After leaving the Kurobeko restaurant, my friend said they were not satisfied with just that, so we decided to visit this "Mekiki no Ginji Nishinakajima Minamigata Ekimae" restaurant. We arrived around 9:30 pm and the place seemed moderately busy with customers. Since it was already late and we had eaten quite a bit at the previous restaurant, we decided to order some drinks and snacks here. They seemed to specialize in assorted sashimi, which looked delicious in the menu photos. I would like to try the assorted sashimi next time... On the other hand, they didn't have much variety in individual sashimi, which didn't seem suitable for people like us who wanted to eat while drinking. We didn't think we had eaten and drank that much, but the bill came out to a little over 8000 yen. We only had a few drinks and ordered a few snacks, so the cost performance seemed a bit poor...

This is a restaurant located just a 1-minute walk from Nishinakajima-Minamigata. I visited for a solo lunch on a weekday afternoon. I chose the daily sashimi set lunch for 1180 yen (tax included) from the lunch menu. The dish arrived in about 7 minutes. During lunch hours, this restaurant offers all-you-can-eat rice and curry as a self-service option. It was a generous lunch with a great taste. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

Located a short walk from Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station. Had lunch here today. The restaurant is on the second floor, so you have to climb the stairs outside the store. The interior is surprisingly spacious, with counter seats and table seats. The menu includes seafood bowls and daily specials. Now, let's dig in! I had a two kinds of tuna bowl with minced tuna. Also came with a mini salad. The bowl may look plain, but you can't see the rice underneath, which is good. The toppings and slightly vinegared rice are nothing special, but for 600 yen with miso soup included, it's not bad. Plus, the mini salad for an extra 100 yen includes not just lettuce but also onions and seaweed, so it's worth adding. Overall, it was a decent meal! Conveniently close to the station and service is relatively fast, making it a good option for a quick lunch.

We have entered the year 2021. Until January 5th, the blog will be in a New Year's holiday mode. However, there will be no days off, and the number of daily updates will remain the same. The structure will be similar to weekends and holidays. It's a period for taking stock of pending topics. Today's recommendation is "Meticulous Ginji Nishinakajima Minamigata Station Front Store" in Osaka. Their tempura set meal costs 700 yen.

It's been about a year since my last visit. This restaurant is located just a minute's walk from Nishinakajima-Minamigata on the Osaka Municipal Subway Midosuji Line. I visited with two others for lunch on a weekday afternoon. We chose the daily special set meal (tonkatsu set) for 700 yen (tax included). The food arrived in about 5 minutes. During lunch hours, you can help yourself to rice and curry. Despite the price of 700 yen, the tonkatsu was freshly fried and thick! The set meal also came with a side dish of kinpira gobou and miso soup, making it a substantial and delicious daily lunch. We enjoyed our meal. Thank you!

It's a winter story (∂△∂；) I wasn't sure if I could drink during the day in Nishinakajima, but I got off the train without knowing much. I found that there were ramen shops and Chinese restaurants open, but surprisingly not many izakayas where you could drink during the day. Feeling despair, I wandered around and saw shining lanterns on the second floor of a building. It was a seafood izakaya operated by Monterosa, known for its discerning eye for quality. Surprisingly, they are open from 11:00 am to 5:00 am on weekdays ( ﾟДﾟ) It started raining, so I didn't have time to hesitate, and I went in to check it out. I sat down and was handed the lunch menu, but politely declined and ordered a draft beer using the touch panel system. Drinks included: - Draft beer 498 yen - Suntory highball 398 yen - Mizoreshu (mixed sake) 398 yen - Junmai sake from "Takashimizu" in Akita 398 yen, etc. It's nice to be able to enjoy mizoreshu at this price. The junmai sake with a discerning eye is also a good deal. It's a proper junmai sake from Takashimizu, with a rich flavor (*'ω'*) For food, I ordered: - Fresh squid sashimi 1,580 yen Unfortunately, I couldn't eat anything except the body raw, so I had it grilled on the table grill. The body had a slightly mushy texture, and the tentacles were okay after grilling. Overall, it didn't leave a significant impression. - Assorted tuna sashimi 698 yen The texture of the skipjack and albacore was strangely soft and lacked flavor. It didn't really impress me. - Seared mackerel with condiments 598 yen Served with onions, green onions, chopped ginger, wasabi, and plenty of condiments. It's seared with a gas burner, enhancing the richness of the fish. It's a good dish. - Smashed cucumber with dried sakura shrimp 398 yen The dried sakura shrimp added a nice fragrance, but the seasoning was almost plain. It was too bland, but I managed to enjoy it with some sesame oil and salt. The quality of the food didn't seem to justify the price, but it was nice to be able to drink all day. Now that it's getting dark outside, maybe it's time to start hitting up some more izakayas? Let's try another place. Thank you for the meal.

