07/15/2017
Kani Douraku かに道楽 is a famous chain restaurant that originate from Osaka. Just as the name states, they specialize in crab and seafood related plates.
In the tourist areas in Osaka, they are seriously everywhere, just a short walk around the area, we stumbled upon at least three stores! So of course it would be a shame to not pay a visit! Thus we tried out Dotonbori flagship store on our last day in Osaka.
Decor
There is no way you can miss a Kani Douraku store. Just look for the giant crab and you've definitely found it!
It really is an eye catcher from metres away, and the crab's leg moves around too..
crabs on the window as well
The interior of the restaurant is mainly furnished with wood, it feels very warm and relaxing.
Chopstick holder is a mini crab!
A fan they gave us as a souverir? lol
Food
We have 5 people in our party so it was easier to just order a lunch set instead of à la carte.
To be honest I can't quite recall which lunch set we ordered, but from the looks of the menu I think its this one :l
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お昼のかに会席 Daily Lunch Special Sumire
The set we ordered includes:
- soup
- raw/boiled snow crab
- steamed egg custard with crab (chawamushi)
- crab gratin
- crab shumai
- pickled vegetables
- steamed crab rice
- vanilla ice cream with green tea sauce
かに茶碗蒸し Steamed Egg Custard With Crab
If you have never tried steamed egg custards, this should be a great time to start.
The egg is soft and fluffy, not to mention there's crab meat!
かに酢 Raw Snow Crab
Don't let the word "raw" throw you off, I'm not usually a fan of pure sashimi without some rice on the side, but this was on a whole other level. The crab was fresh, and juicy, I could probably finish this whole plate by myself lol.
かにグラタン クラブソース Crab Gratin With Crab Sauce
かに釜飯 Steamed Crab Rice
Kamameshi, means steamed rice. This dish is cooked in a small iron pot. Can be eaten dry, or pour some tea into the rice for an entirely different taste.
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Below are dishes we ordered on the side...
かにみそ甲羅焼 Grilled Crab Paste On The Shell
These were the BEST.
Unless you're not too fond of the taste of seafood, this was a must!
The greatest thing I have discovered on this trip to Japan, the crab miso paste is so flavourful and delicious no matter what you add it to.
かにバッテラ Crab Battera
Decent, because compared to all the other dishes, this was pretty normal.
かにコロッケ Crab Croquettes
Another amazing dish, the crab croquettes were to die for.
Crispy crust with a creamy center, really satisfied my belly!
アイスクリームお抹茶かけ Vanilla Ice Cream With Green Tea Sauce
& to finish things off, a bowl of vanilla ice cream drenched in freshly made green tea.
This was part of the lunch set we ordered. The slightly bitter matcha paired with the vanilla ice cream was a great way to end this fantastic meal!
Verdict
A great choice for a more higher priced seafood restaurant. Or if you're not ready to dish out big bucks, try it for lunch, definitely more affordable. Easy to locate wherever you visit in Japan, probably would not go again in the near future but worth trying it out!
ごちそうさまでした！♥
Kani Douraku (Dotonbori) かに道楽（道頓堀本店）
06-6211-8975
1-6-18 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-6-18
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