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About this place
One dish to look out for at Free Style is seared Japanese Black Wagyu, listed among the restaurant’s popular choices. One diner named it their favourite dish there, while another ordered it as part of dinner with friends. It works as the focus of a drinks-led evening or alongside a more substantial meal. Diners have also commented on the freshness of the sashimi. The menu includes bluefin tuna, salmon, amberjack and flounder, with flounder also available as usuzukuri—thinly sliced sashimi. Choose a fish and style to set the tone for the meal.
For a seafood-focused meal, options include sushi platters in five- or six-piece portions, as well as rolls such as tekka maki with tuna, negitoro maki with minced tuna and spring onion, and a seafood roll. To add a more casual plate, there is the aubergine agedashi mentioned by a diner, along with dashimaki rolled omelette and quick dishes such as edamame. The selection makes it easy to order a few dishes at a time or find something to round off a meal.
Drinks include beer, wine and cocktails, as well as a broad selection of imo shochu, a spirit distilled from sweet potatoes. The tasting notes offer a starting point: Kuro Kirishima is described as having a smooth sweetness and a crisp finish, while Fujisai is noted for its pronounced sweet-potato flavour. Pair a drink with the seared Wagyu or sashimi, or choose a shochu first and add small plates to suit.
The restaurant is described as having a relaxed atmosphere and welcoming both solo diners and groups. Reservations are accepted, and payment is cash only. It is located in Higashi-Kobashi, Higashinari Ward, Osaka.
