Hamburger & Shrimp Fry for 1595 yen, Half-sized Garlic-flavored World Bucket for 440 yen. A restaurant on the first floor of lalaport EXPOCITY that offers travel support coupons. The interior has a slightly international feel with small flags. The taste is neither good nor bad.

After visiting Expo Park, I decided to have an early dinner at a restaurant called "Expo Shokudo." I chose to try the Moon Rock Hamburger from the American Pavilion section, even though the connection between America and moon rocks seems thin. The menu explained that the actual moon rock displayed at the American Pavilion was well-received. I ordered a glass of red wine. The diner-like interior of the restaurant was empty as it was still early for dinner. The Expo 70 posters on the wall were nostalgic. I sipped my red wine and gazed at the posters, wondering if I would visit the Osaka Expo in 2025. When the hamburger arrived, it came with rice, soup, a generous serving of corn, broccoli, and french fries on a sizzling hot plate. There was also curry in a small pot and a soft-boiled egg in a cocotte. The hamburger was round and juicy, not really resembling a moon rock as I had initially thought. It had a good balance of flavor and juiciness. The broccoli and corn made for a perfect wine pairing. I tried using chopsticks at first but found it easier to eat with a fork. I tried pouring the curry sauce and soft-boiled egg over the rice, which reminded me that I had curry for lunch the previous day as well. The curry at this restaurant could use a bit more spiciness, but when paired with the hamburger, it provided a rich and satisfying taste, reminiscent of Western-style curry.

Late lunch at Lalaport Expo City. The interior of the restaurant features images that could be found in old photos of mothers, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the Expo. The menu offers dishes that evoke the Expo theme, and I ended up feeling guilty for ordering the fried chicken... The restaurant is decorated with flags from various countries, making me feel lost, but still enjoying the ambiance. The fried chicken didn't have much flavor in the marinade, and for 900 yen, it was just okay. My companion ordered the straw sandal chicken cutlet, which also seemed average. However, the atmosphere was enjoyable, and it truly captured the feeling of being at the Expo! Thank you for the meal.

Roast beef bowl at Expo City. It looked good and tasted delicious. The roast beef sauce was light and easy to eat. My boyfriend ordered the straw sandal chicken cutlet curry. It was very filling, and I think any dish you order here will be a good choice.

I visited the restaurant during a late hour to get a taste of the 2025 Osaka Expo early. I was able to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. I casually ordered the straw sandal chicken cutlet, which was as big as an iPad and very satisfying with its crispy texture and hot temperature! There were also several sauce options to choose from, which expanded the range of flavors. For those ordering for the first time, please be aware that due to the location at Expo City, queuing is necessary during peak hours.

Blog ⇒ [Riding on the Flowing Clouds♪] Hold me tight Osaka Bay Blues♪ Oh, the original two-sword style! He's the baseball god, right? ↑ No, no, that's Babe Ruth! Oh! Osaka Bay Blues was by Masaki Ueda. So, this is a story about my visit to Osaka. In the past, Osaka was a city that seemed far despite being next to Hyogo. I had hardly ever set foot there. And then, I ended up moving to Tokyo. So, it became a truly distant city for me. I finally returned home after 33 years two years ago. Since then, I had been planning to visit again. When to go? Now! (← old catchphrase) So, I went around here and there (^^). One of the purposes was to visit "Nifrel." Yes, "Nifrel - The Living Museum." The concept is to "touch the senses" at this theme park that combines elements of an aquarium, zoo, and art museum. It was produced by the famous "Kaiyukan" (Osaka Aquarium), but personally, I like "Nifrel" more than "Kaiyukan"♪ To fully enjoy "Nifrel," I needed to fuel up! So, just before entering, I had lunch at "Expo Cafeteria." Yes, for my generation, Expo refers to the previous Osaka Expo. That's right, the "Expo'70" held in 1970 is the only choice. This cafeteria that revives the energy and excitement of that time... I say that, but I don't have any memories of visiting back then (^^;) However, there are photos from that time, so... Even though I was only 2-3 years old at the time (^^;), it was my first time seeing the actual "Tower of the Sun"! But, I've seen it hundreds of times on TV and in magazines, so it didn't feel like a first-time experience, it was almost nostalgic♪ So, I had lunch inspired by the Expo era at "Expo Cafeteria." The menu included "Moon Rock Hamburger from the American Pavilion" for 1,250 yen and "Napoli-style Spaghetti from the Showa Era (Crab Cream Croquette)" for 1,050 yen. By the way, the "Moon Rock Hamburger from the American Pavilion" comes with rice and soup. Huh? Huh? Huh? Wait, isn't this a pretty fair price? Maybe they set the prices to reflect the Showa era? If so, I'm impressed. I was satisfied with the portion size and the taste was not bad either. However, the prices mentioned above are excluding tax, so the actual total is a bit higher. - Moon Rock Hamburger from the American Pavilion: 1,250 yen + 125 yen (tax) - Napoli-style Spaghetti from the Showa Era (Crab Cream Croquette): 1,050 yen + 105 yen (tax) The total comes to 2,530 yen, but considering the contents of the dishes, I think it's a good deal. Service: ♪♪♪♪♪♪ Food: ♪♪♪♪♪♪ Cost-performance: ♪♪♪♪♪♪ ※ If there are 10 ♪ in a row, it's a perfect score! (v^ー°)

Two more years until the Kansai/Osaka World Expo! What were you doing in 1970? It's been 53 years since then. The Expo '70, also known as the Osaka World Expo, was held in the Senri area of Suita City, Osaka Prefecture with the theme of "Progress and Harmony for Mankind." It was a grand event that attracted people from all over the world. With 77 countries and regions participating, a total of 64 million visitors attended the expo. I remember visiting the expo multiple times with my family, in the neighborhood, and also on evening cooling bus tours. The popular attractions were the "American Pavilion" and the "Soviet Pavilion," reflecting the tensions of the Cold War era. I decided to try the "Moon Stone Hamburger from the American Pavilion" for this meal. The hamburger is shaped like a round moon with a soft-boiled egg on top, served with demiglace sauce, fried potatoes, broccoli, corn, soup, and rice. I also ordered a refreshing bottle of Oolong tea. The Oolong tea named "Ko" by Coca-Cola is served in a glass with ice. It has a retro feel to it, but it's a relatively new product. The hamburger was delicious, with a rich beef flavor and a nostalgic touch that made the dining experience enjoyable. However, I couldn't figure out the best way to eat the soft-boiled egg. Maybe it would have been easier if it was sunny-side up? Watching the monitors in the restaurant and admiring the figures like the "Tower of the Sun" and food samples on display brought back memories of the good old days. "Long live Showa era!"

On November 27, 2022, at 12:30 PM on a holiday, I went to Nifrel inside EXPOCITY in Osaka with my grandchild as we had planned. It was my first visit since EXPOCITY was built, and I was amazed by how big and spacious it was, with various facilities. After playing at Nifrel for a while, we went out for lunch. There are many famous chain stores in EXPOCITY, and we decided to eat at a place called "Expo Shokudo". We made a reservation at the E-Park ticket machine and waited for about 30 minutes before finally being seated. We ordered: - Bottled beer (Kirin Lager) 650 yen (excluding tax) - 2 orders of Waraji Chicken Cutlet Plate 1,130 yen each (excluding tax) for me and my wife - Expo Kids Plate 800 yen (excluding tax) for my grandchild - Showa-style Neapolitan & Half Baguette Set 1,280 yen (excluding tax) for my son. After a 30-minute wait, our food was served. The Waraji Chicken Cutlet Plate was surprisingly large, with a generous portion of chicken cutlet that left us feeling full. The Showa-style Neapolitan may not look like much in the photo, but it was actually quite a large serving. The red Vienna sausages cut into octopus shapes added a nostalgic Showa-era touch to the dish. Overall, the atmosphere of the restaurant and the menu made me feel a bit of the Showa era during the Expo. Thank you for the delicious meal! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

A restaurant inside Lalaport EXPO with a theme reminiscent of the old World Expo. Ordered the Moonstone Hamburger and Showa-style Neapolitan pasta. Also ordered Neapolitan pasta with shrimp. The kids had the hamburger and steak. The restaurant had posters and exhibits from the Osaka World Expo, giving a nostalgic feel of the Showa era. It was a weekday and it seemed like they were short-staffed as the food took a while to be served despite the number of customers.

Manbo Shokudo... I was so intrigued by the name that I decided to go in! The menu had dishes that seemed perfect for enjoying with family. I ordered the Waraji Chicken Katsu Curry! Despite not having high expectations due to the name "waraji," I was in for a surprise. The portion size exceeded my expectations. Is this even possible? Osaka truly lives up to its reputation! The taste was amazing too! The chicken was crispy and delicious, not like a typical katsu. I will definitely be going back!

