Untitled — Restaurant in Osaka

在疫情之後，大家似乎掀起了一波報復性旅遊潮，加上現在又是暑假，傳統熱門的日韓路線依然吸引了大量遊客。這次因為有作品在京都展覽，所以我也再度踏上日本，這一次我選擇住在大阪。以前我去日本時大多是前往關東地區，這次是第二次來到關西的大阪。我住在長堀橋地鐵站附近的一家背包客棧，住了將近一個星期。直到最後第二天，我才發現從長堀橋地鐵站6號出口上來後左邊，也就是我每天回背包客棧的路上，有一家迷你的酒吧。其實他的外觀很吸引我，因為地上總是會有一個旋轉的標誌到了晚上特別明亮很引人注意。

其實我每天回去經過這家酒吧時都很想進去，但總是看到座位已滿，加上整天走路累了，就沒有進去。直到那天我發現裡面還有座位，便推門走了進去。雖然酒吧很小，但一進門最讓我印象深刻的是牆上的那幅藝術品。可能因為我自己也畫畫，所以對藝術品特別敏感。老闆是日本人，另一位調酒師是來自德國的帥哥。

剛進去的時候，雖然酒吧空間不大，但一點也不讓人覺得壓抑，反而很溫馨，有種和朋友聊天的感覺。酒吧沒有過多的華麗裝飾，但充滿了日本風情。本來還有點不好意思，但在旁邊客人和老闆們親切的問候和聊天下，氣氛慢慢熱絡了起來，而且店裡面的日本客人都好熱情喔，雖然有時候語言上不太通，但是我們還是可以聊得很開心，而且老闆的英語非常好，所以即使日語不太通，也可以用英語溝通。

我一開始點了兩杯威士忌可樂，接著請調酒師為我調制一杯特調。我告訴他我喜歡偏甜帶點酸的口味，結果調出來的果然很好喝。剛開始喝時有點酸，但到了中段開始帶出甜味，旁邊的日本朋友們也都推薦這杯特調，果然沒有讓我失望。

第二天晚上，由於這是我在大阪的最後一晚，我又去了酒吧喝了一杯並和他們聊了會天。我那天發現他們有一道特別的餐點——咖喱飯，但嘗了一口後發現它和我們常吃的日式咖喱不太一樣，更接近濃厚的印度咖喱，味道特別又很下飯。

那天我喝的都是老闆為我調的特調，其中我最喜歡的是桃子口味和梅酒口味的特調，超級好喝，真的大推。他們調酒時非常用心，想讓客人有驚艷的感覺⋯⋯所以整體來說，這家酒吧真的非常值得推薦，CP值超高，老闆和帥哥調酒師也都很親切、很會聊天。如果大家有機會來大阪心齋橋附近，一定要來這家酒吧喝酒、聊天、交朋友！

After the Covid , it seems like there has been a wave of "revenge travel," and with summer vacation in full swing, traditional hotspots like Japan and Korea are still drawing large crowds. This time, I returned to Japan because my artwork was being exhibited in Kyoto, and I chose to stay in Osaka. In the past, I usually visited the Kanto region, but this was my second time in Kansai, specifically Osaka. I stayed at a backpacker’s hostel near Nagahoribashi Station for almost a week. It wasn't until the second to last day that I noticed a tiny bar on the left side of my daily route from Exit 6 of Nagahoribashi Station back to the hostel. The bar’s exterior had always caught my eye, especially at night when its rotating sign on the ground was particularly bright and attention-grabbing.

Every day as I passed by this bar on my way back, I was tempted to go inside, but it was always full, and I was too tired from walking all day. Finally, one day, I noticed there were available seats, so I pushed the door open and went in. Although the bar was small, what struck me the most upon entering was a piece of artwork on the wall. Perhaps because I also paint, I am particularly sensitive to art. The owner is a Japanese, and the other bartender is a cute guy from Germany.😂

Despite the bar’s small space, it didn’t feel cramped at all, rather, it was cozy, like chatting with friends. The bar wasn't overly decorated but had a strong Japanese vibe. Initially, I felt a bit shy, but the warm greetings and conversations from the other customers and the owner soon made the atmosphere lively. The Japanese customers were incredibly friendly, and even though we sometimes faced language barriers, we still had a great time chatting. The owner’s English was excellent, so even if your Japanese isn’t great, you can still communicate in English.

I started with two whiskey colas and then asked the bartender to make me a special cocktail. I told him I liked something sweet with a hint of sour, and the drink he made was indeed delicious. It started off slightly sour, but as I drank, a sweet flavor emerged. The Japanese friends nearby also recommended this special cocktail, and it did not disappoint.

The next night, which was my last night in Osaka, I returned to the bar for another drink and some more conversation. That night, I discovered they had a special dish—curry rice. After trying it, I realized it was different from the usual Japanese curry; it was closer to the rich flavor of Indian curry, unique and very appetizing.

That night, I drank only the special cocktails the owner made for me. My favorites were the peach-flavored and plum wine-flavored cocktails—they were absolutely delicious and highly recommended. The bartenders put a lot of effort into their drinks, aiming to impress their customers... Overall, this bar is truly worth recommending, offering great value for money. The owner and the handsome bartender were both friendly and easy to talk to. If you ever find yourself near Shinsaibashi in Osaka, you definitely need to visit this bar, have a drink, chat, and make...

It's cosy, which is exactly why it's so comfortable and everyone is so friendly! We were in Osaka for 6 nights and we went every night 'cause it felt so homely and warm. The hospitality was unparalleled. Everyone was so friendly - the boss, the bartender, the patrons. Made so many new friends, and definitely made the trip that much better. I miss just popping in for a night cap already. THIS is why we will return to Osaka.

Most of their drinks are self created! My fave (which isnt on the menu) is the Elderflower Gin Garden. P.s. music is...

Genuinely one of the most entertaining experiences I had throughout my entire trip to anywhere in Japan. Was wandering around solo to find a bar and came across Untitled. The bartender knows a pretty good amount of English, and kind of acted as a bit of a translator between myself and the other people at the bar. Spent around 3 hours there just talking and felt as if I had known these people for much longer than I had. Unfortunately don’t think I’m coming back to Japan anytime soon, but hopefully when I do, I get to come back...