This summer, I was able to come to Osaka for a drink. Since the second day of my three-day, two-night trip was completely free, I decided to go bar-hopping. At the suggestion of writer Suzuki Nao, we headed to a town called Senri. After bar-hopping throughout the morning, my companions said, "It's already 4 o'clock. 'Tokunaga' is..."

"It's so delicious, I can't even say it!" This phrase is unforgettable once you hear it, and it's the name of Yoshikami, a long-established Western restaurant in Asakusa. Their classic omurice, delivered from a lively kitchen, stands out even among the many other famous restaurants. This is Tokyo's Western cuisine, this is the taste of Asakusa. This time...

Founded in 1921, "Oroji" is a long-established restaurant located in a back alley in Shinjuku. Though there are various theories, it is said to be the one who coined the term "tonkatsu." Its specialty is not "katsu curry," but the one-of-a-kind "tondon." Enjoy this dish, which embodies the spirit of its founder, who trained in French cuisine, with a Kirin Lager beer...