Today, my daughter and I had a day off together. We came to Expo City to watch a movie in 4DX! We chose "Top Gun," which I have already seen in IMAX once before. The 4DX experience was quite thrilling, and this movie is definitely suited for it. After the movie, it was time for lunch. There are many restaurants here, but I wanted to go to "Expo Cafeteria"! This place aims to let you experience the Osaka Expo '70. The menu items on display in the showcase really take you back to the Showa era. I was in elementary school back in 1970, and I vaguely remember being brought here by my parents a few times, but I don't remember much. I do remember the Tower of the Sun and the Moon Rock at the American Pavilion. So, I ordered the "American Pavilion Moon Rock Hamburger" (((^^;) My daughter ordered something like "Straw Sandal Chicken Cutlet." Back then, just eating out at a restaurant was a big deal and got us really excited, because it was so rare... My daughter's chicken cutlet was huge! Will she be able to finish it all? My hamburger arrived next, round and reminiscent of the Moon Rock. It came with a lot of French fries and buttered corn! Broccoli wasn't a vegetable back then, right? On the right was the demi-glace sauce. Was that what they had back then? I think it was Worcestershire sauce? I wondered what the white thing was, and it turned out to be a poached egg. A poached egg on a hamburger, it's a nice touch (^-^) I started eating while it was still hot! The hamburger was good with the demi-glace sauce, and the poached egg was nice (^^) There was so much potato and corn! I kept eating and eating... (((^^;) I'm sorry, but I couldn't finish the rice. I'm sorry, it wasn't demi-glace. My daughter also had a lot to eat, but she managed to finish everything while huffing and puffing. We won't need much for dinner anymore (((^^;) There were many photos from that time inside the restaurant. On the back of the menu were some basic facts. The area was as big as 83 Koshien Stadiums. There were 116 pavilions and 77 participating countries. The construction cost was 52.4 billion yen, and the operational cost was 35.4 billion yen, which was quite a lot back then. But they made a profit of 19.5 billion yen! The economic effect was 350 billion yen! It makes you compare it to the Tokyo Olympics. The entrance fee was 800 yen for adults. Considering that the average monthly income back then was 50,000 yen, it was quite expensive. Nevertheless, there were 64.22 million visitors!! That means more than one in two Japanese people visited! An average of 350,000 people per day! It's not like Universal Studios! 220,000 lost children (((^_^;) 50,000 lost items. Among them, 47.8 million yen in cash! I wonder what happened to that money?? It was amazing. I'm looking forward to the next Osaka Expo, but I don't think it will be as exciting as this one. I will list the menu items within my knowledge range. - American Pavilion Moon Rock Hamburger 1200 yen - Hamburger & Shrimp Fry 1280 yen - Hamburger & Crab Cream Croquette 1230 yen - Hamburger & Chicken Steak 1330 yen - Showa-style Neapolitan 880 yen - Showa-style Neapolitan Crab Cream Croquette 1000 yen - Showa-style Neapolitan Shrimp Fry 1080 yen

I entered the restaurant dreaming of the future! The menu had a hearty selection, giving off a vibe of "manly meals", but I think women can enjoy it too. I ordered the Expo Plate, which cost around 1700 yen. I'm not sure where to start with all this food! Just a heads up, you can't take the Tower of the Sun home, it's for viewing and photos only. The salad with prosciutto could use some dressing, as it's a bit dry. The soup had a strong tomato flavor, even though it didn't taste like tomatoes at first. The fried food was piping hot and delicious. The hamburger required a manly bite to keep the fillings from spilling out, but surprisingly, everything stayed intact. The roast beef was easy to chew, and the mustard added a nice kick. Dessert was a nice way to end the meal. I also had a few bites of the steak bowl, which had a tasty sauce. Overall, I can say that I definitely want to come back. The food was delicious and looked great for Instagram photos. The interior had a nostalgic retro vibe with a touch of the Expo theme. I'll definitely be back to dream of the future again. I recommend you all to go and experience that youthful hope!

Today, I had the day off and went to see the movie DUNE at 109 Cinemas in EXPOCITY, which I had been wanting to see for a while. The movie was very interesting, but it was so long! I was getting really hungry, so I decided to jump into this restaurant without waiting. I ordered the hamburger and cream croquette lunch set. It came with soup and rice. The taste was like perfect family restaurant flavor (lol). I was surprised that the croquette was so hot, like it had been microwaved! At this level of quality for this price, the cost performance is not great. I paid with PayPay. Thank you for the meal♪♪

