Japanese Food Spots in Osaka Area

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Osaka
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Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Japanese Food

Matsuba Sohonten (Shin-Osaka Store)

3.5

37 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Yodogawa-ku Nishinakajima 5-16-1 Station Marche Shin-Osaka

This kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) shop is located in Eki Marche, a shopping area inside Shin-Osaka Station. Large fryers to fry the skewers are inside the store, and you can eat freshly-made kushikatsu inside the station. The dining area only has a counter where you eat while standing. In addition to what is already fry, you can also request them to fry what you want. You can also buy skewers lining the showcase at the take-out corner.

新幹線利用時《串カツ》を食べたいけれどカウンターで食べるには時間が無かった為あきらめようとしましたが《テイクアウトメニュー》があることを知り初めて《新大阪セット内容；串カツ8本[若鶏、椎茸、えび、レンコン、玉ねぎ、キス、牛...
TAKOPA (TAKOYAKI PARK)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Konohana-ku Shimaya 6-2-61 Universal/City Walk Osaka 4F

This is a Food Theme Park located inside Universal Citywalk Osaka in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka. Based around the theme of Osaka's soul food, takoyaki (fried octopus dumplings), TAKOPA brings together six of Osaka's famous takoyaki restaurants. It's well known as the originators of takoyaki, offering the distinct flavor of the ''eat-till-you-drop'' Dotonbori district, as well as an array of flavors from up-and-coming new talents. TAKOPA is open until 10 p.m., making it a popular evening meal spot for those returning home from Universal Studio Japan.
Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsaibashi Store

4.0

117 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Shinsaibashisuji 1-5-17

The Shinsaibashi branch of the long-established Kushikatsu Daruma chain opens at 11:00 a.m. and has plenty of tables, so it attracts lots of family groups at lunchtime. The main focus of the menu is, as the restaurant’s name suggests, kushikatsu (Japanese-style deep-fried kebabs), but there is also a wide range of reasonably-priced set meals, including doteyaki (beef tendons stewed in miso and mirin) etc. Adults accompanying children who order less than a specified amount will be required to pay an additional cover charge, so it works out cheaper to order plenty of kushikatsu.

Good kushikatsu. A bit greasy. The recommended 9 piece set is more than enough for one person. Very friendly and helpful staff.
CREO-RU Dotonbori Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-6-4

CREO-RU Dotonbori Branch located in downtown Dotonbori in Minami district of Osaka is a large restaurant where you can enjoy well-known Osaka foods such as takoyaki (octopus dumpling), okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and kushikatsu (grilled skewer) in one place. Takoyaki which has a crispy fragrant outer and soft inner is famous as it is delicious even when cool. There are a range of fusion menu items such as a “Semi-boiled egg with plenty of spring onions” and “Pepperoncino style” as well as a standard sauce flavor. Okonomiyaki with a springy mixture blended with brown rice flour as well as kushikatsu which is fried with 100% soybean oil are also popular. Takoyaki is available for take-out. The closest station is Namba Station.
HARIJU Dotonbori Main Store

4.0

79 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-9-17

HARIJU Dotonbori Main Store opened in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture in 1919 is a well-established specialty beef restaurant. It operates a butcher’s store and three restaurants in a historical building which was built in 1948 and is also a landmark of Minami district of Osaka. In particular, it boasts an exclusive Sukiyaki, a well-known dish in Japanese restaurants which impresses all gastronomes from Japan and overseas. You can enjoy the taste unchanged since the time of establishment which goes well with the secret sukiyaki stock and umami from high-quality Japanese black beef. It provides quiet Japanese-style seating as well as individual rooms which can be also used for happy events. The closest station is Namba Station.

Came to this place after being recommended by hotel concierge. We went for the set menu which gives a great selection of japanese beef. Tried different cuts, all tasty with different texture. Great...
Okonomiyaki and Teppanyaki Bonkuraya Dotonbori Branch

3.5

12 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-5-92F

Besides soft, fluffy Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) made using plenty of delicious yam, Bonkuraya also offers a Teppanyaki menu and a range of set meal options. Inside the restaurant, the walls are covered with the densely-packed signatures of celebrities who have eaten at Bonkuraya; tables near the window provide superb views of the Dotonbori River. Many of the items on the menu are very reasonably priced, and diners can enjoy first-class Teppanyaki that doesn’t cost a fortune. The Petite-yaki Six Varieties, which provides the opportunity to try small portions of several different Teppanyaki dishes, is very popular among female diners and as an alternative for children. Bonkuraya is located around seven minutes’ walk from both Kintetsu Nippombashi Station and Osaka Namba Station.

