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Osaka Ohsho Furukawabashi. Photo by: Mr. Chura- Wikimedia.

10 Best non-touristy restaurants in Osaka

There are some lovely words in the Japanese language. Words like Zen, Haiku, Sensei, and Hanami are just a few examples. Kuidaore is another lovely word to add to the list. The literal translation is ‘eat until you’re broke.’

This is a suitable word because Japan has such a wide variety of delicious dishes on its menu. However, kuidaore is not used to describe any experience in Japan. It is appropriately referred to as “Osaka food.”

Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city, is rightfully known as “Japan’s Kitchen.” The wide range of mouth-watering dishes available in this city will astound you.The Dotonbori district near Namba station is the best place to explore Osaka’s food culture.

The most visited area in Osaka, it is known for its neon lights, nightlife, and food. Other neighbourhoods include Shinsekai, Kitanshinchi, and Osaka Station, to name a few.

1. Osaka Cuisine Asai (おおさか料理 淺井)

Osaka Cuisine Asai is a one Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant that serves approximately 150 culinary creation dishes.

The chef picks fresh and seasonal ingredients every morning at Kuromon Market, Osaka City’s largest wholesale market, and their menu is created daily based on today’s seasonal ingredients.

The restaurant offers a variety of course meals as well as an a la carte menu. There are three types of “Omakase” courses (chef’s choice), which are recommended for those who want to eat traditional Japanese dishes, and a special course can also be served with advance reservation. It is slightly more expensive, but it is well worth it.

The Nabe course (hot pot dish) is also a popular item on the menu, with seasonal ingredients such as Pike conger and Snappers in Shabu Shabu style during the summer and Osaka’s traditional “Tecchiri” (hot pot dish with Pufferfish) during the winter.

The restaurant has counter seats where guests can see chefs cooking right in front of them, as well as large tables that can seat up to ten people. They have staff who can explain their meals in English, so you can fully appreciate what you’re eating.

Access: 5 mins walk from Nagahoribashi station (Sakaisuji Line)

Opening hours: 17:00–24:00 (Monday-Saturday)/17:00–22:00 (National Holiday)

Days closed: Sunday

Budget: 10,000–15,000 JPY

Cuisine: Washoku (Japanese cuisine), Kappo

2. Kuma Kafe (クマカフェ)

Osaka building with bright lights and billiken. Photo by: Andrew Braun -Wikimedia.

It may come as a surprise that one of Osaka’s most popular restaurants does not serve traditional Japanese fare. Kuma Kafe is a Western-style restaurant that serves delicious burgers, pizzas, and pancakes, among other things.

One of the reasons why people adore Kuma Kafe is that the restaurant owner is from Australia. With great hospitality in English (of course), the kind and friendly staff will surely make you feel at home, and it’s a great place to get some local travel advice.

For your information, the restaurant is called Kuma Kafe, which means “Bear” in Japanese (Kuma is bear in Japanese). It appears to be the owner’s favourite animal, and he is frequently told that he resembles a bear.

It’s a familiar story that when you move internationally, you miss the flavours of your home country (in this case, if you are from Western countries). Kuma Kafe may be able to provide you with a comfortable and delicious experience similar to that of your home.

It’s located near Kaiyukan Aquarium, the top tourist site in Osaka City.

Access: 5 mins walk from Osakako Station (Osaka Chuo Line)

Opening hours: 12:00–19:00

Days closed: Monday and Tuesday

Budget: 2,000–3,000 JPY

Cuisine: Western

3. Okonomiyaki Chitose (お好み焼き ちとせ)

When in Osaka, we must not overlook their glorious local dish, Okonomiyaki, and Chitose is one of the town’s most popular Okonomiyaki restaurants.

The store is in a small alley that is difficult to find if you are unfamiliar with the area. There is frequently a line outside, but it is well worth the wait.

Chitose offers a variety of menu options and toppings for Okonomiyaki, including meat, seafood, and vegetables. If you’re not sure what to order from their extensive menu, simply ask the owner (who speaks English) for his advice.

If this is your first time trying Okonomiyaki, “Butatama (豚玉)” is a must-order.

It’s a traditional Okonomiyaki with a pork belly topping that goes great with a mug of beer. Sit by the counter and enjoy watching the Okonomiyaki being made.

If you already enjoy Okonomiyaki, why not try their hidden menu “Takasuga-yaki (たかすが焼き?”  It’s the ultimate dish, with Sobameshi (fried noodle and rice) covered in Negi-yaki (similar to Okonomiyaki, but cooked with Japanese leeks and thinner batter).

Locals frequently order it, and some say it’s even better than Okonomiyaki!

