Satoshi had a boxed lunch of assorted kushikatsu (fried items on sticks), as well as some yakiudon.
I had bibimba. This even came with a soft boiled egg, which you cracked and put onto the bibimba yourself.
It was quite windy, so we had to shield our food from the flying debris every so often, but all in all it was a nice lunch.
They were having a Rose Festa, so they had some booths as well as some entertainment going on.
It was nice to see a lot of people out and about.
By then, Satoshi had to go to class, so he took the subway back towards Umeda.
I stopped into a little cafe along the Tosabori River called Moto Coffee.
The cafe is very small and they have a nice little terrace out along the river.
Their muffin and iced cafe latte were a bit pricey though...920 yen (about US$9.20).
The muffin was more like a dry scone with nuts, orange peel and chocolate chips in it. I liked that they didn't skimp on the "goodies" in the muffin.
And even though it was dry, it went nicely with the iced cafe latte.
Their roses were in bloom and there were many people.
The weather was nice and sunny so everyone was sitting and eating their lunch and chatting with friends.
I ordered the Ladies set and had some California roll, which you don't see too much of in Japan. The set also came with miso soup & chawan mushi (savory custard)....1260 yen (about US$12.60)
Satoshi ordered a set with salmon sushi in various forms and also added tempura to his order. His set also came with miso soup & chawan mushi...1260 yen (about US$12.60)
It was a beautiful day. Lots of walking, eating and bonding with nature.
Moto Coffee
2-1-1 Kitahama, Kitahama Lion Building
Chuo, Osaka
Phone: 06.4706.3788
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Hours: 12:00-19:00
Good to see the roses in bloom. Hopefully a sign of the warmer weather!!
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I like how you go from picnic lunch (that you picked up) to meeting up for dinner after having parted for a short while. What time you guys usually eat dinner anyway? Typically in Italy nobody does dinner until 7:00-7:30pm (even later when you travel further south in Italy). We're never able to go from lunch to dinner without going home first because the time in between in is too long. Dinner out for us is around 8-8:30pm! (earlier if we stay home to eat)
ReplyDeleteThanks J-A I think the weather is supposed to go up to 28C (82F) this week, it's been quite cool at night here.
ReplyDeleteWhenever Satoshi goes to class, we end up eating at 5-ish...but usually eat around 6-ish, Rowena. I think we talked about dinnertime on your blog post once before :)
Take care you two.
Kat
I think that's the first time I've seen you eat a roll of any kind. Here in the states, fancy sushi rolls with a lot of different ingredients and sauces are really popular. Almost seems like nigiri comes in second place on the menu. I never thought anything of it until a Japanese Twitter friend asked if that's the only thing I ate. Then I realized that rolls could be an American invention...like Taco Bell isn't real Mexican food. Have I been eating fast food sushi all these years? Ha!!
ReplyDeleteWe have rolls called salad maki and rolls with fried shrimp in them, but you are right Pocky, they probably are inventions of America :) I don't think you've been eating fast food sushi just fusion sushi :)
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
I loved this day!
ReplyDeleteDon't want to be picky but it is "bibimbap"
ReplyDeleteIt was fun Jalna :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nate, I always use the Japanese name for this dish :p
Take care you two.
Kat
Looks like a great day full of flowers and good food. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses! Sorry my comment is always late. :-( I'm trying to catch up on my reading. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb in Hawaii! Gotta get out and about before the heat & humidity start up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nami, I'm glad you still try to read my posts :)
Take care.
Kat
The roses look v. pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love that they have so many varieties K!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat