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3 Restaurants That Girls Cannot Help Visiting; Easily Accessible from Rinku Town Station by 1,000 yen Taxi Ride

No matter where you travel, gastronomy is one of the attractions during trips, isn’t it? If you have a plan to travel to/from KIX, you cannot miss 3 restaurants around “Rinkū-town Station” (NK31/S46) in this article. Because they get popular among girls seeking hot ones. As Rinku Town Station, only a station away from KIX, is really close to ‘Rinku Premium Outlets’ where 250 high-brand shops await and ‘Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle’ with a Ferris wheel and a spa facility, you don’t have to worry about how to move around to spend a fun day for shopping, eating and etc. Why not extend your journey to the station only one station away from KIX to make your trip more enjoyable?

“CAFE KU-ON” to offer locally produced ingredients in the space full of instagrammable atmosphere

カフェ空音の料理(Dishes offered by Cafe Kuon)
Photo by @yuuuukanchi

Though “CAFE KU-ON” (カフェ 空音) is an eatery, it is a place where you can meet precious plants including a 300-year-old olive tree. As there’s a pond in the garden, it should give you a cozy time to walk a little while being surrounded by the scent of the sea breeze coming through Osaka Bay. Thanks to its location on the opposite side of KIX, you can observe planes landing and taking off. When it comes to the interior, the glass-made ceiling and walls with plants make you feel like you’re enjoying your time in a seat outside. Don’t miss signature items such as pizzas, salads and pasta mainly prepared with locally landed seafood and produced pork.

Opening Hours11:00AM – 2:00PM for lunch service and 6:00PM – 9:30PM for dinner service / Closed on Tuesdays
*Open in case of Tuesday on a national holiday and closed on the immediate following weekday
Address3-25 Rinku port kita, Tajiri Town, Sennan District, Osaka Prefecture
AccessA 6-minute taxi ride from Rinkū-town Station (NK31/S46) or Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
URLhttps://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2705/A270503/27054668/

Interested in ‘Fruits Pasta’? A secret Italian restaurant in a housing area, “La Tramposta”

ラ・トランピスタ(La Trampista)
Photo by @yumi.sweet25

Walking along the path following the signboard in a calm residential area, and you will reach “La Trumpista” (ラ・トランピスタ), a hidden Italian restaurant with a house-like exterior. However, when it comes to the inside, on the other hand, it is spacious enough even to host a wedding party and is equipped with terrace seats. The signature menu item you should definitely try is ‘Fruit Pasta’ which changes every season. You’ll be really excited to see what kind of flavors are offered, such as lemon-flavored carbonara, apple tomato sauce, or strawberry cream sauce. Looking at the beverage menu, some items are prepared with fruit enzymes. All the items including hearty appetizers and the restaurant’s hospitality will surely touch your heart.

Opening Hours11:30AM – 3:00PM (last orders at 2:00PM) for lunch service and 5:30PM – 10:00PM (last orders at 9:00PM) for dinner service / Closed on Mondays
*Reservation required for dinner service
Address1-10-12-4 Uemachi, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
AccessA 10-minute taxi ride from Rinkū-town Station (NK31/S46) or Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
URLhttps://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2705/A270503/27010876/

At “Hayamatei”, savor the melting pork Shabu-Shabu and dishes prepared with seafood and vegetables freshly delivered

HAYAMA邸(HAYAMA TEI)
Photo by @meg.yamagen

A Japanese restaurant suggesting ideal pairings of various kinds of wine and Sake together with dishes, “Hayamatei” (豚しゃぶ&和飲BAR HAYAMA邸) has just opened in March 2022. The stylish interior is perfectly designed for those who are in seek of a sophisticated yet cozy eatery offering not only delicious cuisine but also a large selection of drinks including Sake served in a wine glass. It is particular about value-for-money dishes prepared with precious and luxury ingredients. As all the dishes are carefully prepared with freshly harvested vegetables, and fish delivered directly from a fishing harbor, it should be OK to have a hard time deciding what to order. Among its various items, the signature one you should try is Shabu-Shabu (しゃぶしゃぶ) the high-class pork that is loved for its melting texture. It leaves a rich aroma and flavor and is said to reduce blood cholesterol.

Opening Hours11:00AM – 10:00PM / Closed on Wednesdays
Address6-9 Rinkuoraikita, Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
AccessA 5-minute taxi ride from Rinkū-town Station (NK31/S46) or Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
URLhttps://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2705/A270503/27128334/

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