Access: 3 mins walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station (Midosuji Line)

Opening hours: 12:00–21:00

Days closed: Wednesday

Budget: 1,000–2,000 JPY

Cuisine: Okonomiyaki

4. Kanidouraku Dotonbori-Honten (かに道楽 道頓堀本店)

Wall of signboards at Ebisu Bridge on the Dōtonbori Canal, Osaka, Japan. Photo by: Martin Falbisoner- Wikimedia.

Some of you may be familiar with the restaurant’s massive moving crab shop display. Kanidouraku is the most famous crab restaurant in Japan, with over 40 locations, and their main branch is in Osaka’s most delicious district, Dotonbori.

Sashimi (raw), Sushi, Shabu Shabu, Steak, Tempura, Soup, and other crab dishes are available. Course meals range in price from 5,000 to 10,000 yen, and you can select one based on your budget.

If you want to try their delicious crab for a lower price, charcoal grilled crab sticks are available at the storefront for less than 1,000 yen. The convenient crab stick is an ideal snack for a stroll down the street.

A crab sushi box is also available for takeout for 1,600 yen.

To get to Kanidoraku, simply look for the massive crab display!

Access: 5 mins walk from 14th or 16th Exit of Namba station (Midosuji line)

Closing hours: 12:00–15:00 (Weekends and Holidays only)/17:00–24:00 (everyday)

Budget: 5,000–6,000 JPY

Cuisine: Yakiniku (Japanese style BBQ)

5. Tsuki no Odori Chicken Dining (月のおどり)

As it is still difficult to find Halal restaurants in Japan, this restaurant could be a lifesaver for some of you. Tsuki no Odori Chicken Dining is a “Muslim-Friendly” Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) restaurant that is extremely popular among international travellers to Osaka. Kobe Mosque has granted the restaurant halal standards.

Expats may have difficulty ordering at many Japanese restaurants because many dishes are unfamiliar or appear quite strange. Tsuki no Odori’s menu, on the other hand, is specially designed to be foreign-friendly, making it simple to choose what you want or can eat.

The restaurant was founded by the current owner’s grandfather 80 years ago, and it has been serving various chicken dishes, primarily grilled skewers.

The most popular items on the menu are “fried chicken with tartar sauce” and “smoked chicken skewers,” both of which are highly common with international customers. At a very fair price, the restaurant also serves unique dishes such as foie gras skewers.

The restaurant is located in the Dotonbori district, Osaka’s tourism centre.

Access: 6 mins walk from Namba station (Midosuji line)

Opening hours: 16:00–24:00

Days closed: Thursday

Budget: 3,000–4,000 JPY

Cuisine: Yakitori

6. Kitamura (北むら)

Kitamura, which was founded in the heart of Osaka City’s Shinsaibashi area in 1881, has been serving authentic Kansai Style Sukiyaki for over 100 years. The restaurant has been awarded one Michelin star.

The biggest distinction between Kansai (Western Japan) Style Sukiyaki and Tokyo Style Sukiyaki is that it does not include soup with stock. The seasoning is much simpler, consisting only of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin (sweet sake) to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Furthermore, raw eggs are used to dip ingredients before eating. Today, the majority of Sukiyaki restaurants in Japan serve dishes with a raw egg on the side, and this style was inspired by Kitamura.

Kitamura serves Wagyu beef that has been specifically chosen from all over Japan and cut into thick slices to cook in a special iron pan for the Sukiyaki dish.

Furthermore, Wagyu beef is highly suggested to be eaten in ShabuShabu style with ponzu sauce (citrus soya sauce) or simply pan-fried with batter and vegetables. Alternatively, you can simply instruct their talented chefs on how you want the dish prepared.

The restaurant has an authentic Japanese decor, including tatami rooms, a courtyard garden, and a large willow tree overhanging at the storefront.

Access: 6 mins walk from Shinsaibashi station Exit No.6 (Midosuji line)

Opening hours: 16:00–22:00 (Monday-Saturday)

Days closed: Sunday and Holiday

Budget: 10,000–15,000 JPY

Cuisine: Sukiyaki

7. Kamukura Dotonbori (神座&苍产蝉辫;道顿堀店)

Doutonbori, Osaka. Photo by: GoToVan- Wikimedia.

Ramen is a popular dish in Osaka, as it is in Tokyo, and there are numerous famous franchised ramen shops. However, this one could only be found in Osaka.

If you’ve had regular ramen in Japan, you might notice a difference in the dish served at Kamukura, an Osaka-born ramen restaurant.

Kamukura’s Ramen is a “fantastic combination of French cuisine and Japanese ramen.” Since the restaurant’s inception in 1986, they have successfully maintained their traditional flavours of the secret soup base and the original fine noodle for over 30 years.

