Nakamuraya, Croquette and Beef Cutlet — Restaurant in Osaka

My first experience here, I had a really bad experience where Ihad been waiting in the line a long time. I was really tired from work and being on my feet all day, but I was excited to try the famous nakamura korokke. I worked shift schedule and FINALLY got a shift which finished at a time when the shop was open. When I reached the front of the line to make my order, the staff told me I could not just walk up to the front and that I need to go wait in line like everyone else. They didn't see I had already been waiting just like everyone else. I know they were busy and can't follow everyone, but I felt really embarrassed and too shocked to say much more. So I just left It took a long time to feel like I wanted to try their food again, but I know it was just a mistake. I come back now only if there's not a line. The croquette is lovely for the price, and I love...

OSAKA’S BEST KEPT SNACK SECRET! Saw a line for this stall in Tenjinbashi today and had to join as their cheapest item is only 80 yen. I asked the shopkeeper what the most popular flavour was, and he said it was the 80¥ potato & onion flavour. Part of why it is so delicious is due to the Maillard reaction which accentuates the umami of the onion flavouring. The outside of crisp, inside is very warm and super smooth. The croquette inside tastes sweet, like a juicy sweet onion flavour was interlaced with smooth potato mash. I immediately wanted another one, as it didn’t feel heavy or fatty. Already planning on coming...

To be honest, I’m a fan of Downtown (a super famous Kansai manzai duo), and went a little out of my way to try Hamada’s recommended korokke. It did not disappoint, it was simply a delicious freshly made korokke with great texture and a sweet and addictive flavour. The line may look intimidating, but these guys are working extremely fast and efficiently. Workflow, GBD, cheap, I recommend this place...