Osaka Restaurants

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  • 1. La Baie

    $$$$ | Kita-ku

    The city's premier hotel restaurant serves extremely good French food. The elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menus, and extensive wine list make La Baie an excellent choice when you're in the mood for European-style fare. With its high ceiling, 18th-century paintings, and dark-wood accents, the interior is impressive and the service is impeccable. The weekday lunch courses are a good way to sample some of the best French cuisine in Osaka.

    2--5--25 Umeda, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 530-0001, Japan
    06-6343–7020

    Known For

    • Impressive list of French wines
    • Dining room feels like 19th century Europe
    • Excellent table-side service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Mizuno

    $$ | Chuo-ku

    If there is one food Osaka is known for, it is okonomiyaki, a savory pancake that can be filled with vegetables, meat, or seafood. Mizuno, opened in 1945, is one of the city's best and oldest places to try this hearty specialty. Mizuno's okonomiyaki are light and fluffy, using a variety of ingredients delivered from Osaka's Kuromon Market. Sitting at the long teppan counter grill you can watch as the chef whips up a hearty taste of Osaka before your eyes. Long lines form around lunch and dinnertime, but move rather quickly.

    1--4--15 Dotombori, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0071, Japan
    06-6212–6360

    Known For

    • Hearty and delicious Osaka fare
    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • Long lines, but worth the wait
  • 3. Akashiya

    $$ | Kita-ku

    It may look like a hole-in-the-wall from the outside, but this tiny cash-only restaurant serves up some of Osaka's finest akashi-yaki, a much fluffier and more delicate take on the city's famous grilled octopus. The staff are friendly and helpful. In addition to akashi-yaki, the shop also serves up excellent gyoza (fried meat-filled dumplings) and ika-yaki (grilled squid). It also carries a good selection of local sake.

    1--3--23 Dojima, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 530-003, Japan
    06-6341–3910

    Known For

    • Melt-in-your-mouth akashi-yaki
    • Broad range of local sake
    • Cozy, rustic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 4. Batten Yokato

    $$ | Chuo-ku

    In the basement of Kita-Shinichi's Aspa (Takagawa Umeda) Building, the hip, low-ceilinged Bat-ten Yokato serves a wide selection of very good yakitori (skewered meat and vegetables) in a fun, cozy atmosphere. Sitting at the long bar, you can watch the cooks work and call out requests. In addition to the quality of the food, the fact that the staff is obviously having a good time makes this an excellent place to try one of the most popular foods in Japan.

    1--11--24 Kita-shinichi, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 540-0023, Japan
    06-4799–7447

    Known For

    • Entertaining open kitchen
    • Yakitori grilled to perfection
    • Specially sourced Hakata chicken

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations not accepted
  • 5. Hana Goyomi

    $$$$ | Chuo-ku

    Dining at the Swissôtel's flagship restaurant is an elegant escape from the crowds of Osaka. The seasonal kaiseki dinners are presented with exquisite attention to detail, bringing out the flavor of each ingredient. The restaurant offers separate seating at the sushi bar, tempura counter, and even four private rooms. Choose from one of the seasonal set menus, or put your dinner in the hands of the skilled chefs. The staff are also happy to serve Kobe beef from Minami, the hotel's teppanyaki restaurant.

    5--1--60 Namba, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0076, Japan
    06-6646–5127

    Known For

    • Seasonal set menus
    • A relaxed escape from the bustle of Osaka
    • Impeccable service
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  • 6. Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten

    $$$ | Chuo-ku

    The most famous restaurant on Dotombori-dori—the enormous mechanical crab is a local landmark—Kani Doraku has fine crab dishes at reasonable prices. The lunch set menu includes large portions of crab; dinner is more expensive ¥6,000. If you prefer a quick snack, a stand outside sells crab legs. An English-language menu is available. Reserve a table on weekends.

