Behind the Ohtsu Tenjin Shrine for the first time. When I heard that the famous Chinese restaurant Kemuriya in Namba opened in Umeda, I rushed over. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious, unlike what you would expect from the entrance. They serve Extra Gold draft beer. Today, I had already eaten a bit, so I just ordered the mapo tofu. They import Sichuan pepper from China for their mapo tofu, which is quite spicy but in a different way from Kemuriya's. I'll definitely come back for a heartier meal next time. On my return visit, I ordered Kemuriya's special pork dish for 754 yen and simmered mapo tofu for 592 yen. It's a good vibe.

Kemuriya, I thought it was a smoked food shop. Is it Chinese? A shop that I've been curious about before ♫ The interior is very spacious and calming with stylish lighting. The wall is lined with bottles, very stylish ♫ It's like a bar, so I mistakenly thought it was a smoked bar. It seems they also serve lunch in this atmosphere. So stylish~ First, cheers with a draft beer ♫ - Super Dry Draft Beer 500 yen - Shandy Gaff 550 yen - Red Eye 550 yen - Various Shochu Highballs 500 yen - Glass of Wine 500 yen~ - Bottle of Wine 3000 yen~ - Various Cocktails 600 yen - Soft Drinks 400 yen - Shochu 500 yen~ - Fruit Liquor 550 yen - Various Whiskies 550 yen~1000 yen - Plum Wine 500 yen - Sake 500 yen per cup - Shaoxing Wine 500 yen, 1900 yen per bottle and more. Looking at this drink menu, it seems like they started as a bar and then shifted towards Chinese food to match the drinks. That means they probably had smoked food before. The dishes we ordered were: - Grilled Gyoza 400 yen Standard gyoza, like the ones you eat at ramen shops. Average. - Lamb Gyoza 500 yen A slight gamey flavor is a nice accent. Delicious ♫ - Lamb Chops 1100 yen Perfectly rare with juicy and delicious flavor. - Mackerel and Coriander Gyoza 500 yen If you like coriander, this is delicious ♫ First time trying mackerel gyoza. - Shrimp in Chili Sauce 700 yen Plump shrimp, just delicious. - Fried Chicken with Salt 550 yen Crispy and juicy ♫ A convenient place that can also be used for a second round ♫

I stopped by casually after work. Since it was past dinner time, the restaurant was relatively empty and calm. Looking at the menu, there were many dishes featuring "lamb," which made it difficult for me to decide what to order. After much consideration, I ordered lamb chops, shrimp in chili sauce, pan-fried dumplings, and lamb dumplings. Itadakimasu! The lamb dishes were not too gamey and had a nice kick of spices, so even those who are not fond of lamb might enjoy them. The shrimp chili and pan-fried dumplings were also delicious! Despite it being late, there were a few items not available on the menu, but the prices were reasonable. The staff, who seemed to be handling everything alone, were friendly and very attentive, even seeing me off politely. I had a great impression overall. Thank you for the meal!

Karaage lunch set for 850 yen. Introducing a super volume lunch option at a Chinese restaurant near Higashi Umeda. The lunch sets are very reasonable and come with a generous portion of karaage. There are always two side dishes to choose from, providing a satisfying meal. The karaage has a crispy and light batter, with a juicy and tender inside. It comes with pepper and a special sauce for added flavor. Rice refills are also available. Overall, a great value for a filling meal. Thank you.

I used to pass by this place every day, so I had bookmarked it! I had heard rumors that the food was delicious, but it was so close that I kept forgetting about it, haha. Finally, I decided to try their daily lunch special, which includes 2 side dishes for 850 yen, and the cost performance is great. One of the dishes was tantanmen, but I can't handle spicy food. Luckily, you can add another dish for only 300 yen, so I ordered the "Shrimp Mayo Lunch Set with Salted Chicken Karaage." The portion size was quite generous and got me excited. The additional karaage was also worth the price, with a nice volume. The shrimp mayo had a crispy coating while the shrimp itself was plump and the mayonnaise added a sweet touch that went well with the rice. Eating just the shrimp mayo might get boring, but the karaage balanced it out nicely. The karaage had a soft coating and was juicy, enhancing the delicious rice. The soup was also comforting, with tender onions adding a gentle flavor. Not only was the taste great, but the staff were also friendly, the interior had a nice atmosphere, and you could enjoy coffee after the meal. Definitely worth a repeat visit!

KEMURI-YA (Osaka, Kita-ku, Oohatsu Tenjin Minami) Today, despite the cold weather, I headed towards Oohatsu Tenjin. Every time I go there, I discover something new. I never have trouble finding new places to visit, but I tend to end up choosing the same type of restaurant, which makes me wonder if I should try something different. I stumbled upon a restaurant called KEMURI-YA and decided to go in because they had "karaage" (Japanese fried chicken) on their menu. Although I usually order karaage, I felt like I heard the readers saying, "You always order karaage," and I also heard someone at another table mentioning the "recommended dish," so I decided to try the daily special, "pork with black pepper stir-fry and shrimp tempura," which was a rare choice for me. The kitchen in the back was making lively cooking sounds typical of a Chinese restaurant, but the atmosphere of the restaurant was more like a bar, with a calm and cozy ambiance. After 12:30, the dishes were served. The pork with black pepper stir-fry and shrimp tempura were both full-sized dishes! They even offered me extra rice, but I thought to myself, "I could eat as much of this as I want." The thick soup was also delicious. The black pepper stir-fry had a strong peppery flavor. I managed to finish my meal without needing the extra rice, but then I saw the "karaage" at the next table. It was a large karaage mountain, with about 7-8 crispy pieces. I imagined how crunchy it must be on the outside while being juicy on the inside, and I couldn't help but think about the readers' voices. #Originally 850 yen, but get 150 yen off with LINE registration (first time only) #Original blog post link: [link to the blog post] KEMURI-YA (KEMURI-YA & Flower Oohatsu Tenjin Branch) 2-2-3 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Apollo 2nd Building 1F, 06-6361-7222

Eight of us visited the restaurant. It was all-you-can-eat, so we tried various dishes. Although it was a Chinese menu, there were few vegetable options, so we rated it lower for that. The taste, however, was at a level that we found delicious.

I had the Shrimp Mayo Lunch. It was a great deal at 780 yen with plenty of plump, large shrimp. The location is convenient, right near Shin-Mido in Umeda, so I would like to visit again when I'm in Umeda. The dim sum also looked delicious, so I want to try that next time!

Daily special (sweet and sour pork, steamed chicken) lunch for ¥780. Rice refills are free. The sweet and sour pork has plenty of pork chunks, and the steamed chicken is also included, making it a satisfying meal with great cost performance. The fact that smoking is allowed during lunch is a bit concerning.

We decided to have a drink with our company colleagues in Umeda and chose this restaurant. For 4000 yen, we got a course with 9 Chinese dishes and all-you-can-drink. We started with ordering a draft beer and made a toast! Drinking beer in a cool restaurant is so delicious. The course included appetizers, soup, famous shrimp mayo, scallop spring rolls, xiaolongbao, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and finished with dessert. The food was so tasty that we kept drinking - from beer to highballs to shochu highballs, I had about 10 drinks (lol). Thank you for the meal.

I had a drink.

The food was delicious, but it took quite a long time for the dishes to be served as the restaurant was full.

Casual atmosphere! Affordable prices and a variety of dishes to enjoy. The staff were friendly and made the experience enjoyable.

The food was all delicious.