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The city of Osaka apart from being a shopping paradise is well known for its diverse food culture. The commercial hub of the country, this island city gets a steady supply of raw materials for the delicacies both from the land and the sea. Osakans are really passionate about food and are eager enough to even spend their hard earned money on good food. Osaka is dotted with a large number of specialty restaurants dealing both in traditional Japanese fare as well as foreign cuisines. But the restaurants according to the Osakan standards should use only the freshest of ingredients available. The Osakan cuisine uses as its prime ingredient in its cuisine a soy sauce which has a mild flavor with a light color. Among the various restaurants in Osaka , the Japanese restaurants are definitely the most visited ones both by the locals and the temporary visitors to the country. Ume No Hana is one such restaurant in Osaka dealing primarily with exotic Japanese delicacies. The restaurant has branches in other points in Osaka city. One is in Shinsaibashi while the other is in Namba. Features of Ume No Hana in Osaka: • The Ume No Hana restaurant is a part of an upscale restaurant chain, which specializes in dishes that uses a prime ingredient named tofu or ‘soybean curd'. The fried tofu known as aburage and astuage are the latest inventions in tofu variety and has become a hot favorite. • The multi course menu available here is made with the freshest ingredients and served hot. The fresh home made tofu is served with grilled fish, sashimi and side dishes. • Located in the Shinsaibashi area in Osaka, which is a prime shopping zone, the restaurant attracts a large crowd after their shopping spree. It is an awesome place to relax and savor the gourmet specialties. • Ume No Hana has a Japanese decoration to match the cuisine. The ikebana style of arrangement and odd pieces of Japanese pottery brighten up the dining areas. • The restaurant also allows reservation of private tatami rooms for parties or small get together. Popular Tofu specialities in Osaka Sukiyaki is a popular dish made with sliced meats, vegetables, tofu and konyaku noodles. Inari sushi is a sushi dish in which cooked rice is filled into aburage tofu bags. Osakans are fond of kitsune Udon , a local dish which includes noodles served with deep fried tofu. Fast Facts Location- Shinsaibashi OPA building, Floor 11, 1-4-3 Nishi Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan OCAT Mall, Namba, Osaka, Japan Contact number - 06-6258-3766 (Shinsaibashi), 06-6632-3927(Namba) Cuisine - Japanese Reservations- Advance bookings recommended Home Delivery - Not available Parking facility - No local parking available Payment method - Cash
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