This video spotlights an exceptional teppan-style yoshoku (Western-style Japanese food) restaurant, “Handmade Hamburg Egg” (手作りハンバーグ卵), tucked away in the industrial district of Yao City (八尾市), Osaka Prefecture. Despite its unassuming location at 3-chome-55 Ota Shinmachi, the restaurant captures diners’ loyalty thanks to its singular dedication to quality. The video offers a digest followed by an in-depth look at the eatery, its atmosphere, and the immense popularity it commands despite being situated away from major city centers.

Viewers are taken behind the scenes as the chef crafts signature hamburg steaks (ハンバーグ) — a Yoshoku classic that’s beloved throughout Japan. Made from scratch and cooked on a teppan (iron griddle), these burgers are celebrated for their juiciness and precise flavor balance. Special mention is also given to other menu classics, like ebi fry (エビフライ, fried shrimp), showcasing the chef’s unwavering attention to detail and commitment to delivering memorable Western-inspired Japanese cuisine.

Located in an industrial neighborhood, ‘Handmade Hamburg Egg’ attracts a steady following from both locals and gastronomic adventurers willing to journey outside central Osaka for superior taste. While Osaka is internationally famous for okonomiyaki and takoyaki, hidden gems like this reinforce the region’s richly layered food culture. If you are exploring Kansai cuisine, Yao, though often overlooked, is emerging as an exciting destination for authentic Yoshoku dining experiences.