We wanted to try the Kansai style okonomiyaki - savoury pancake with toppings like meat. We found this just along the Dotonbori canal. We ordered one standard and one house favourite - 巨乳焼き. The...
Sennichimae Hatsuse

3.5

62 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 11-25 Hatsuse Bldg 2F

Sennichimae Hatsuse is a long-established okonomiyaki restaurant which began in 1945. As it used to be operated as a ryokan (Japanese style accommodation), all seating is in relaxing individual rooms. Double sauce with a secret mixture combining four types of flour and Japanese stock covered with two types of sauce is the key to the taste. Mix, a main dish with pork, squid and prawn as well as Butatama (a pork topping) are popular. The Hatsuse set meal which allows you to enjoy a pork hot plate pot, squid tempura (deep fry) and other items is also well-received. As you can cook by yourself on a hot plate at each table, groups and families can enjoy their meals while having fun. The closest station is Namba Station.

Went for lunch with family. Not overly crowded. Interesting DIY concept for okonomiyaki and yaki soba. Comes with instructions in English so easy to follow. Food cooks in about ten minutes. Quality...
Negiyaki Yamamoto Shin-Osaka Branch

3.0

9 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Yodogawa-ku Nishinakajima 5-16-1 JR Shin-Osaka Station Shinkansen ticket gate

Negiyaki Yamamoto is a restaurant serving negiyaki (Okonomiyaki savory pancake with green onions), one of Osaka’s lesser-known traditional fried foods, and teppanyaki. As Negiyaki Yamamoto is located inside the concourse of Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Station, it is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat while traveling. For the benefit of customers who may be in a rush, some of the fried foods are pre-cooked, and then finished off just before serving. The Suji-Negi, which includes plenty of spring onions with slow-boiled beef tendons and konjac, is especially popular.

フードコートのような、お店がいくつかあるうちの一つです。改札内にあって、お気軽に食べられます。ネギ焼き、美味しかったです。ただずっと食べてると少し飽きるかも？他のお店のものも頼みながら、誰かとシェアすることをお勧めします。
Daruma LUCUA osaka Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3-10F
Okonomiyaki Chigusa

4.5

34 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Tenjimbashi 4-11-18

This old-fashioned okonomiyaki restaurant, located in an alley behind “Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street”, is about two minutes on foot from Temma Station. The interior has an atmosphere of the Showa period, and a nostalgic, at home feel. The iron plate for cooking is at the table, so visitors cook their own okonomiyaki. A well-known dish on the menu is “Chigusa Yaki”, a deluxe type of okonomiyaki using a thick piece of pork meat and cooked by the restaurant staff for you. The sauce of mustard and ketchup mixed together goes perfectly with the pork.

This gem is in one of the smaller alley from the main shopping street. The shop has a very local vibe and you cook the okonomiyaki on the pan in front of you (we ordered the oysters one which is only...
Bubutei Hankyu Sanbangai Branch

4.5

8 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Shibata 1-1-3 Hankyu Third Avenue South Bldg. B2

Bubutei (Hankyu Sanbangai branch) is an akashiyaki (small fried dumplings) and takoyaki (octopus dumplings) restaurant located on the B2 level of the Hankyu Sanbangai shopping center (South Building), around one minute’s walk from Hankyu Railway Umeda Station. The superb broth used to dip the dumplings in is made using carefully-selected Kombu (kelp) and Bonito fish according to a recipe handed down from the famous Japanese restaurant Kawatomi. The menu comprises three main items: akashiyaki, takoyaki, and takoyaki gratin. Takeout service is available. When the Akashiyaki dumplings have been dipped in the broth and fried, they are melt-in-the-mouth soft, and diners can also enjoy the marvelous flavor of the eggs. Portion sizes at Bubutei are substantial, and the combination of dumplings with fresh-tasting mitsuba (wild chervil) is sure to leave you feeling fully satisfied. The food can also be enjoyed together with chuhai (Shochu liquor mixed with soda water) or draft beer.

