So good…!!! The food, atmosphere, and service were all wonderful and so comfortable… A place overflowing with lovely moments. I had plans to see a live show in Minoh starting in the evening… So I thought, why not have lunch somewhere around Hokusetsu… and that's how I ended up here. There are old houses and temples around, which put the heart at ease. Osaka's shrines, temples, and old streetscapes feel a little different from Kobe, where I live, but they're truly lovely, and I even feel a sense of respect for the people of Osaka Prefecture who have kept this feel alive all this time. The same kind of air fills the inside of the shop too, so… How lovely… how lovely… indeed～☺

A shop standing alone in front of a shrine and a temple that I'd been curious about for ages. I'd heard the lunchtime "Takarabako Gozen" is popular, but I was really curious about the evening atmosphere, so this time I took the plunge and joined the "New Moon / Full Moon Special Dinner," held only twice a month. The moment I opened the door, the female staff member's gentle smile softly melted away my nerves, and it was a heartwarming time right from the start. I was able to savor the food at a leisurely pace while enjoying the conversation. Every dish has a reason behind it, and they said that eating ingredients matched to the new moon / full moon balances your body and raises your luck. The presentation was truly beautiful, and the careful, gentle flavors filled me with a quiet happiness. When I was unsure about drinks, they picked one that went perfectly with the food, and that was also really delicious. There was no music playing in the shop, the sounds of nature echoed quietly, and the lit-up garden was very beautiful. And what moved me most of all was the clay pot rice to finish. They made the freshly cooked rice into salt rice balls right there, and the aroma and taste were unforgettably delicious. Even though I was full, I ended up having seconds. The New Moon / Full Moon course was counter-only, but there seem to be semi-private rooms on the 1st floor and seating on the 2nd floor too, so next time I'd like to come with friends and family and share this space. I think it'd be perfect for year-end parties, New Year parties, and anniversaries too. The à la carte menu is extensive, and next time I'd love to try the octopus shumai and oden.

Obanzai lunch Japanese food feels nice once in a while Gluten-free dessert Coffee 5,900 yen for 2 people.

Dropped in alone one evening. I'd like to rate it again after coming for lunch or with a group. The onigiri was delicious ^_^ I came for lunch. From February 2024, the Takarabako Gozen went from 2500 yen to 2900 yen; the lunch with rice, soup, and an assortment of side dishes was 1900 yen. I thought about when I'd use this place. For lunch alone, I think the 700 yen omusubi set, enjoyed at a leisurely pace, suits me. When inviting friends for a meal, booking the Takarabako Gozen could also be an option. I think it's best to go in spring or summer, avoiding the cold season. The reason is that the side dishes are served chilled, so for the meal as a whole I'd rather skip the cold months.

Tsubaki Bekkan, an old-house restaurant in Tonda It's in a residential area a short walk from the busy part of town; it's a bit of a walk from the station, but only about 10 minutes, so it's not far. I wanted to try the Takarabako Gozen, but I was planning to go to the kura-nomi at Kotobuki Shuzō afterward, so I ordered the simple omusubi set (￥800). It came with 2 salt omusubi, half a dashimaki, tsukudani, and kasujiru loaded with ingredients, and the salt omusubi were really delicious. I'd really love for anyone thinking "Omusubi with no filling?" to try them. Apparently these omusubi are made with pesticide-free Niigata rice cooked in a clay pot every day, and it's truly delicious rice that brings out the sweetness, flavor, stickiness, and softness of the grain — a gem made even better by the salt. I think they intentionally leave out any filling. The kasujiru is packed with ingredients like mushrooms, but the sake lees only gives off a faint scent, so it doesn't assert itself much. The dashimaki is Kyoto-style with a soft dashi flavor, and the tsukudani has only a mild soy sauce taste and a mild sansho tingle; maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I guess it's so they don't get in the way of how good the rice is? It doesn't have much punch, but it slides down so easily without any resistance — food that's gentle on body and soul, and I felt soothed. Next time I'd definitely like to try the Takarabako too.