I finally went to see a live performance by Shimauta Live Ryukyu at Osaka Station Building No. 3 underground, a place I had always wanted to visit. I had passed by many times before but it was always crowded and I couldn't get in. On this day (Saturday), I arrived at the restaurant before 5 pm to make a reservation for a seat, and then waited around until about 6 pm, one hour before the first live performance. As soon as I sat down, the staff asked for the key to the shoe locker. I stored it in a plastic box next to the seasoning holder on the table. Probably because many people tend to lose them, right? If you lose it, it costs 5000 yen, as written at the entrance. The seats were in a tatami room with rows arranged vertically towards the stage. Each seat had one cushion, but being a bit on the heavier side, I borrowed an extra one to sit comfortably. I was asked to store my belongings under the table. It seemed like a restaurant with a lot of orders? The reason being that everyone would dance later on, right? First, I ordered some drinks. I went for Orion beer, my favorite! I remember how delicious it was when I went to Okinawa on a trip and kept drinking it repeatedly. After that, I tried some awamori. I'm not very familiar with awamori, but the ones I randomly chose were all delicious! I tried it straight and also mixed with sanpincha (jasmine tea) and uchin (oolong tea), which were also good! I used to drink sanpincha as a substitute for water when I was in Okinawa, but it's also nice to drink it like this! Maybe I should try it with jasmine tea at home. I ordered a variety of dishes quickly before the live performance started. I often buy mimiga (pig ears) at convenience stores, but this was completely different! The texture was incredibly springy! I chose it mixed with peanut butter instead of ponzu, and it was superb! I also ordered my favorite jimami tofu. Lately, you can find it in packs, or at Okinawan-style restaurants, but this one was completely different from those. The rich taste and aroma of peanuts were outstanding! I ordered the fu chanpuru with wheat gluten. There are various types of chanpuru, but we decided to try this one. It had a rich seasoning and was incredibly delicious! I'm not brave enough to say whether it's better than my wife's homemade one. The assorted tempura was a great choice! It included mozuku seaweed, arthur (fish cake), goya (bitter melon), beniimo (purple sweet potato), pork (spam?), shishito pepper, and ooba (perilla leaf). They were all delicious! And I finally tried the sumashi-jiru soup with pig offal. It was quite a dish! It had plenty of ingredients, but it had little odor and a pleasant chewy texture! The delicious bonito broth paired well with the shiitake mushroom aroma. While enjoying these dishes, the long-awaited live performance began! By then, the restaurant was full. I was glad I made a reservation. There were songs I knew and songs I didn't, but it was very enjoyable! There were quite a few people peeking in from outside, all getting into the groove. In the end, everyone came out between the tables and danced around the restaurant together. As we moved our hands up and followed the rhythm, it gradually turned into an Awa Odori-like dance. I didn't care about the details! After dancing for a while, the first performance ended. We drank a bit more before leaving the restaurant. I had heard rumors that the food here was not that great, but where did those rumors come from? Because everything I ate was delicious! I wish I had started drinking at 5 pm. I will definitely come back! Thank you for the meal! 🎶🎶🎶

It's a fun place with an Okinawan-style live performance where everyone can dance together. There are a variety of awamori to choose from, making it hard to decide! The sweet potato appetizer was delicious. All the dishes were tasty.

When talking about Okinawa restaurants, I was recommended a place in Osaka where you can experience the local atmosphere. I decided to visit the place for a meal after dining nearby. The restaurant had tatami seating, and they brought me a higher cushion to make me more comfortable due to my sore back. I ordered sea grapes, island pickles, goya champuru, pork and egg, taco rice, salt-grilled soba, soy sauce grilled soba, and sooki soba. The taste was oddly nostalgic, maybe because I had recently visited Okinawa, but it was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the grilled soba with noodles similar to linguine. There were three live performances at 7:00, 8:30, and 9:50. We arrived just before the second performance and were able to listen to it from the beginning. The atmosphere in the restaurant was lively, and at the end of the last song, everyone was instructed to STAND UP! I was puzzled by the staff persistently hiding belongings under the table, but then they instructed us to dance around the table. It was a moment of unity in the restaurant. Currently, the restaurant has a rating of 3.46 on Tabelog.

