Black Sheep (黒羊羊肉串店)

Hidden near Temma, Black Sheep is the newest standing bar from Osaka’s Sconk Works group, built around charcoal-grilled lamb skewers and Chinese back-alley-style small plates. Expect bold, smoky flavors — lamb-brain mapo tofu is a cult favorite — paired with natural wine in a compact room mixing standing counter space with a few renovated tables.

It’s a lively, offbeat pick for drinkers chasing something beyond the standard izakaya menu. Closures are irregular (不定休); exact closing time varies slightly by source, so confirming current hours before a late visit is recommended.