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Recently, I visited OEBU, a creative restaurant that incorporates Korean cuisine and opened on April 29, 2024. It is located within walking distance from Umeda and is on the second floor of a building. The interior was incredibly stylish, with a beautiful spiral staircase, making the second floor equally impressive! Ordering was done via a QR code.
I chose a Cassis Orange Peach Soda for my drink. For the meal, I selected the OEBU Standard Course, which included:
- Pork Bossam finished at 65°C for 2 hours (a Korean steamed pork dish prepared using low-temperature cooking).
- Sensongui of Tai from Kochi (a dish made with fresh sea bream grilled).
- Salted Koji Yangnyeom Chicken (fried chicken marinated in traditional koji from Akita, served with yangnyeom sauce).
- Beef Stew and Soy Milk Seolleongtang (a rice dish made with tender beef stewed for a long time and rice from Awaji Island).
- Dessert: Black Sesame Ice Cream.
The Pork Bossam was served with fresh perilla leaves, gochujang, pickled yam (with seaweed), and tomato kimchi. I rolled the ingredients with the seasonings in the perilla leaf. The pork was incredibly tender and delicious, and the combined flavors of the perilla, pickled yam, and tomato kimchi were perfectly balanced with acidity and spiciness.
The Sensongui of Tai was made with sea bream coated in panko and grilled, served with eggplant namul and a sweet onion cream sauce from Awaji. The surface of the fish was crispy, while the inside remained moist and flaky. The eggplant namul was flavorful and added a nice touch, and the onion sauce had a pleasant sweetness that complemented the dish.
The Salted Koji Yangnyeom Chicken consisted of four large pieces of fried chicken. The yangnyeom sauce was served on the side, allowing for enjoyment both plain or with the sauce. The chicken was delicious on its own, but when dipped in the yangnyeom sauce, it gained a delightful sweet-spicy flavor. Personally, I preferred it without the sauce, but I found the sauce very tasty as well.
The Beef Stew and Soy Milk Seolleongtang had a rich soybean milk broth with tender, slow-cooked beef, rice, green onions, and a dash of chili. The broth was thick and flavorful, with a mild spiciness from the chili, balanced by the inclusion of egg, making it creamy. The rice soaked up the delicious soup, and the beef was incredibly tender with crispy green onions for an enjoyable texture.
The Black Sesame Ice Cream was rich in sesame flavor and absolutely delicious.
I had the opportunity to discover new dishes and flavors centered around Korean cuisine. This entire course cost just 3,000 yen, which I found to be an amazing bargain for the quality and quantity of food offered. The delicious food and excellent atmosphere make it the perfect spot for a girls' night out or a date. I am definitely going back to try other courses and menu items!