Have you read the article,
“The six recommended spots around Suminoe Koen Station, the terminus of the Osaka Metro Subway Line (Part.1)”,
which I posted previously?
Among the 6 recommended spots around Suminoe Koen Station,
I have introduced three places.
In this article, I would like to introduce the remaining three locations to you.
Two of the three locations are restaurants.
The remaining one is the first famous place that comes to mind when you think of Suminoe Koen.
Let’s go take a quick look.
But first,
Let me briefly touch on the situation in Suminoe Ward and the area around Suminoe Koen Station.
If you have already read the previous article,
you may skip this section.
Thank you again for your cooperation.
About Suminoe Ward and Suminoe-koen Station
Suminoe Ward is located in the southwestern part of Osaka City,
It has the largest area of any of Osaka’s 24 wards.
Suminoe Koen Station is the representative station of the ward.
Many restaurants and stores line the streets around the station.
It is crowded with many people.
The places I visited in Suminoe this time are
as shown in the map above.
In the previous article,
・Osaka Gokoku Shrine
・Suminoe Park
・Uncle Rikuro Suminoe Koen Store
I have introduced the above three locations.
If you haven’t seen it yet,
please refer to this article
Let’s take a look.
Gyoza no Shinchan Suminoke Koen
After strolling in Suminoe Park,
I stopped by this bar.
Gyoza no Shinchan Suminoe Koen Branch
As the sign says,
this bar is famous for its gyoza (dumplings) and fried chicken.
I see that “Gyoza no Shinchan” has several bars in Osaka city,
I did not know this restaurant existed until I revisited Suminoe.
Please proceed a little south from Uncle Rikuro Suminoe Koen Store.
Since it is located next to a car rental store,
you won’t miss it.
Since it was during “the happy hour”,
draft beer was available for 218 yen (tax included).
At the time of my visit at 5pm,
the bar was quite crowded.
There was a counter seat available.
I used that one.
I decided to get the specialty of this restaurant
I decided to try this restaurant’s signature dish.
Juicy Meat Gyoza Dumplings (¥548/tax included) and draft beer.
As soon as I bit into it, all the juices of the meat came pouring out at once.
It is delicious.
The skin and ingredients are well seasoned,
No sauce is required.
I am a big fan of fried chicken. So fried chicken is a must for me, hiikun.
Large Karaage Style Deep-fried Chicken (¥548/tax included).
It may be difficult to convey in the photo.
The actual fried chicken is quite large.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
The batter and meat are well seasoned,
No salt or other seasonings are required.
It was as good as the dumplings, as they are a signature item.
I also got bean sprout namul (￥328/tax included).
The sesame oil flavor was delicious. Namul is a Korean dish, vegetables dressed with sesame oil.
Ideal as a palate cleanser for dumplings and fried foods.
I was reminded that it is true that
they don’t skimp on appetizers either.
All three dishes were delicious.
Thank you for the meal. Gochisousamadesita!
Last year I submitted the article on fried chicken.
If only I had known about the fried food at this restaurant at that point,
I have no doubt that I would have mentioned it in that article.
So let’s head to the store next.
Grill Itsuki
Next up is “Grill Itsuki”.
I had actually planned to go there on August 28, when I visited Suminoe Park and Gokoku Shrine.
Unfortunately, however, it was temporarily closed.
After a period of one month,
I were finally able to visit this place.
The purpose is to have the restaurant’s specialty.
Here it is…
Beef cutlet set meal (￥2,400/tax included).
I arrived just after the restaurant opened at 5:30pm.
Therefore, there were no customers except me, hiikun.
Thankfully, I was seated at a table for four.
Please take a look!
It is so long that it protrudes from the plate.
I don’t know the exact length.
It must be about 30 cm long.
I learned about it about 2 months ago when I happened to see it mentioned on a social networking site.
I was overwhelmed by the real thing.
The amount of salad as an accompaniment was also larger than I had imagined.
I, hiikun, have refrained from eating out since this spring to save money,
I try to cook for myself.
Except under special circumstances,
I have decided to eat out only once, right after payday.
So I am not sure what to eat out once a month.
This month I made a decision easily.
Because I wanted to eat this beef cutlet set meal.