阪急梅田駅の地下にある明石焼き店です。お昼時満席で20分待ちでした。ふわふわ熱々トロトロでだし汁と相性抜群で、さらっと食べれます。
Gifuya Honke

4.0

6 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Ebisuhigashi 2-5-9

This kushikatsu (skewers of fried food) izakaya pub in Shinsekai has been in business since 1916. This pub has a bright small restaurant atmosphere with counter seats and in-floor tables. Their main menu is kushikatsu skewers fried with carefully selected bread crumbs. New items are created each season using ingredients such as with clams and sea bream. They also offer sides of sukiyaki grilled wagyu beef, beef soup and more.

大正5年創業の店。長く続いているにはそれなりの理由があるんでしょう。無料のキャベツを食べながらビールを飲みました。素材、衣、ソースにこだわった三位一体の串カツと壁に描いていました。牛串カツ、黒豚バラ串、ホルモン串などをいただきましたが、確かに美味しい。
Takoyaki 18 ban Dotonbori Branch

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-7-21 Kudaira Building 1F

A takeout takoyaki octopus dumpling shop located on the first floor of the Nakaza Kuidaore Building in the Dotonbori area of Osaka City's Chuo Ward. The shop's takyoyaki is distinguished by its creamy dough made with dashi stock and milk accented with the flavors of sakura shrimp powder and red pickled ginger. The secret to the shop's crisp takoyaki dough is the abundant sprinkling of tenkasu deep fried dough bits. Designed to be a shop easy for women to enter, the restaurant sees long lines on weekends and holidays.
Kani Doraku Kitashinchi Restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Sonezakishinchi 1-6-7

A crab restaurant located in Sonezakishinchi 1-Chome, Kita Ward, Osaka City. The restaurant serves snow crab shabushabu hotpot, grilled crag, crab sashimi, and deep fried crab; whole dressed hair crab; a la carte dishes made with red king crab; and lavish crab course cuisine. The giant crab statue hung outside serves as the restaurant's symbol.
Umeda Choutsugai

3.5

30 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Kakudachou 8-47 Hankyu Grand Building 28F

Situated on the 28th floor of the Hankyu Grand Building, Japanese Cuisine & SKY BAR Choutsugai is a restaurant where diners can experience modern Japanese cuisine while enjoying magnificent views from 100 meters above the ground. The special seating for two, all of which provides views of the city nightscape, ensures a great evening. Three set meals are available for both lunch and dinner, and the restaurant also caters for birthday parties, anniversaries, etc. Japanese Cuisine & SKY BAR Choutsugai is located around five minutes’ from Umeda Station (Hanshin Railway and Hankyu Railway).

彼女の誕生日祝いでおしゃれなお店でと思いコースを予約して行きました。料理はとても美味しく誕生日カクテルも美味しく良かったのですが、夜景が綺麗だったので写真をと思い、頭の上にあるライトに手を当てたらべったりとしていて萎えてしまい、料理の間に机の反対角に手を当てたらそこもべとっとしていて、私たちのコースではお肉を焼く事は無かったのですが、他にはそう言うメニューもあったようでもう少し細かいところまで掃...
Ikuno Okonomiyaki Momotarou Umeda LUCUA Restaurant

3.5

46 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3

Momotarou (LUCUA Osaka Branch) is an Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) restaurant located on the 10th floor of the Lucua building; it serves Osaka-style Okonomiyaki which have a thick base, and which contain steaming-hot Danshaku Imo (Baron Potatoes). One of the most popular items on the menu is the potato, beef tendon and green spring onion okonomiyaki, which as the name suggests contains potatoes, boiled beef tendons and deliciously-scented green spring onions. The modanyaki, made with yakisoba (fried noodles) that are fried in beer is also very popular.

