About Osaka

There is an old saying that "Kyoto is all about clothes, Osaka is all about eating." This means that Kyoto is all about kimonos, and Osaka is all about eating and drinking, and people will lose their fortunes in luxury. In simple terms, it is a satire of the fact that Kyoto people spend a lot of money on clothes without hesitation, while Osaka people value food and spend money on it, enjoying it, and have a gourmet culture. Osaka people are passionate about eating, and they cook with a "spirit of disposal" that discerns the quality of ingredients and uses up all the good ingredients without leaving anything behind.

Osaka has always been blessed with bounty from the sea and land. Seafood was so abundant in Osaka Bay that it was called "Naniwa" (fish garden), and many kinds of vegetables were grown there. Furthermore, in the Edo period, food from all over the country was gathered there, so much so that it was called "the kitchen of the nation." Sakai had an environment where good food was available, sharp knives for cooking with the food were made in Sakai, and there were also good eaters. Wealthy merchants often used restaurants to do business, which helped chefs hone their skills and refine their cuisine. In addition, there were famous sake breweries in the neighborhood, such as Ikeda, Itami, and Nada, and the quality of the food improved to match the high-quality sake. The word "eat to your heart's content" embodies the history and environment of Osaka, as well as the spirit of the Osaka people.

Wealthy merchants would often visit restaurants to do business, which allowed the chefs to hone their skills and make the food more refined. In addition, with the nearby sake breweries of Ikeda, Itami, and Nada, the quality of the food improved to match the high-quality sake. The phrase "eat to your heart's content" embodies this history and environment of Osaka, and the spirit of the Osaka people.