I will have it, then. “Itadakimasu!”
You don’t have to apply much force.
It is very easy to cut.
It is absurdly tender.
It is served with a generous amount of demi-glace sauce.
The flavor and tenderness of the meat, the thickness of the batter, and how well it is fried,
Everything is perfect.
Also, this sauce is delicious.
Instead of spoiling the flavor of the meat,
rather, it takes advantage of the flavor of the meat.
I like to eat it with demi-glace sauce.
Personally, I recommend eating it with salt.
I felt it enhanced the flavor of the meat and batter.
In no time at all, there are two slices left.
I ate one slice with a generous amount of demi-glace sauce.
And the other slice with salt.
I finished the meal.
When I first saw it, I was worried if I could eat it.
But I ate it all without problem.
The beef cutlet set meal was really good.
A variety of other dishes are also offered.
I was curious about the insanely long fried shrimp.
Next time I come here, I wll try the fried shrimp.
In a relaxed atmosphere,
I had the best meal.
Thank you for the meal. Gochisousamadesita!
Finally, let’s head to the most iconic place in Suminoe.
Suminoe Boat Racecourse
After enjoying a delicious beef cutlet set meal at Grill Itsuki, I visited this place …
Suminoe Boat Racecourse.
When I think of Suminoe, this boat race track is the first thing that comes to mind.
This is the first time for me to enter public sports stadiums where not only boat races but also horse races, bicycle races, and auto races, take place.
And since I have no interest in gambling, it was a place that I, hiikun, had no connection to.
In introducing Suminoe this time,
I thought this boat race track, which represents Suminoe, was indispensable.
Also, I had always wanted to see a live boat race.
We decided to visit this place.
It is known as the “holy land of boat racing” among boat racing fans.
Let’s take a look at what Suminoe Boat Racecourse is like.
10 minutes walk from Grill Itsuki,
it is located just a short distance from Suminoe Koen Station.
Night races are mainly held at Suminoe Racecourse.
It usually opens at 2:30 p.m,
The first race takes place at exactly 3:00 pm.
The final 12th race is held at approximately 8:40 p.m.
It closes at 9:00 p.m.
However, this is subject to change depending on the competition being held.
For details, please refer to the official website of Suminoe Racecourse.
Even though it was a weekday evening,
surprisingly, many people came to watch the races.
Let’s go in then.
By the way, I took this photo before I went to “Grill Itsuki”.
The admission fee is ￥100.
Please insert a 100-yen coin into the machine that looks like an automatic ticket checker in the back.
No change will be given.
If you do not have 100 yen coins,
please use the currency exchange machine located near the entrance.
General information counter.
As it says “Beginner’s Corner.”
in this room, you can get basic knowledge about boat races and information about this racecourse.
This is great for those who are new to boat racing.
It also offers a food court, food stalls, and vending machines.
Therefore, there will be no need to worry about food or drink.
While drinking and eating,
people enjoyed watching the races and betting.
The audience consists of a wide range of ages, both men and women.
Surprisingly, I got the impression that there were many female audience.
Couples, friends, and colleagues came to watch the races.
Some of the guests were women, like hiikun, who came alone.
Families with children were also seen.
I was overwhelmed by the size of the racecourse, which was much larger than I had imagined.
You can enjoy watching the games indoors as well as outdoors.
Paid seating is also available.
Seating is available for individuals, groups, and pairs.
Moreover, I was surprised that there was even a large room available for banquets.
Please refer to this page for details.
The bleachers on this side were undergoing renovation.
I am sure you can understand
how big the boat race track is.
When I arrived,
it was just before the eighth race was to take place.
First, we watched how the race was conducted.
It is different from seeing it through a TV or computer screen.
Obviously, there is a difference.
I was simply overwhelmed.
The roar coming from the boat, the splash, and the smell of the motors.
The skillful maneuvering of the players, the gamesmanship among them,
I was instantly captivated by the heated competition unfolding before my eyes.
I came all the way to the boatyard.
I wanted to bet money.
Therefore
I bet a little money on the 9th and 10th competitions that followed.
I will try my first gambling.
What are the results…
I bought a boat ticket for the first time.
I have no intention of getting rich at the gambling.
