OSAKA OHSHO: "The King Of Gyoza in Osaka!"

Osaka Ohsho
Megamall Bldg B

Gyoza

"Osaka Ohsho – which translates to ‘The King of Gyoza in Osaka’ – is the destination for handmade gyoza (dumplings). Our gyoza is a mixture of cabbage, ginger, garlic and 3 kinds of pork wrapped in Osaka Ohsho’s special wonton wrapper, then skilfully grilled to a deliciously golden brown crisp on one side yet moist within. Osaka Ohsho’s Gyoza has become our most famous and beloved dish."

More than 15 years ago, my college friends and I put up a fine dining in Pasong Tamo in Makati at the ground floor of a business hotel. Right across was the Shinjuku Ramen House which at the time, served the best Gyoza. People actually lined up to get in. Good thing that I knew most of the  waiters and kitchen staff that with one call, my Gyoza gets to me in a matter of minutes. I miss those days...

Cha Karaage Gyoza (P395)
Pork Curry (P425)

Pork Curry

Now, there's Osaka Ohsho who, as they claim, has the best Gyoza. It's new place located at the new wing of Megamall. Their Gyoza is good, as expected. The ginger taste is not overwhelming, just right. And my Pork Curry? I just find the curry sauce too thick. As a matter of fact, it was way too thick. Nakakasuya tuloy. 
 
 

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Curry Rice at Ukokkei!

Ukokkei Ramen Ron @ San Lorezo, Makati

After a movie, Tita Nelia and I had a sudden craving for ramen... Ukokkei Ramen (they make their own noodles) in particular. The place opened a few minutes before 6pm and good thing that we were there before the onslaught of the Ukokkei regulars (interesting: they only serve their specialty, Miso Chashu at 6pm sharp!)

We ordered the usual (my favorite) Tantanmen (P390) and (Tita's favorite) Miso Chashu (P380) and added a serving of Yaku Gyoza (P120) and yes, yes, yes... Curry Rice (P280 regular, P180 half). Of course, we got the regular.  

I loved the Curry Rice. The flavors were not too strong, balanced. The spiciness was kept to a minimum. Sabi nga... sauce pa lang, ulam na.