Osaka
This famous tako-yaki (octopus dumplings) stand, just north of Dōguya-suji arcade, uses custom copper hotplates (instead of cast iron) to make dumplings…
Must-see restaurants in Osaka
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Osaka
One of Osaka's most famous okonomiyaki (savoury pancake) restaurants, Chibō almost always has a queue, but it moves fast because there's seating on…
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Osaka
This two-Michelin-starred restaurant specialises in exceptionally light and delectable tempura served at the counter, where you can watch the chefs, or in…
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Osaka
Trek out to Osaka's fish market to taste the exceptionally fresh sushi at cosy Endo, in business for over a century. You can choose from four different…
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Ganso Kushikatsu Daruma Honten
Osaka
Daruma has branches around town, but for many Japanese a pilgrimage to the original shop in Shinsekai – opened in 1929 and said to be the birthplace of…
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Osaka
Step into an oasis of calm amid Dōtombori's chaos to be welcomed by staff at one of the area's oldest and most-revered udon specialists. Try kitsune udon …
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Osaka
In business since 1841, Yoshino specialises in Osaka-style sushi, which is hako-sushi ('pressed sushi'). This older version of the dish (compared to the…
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Osaka
Head downstairs to this spirited, friendly izakaya (pub eatery) for standards such as skewered meats, seafood, veggies fresh off the grill and giant…
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Osaka
That this kappō-ryōri (Osaka-style haute cuisine) restaurant isn't more expensive is surprising considering its pedigree: established over 100 years ago,…
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Osaka
This reliable kaiten-sushi (conveyor-belt sushi) shop is a popular choice for many a hungry commuter, meaning the two whirring tracks of plates are…
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Osaka
This excellent collection of wallet-friendly eateries and takeaway counters is on the southwestern side of JR Osaka Station, close to Daimaru and Hotel…
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Osaka
This popular restaurant in the Ohatsutenjin-dōri arcade serves up that great Osaka favourite, okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes), cooked on a griddle before…
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Osaka
A peaceful retreat from the busy streets of Shinsaibashi, this welcoming Osaka landmark serves udon noodles, hearty nabe (hot pot) dishes and shabu-shabu …
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Osaka
Mimiu is the originator of a beloved local speciality called udonsuki (a hot-pot dish of simmering chicken, clams, prawns and seasonal vegetables). After…
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Osaka
At the main branch of this Osaka institution, a large dining hall serves a wide variety of set-course meals and sushi (à la carte or in sets), reasonably…
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Osaka
This large, comfortable cafe in Ame-Mura serves good coffee, drinks and eclectic light meals, including pastas, sandwiches, salads and rice bowls. It has…
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Osaka
One of Osaka's best bakeries, Gout (pronounced 'goo', as in French) sells baguettes, pastries, croissants, sandwiches and coffee to take away or eat in…
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Osaka
This lively local chain has a huge line-up of kushikatsu (skewers), from staples including renkon (lotus root) and mochi (rice cake) to unconventional…
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Osaka
Beneath the massive green dragon, this indoor-outdoor spot offers house-made noodles and a front-row seat to the Dōtombori scene. Purchase a ticket from a…
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Osaka
There are dozens of restaurants (including Japanese, French, Spanish and Chinese), plus cafes, bakeries and sweet shops on the upper floors of the Grand…
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Osaka
Friendly and trendy, near Ame-Mura's western edge, Absinthe serves cocktails, teas and juices, plus a rare (for Japan) Mediterranean and Middle Eastern…
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Osaka
This cute little shop inside a late 19th-century wooden townhouse on the Karahori Shōtengai serves a changing rotation of eclectic (perhaps incorporating…
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Osaka
This tempura specialist in the Hilton Plaza packs 'em in at lunchtime but lacks atmosphere at dinner. The small tempura set at lunch comes with rice, miso…
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Osaka
The signature dish at this small food stand with a picture menu is ika-yaki – grilled squid, served here in a thin crêpe splattered with egg, mayonaise…
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Osaka
If you've never tried Japanese-style curry rice, this restaurant on a quiet Ame-Mura side street is a good place to get acquainted with its warm, saucy…
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Osaka
Satoyama's all-you-can-eat 'Viking' (buffet) setup lets you choose from mostly Japanese home-style dishes, while enjoying great city views from the…
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Osaka
The Dōtombori branch of famous kushikatsu specialist Daruma can draw long lines (though there are plenty of seats, so it moves fast). Start with the …
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Osaka
This deceptively big kaiten-sushi restaurant has a prime Dōtombori location. Plates are colour coded by price and staff speak some English too. Non-sushi…
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Osaka
This branch of famous tako-yaki (grilled octopus dumplings) specialist Wanaka is perfect for a mid-shopping pick-me-up or an evening snack.
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Osaka
Opening on to a typically narrow Ame-Mura lane, artsy Banco serves good coffee (espresso ¥330), panini, pizza and salumi. Stop by for lunch or evening…
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Osaka
Beneath Hankyū Umeda Station is a long string of Japanese and international restaurants, as well as shops selling cakes, pastries and chocolates.
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Osaka
This long-running Thai place serves fairly authentic versions of the standard favourites such as green curry and tom yum kung, and does a great-value…
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Osaka
A casual, English-speaking joint serving pizza by the slice, wraps, bagels, desserts, bubble teas and brunch-time pancakes, plus poutine (a Montreal…
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Osaka
This organic all-you-can-eat restaurant serves mostly Japanese cuisine with a focus on seasonal foods and vegetable dishes. The 'drink bar' is an…
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Osaka
Two floors beneath the Hilton Osaka there are eight reasonably priced restaurants. Among those worth trying here is the tempura specialist, Shinkiraku.
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Osaka
There is a good variety of restaurants under the distinctive cylindrical Maru Building, serving Korean and Indian cuisine as well as yakitori and tako…
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Osaka
Located in Tempōzan Marketplace, next to Osaka Aquarium, this faux 1960s-nostalgic food court has stalls selling Osaka specialities.
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Osaka
This tiny shop in JR Osaka Station's Eki Marché serves delectable crab-fried rice. There's a picture menu.