I wasn't expecting much from the Shoumi flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised! Lots of hearty menu options! I ordered the "Showa-style Neapolitan with Shrimp Fry" and topped it with a hamburger ❤️ Greedy, haha. The thick noodles were chewy! The slightly sweet ketchup seasoning was delicious. The shrimp fry and hamburger were average. The portion was satisfying and filling. The "Taiyo Baguette Maple flavor" was huge! I chose a sweet option. It felt like a dessert. It was less crowded than other eateries, and the food was delicious. It was a good experience. Thank you for the meal! ♪

This time, I visited the Expo City Lalaport in Osaka Expo Park, where there is a restaurant called Expo Cafeteria. It's a must-visit with a name like Expo Cafeteria, right? I tried the Expo Plate, which seems to be inspired by various countries. The tomato soup was like Italy, and the hamburger seemed like America. The main hamburger was roast beef, so it was a roast beef burger. The dishes had a nice Instagram-worthy appearance. The taste was average. The figure of the Sun Tower stood out.

Lunch at Expo City, every restaurant inside Expo is always crowded... If you have a specific place in mind, it seems like making a reservation at ES park is a must. But we found a place here that wasn't crowded at all for lunch. No waiting time, surprisingly. When looking at the menu, they had roast beef bowl. They even had a double portion option. First, they brought salad and soup. Both were delicious, with a rich flavor that felt nostalgic. Then came the main dish, the roast beef bowl. It was neatly arranged in a cute bowl, with a soft-boiled egg in the middle. The meat was tender, and the sauce was delicious. I prefer this kind of salty sauce over the yogurt sauce that was popular during the roast beef bowl trend. It was easy to eat and very tasty. Thank you for the meal!

I went to the restaurant to celebrate the Osaka-Kansai Expo, where the drink prices were special. The white moonstone hamburger with rich cheese sauce paired well with red wine! The margarita-flavored bread in a mug was also enjoyable. I had more beer too! It went well with the side of potatoes. I want to go again.

The weather was nice, so I decided to take a walk in the Expo City at the Expo Park. There was a long line at the popular restaurant for lunch, so I went to the Expo Shokudo where the waiting time seemed shorter. I registered to wait in front of the restaurant. Oh? I was called in right away. My partner is currently on a weight loss contest, so they ordered the Expo commemorative sirloin steak (with rice and soup for me) and a prosciutto salad (which I also ate). I ordered the hamburger and chicken a la carte. Exciting... First, the salad arrived. "There's quite a bit of prosciutto on it," I said as I took a bite. "It's sour." The lemon dressing is really sour. Soon, the hamburger was brought out. I was surprised by its appearance! "Isn't this Maruchan's instant hamburger?" The chicken also didn't have the sear like in the photo... The broccoli side dish seemed frozen, right? The potato was the most delicious... My partner's sirloin also seemed like formed meat. Well, it's a relatively empty restaurant at lunchtime, so just being able to sit down is good enough.

We visited the projection mapping show at the Tower of the Sun in December 2018. We parked at the Expo City parking lot on the ground floor and walked through the outside pathway to the Expo '70 Commemorative Park. The Tower of the Sun looked different this year due to a new projection mapping show that prevented visitors from entering the grassy area around it. The show was beautiful, but we wished we could have been closer to the tower. After enjoying the show, we had dinner at Expo City and visited the illuminated attractions. We ate at the Expo Restaurant, where we found the steak to be overcooked and not very tasty. The waiting time was short, but the quality of the food was disappointing.

I went to LaLaport EXPOCITY. It was a bit off from lunchtime, but as expected, it was crowded on a Sunday. The restaurant I wanted to go to had a wait time of about 2 hours. After looking around, I decided to have lunch at the Expo Food Court, hoping for a nostalgic experience. I ordered my favorite, Napolitan, but it didn't suit my taste at all. I apologized after just one bite. I then went to Expo Food Court, which was relatively empty, with only a few minutes wait. I was seated at a spacious table, which was perfect. I knew the menu was limited, so I chose Napolitan over the children's plate, attracted by its charm. The Napolitan on the hot plate was served in about 15 minutes. At that point, I knew it was going to be bad. I had to use a knife to scrape the pasta off the hot plate, as it was already burnt. The pasta was too salty, the saltiest I've ever had. To make matters worse, it was al dente, which I don't prefer for Napolitan. I like my pasta to have a chewy texture. After just one bite, I couldn't eat anymore. I wanted to change the flavor, but there were no condiments on the table. When I asked for Tabasco, they said they didn't have it. The staff's service was pleasant in some aspects, but I was a bit bothered by a staff member in a suit who seemed more focused on walking around the restaurant than assisting. Normally, I would visit a restaurant twice before deciding, but I won't be returning to Expo Food Court.