared in about 5 minutes, mostly pre-made. They fried the shrimp tempura and chicken karaage, then arranged the rest for a buffet-style presentation.