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This time, I visited a unique and exotic café in Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome, Osaka:
“Zakuro no Ki”, an Azerbaijani café.
It’s a rare spot where you can experience Azerbaijani culture and cuisine, offering a relaxing atmosphere that feels like stepping into another country.
Today, I’ll focus on their Straight Tea, Sheki-style Pakhlava, and Walnut Kete.
What Is Zakuro no Ki?
Zakuro no Ki is a café where you can enjoy traditional Azerbaijani tea culture and sweets.
The interior is full of exotic charm, with carefully selected decorations and tableware.
It’s a perfect place to escape the busy Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and spend a მშვიდ, relaxing moment.
Straight Tea (1,500 yen)
First, the Straight Tea.
Tea culture is deeply rooted in Azerbaijan, and this café serves it in an authentic style.
The tea is poured into a glass cup, offering a fragrant and clean taste.
It has a mild astringency, making it very easy to drink.
You can also enjoy it with sugar or jam, and taking your time savoring it makes the experience feel truly luxurious.
Sheki-style Pakhlava (450 yen)
Next is the Sheki-style Pakhlava.
Unlike typical baklava, this version features a moist texture with layers soaked in syrup and filled with nuts, resulting in a rich sweetness.
With each bite, you’ll taste honey-like sweetness and the aroma of nuts,
making it a perfect match with tea.
While it is quite sweet, pairing it with tea creates a perfect balance.
Walnut Kete (350 yen)
Finally, the Walnut Kete.
This is a pastry-like baked good with a crispy exterior and a gently sweet walnut filling inside.
Compared to the pakhlava, it’s less sweet and lighter,
making it a perfect snack to enjoy casually.
It pairs wonderfully with tea and is ideal for a relaxed café moment.
Final Thoughts
Zakuro no Ki in Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome offers:
Authentic Azerbaijani tea culture
Unique and delicious traditional sweets
A calm, exotic atmosphere
It’s truly a hidden gem.
Especially recommended for those who:
Want to relax and unwind
Are interested in experiencing different cultures
Love sweets and tea
If you’re looking for a slightly different café experience in Tenjinbashisuji,
this is definitely a place worth visiting.
This time, I’d like to introduce a tempura bowl specialty restaurant located in the Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome area of Osaka:
“Ebinoya Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome.”
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street is known as a foodie paradise, and this is one of the popular spots where you can casually enjoy authentic tempura.
Today, I’ll focus on the Ebinoya Set Meal and the Two-Shrimp Tempura Bowl.
What Is Ebinoya?
Ebinoya is a tempura bowl specialty restaurant known for its freshly fried tempura and flavorful sauce.
The interior is bright and clean, with plenty of counter seating, making it easy to visit even alone.
All tempura is fried after you order, so you can always enjoy it hot and crispy.
Another highlight is the all-you-can-eat spicy cod roe (mentaiko), which adds to the restaurant’s great value.
Ebinoya Set Meal
First, the Ebinoya Set Meal.
This set allows you to enjoy tempura separately from the rice, and includes:
Shrimp tempura
Vegetable tempura
Several other types of tempura
The freshly fried tempura has a light, crispy batter that isn’t greasy, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine.
You can dip it in tempura sauce or place it on top of rice—
being able to enjoy it your own way is one of the best parts of this set meal.
Two-Shrimp Tempura Bowl
Next is the Two-Shrimp Tempura Bowl.
This classic tempura bowl features two large shrimp tempura placed generously over rice.
The sweet and savory special sauce soaks into the rice,
and when combined with the crispy tempura, it creates an irresistible combination.
The shrimp are plump and satisfying, delivering exactly what you’d expect from a great tempura bowl.
Highly recommended for those looking for a hearty meal.
All-You-Can-Eat Mentaiko
One thing you absolutely can’t miss at Ebinoya is the all-you-can-eat mentaiko.
With its spicy and savory flavor, it pairs perfectly with rice.
It also provides a nice contrast between bites of tempura, adding variety to the meal.
Be careful—it’s so good that you might end up eating way more rice than planned! (laughs)
Final Thoughts
Ebinoya in Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome offers:
Freshly fried, crispy tempura
Authentic tempura bowls at a casual price
Great value with unlimited mentaiko
If you want to enjoy a variety of tempura → Ebinoya Set Meal
If you want a hearty, satisfying bowl → Two-Shrimp Tempura Bowl
Both are highly satisfying options.
If you’re unsure where to eat along Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street,
this is definitely a place worth stopping by.
