【Osaka City, Konohana Ward】Soft drinks cost 1 yen including tax! On October 13th, ‘Genka Bistro Cheese Plus Nishikujo’ will open in Nishikujo 1-chome!
We had the special opportunity to attend a pre-opening media tasting event!The restaurant has two floors, with table seating available on the first floor.The second floor also features numerous table seats, creating an open and spacious interior.The menu system allows ordering via smartphone by scanning a QR code.You can enjoy ‘Black Nikka’ highball for just 64 yen including tax!Soft drinks including cola, ginger ale, orange juice, grapefruit, Calpis, and oolong tea are available for just 1 yen including tax!Here are some of the food and drinks served at ‘Cost Bistro Cheese Plus Nishikujo’!This is the ‘Cheese Plus Appetizer Platter’.This is ‘Prosciutto with Mascarpone and Fruit’.This is ‘French Oden Daikon Simmered in Kyoto-style Broth’.This is ‘Cheese Plus Selected Lean Steak’.This is ‘Domestic Fresh Burrata with Bolognese Pasta’.This is ‘Prosciutto with Soft-boiled Egg Chicago-style Pizza’.When you cut into it, plenty of cheese sauce overflows!This is ‘Baked Cheesecake’.This is ‘Full Glass Sparkling Wine’.True to its name, they pour sparkling wine until it’s overflowing!
All ingredients pair well with cheese, creating dishes with various flavors to enjoy!
The menu items introduced here are just a small selection, as ‘Cost Bistro Cheese Plus Nishikujo’ offers a rich variety of menu options!
Cost Bistro Cheese Plus Nishikujo
Cost Bistro Cheese Plus Nishikujo is a restaurant and specialty cheese shop located in the Nishikujo district of Osaka, Japan. It combines a bistro-style dining experience with a retail market, focusing on cheese-based dishes and gourmet products. While specific historical details about this establishment are limited, it represents the modern, diverse culinary scene found in urban Japanese neighborhoods.
Nishikujo
Nishikujo is a district located in Kyoto’s Minami Ward, historically known as an entertainment and geisha quarter during the Edo period. Today, it is a vibrant commercial and residential area, retaining elements of its cultural past while serving as a modern urban hub.
Konohana-ku
Konohana-ku is a ward in Osaka, Japan, located at the mouth of the city’s main rivers. Historically an industrial and port area, it is now most famous as the home of Universal Studios Japan, a major theme park that opened in 2001 and significantly boosted the area’s tourism.
Osaka City
Osaka City is a major port and commercial center in Japan that has been a vital economic hub since ancient times. Historically known as Japan’s merchant capital during the Edo period, it flourished as a distribution center for rice and goods. Today, it is renowned for its modern architecture, vibrant street food culture, and landmarks like Osaka Castle.
Kyoto-style Broth
Kyoto-style broth is a clear, delicate dashi base that reflects the refined culinary traditions of Japan’s former imperial capital. Historically, Kyoto’s inland location limited access to fresh fish, leading chefs to develop a broth using kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito) for umami depth. This elegant broth remains fundamental to Kyoto kaiseki cuisine and local dishes like yudofu (tofu hot pot).
French Oden Daikon
“French Oden Daikon” is not a recognized place or cultural site. It appears to be a potential mistranslation or a fusion dish combining the Japanese hot pot dish “Oden” (which often features daikon radish) with French culinary influences. Therefore, it has no established history as a location.
Chicago-style Pizza
Chicago-style pizza is a deep-dish pizza that originated in Chicago in the 1940s, credited to Pizzeria Uno. It is characterized by its high-edged crust, which allows for a deep layer of cheese, toppings, and a chunky tomato sauce that is typically placed on top. This style was developed as a hearty, substantial alternative to the thin-crust pizzas more common at the time.
Baked Cheesecake
Baked cheesecake is a dessert with ancient origins, dating back to ancient Greece, where it was served to athletes at the first Olympic Games. The modern style evolved significantly in Europe and America, with the New York-style baked cheesecake, known for its dense, rich, and creamy texture, becoming a classic. It is distinguished from its no-bake counterparts by its firm, smooth consistency derived from cooking in an oven.
