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About this place
A bowl of chicken-broth ochazuke makes a fitting finish at Gen. The Grilled Rice Ball in Soup Ochazuke features a plain grilled rice ball served in homemade chicken broth. It stands out when you want something warm and substantial to round off a meal of skewers and small plates.
To start, try easy-to-share favourites such as GEN-style omelette, made in the style of a dashi omelette, or Cheese Crisps, a thin, crisp cheese snack. For something more filling, the Chicken Plate comes with homemade salt-and-black-pepper fried chicken and chips. Skewers such as sauced chicken neck and salt-grilled chicken skin offer another way to enjoy the same meat, one skewer at a time, making it easy to tailor your order to your appetite.
The grilled and fried dishes include daily specials, among them a crisp Korean-style pancake with octopus and garlic chives, and shrimp stir-fried in chilli sauce, described as balancing sweetness and heat. For a lighter bite between dishes, consider the salad with crispy baby sardines and tofu, or octopus and cucumber in vinegar.
Visitors have described a relaxed atmosphere, with counter and table seating, and the chance to enjoy a range of dishes in smaller portions. Gen is an izakaya in Osaka’s Nishinari Ward. It can accommodate groups, and reservations are available.
