Enokichi

The signature tamago shumai is a popular place to start. The menu describes these as bite-sized, and some diners say they practically melt in the mouth. Others have found the steaming or texture less satisfying, so impressions vary.

Miyazaki pork in sweet-and-sour sauce is another option. One diner described it as thinly sliced pork, fried and tossed with vegetables, and noted a hint of spice in the sauce. It makes a more substantial centrepiece for a meal than simply ordering a few small plates to accompany a drink.

For a final savoury dish, try the gomoku fried rice. The menu says it is served piping hot and cooked until the grains are separate; one visitor also described it as generous with toppings and lightly seasoned. Other rice and noodle options include tenshinhan and Sichuan tantanmen, so there are choices for anyone in the mood for a filling finish.

There is plenty to choose from at the bar, too: draft beer and Tsingtao beer, along with Shaoxing wine, sake and whisky. Counter seating is available, and the restaurant is also listed as a place to dine alone. Enokichi is a Chinese restaurant in Tengachaya, Nishinari Ward, Osaka.