We requested the 1200 yen all-you-can-drink course for 2 people starting from 9 pm. The restaurant was about half full. We ordered 2 dishes each, and ordered a dessert. The daifuku ice cream and toast ice cream were both delicious. The drinks came quickly, so we were able to enjoy without any stress. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

I visited the restaurant "Me-Kiki no Ginji Nishinakajima Minamigata" near Nishinakajima Minamigata Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Midosuji Line, just a 1-minute walk away, for a solo lunch on a weekday. They offer a lunch set menu for just 500 yen. I chose the Mix Fry set for 850 yen, which includes 2 shrimp tempura, menchi katsu, cream croquette, white fish fry, a small side dish, and miso soup. The self-service curry and rice are all-you-can-eat, making it a generous lunch offer. The small side dishes included spinach ohitashi and cold tofu. I enjoyed the meal very much. Thank you for the meal.

I had the tuna tataki and a huge seafood platter for lunch. Of course, I also had a draft beer. It was great to enjoy them in the spacious restaurant. The fact that they are open 24 hours is amazing!

A popular izakaya located near Nishinakajima Minamigata. It seems to be part of the Monterosa group, and I am happy that the freshness of the food is good. - The area near the entrance has a grill, so you can smell the shellfish being cooked. The back is quite spacious, with wide seating areas, so you can have conversations without raising your voice too much. There are also private rooms with karaoke (although the doors are not soundproof). - Food (August 2018): We used a course with all-you-can-drink for about 3000 yen. The freshness of the sashimi is excellent for a casual izakaya. The portions were generous and satisfying. - Food (May 2017): The sashimi is fresh and delicious, although the soy sauce is a bit too sweet. The other fish dishes are reasonably priced and have decent freshness. The sashimi is a bit expensive, but other dishes are around 500-600 yen, which is just right. We also tried a course, which had a good balance of fried food and other dishes like dried fish and fish paste. The potato dish was plentiful and lasted a long time, which was surprisingly appreciated. - Drinks: The all-you-can-drink option includes beer for a 2-hour period, with the option to extend for 30 minutes for 500 yen. This system is convenient when you want a little more time to drink. - Overall, the staff were attentive, and the prices, although excluding tax, felt reasonable. I would like to visit again as it is quite affordable. Thank you for the meal.

I feel like eating sashimi. But I don't have much money. And I want a place that is quick to get to and where I can stay for a while. Alright, I'll go to Ginji. It's around 7 o'clock on Wednesday and it's quite lively. There are a lot of people today because it's a no overtime day. But for my girlfriend, whose ears are not feeling well, I'll leave early!

I decided to drink around the workplace of my drinking buddy, Mr. I, near Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station. While wandering around, I entered a 24-hour all-you-can-drink izakaya called "Me-kiki no Ginji." It's really amazing that they are open 24 hours. It would be convenient to have such a place near my home. I ordered the seafood set which came with four kinds of seafood and appetizers, with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option for 2500 yen. The all-you-can-drink option includes Asahi Super Dry beer, not just low-malt beer. The food was quite delicious and I had a very satisfying daytime drinking experience. Thank you for the meal. Keep up the good work with your 24-hour operation!

I visited "Mekiki no Ginji" near Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station in Osaka for lunch. It's a chain izakaya, and while I haven't been there for dinner yet, I decided to stop by for lunch on my way to Shin-Osaka Station. The interior is neatly divided into smoking and non-smoking sections, with a semi-private izakaya-style setup. Even dining alone, I was seated in a private booth. I ordered the "Mekiki no Makanae ~ Bara Chirashi Don ~" for 820 yen from the lunch menu. The beautifully presented Bara Chirashi Don included bincho maguro, salmon, tamagoyaki, ikura, crab, and akami maguro. I poured the robust Rishiri kombu soy sauce with wasabi generously over the bowl. Oops, I put too much wasabi and ended up coughing while eating. But overall, the don was delicious, as expected from "Mekiki no Ginji." This is just a brief review as I stopped by for a quick lunch during work. Thank you for the meal!