Specialty cooking at hole-in-the-wall bistro Hitsuji No Ie, Sakai Higashi branch
Enjoy lashings of rich and creamy sauce
Hitsuji No Ie's famous Swiss cuisine, a creamy fondue. has been featured in all kinds of media!
The rich original creamy cheese fondue is a bit different to any other cheese fondue: it is made by combining bechamel sauce with cheese, creating a mellow-flavored and light dish that is easy to eat, even for people who are not big cheese fans.
Two fondue sets are available: a regular set with bread, and a set with a variety of accompaniments--recommended for those who want to try all sorts with the fondue. These are great for sharing with two or three people!
You can also order extra toppings and accompaniments, so the fondue fun lasts as long as you like.
The silky-smooth texture is a big hit
In addition to the Swiss creamy cheese fondue, the silky-smooth salted beef tongue is also a big hit with customers.
You will be amazed by the incredibly soft and smooth texture of the beef tongue in this dish.
The tongue is slow-cooked over hours in a special sauce, becoming so soft and tender that you can even slice straight through it with chopsticks.
The dish of thick-cut slices of beef tongue that just melt in the mouth is sure to satisfy.
A wide range of other tasty dishes, including the popular hamburger steak and fluffy omelettes, are also available.
A harmonious space
The restaurant features a relaxing interior design with a balance of Japanese and western elements.
Hitsuji No Ie has seats at the counter, tables, and semi-private tatami rooms.
At the counter seats, you can enjoy an all-encompassing food experience and see food being prepared on the large iron griddle in front of your eyes!
In the private rooms, you can enjoy a relaxing meal at tables with sunken kotatsu heaters.
The restaurant offers dining styles for all situations!
Have fun with the girls at this hole-in-the-wall bistro
Hitsuji No Ie Sakai Higashi branch is perfect for a girls' meal or night out!
Enjoy a meal sharing the popular creamy cheese fondue and lots of the other tasty dishes on offer.
The fruit-packed homemade sangria is a great way to get the party started.
A hidden gem
Sakai City (home of Hitsuji No Ie Sakai Higashi branch) has lots of great spots for sightseeing.
Visit the complex of tombs spread across the city including Daisen Kofun--the tomb of Emperor Nintoku--which is considered to be the largest grave in the world by area and is through to the final stage of selection as a World Heritage Site, or be amazed by the craftsmanship of the handcrafted steel knives forged in the area.
Located only a 3-minute walk away from Sakai Higashi station, Hitsuji No Ie is the perfect place to stop in for a meal in between sightseeing or before you go head to your hotel.
Spend a special moment at HItsuji No Ie, a hidden gem located in the shopping arcade near Sakai Higashi station.
| Name of the facility | Hitsuji No Ie Sakai Higashi Branch |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-1-9 Kitakawaramachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture 590-0076 |
| Tell | 072-226-7839 |
| URL | http://hitsujinoie.guide-book.jp/ |
| Nearest station | Nankai Electric Railway, Sakai Higashi Station |
| Business hours | Monday to Saturday: 11:30-15:00 (last food and drink orders 14:00), 17:30-23:00 (last food and drink orders 22:00); Sunday: 11:30-15:00 (last food and drink orders 14:00), 17:00-22:30 (last food and drink orders 21:30); National holidays: 17:00-22:30 (last food and drink orders 21:30); days before national holidays: 17:30-23:00 (last food and drink orders 22:00） |
| Regular holiday | Closed from December 31 to January 2. Only open for dinner on January 3. |