The chefs at Kamukura are certified as “Soup Sommeliers,” which are only awarded to those who pass a rigorous examination, which is why Kamukura maintains such high standards. The ramen has a light flavour soy sauce-based soup that is light, aromatic, and easy to drink.

The standard topping includes a generous amount of Chinese cabbage and barbecued pork belly, but additional toppings are available. Kamukura also serves delectable side dishes such as fried chicken and dumplings that complement their ramen.

Access: 5 mins walk from Namba station (Midosuji line)

Opening hours: 11:00–23:00 (Monday-Friday)/11:00–5:00 of the next day (Weekend & Holiday)

Budget: 1,000 JPY

Cuisine: Ramen

8. Yotaro Honten (与太吕本店)

Yotaro Honten, which opened in 1921, is an authentic Tempura restaurant with two Michelin stars. Yotaro is credited with inventing Kansai style tempura, which differs slightly from Tokyo-style tempura.

While sesame oil is commonly used to cook tempura in Tokyo, Yotaro uses cotton seed oil, which has a lighter flavour, and the batter is also much thinner to maximise the natural flavour of the ingredients.

Only freshly stocked ingredients of the day are used for cooking (no frozen or processed ingredients), and each Tempura dish is served to visitors directly from the deep-frying pot.

After you’ve had your fill of the exceptional tempura, try Yotaro’s other expertise, “Taimeshi” (snapper rice), which comes with a whole wild snapper and rice cooked in an earthenware pot. The delicate and aromatic flavour of the snapper is absorbed by the steamed rice.

Since this dish is quite large, feel free to take it home if you are unable to finish it.

The restaurant has a modern and nostalgic interior from the Taisho era, and if you want to see the food preparation, choose one of their counter seats.

Access: 2 mins walk from Kitahama station Exit No.6 (Midosuji line)

Opening hours: 11:30–14:00 (Lunch)/17:00–21:00(Dinner)

Days closed: Sunday, Holiday, 2nd & 4th Thursday

Budget: 8,000–10,000JPY

Cuisine: Tempura

9. Ganso Kushikatsu Daruma (元祖串かつ&苍产蝉辫;だるま)

Kushiage is one of many must-try local cuisine in Osaka, including Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki. Daruma, who originally established the Kushiage dish in 1929, is a pioneer.

Kushiage is a deep-fried stick dish popular in Osaka. Daruma provides a variety of ingredients in their delicious Kushiage dish, including seafood (tuna, shrimp, etc.), vegetables (tomato, leeks, etc.), and meat (chicken, pork, etc).

Kushiage is served with a special sauce that is usually placed on the side of the table for dipping the dishes, but keep in mind that it is not permitted to dip the same stick twice for sanitary reasons. Keep in mind, only dip once! Beer enhances the flavour of the crunchy Kushiage dishes.

Daruma also offers a comprehensive set menu with 8 different types of ingredients on one plate, in addition to a la carte (pork, whiting, shrimp, tuna, lotus, etc). Also advised is their special set menu “Sohonten Set,” which includes 9 different types of Kushiage sticks and Osaka’s other specialty “Doteyaki” (beef tendon simmered in miso souce). English-speaking workers are also available!

Access: 6 mins walk from Ebisucho station Exit No.3 (Sakaisuji line)

Opening hours: 11:00–22:30

Days closed: New Year’s Day

Budget: 2,000–3,000JPY

Cuisine: Izakaya

10. Matsuzakagyu Yakiniku M Hozenji Yokocho blanch (松阪牛焼肉 M 法善寺横丁店)

Western Japan is well-known for its Wagyu beef production, and Matsuzaka beef is regarded as one of the three best Japanese beefs. The restaurant M serves delicious Matsuzaka beef at a reasonable price.

The M is a well-known Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant that serves high-quality Wagyu beef in a cosy and modern setting. Various meat parts are available, including the extremely rare Chateaubriand. Each meat is labelled with the name of the meat parts.

The M also serves meat sushi, Bibimbap (rice and meat cooked in a hot stone pot), and Wagyu beef broth Ramen with Matsuzaka beef.

The restaurant is located in Hozanji Yokocho, Osaka’s famous Izakaya alley, which has a great local atmosphere at night and is easily accessible in the heart of Osaka.

Access: 5 mins walk from 14th or 16th Exit of Namba station (Midosuji line)

Opening hours: 12:00–15:00 (Weekends and Holidays only)/17:00–24:00 (everyday)

Budget: 5,000–6,000 JPY

Cuisine: Yakiniku (Japanese style BBQ)