I keep it to a playful level.
Budget should be within 1,000 yen.
I bet money on the ninth race in this way.
First place => Boat No.1
Second place => Boat No.2
This is a bet on which boats will come in first and second. I bet 200 yen on this race.
At the start of the race, boat number 1 runs on the inside.
Boat No.6 runs on the outermost side.
Because the inside is advantageous,
generally speaking, boat No.1 is likely to be the first to arrive.
Of course, that is not all.
Other considerations include the rank of the athlete, the percentage of wins in the most recent race, and the performance of the motor.
Considering these things, we need to make a decision.
This is my first bet on gambling.
I tried not to think too much
In accordance with the principle that the boats running on the inside have the advantage at the time of starting,
I purchased a boat ticket with the above content.
Before coming here,
I learned the minimum necessary knowledge about boat racing.
A few days before visiting Suminoe Racecourse,
I discovered this blog site by chance.
Overview of boat racing, how to buy tickets, and how to bet to increase your odds of winning.
The explanation is easy to understand even for a beginner like me, hiikun.
Thanks to this blog site, I have become more interested in boat racing.
Please read it if you like.
What was the result?
The first place went to Boat No.1 and the second to Boat No.3.
The first place was on target, but the second place was missed.
Boat No.2 was running rather smoothly at the beginning of the race,
Boats No.3 and No.6 were in hot pursuit in the closing stages.
Too bad!
Next is the 10th race.
I bet 200 yen on the single winner and boat No.1.
This is the simplest way to bet, just guess which boat will come in first.
What was the result?
What a surprise, Boat No.6 was the first place.
Unfortunately, I also missed the race.
The racer in the No. 6 boat are not as well ranked as one in the No. 1 boat.
However, I later realized that the winning percentage was relatively high among the contestants.
I should have looked more carefully at the run list before making my decision.
Finally, I left after watching the 11th competition without betting any money.
Finally, I walked around the boat racetrack some more.
You can clearly watch the race even from indoors.
It’s also air-conditioned.
You can enjoy watching the races without worrying about hot, cold, or rainy days.
There was also a forecaster on site.
To improve the accuracy of the forecast as much as possible,
many people asked Mr. Forecast for his opinion.
Two disappointments.
The first is that trash was abandoned on the floor, seats and tables.
There was no garbage in the area within this photo.
But walking around,
I saw used boat tickets, newspapers and magazines that had been finished reading, empty cans, etc., left on the floor.
I felt offended
There were also people who used foul language and made wild accusations at the players.
I do not know what their intentions are in doing so.
They may have been angry about losing a bet.
But for whatever reason, jeering at the racers with foul language is offensive.
I am sure there were many who were as offended as I, hiikun, was.
I really want people to stop littering and jeering with foul language.
Unfortunately, I missed the forecast,
My first time watching a boat race was a lot of fun.
I would like to visit this place again to watch the races as it is close to my home.
I’ll have a little more knowledge about boat racing
by the time I visit next time.
Of course, I will bet a small amount just for fun.
Summary
I have introduced recommended spots around Suminoe Koen Station.
How was it?
The places I visited in Suminoe this time are as follows.
Let’s take a look back.
At the Osaka Gokoku Shrine, under the atmosphere which is quiet, sacred and solemn,
you can feel the preciousness of peace while expressing their condolences and gratitude to those who died in the war.
At Suminoe Park, under the wonderful environment surrounded by many trees.
you can relax your body and mind.
At Uncle Rikuro’s Suminoe Koen Store, under the savory smell of freshly baked cheesecake,
you can enjoy a variety of sweets not available at other stores.
At the bar “Gyoza no Shinchan Suminoe Koen Branch”, under the lively atmosphere,
you can enjoy delicious dumplings and fried food.
At the restaurant “Grill Itsuki”, under the relaxing atmosphere,
you can enjoy beef cutlets and other delicious Western dishes.
And,
at Suminoe Boat Racecourse, under the atomoshpere full of enthusiasm and excitement,
you can watch the fierce competition among the racers.
All of them are within walking distance of each other,
Please visit them if you like.
I hope that you will have a good time there.
Thank you again for reading to the end.
See you in the next article.
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