This is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic and delicious spicy hot pot, which is more popular in China. The flavors are so good that I visit multiple times. You can order by scanning the QR code. You can customize your hot pot with toppings, spiciness level, and choice of noodles. There is also a counter, making it easy for solo diners. I also want to visit the second floor, where they serve hot pot.

The staff are from China and it seems like many customers are also Chinese. You can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and customize your dish with your favorite ingredients using your smartphone. They also serve drinks. The seating area is small, with only 4 or 5 tables, but you usually don't need a reservation unless it's during lunchtime.

I was curious about a spicy hot pot restaurant near my workplace where quite a few young people were going in, so I decided to try it out. The restaurant was long and narrow, with a counter at the entrance and tables in the back. When I entered, no one greeted me or showed me to a seat. When I asked if it was okay to sit anywhere, they simply said yes. The ordering process was also confusing, as you had to use a smartphone app to place your order by scanning a QR code on the wall. Unfortunately, the menu was in a language I couldn't understand. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be chatting away, but I couldn't understand a word. I ordered a medium-sized spicy hot pot, spicy noodles, and a lunch set with rice. The spicy noodles looked unappetizing at first, with a gloopy sauce on top that I couldn't identify. It turned out to be a sesame sauce, but I wasn't sure if I was supposed to mix it in. The soup was too thick and lacked flavor, even though I ordered it at a level 4 spiciness. The toppings of pork belly and mushrooms didn't seem to complement the dish well. The noodles didn't blend well with the soup either. All of this for 780 yen, so I guess you get what you pay for. Also, the rice on the side was poorly cooked and had a strange smell. Overall, it was a disappointing dining experience.

I visited a hot pot restaurant in Osaka that I found. It seems like there are more hot pot restaurants in Osaka now compared to before. The restaurant is a two-story building, with the first floor serving spicy hot pot and the second floor serving regular hot pot. When ordering hot pot, it is all-you-can-eat style. You can choose three out of five types of soup. The presentation of the hot pot is impressive and large. Among the soups, the spicy red soup is known for its spiciness, with visible chili peppers floating in the soup. The meat options include lamb, chicken, pork, and beef, with generous portions even for one serving. There are about 30 different types of ingredients such as processed meats, vegetables, sausages, glass noodles, and more, which you can help yourself to. There are also six different dipping sauces available. The meal leaves you feeling quite full. When it comes to all-you-can-eat hot pot in Osaka, Shinfuku is another popular option, offering a wider variety of dishes and a lower price.

It is located about a 4-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station (next to Lawson). The exterior looks like a stylish building, not like a typical hot pot restaurant (probably a renovated space). The first floor is mostly the kitchen, and the dining area is on the second floor. It seems to be popular for takeout, as there were many Uber Eats delivery people picking up orders. Hot pot usually means all-you-can-eat, and this place offers buffet-style dining, which is quite impressive in these times. You can enjoy beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. You can also add various Chinese seasonings to the sesame sauce. I believe you will be satisfied with the 2-hour all-you-can-eat and drink experience.

First experience ♡ Yes!! I tried hot pot for the first time! The restaurant was crowded, but we had a reservation so we were able to enter. When we mentioned our reservation, unexpectedly the staff responded in Chinese... Huh?? Sorry, please speak in Japanese. Despite being busy, the staff kindly switched to Japanese and helped us. And then, we met the hot pot!!! It was so hot, spicy, and delicious~!! I'm not used to the authentic taste, but I enjoyed it until the end. About 40% of the customers dining there were Chinese! It feels like the place to enjoy authentic flavors!

