Genuine Izakaya Diner "Uotami" Morinomiya JR Station — Restaurant in Osaka

As other reviewers point out, this is an izakaya and thus best experienced in a social setting. Their all-you-can-drink plan is quite reasonable, so I'm sure that those of you who like drinking would have a good time.

That said, I neither came with a friend (I probably should get one soon) nor drank any alcohol. Can't say that it was all but mediocre, though. I came in, climbed up some stairs and there was already a staff waiting to welcome my arrival. Quite lovely, that was! Then I took off my shoes (this is a shoes-off establishment) and was guided into a private room. I took a gander at their very diverse menu (I don't know what others were saying about options being limited), ordered through a QR code thingy, and there came my food. I ate my food alone quietly whilst eavesdropping on the peeps next door discussing politics and the economy (sorry, ladies!).

I was quite surprised to see the bill being a fair bit more expensive than I imagined, as I was sure to have budgeted my meal properly beforehand. Sure enough, there was a flat service charge applied without my knowledge, which would otherwise make sense had I come with a few companions. I personally am not a fan of this model; it's not the amount, just the fact that it's hidden and uninformed. It'd be nice if they just stuck a sign out front stating that there'd be an 'admission fee'. But hey, I'll forgive them because everything...

We came here after visiting the Osaka Castle. Think it’s more of a drinking place with private room. Too bad we don’t drink and we’re only hungry. Portions tad bit small even for japan. Priced a little higher maybe because of the private room setting. Service was friendly and prompt but for the price we thought the fast food Japanese right downstairs would have faired us better. Food was...

It was late so we stopped here for dinner, and I can honestly only say that this place is only good if you only care to drink. Food options are limited and in small portions, it's all just drinking food. If you are looking for a dining experience, then this may not be the...