In Osaka Station Building No. 3, there is a popular Okinawan restaurant that holds live Okinawan music performances three times a day. Cheers with Orion Beer! I tried Ishigaki Island goat sashimi for the first time... It was surprisingly fresh and had a mild taste. The crunchy texture was interesting. I really liked it, but it might be a love-it-or-hate-it dish. The Kumeshima shrimp sashimi was so fresh and delicious that I wanted to eat 10 more. The Okinawan sea grapes were also amazing, with a unique texture that was different from other places. The island tofu marinated in koji tasted like cheese, with a rich and unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I thought the aged awamori on the rocks would be light, but it was surprisingly strong. The Arasa tempura was heavier than expected, but it became addictive as I ate more. The Rafute had a soft and bouncy texture that was easy to cut with chopsticks. It was incredibly delicious. The restaurant gets crowded during the live music performances, so it's recommended to make a reservation during those times. I love Okinawan cuisine and sometimes crave it, especially when I'm in the mood for alcohol (laughs).

I had a great time at the regular Shimauta LIVE event! It was really fun dancing with the other customers and the food was delicious. The variety of awamori was satisfying too! The umibudo, Rafute, Goya Champuru, and Taco Rice were all delicious!

The restaurant was crowded, so we decided to try Okinawan cuisine. As soon as the food arrived, a live performance started, so we couldn't really enjoy a leisurely meal and conversation. However, I enjoy this kind of atmosphere, so I had a great time. The children were adorable, and the food was delicious. At the end, everyone danced and had fun together, but it was a bit tough because some drunk people were not wearing masks and it was crowded due to the ongoing pandemic.

During the island song live performance, everyone dances the energetic Kachashi, which is the best! Rafute (Okinawan braised pork belly) is tender and full of collagen, very delicious. Mozuku tempura is crispy and easy to eat, especially with salt. Okinawa soba is perfect for finishing off the meal. Island song live performances are held irregularly, so it's a must to listen to them. You can experience the Okinawan atmosphere.

I went to an Okinawan izakaya where they were having a live performance of island songs. The menu was quite extensive, with a variety of Okinawan dishes and a wide selection of drinks including awamori and other local specialties. I tried zukudon tempura for the first time and it was incredibly delicious! The jimami tofu was also tasty, and I left feeling satisfied with both the food and drinks. The second half of the evening featured the island song live performance, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the restaurant. I highly recommend this place if you want to have a fun time enjoying Okinawan cuisine.

We visited the restaurant "Shimauta Live Ryukyu" located on B2F of Osaka Station Front Building No.3, directly connected to JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station, in the middle of January with two people. The restaurant is known for its Okinawan folk song live performances and serves as a live bar with a large tatami seating area and counter seating for a total of 92 seats. I, who is not good at sitting cross-legged, opted for a counter seat. We started with a toast with a "Shikuwasa Chu-hi" (500 yen)! For food, we ordered "Curry Fries" (550 yen), "Surume Tempura" (580 yen), and "Edamame" (price forgotten). About 30 minutes after entering, the live performance started at 7 pm. The live performance by what seemed to be a parent and child duo gradually raised the excitement level in the restaurant, and at the end, all the customers danced the Kachashi while circling around the restaurant, reaching a climax. Before we knew it, we had finished a bottle of "Slightly Sweet Shimauta Mango" (3300 yen) that we had ordered. We were able to enjoy plenty of Okinawan alcohol, food, and live music. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

I visited this restaurant with 5 friends because one of them who often goes to Okinawa was interested in it. As soon as we sat down, we ordered Orion beer which instantly made us feel like we were in Okinawa. One of my friends ordered Habu sake, and we were all amazed to see a real snake in the bottle. We had a little photoshoot with the bottle. Unfortunately, all the dishes were served cold and we couldn't find anything that we truly enjoyed. Maybe the place is popular for live performances, but if you want to eat Okinawan cuisine, this might not be the best choice.

