News — Osaka

Tucked away in the back streets of Namba not far from Ebusubashi and Hozenji is Bokusui, a Japanese style restaurant that serves a broad selection of quality Japanese food at a reasonable price. Bokusui captures a bit of the old world in that its interior is made of dark timbers and decorated with interesting folk art. It has been one of my favourite places to eat for the better part of 30 years. Amongst the dishes I suggest for first timers is "goshiki" salad, "gyusuji doteyaki" made from the sinew of beef, boiled for hours and flavoured with miso, it...

If the walls at Bar 238 could talk they would have a lot to say. Established in August 1948 not a lot has changed over the years in this "retro" Osaka hot spot. The long wooden bar made from "keyaki" is a fine piece of timber that has graced 238 since it was established in the post WW11 ashes of Osaka. You might ask why its called Bar 238. The 23 represents the 23rd year of the reign of the Showa emperor and the 8 August. If you happen to be in Osaka and wish to take in a piece...