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Today I would like to introduce a lunch menu that you can eat at the standing bar.Store name: Sake stand UozoLocation: 1F, T & T Leisure Building, 3-35-25 Tarumicho, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
It's an atmosphere where you can easily enter and enjoy yourself.
There are 24 seats in total, and there are standing counter seats and standing table seats.Opened in April 2020, the Tachinomiya "Sake Stand Uozo" seems to be a restaurant that offers a large number of reasonably-priced seafood dishes and gems that are particular about the production area.I also went to eat the lunch menu with a little reconnaissance!!!Product name: Seafood-pickled rice bowl set mealPrice: 700 yen
I came home full for 700 yen, with an amount that was not worth the quality and price of Ate, which I couldn't think of as a standing drink.(Work in the afternoon is hard ~~)
Karaage is voluminous and juicy ~~
Crispy Koromo is irresistible!
It's amazing how many naval battles are going on.The material was also fresh and satisfying.
Yamaneko-ken is a ramen and mazesoba specialty shop located within walking distance of Esaka Station.
While the exterior is simple and understated, the interior is clean and welcoming, making it easy to visit even if you’re dining alone.
In Esaka, a highly competitive ramen district, Yamaneko-ken is especially known for its strong commitment to soy sauce–based flavors.
Special Black Soy Sauce Mazesoba
First up is the Special Black Soy Sauce Mazesoba.
From the very first bite, you’re hit with a rich aroma and deep umami.
The bold flavor unique to black soy sauce clings perfectly to the thick, chewy noodles.
As you’d expect from a “special” version, the toppings are generous and luxurious:
Chashu pork
Seasoned soft-boiled egg
Menma (bamboo shoots)
Shredded nori seaweed
Despite its richness, it’s not overly heavy, and the well-balanced flavor keeps you enjoying every bite until the end.
If you like bold, punchy flavors, this bowl is a must-try.
Special White Soy Sauce Mazesoba
Next is the Special White Soy Sauce Mazesoba.
In contrast to the black soy sauce version, this one is elegant in both appearance and taste.
The gentle saltiness of white soy sauce and the refined umami of the broth base really stand out.
By highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients, it pleasantly overturns the common image of mazesoba being overly rich or heavy.
It pairs beautifully with the special toppings, and leaves you with a lingering aftertaste that makes you think, “I could eat a little more.”
Black or White? If You Can’t Decide…
For richness and impact → Special Black Soy Sauce Mazesoba
For elegance and balance → Special White Soy Sauce Mazesoba
Both are exceptionally well-crafted, and it’s easy to see why opinions are divided depending on personal taste.
Final Thoughts
Yamaneko-ken in Osaka’s Esaka area is a fantastic spot to enjoy mazesoba that truly showcases the depth and versatility of soy sauce.
Black and white—two completely different personalities, yet both absolutely worth ordering in their “special” versions.
If you’re looking for ramen or mazesoba in Esaka, be sure to stop by Yamaneko-ken and experience their soy sauce–based creations for yourself.