Morning drama... Chimudondon♬ Somehow became a topic of conversation... I enjoyed it until the end~(＾ω＾) Every time I watch it, I feel like eating Okinawan food (^ ^) and suddenly decided to go try it! There was a shop that I had been curious about for a while... I knew of its existence but it has been around for a long time, so it must be delicious. When it comes to Okinawan restaurants in the city, this place is the first one that comes to mind. There are three live performances in one night! You can enjoy live music while eating! I made a reservation as soon as I arrived... I can't wait to see what it's like! (^o^) I'm looking forward to it~♬♬ The seating is tight but... there is a cover charge of ¥500 and a table charge of ¥300. Cheers with Orion beer *\(^o^)/* Delicious! Orion is the best~ Three-layered pork...¥900 Melt-in-your-mouth pork~\(//∇//)\ So delicious~\(//∇//)\ I can eat as much as I want!!! No need for teeth! Iejima island shima rakkyo...¥730 I tried it for the first time! Crispy texture... delicious! Goya champuru...¥750 Undoubtedly delicious!!! Irresistible~♬♬ Gurukun karaage...¥730 There isn't much meat, but it's super crispy and delicious!!! Soki soba...¥780 Gentle flavor with a flavorful broth, very delicious~ Pork lettuce fried rice...¥680 This is addictive! It's so delicious! Everything is delicious, so I kept ordering more! I can't stop! I eat as much as I want~ It's so delicious! The live music starts, I order another beer~ I'm really getting into it~ Eating, drinking... listening to live music and hearing finger whistles... a wonderful place to enjoy Okinawa~ The live performance ends with everyone dancing~♬♬ When I remember it... it's quite a funny sight, everyone getting drunk and dancing... (laughs) Delicious and fun~ The sata andagi for ¥100 at the register is also delicious~( ＾∀＾)

A lively restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Okinawan cuisine along with Ryukyu live music. It was a rare sight during the pandemic to see customers getting together and having a good time. I had Rafute and Goya Champuru.

I visited "Shimauta Live Ryukyu" after a long time. The restaurant used to be crowded and lively, but this time there were fewer customers, probably due to the current situation. However, they were still having live music. I started with a toast with Orion beer. I enjoyed listening to the live music while eating delicious food. In the past, everyone used to dance together, but this time I didn't feel like dancing much. So, even though there was food left, I left my seat. I wish I had finished eating everything. Thank you for the meal.

The complete integration space of Okinawa without private rooms, at Ryukyu live in Osaka 3rd Building, you wouldn't think you were there【Shimauta Live Ryukyu】. Enjoy authentic Okinawan cuisine and over 100 types of awamori while getting pumped up with Okinawan live performances held three times a day Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉｷｬｰ. Must-try dishes include Hormone Chanpuru (750 yen), Rafute (900 yen), Goya Tempura (730 yen), Assorted Delicacies with Tofu (800 yen), and Jimami Tofu (550 yen). Personally, my favorite is the "chanpuru" made with pork hormone. The saltiness really stimulates the appetite ლ(´ڡ`ლ). Eat, drink, dance, and let loose, because that's what we need to do to have a good time during these times of uncertainty (≧∇≦)b.

I thought Okinawan cuisine would be nice, but I totally missed the mark with my reservation haha. It was a ridiculous place haha. The restaurant name suggests that there will be live island music performances. In the end, everyone dances together haha. It was the first time dining with this person, so it was a bit, well, quite awkward haha. I recommend choosing who you go with. The food is really delicious, so you can rest assured about that. It would be so much fun to go with close friends, I bet.

