【大阪南方】確かに美味しかった”極上炒飯”！”とにかく米にこだわる”という居酒屋さんへ : Tonikaku Komeni Kodawarumise Kokoya

I caught the information that there is a shop named ``A shop that is particular about rice.'' As someone who claims to be an ``unparalleled rice lover,'' I have no choice but to go with this one. So, I went there. The closest stations are Minamigata Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Nishinakajima Minamigata Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. A little walk east. According to preliminary research, it is only open in the evening. So, we arrived around 18:30. Look for the shiny signboard. (*Photo 1) When I entered the store, the clerk asked me, ``Do you have a reservation?'' I answered, ``I don't have one.'' Then, I was asked, "Please wait a moment," and with a worried look on my face, I was given a reservation schedule. Something like this has been confirmed. Yes, advance reservations were required for this. I was half-hearted about giving up, but soon he offered me a seat at the counter, saying, "If you don't mind waiting until 0:00 (I forgot)," I was offered a seat at the counter. Oh, that's helpful. I thanked the staff for their flexible response and sat down. The seats are standard, both tables and counters (according to Tabelog information, there are 34 seats). There is also terrace seating surrounded by transparent vinyl sheets. No single customers were seen; all were in groups of two or more people. It's full of energy. Now, check the menu placed on the table (*Photo 2). Although it is long, it is listed in a row and is easy to read. For now, if you look for the special ``rice'' menu, you will find that ``freshly cooked rice'' is served in 1-cup units. However, there is a note stating that it will take 30 to 40 minutes. I can't stay too long, so I decided to give up this time. When I asked the staff about the ``Rice'' menu, which can be served early, I was told that I could have fried rice, so I chose a few from the ``single item'' menu.Now, when it came to ordering, according to the staff, Apparently, you can order by smartphone using a QR code (*photo 3). It's high-tech. So, although I struggled with the unfamiliar operations, I managed to complete the order. As I was taking a breather, the clerk said, ``It's a one-drink system.'' ``Oh, I see...'' Then, I additionally ordered ``Oolong Tea'' (350 yen), which I personally think is a drink that goes well with ``rice''. (*Photo 4 is the final order details) Shortly after submitting your order, it will be delivered one by one. "Otoshi" (400 yen)... It was automatically added to your order cart. The contents are soup with meatballs. A refreshing taste and simple deliciousness. “Iburigakko Potato Salad” (580 yen): “Mashed potatoes”, crunchy “fried onions”, “Iburigakko”, and a “soft-boiled egg” on top. The fine texture of the potatoes brings out the texture of the "fried onions" and "sweet gakko." delicious. ``Gokujou Egg Fried Rice'' (680 yen)... Except for a few small items, there are no noticeable ingredients other than the egg, so it's simple. However, when you put it in your mouth, it is crispy, moist, and rich. Hmm, this is “excellent”. As expected, it's just that they are particular about "rice." "Juicy yuba meat shiumai of 'Ebisu Mochi Pork' eating rice (4 pieces)" (580 yen)... It's a shiumai just as you would imagine, but the meat's fat is nice and sweet, and it's light because of the yuba. Taste. This is also good. "Spicy and spicy! Famous! Mapo Curry Tofu" (980 yen)... This was the first thing listed in the "specialty" column, so I had to order this. The name of the item generally explains what kind of dish it is. My personal impression is that it's like adding "keema curry" and "mabo tofu" and dividing it by two. It has quite a volume. After finishing the meal, I immediately left the store as a thank you. The bill is 3,570 yen. I wasn't expecting one drink/appetizer, but I guess it's a reasonable price. Most of the menu items were delicious, but personally, I liked the ``Gokujo Egg Fried Rice'' the best. As expected from a "rice" restaurant. I would like to eat it alone for lunch. If you make a reservation in advance and receive freshly cooked rice, your impression will probably change even more.