    1--6--18 Dotombori, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0077, Japan
    06-6211–8975

    Known For

    • One of Osaka's best-known restaurants
    • Mountains of crab
    • Take-out crab legs
  • 7. Kigawa

    $$$$ | Chuo-ku

    There's no better place to try Osaka's kappo-ryori (a more intimate, less formal version of kaiseki-ryori) than the restaurant that started the trend. Chef and owner Osamu Ueno scours the markets daily to find the best ingredients for dinner each evening. The menu here is a constantly rotating selection of à la carte items, all superb. If you're unsure about what to order, simply leave it up to the chef for a delightful dinner. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, with counter seating and two private rooms for small groups.

    1--7--7 Dotonbori, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0076, Japan
    06-6211–3030

    Known For

    • Meticulous attention to detail
    • Refined setting
    • Flavorful multicourse meals

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
  • 8. Planet 3rd Café

    $$ | Chuo-ku

    A hip hangout on the fringe of Amerika-mura, Planet 3rd is perfect for a quick snack or a full meal. The food is tasty—consisting mostly of sandwiches, curries, and sweets—and the atmosphere is cool and laid back. In the morning the café serves breakfast from 7 am. The computers at the front are free use for customers.

    1--5--24 Nishi-Shin-sai-bashi, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0086, Japan
    06-6282–5277

    Known For

    • Tasty café fare
    • Good breakfast sets from 7 am
    • Vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options
  • 9. Shunkoku Shunsai

    $$ | Kita-ku

    Shunkoku Shunsai (literally "seasonal grains, seasonal vegetables") is a tasty change from the heavier Osaka cuisine. The healthy French-Japanese fusion dishes are fresh and light but filling, and the ¥1,155 lunch sets are a good value. Located in Grand Front Osaka (connected to Osaka Station), it is also a good place for a meal on your way in or out of the city.

    3--1 Ofuku-cho, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 530-0011, Japan
    06-6359–3072

    Known For

    • Refreshing salads
    • Fresh produce grown just across the street
    • Healthy set meals

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.
  • 10. Taqueria La Fonda

    $ | Chuo-ku

    Serving up some of the best Tex-Mex food in the city, this tiny taqueria is an excellent stop for travelers in need of some comfort food. The owner makes his own salsas and tortillas, and offers up some unique dishes like cactus tacos in addition to the standard Tex-Mex fare. Although not the most central location, La Fonda is only a 10-minute walk from the west gate of Osaka Castle Park, making it a good choice for dinner after seeing the castle.

    2--2--14 Tokui-cho, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 540-0025, Japan
    06-6943–5657

    Known For

    • Osaka's most authentic Mexican food
    • Friendly, at-home feel
    • Fills up quickly at dinnertime
  • 11. Yaekatsu

    $$ | Naniwa-ku

    For a real taste of Osaka, line up for kushi katsu (skewered meats and vegetables) outside Shin Sekai's Yaekatsu. This no-frills, counter-only restaurant has the reputation of being one of Osaka's oldest and best places to get kushi katsu. At dinner the line stretches the length of the shop, so arrive early or be prepared to wait. Yaekatsu is in Shin Sekai's Jan Jan Yokocho shopping street. Coming from Dobutsuen-mae Station, the shop is halfway down the shopping street on your left. The large red-and-white sign is only in Japanese, but pretty easy to spot.

    3--4--13 Ebisu-higashi, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 556-0002, Japan
    06-6643–6332

    Known For

    • Some of the most authentic kushi katsu in Japan
    • Retro atmosphere
    • Long lines on weekends

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Thurs., Reservations not accepted
  • 12. Zuboraya

    $$$ | Naniwa-ku

    This is one of Osaka's best known fugu (blowfish) restaurants. There are now branches in other parts of town, but this location is the original. In addition to fugu sashimi, the store has fugu nabe (hot pot) and many other varieties. For less-adventurous diners Zuboraya serves a range of Japanese foods, like sushi, tempura, and shabu-shabu.

    2-5-5 Ebisu-higashi, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 566-0002, Japan
    06-6633–5529

    Known For

    • Intro to fugu cuisine
    • Range of local seafood
    • An Osaka landmark

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