This hole in the wall restaurant is not located in the usual places where one would find a restaurant. Who would think of finding a restaurant near a loading dock of a supermarket, in a small lane away from foot traffic?
It is a small restaurant with a few seats so I think if you live close by and was shopping at the nearby Vermont Shopping Centre, it is very convenient to pop by for a fix of Japanese home cooked food. The shop is run by two people, so it is best to call and place your order ahead to minimise waiting time.
The last time we were there, we ordered the chicken karaage rice bowl ($9.80) and beef bento ($13.80). The bento comes with the standard miso soup which is not pictured. The prices are good, just look at the number of chicken pieces in the chicken karaage bowl. I doubt one can find any restaurant meals for below $10 these days, even if it is just slightly below $10.
Taste wise, the ingredients taste fresh and cooked without MSG. The side dish in the bento box was simple, just like how a mom's home cooked meals are. There is a good balance of meat and vegetables in both dishes.
Comparing Osaka Kitchen with Uchiwa just round the corner, the latter has a larger menu with similar prices but Osaka Kitchen has just a little bit more authenticity to their food. But I would prefer to visit Uchiwa for a better dine in experience.
Despite it's location, this restaurant has accumulated a following. While I was waiting to pick up my order, I saw many others who had phoned in their order earlier coming in to pick up their orders. I am glad that a local restaurant is doing well under the Covid19 conditions. It has not been easy on the restaurant sector.
So, if this is your local area then go ahead and support your local restaurants!
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