We didnt have long to wait to get a table and staff were friendly and efficient in taking our order. Great fun to cook our Soba and Okonomiyaki on the grill plate at the table. Both were delicious...
Chibo (Sennichimae Main Shop)

4.0

63 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 11-27 Kazebusu Building 1/2F

This is the original store of the national franchise, okonomiyaki specialty store Chibo. The original sauce with a hint of sweetness and fresh fragrant after taste, is made so that it is perfect when it is poured on to the hot okonomiyaki-pancake. In addition to okonomiyaki, which is the store's signature dish, Negi-yaki (grilled green onion pancakes) with a specialty sauce that uses onions (kujo negi) freshly delivered from Kyoto, is a popular dish. The second floor can cater to 50 guests and is available to be reserved for groups over 40 people.

Our favourite meal in Osaka was at Chibo in Osakas Namba region where we devoured Okonomiyaki twice. We loved that okonomiyaki is cooked in front of you, adding to the food experience. After it’s...
Tako-ume Honten

4.0

29 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Dotonbori 1-1-8

This jokan hot sake bar has been in business for over 170 years since 1844. The restaurant's Kanto-daki stew has been made according to the same unchanged recipe since the first owner gave it a unique, rich flavor by using saezuri whale tongue. The establishment has also been a favorite of numerous writers and persons of culture, including Sakunosuke Oda, Shotaro Ikenami, Kazuo Dan, Seiko Tanabe, and Ken'ichi Yoshida; and has even appeared in various works of fiction!

大阪に出張の際は必ず時間が取れればお伺いするお店です。日本一古いおでん屋と言われています。こちらのタコの甘露煮はとても美味しい一品です。事前に予約して、お土産用にタコの甘露姿煮を頼みます。日本酒も美味しいですよ道頓堀に来たら是非おすすめのお店です
Hara Yogyojo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Takatsukishi Hara 2912

This river fish restaurant that is completely reservation-only is where you can enjoy nature. For half the year, carefully selected and stocked carp from all over the country is served after they get used to water at the fish farm. The dishes that use only firm, high-quality carp are crunchy and crisp, and the taste is highly satisfying even for people who have eaten carp before. It is famous for being a place where you can fully enjoy the true goodness of carp to your heart's content. Their softshell turtle hotpot and free-range chicken sukiyaki are popular in the winter. Besides carp dishes, they have a wide range of other dishes to choose from.
Sunflower

Gourmet / Alcohol

Osaka Higashiosakashi Kusakachou 4-4-58

This restaurant with a white, rounded exterior that leaves an impression is located in the Kusaka-cho area of Higashi-Osaka City. The interior of the bright store with sunlight that shines in through the windows is a place of healing filled with plants raised by the plant-loving owner. Their menu consists mainly of set meals with filling portions such as tonkatsu (pork cutlets), yakiniku (broiled meat), hamburger steaks and fried shrimp. In addition, there is a sandwich menu that includes a roast cutlet sandwich with a juicy pork cutlet between soft bread that is popular with young women. They also have sandwiches and various kinds of lunch boxes available on the takeaway menu.

Osaka

Umeda Nakanoshima Minamimorimachi / Temma Yodoyabashi / Kitahama / Hommachi Osaka Castle Shinsaibashi / Namba Tennoji / Shinsekai Tsuruhashi / Tamatsukuri Bentencho / Osaka Bay Area Sumiyoshi / Tezukayama Hokusetsu Kitakawachi / Higashi-Osaka Minami-Osaka

Gourmet / Alcohol Japanese Food

Sushi / Conveyor Belt Sushi Kaiseki/Kappo Traditional Japanese Cuisine Eel Yakitori Grilled Chicken / Chicken Dishes Charcoal/Fireside/Teppan Grilling Okonomiyaki / Monjayaki / Takoyaki Tonkatsu Pork Cutlets Tempura Kushiage/Kushikatsu Fried Skewer Cuisine Crab / Blowfish / Seafood Sukiyaki / Shabu-shabu Hot Pot Cuisine / Oden Hot Pot Creative Cuisine Local Cuisine Kyoto Cuisine Okinawan Cuisine Gyutan Beef Tongue Other Japanese Food

Osaka Areas

While Osaka prefecture is the country's second smallest prefecture, its capital, Osaka City, is the country’s third-largest and arguably one of the most popular in the Kansai region thanks to its vibrant nightlife, the Osaka people’s openness, and its much-loved cuisine, which has earned it the nickname "the nation’s kitchen."