On February 7, 2020, Friday, I visited this place for the first time after making a reservation. The purpose was to attend a live performance by Mizuki Shima, a songstress from Izena Island in Okinawa, on the first day of her Osaka tour. I had made the reservation well in advance for a group of 8. At this place, you have to take off your shoes at the entrance before entering, a style commonly seen in Okinawan dancing izakayas. The shoes are stored in lockers and each person is responsible for their own key. There are key cases on the tables for safekeeping. We arrived at the restaurant just before 7 pm, after having a pre-drink and meal at a nearby standing bar with two friends. We started with Orion draft beer and some appetizers, including dried daikon radish. The dishes we shared included mozuku seaweed tempura, island pickled scallion tempura, hirayachi, deep-fried island tofu, goya champuru, somen champuru, and a sashimi platter for five. Everything was quite delicious. We also enjoyed some awamori (Okinawan distilled spirit) and brought our own coffee for a cocktail. The live performance had three sets, and we stayed until the end, enjoying the music and even joining in the dancing with other guests and staff. The live charge was only 500 yen, making it a great deal. We also ordered the Ryukyu tantanmen (spicy noodle soup) after the live show, which was incredibly tasty. Overall, it was a fantastic night with great food, drinks, and music. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

My first visit coincided with the final live performance. Two girls sang beautiful songs to the accompaniment of the uncle's sanshin, singing Okinawan songs and including songs by BEGIN. They even took requests from the audience. The performers got everyone up and dancing, going around the restaurant for high fives. It was a short visit, but I had a great time. I recommend visiting during a live performance for a fun experience.

This shop was my first time visiting. When I entered, they said, "We have seats available until 7 o'clock, but it seems the ones after that are reserved." The customers were mostly in their 20s and 30s, and there were no solo diners. Most groups were of four or more people, with a few groups of two. The seating was like a banquet hall in a ryokan, so you have to put all your belongings under the table or the staff will scold you. You must be careful not to trip over them. So, be cautious if you have large shopping bags because this shop is not suitable for them. We only ordered classic dishes. The mozuku vinegar was delicious. All the dishes were satisfying in terms of taste for the price. The only downside was the service. The staff seemed uninterested from the early stages when it wasn't even that busy. I expected the staff to be more lively since it's an Okinawan restaurant, but it seems that's not the case. I didn't see the live performance, but I'm sure it's really enjoyable, given the high ratings on Tabelog.

This is a review of a visit made before the pandemic. Unfortunately, half of the photos taken on that day were ruined, so I can only upload a few. We ate a lot that day, enjoying dishes like GURUKUN's fried chicken, carrot stir-fry, and my favorite mozuku tempura. Ah, it felt like being in Okinawa while in Osaka. The fun part about this restaurant is eating, drinking, watching live performances, and ending the night dancing together with everyone. For some reason, it felt like being with family when leaving. I really enjoyed my time there once again.

This time, I checked the live performance schedule and made a reservation. Listening to traditional Okinawan songs while enjoying awamori and Okinawan cuisine was great, but the best part was dancing and high-fiving with everyone at the end of the live show, even with people I didn't know. It was so much fun! There was a friend celebrating their birthday this time, so it was even more enjoyable when they were invited on stage for a special celebration. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

To have a fun Christmas, I went to Umeda with my friends to enjoy Ryukyu cuisine. When we entered the restaurant, we had to take off our shoes and lock them in a shoe locker, similar to a public bath. There were counter seats and table seats that were like sunken kotatsu. The restaurant had just opened, and there were few customers. Live music was scheduled for 7:30 in the evening, but there was already some music playing, creating a festive atmosphere. We started with fresh sea grapes, which were juicy and different from any sea grapes I had tried before. Then we ordered the classic Goya Champuru, which came with various options. We also ordered Spam and egg omelet, which were included in the Goya Champuru. The Spam was cut into large pieces, resembling a light hamburger, and the egg omelet had a beautiful yellow color without any burnt edges. We also tried the purple sweet potato croquette, which looked delicious and fluffy. My friend explained that certain pests like the sweet potato weevil and the sweet potato vine borer affect sweet potatoes in Okinawa and other islands, making it difficult to transport fresh produce to the mainland. Therefore, it is prohibited to bring these pests to the mainland, but disinfected sweet potatoes can be taken out.