in osaka, japan (jan’24)

touchdown osaka, my first time properly exploring this city and i do have some skepticism. casual food is dominating in this part of japan, namely the well-known takoyaki and okonomiyaki, but tonkatsu, ramen and udon scenes here are quite affluent as well.

began here at kadoya shokudou, one of the more renowned shops in osaka known for their chinese inspired noodles. got one of the most popular options, the tsukesoba, was indeed really impressed with the smoothness and al-dente texture, wheat flavour was slightly mild. but the dipping broth here was unbearably salty, the pork belly and chunks within are also super dry which made me believe its the residual meats from the soup making. the additional order of egg was also both visually unappealing and very salty as expected. unimpressed and unsatisfied, not a shop i would recommend despite its accolades.

つけそば 並 (¥1600)
味玉 (¥300)
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would revisit: no
reservations: no
price range pp: ¥1000-¥3000
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📍カドヤ食堂
location: 4-16-13 shinmachi, nishi ward, osaka
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