Osaka, Japan｜MARU

My boyfriend and I visited MARU yesterday evening for dinner. What we found is a lovely, unassuming gem in the heart of Korea town in Osaka. While the owner and I are both bilingual, none of those 4 languages happened to overlap. So we got by with google translate ("your recommendation"), some pointing, and trust. The owner brought us 3 delicious items, one a deep fried onion/egg dish, a mushroom/noodle plate, and lastly a hearty chicken and rice soup. Not one of these items was over $15 (usd) and all of them were amazing. The ingredients are modest but flavours are elevated and make the composed dishes absolutely delicious. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great meal in Osaka.

Visited for lunch I ordered the Sundubu set in a calm shop. It was very filling and delicious. I also asked for the sundubu to be a little spicy, but it was just right. My companion gave me some samgyedan, and it was rich and the meat was perfectly stewed, so it was delicious! The rice was delicious, but I was disappointed that I couldn't finish it all because it made my stomach swell. The Okoge ojiya at the end was also delicious. Next time I want to try samgyedang or bibim noodles! It's a popular restaurant and there aren't that many seats, so it's probably best to make a reservation.

I visited with 5 friends during lunch time. I made a reservation because there were a lot of people and it got busy during lunch. Everything was delicious. Especially for me, the potato pancake was chewy and had rice cake inside? The texture was so impressive that I wanted to eat it again. I thought the location might be a little difficult to find for first-timers, but after searching on Google Maps, I was able to arrive smoothly.