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"This restaurant, known for its deliciously meaty shumai and gyoza, is located in Osaka Temma. If you're taking the JR line, you can get off at Temma Station on the Osaka Loop Line, or if you're using the Osaka Metro, you can take the Sakaisuji Line or Tanimachi Line to Tenjinbashi Rokuchome Station or the Sakaisuji Line to Ogimachi Station. From the covered shopping arcade that runs north to south, head towards "Ichimatsu Shokuhin Center Ten-go Yokocho" (see photo 1) and the restaurant is located near the exit (see photo 2), covered with a pinkish vinyl curtain.
According to information on Tabelog, the restaurant is only open for dinner starting at 6:00 PM, so I had attempted to visit once before around 5:00 PM, but it was already packed with no available seats, so I had to give up. This time, I happened to pass by around 5:00 PM and decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, it was already open, and there were a few empty seats at the counter, so I went in. The interior is not very spacious, with seating for about 10 at the counter, one table for 4, and two tables for 2. The customers were mostly young pairs, and I didn't see anyone dining alone (though it could have been a coincidence). The atmosphere was lively with lots of chatter among the guests.
I quickly glanced at the menu (see photo 3) and ordered the "Meaty Gyoza" (500 yen), "Meat Shumai" (700 yen), and the "Chinese Mixed Rice" as a closing dish (500 yen), along with a drink, "Oolong Tea" (350 yen). The server kindly warned me that the portions might be too much for one person, but I assured them it was fine. First, the Oolong Tea was served in a glass with the restaurant's logo (see photo 4), showing attention to detail.
The "Meaty Gyoza" arrived within 5 minutes (see photo 5), and though they were of a standard size, they were quite juicy with a nice balance of flavors when dipped in black vinegar and chili oil. Next, the "Chinese Mixed Rice" was served (see photo 6), made with sticky rice and generously filled with ingredients like chicken and green beans. The accompanying soup had a gentle saltiness that complemented the dish well.
Finally, the highlight, the "Meat Shumai," was served after a few minutes (see photo 7). These were impressively juicy and flavorful, with an added layer of meat on top of the already large shumai. They were indeed meaty and packed a punch. Dipping them in black vinegar and Japanese mustard provided a nice flavor contrast. I finished the meal and the total bill came to 2,050 yen. While it was a bit on the pricey side, the "Meat Shumai" alone made it worth it. The friendly and attentive service from the staff was also a plus. This place seems ideal for a small group gathering as a second stop in the evening."