Yaoya to Gohan Okura Osaka: Authentic Japanese Home Cooking

Near Shinsaibashi,

close to Namba's Orange Street,

and just a 3-minute walk from

Yotsubashi Station!

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I headed out to try

some authentic Japanese home cooking

at Yaoya to Gohan Okura.

This is a special restaurant where

a certified sports nutritionist crafts healthy meals

using fresh, organic vegetables.

It is actually a local chain,

so there are

several branches across Osaka!

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Rather than tourists,

it was packed with locals

and had a pretty long line.

The vibe around here

is super trendy and lively!

Right in front of it,

there was another long queue

for a croquant chou dessert spot.

Just waiting in line

felt so exciting because

the neighborhood atmosphere was amazing.

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You write your name on the waiting list,

hang out, and wait for them

to call your name.

Because it was so crowded,

our family of 7

split up into tables of 4 and 3

to get seated.

Luckily, there are chairs

in the waiting area next door,

making it very comfortable.

My nieces and nephews

were able to sit down and rest while we waited.

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Opening Hours

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last Order: 10:30 PM

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Menu

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They say the side dishes for the set meals

change every single day!

Doesn't it look delicious just from the photos?

You can really tell the vegetables are super fresh.

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Interior & Seating

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There were about 10 tables

that could seat 4 people each.

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Menu

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They also have organic coffee

and even sell delicious kimchi!

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You can easily order

with your phone,

and for the rice,

you can choose between small and large portions!

Aside from the set meals,

you can also order drinks

and side dishes separately,

and they even have fried fish!

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The Food

Karaage (Fried Chicken) Set - 1,450 yen

Ginger Pork Set - 1,450 yen

And we ordered the Fish Set for 2,080 yen!

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While standard miso soup is included,

you can pay

a little extra

to upgrade it to Tonjiru

(hearty pork miso soup).

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The karaage fried chicken

comes coated

in a delicious sauce,

and honestly,

this was my absolute

favorite!

I loved how many side dishes were included.

I remember when I visited Okinawa

and ordered a meat dish,

literally nothing else came out—

just the meat and soy sauce,

which was quite

a shock at the time!

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Simmered radish,

salad,

miso soup,

braised napa cabbage,

okara (soy pulp),

and even pickled radish instead of kimchi!

They also serve miso soup,

and the portion of rice is huge.

Even the small size was plenty!

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My parents ordered

the set with fish, simmered chicken,

and even handmade yogurt—

it was a beautiful feast!

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This is the Ginger Pork,

which has a clean, subtle flavor.

It came with grated mountain yam,

and it really felt

like a super healthy,

nourishing meal for the body!

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Japanese rolled omelets (tamagoyaki)

have sugar in them, so they are

a bit sweet.

We ordered one as an extra side!

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While it might not be mind-blowingly

extraordinary,

it uses organic vegetables

and offers a clean, tidy,

and healthy Japanese home-style meal.

With such a great variety,

we left feeling completely satisfied!

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Location & Address

Just a 3-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station!

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This spot is actually right in front of

the Yaoya to Gohan Okura branch.

The line was incredibly long,

and the croquant choux

looked so delicious

that I had to grab some for a snack.

The shop's name is

kogashi.

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Inside the shop, the staff

fills each puff with fresh cream

right on the spot!

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They sell them in packs of 10, 20, or 30,

but since they're bite-sized, we polished off 10 in no time.

Crispy and warm on the outside,

and filled with rich custard cream

flecked with real vanilla bean—

it was absolutely delicious!

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They are ~$5 for 10 pieces,

but with 7 of us

sharing with the kids,

it was the perfect sweet treat to enjoy together!