I came to a hot pot and spicy soup restaurant for lunch. I chose the spicy soup set meal (680 yen + tax) from the lunch menu. The Chinese staff handed me a menu in Japanese and said, "This is the menu in Japanese. Please check what you like." I could only hear conversations in Chinese around me, creating a very foreign atmosphere. First, I chose the noodles: I selected thick vermicelli from options like glass noodles, thick glass noodles, Chinese noodles, knife-cut noodles, and instant noodles. Next, I chose the spiciness level of the soup from 5 levels and picked the middle level (2). For free toppings, I chose green onions and coriander. You can choose up to 3 ingredients for the spicy soup, and out of the 60 options, I chose enoki mushrooms, pork belly, and chrysanthemum greens. When you check the lunch set, it comes with rice. The spicy soup arrived, smelling of sesame and chili peppers. The rice was not as good as rice from a nice rice shop, but it was fine when eaten with the soup. The vermicelli was wide, about 1cm, and about 10cm long. It had a chewy texture and was very pleasant to eat. There were various condiments for flavoring: sesame sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, black vinegar, Sichuan pepper oil, and roasted sesame seeds, allowing for different combinations. I added plenty of chili oil for extra spiciness, along with black vinegar and Sichuan pepper oil for a numbing sensation, making the meal even more enjoyable. Address: 1-8-3 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City.

The restaurant offers spicy soup and hot pot with 5 levels of spiciness for the basic soup. You can also choose free options of garlic, cilantro, and green onions, and additional ingredients cost around 100 yen each. Lunch comes with rice included. I chose level 3 spiciness, which was deliciously spicy, while level 2 was just right. I opted for all the free options and selected ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms, spinach, and lamb. Cilantro and garlic are quite strong, so you may want to go easy on them. Level 3 spiciness was quite hot, considering finishing the soup. It seems like a place where you can enjoy a variety of flavors. Also, the nearby restaurant, "怪物米線 麻辣湯," seems delicious too.

I customized my noodles by choosing from 4 types of noodles and over 40 ingredients. I selected three ingredients and noodles for 680 yen. I chose thick glass noodles, lettuce, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and bean sprouts for an additional ingredient. I also chose to have cilantro only. Thanks to the cilantro and spices, it had a unique aroma reminiscent of the Chinese mainland that you don't often find in regular Chinese restaurants. The noodles were thicker than I expected, which was interesting. Although the portion of noodles and ingredients was a bit small, considering the low base price, I think it's quite good. I would like to try it again with different noodles and ingredients.

The lunch at this restaurant starts from 680 yen, making it an affordable option. As soon as I entered, I could already smell the spiciness in the air. Most of the customers seemed to be Chinese. The ordering process was similar to Ichiran, where you write down your preferences for noodles, spiciness level, and toppings on a memo. Since I had no idea what to choose, I asked for the staff's recommendation, which was lamb, spinach, and squid balls. I opted for a milder spiciness level and chose the recommended glass noodles. The meal also came with rice. Considering the price, it was quite reasonable. The taste was authentic and flavorful. Although it didn't look very spicy, it was actually quite hot. Even with a mild sesame paste, the spiciness was still intense, and I couldn't stop sweating even with just a spice level of 1. The squid balls and lamb were both delicious. The total came out to 740 yen at the end, which I assume includes consumption tax. The staff's service was exceptionally polite and left a lasting impression.

The all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink hot pot course for 4,150 yen was enjoyed by 4 people. The soup was very delicious, and the lamb and beef were also good. You have to get the vegetables and other ingredients yourself from the setup booth, which was a bit of a hassle. It would have been better if they brought a platter at first. Also, you have to make your own sauce, with about 10 different options available. It can be fun if you know what you're doing, but the other 3 people ended up just using ponzu sauce because they were confused.

This is a lunch where you can customize the type of noodles, spiciness, and toppings as you like. I like spicy food, so I appreciate that they offer the option to make it spicier. I chose glass noodles for my noodles, and they had a nice chewy texture and were very delicious. It was a unique lunch experience that I haven't had at other restaurants. The price is also affordable, so I would like to come back again!

I wandered around looking for a place to eat and stumbled upon Tansha. It's a place where you can enjoy authentic spicy hot pot at a very reasonable price for lunch, and it was delicious. Next time I go, I want to try a different menu. I will definitely visit again.