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10 Best Traditional Japanese Restaurants in Osaka

Osaka is the second-largest city in Japan and the home of great food, friendly people, and fun nightlife.

Located in the western region of Kansai, Osaka has a markedly different culture, personality and even way of speaking from Japan鈥檚 other major city, Tokyo and the two cities enjoy a friendly rivalry. In particular, Osaka prides itself on being a foodie paradise.

Thanks to its location between the sea and mountains, the city’s food culture highlights freshly caught seafood and high-quality produce. 

In Osaka, you can dine on sushi with super fresh toppings, consisting mostly of seafood caught in the Seto Inland Sea, known for its fast tides.

You can enjoy the unique sushi culture of Osaka, such as oshizushi (sushi pressed in a mould).

Other culinary highlights include octopus balls (takoyaki), Japanese savoury pancake (okonomiyaki), deep-fried skewers (kushikatsu) and Japanese barbecue (yakiniku).

The city is home to not only great street food but also traditional dishes. Here is a list of the 10 best restaurants where Osaka locals eat traditional cuisine.

1. Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten

1 Chome-6-18 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

Phone: +81 6-6211-8975

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Every foodie knows the giant red crab at Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten. You鈥檒l know you’ve found it when you see the six-meter (20-foot) crab climbing up a building in Osaka鈥檚 Shinsaibashi area.

The restaurant has been a Dotonbori tourist attraction since 1960 and is as famous for its moving signboard as it is for its distinct flavours and savoury crab dishes.

Considering the decoration outside, it鈥檚 no surprise that inside the draw is crab, particularly the crab hot pot.

Dive into a plate of crab meat swimming in Kani Doraku鈥檚 famous white soy sauce (shiro shoyu soup stock) or order the Kani Kaiseki, which features crab in everything from appetizers to the main course.

Not many restaurants in Japan sell souvenirs but if the crab is your thing, this is the place to go.

2. Sushi-Cho HARU

2 Chome-14-11 Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0043, Japan

Phone: +81 50-5870-3118

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At Sushi-Cho Haru, you can fully enjoy seasonal sushi and finely selected sake at a leisurely pace.

When selecting the ingredients, the master chef makes sure to get the most in-season and freshest seafood of the day.

The sushi is simply seasoned with salt, so the umami (Japanese savoury taste) of the toppings and the sweetness of the rice stand out.

Diners will surely be spellbound by the flavour. The super-mini rice bowls are popular dishes that will make you crave more and more.

Another favourite is the anago nigiri (conger eel sushi). The anago is procured from a well-known shop in the Osaka-Sakai area and grilled until tender.

3. Taikou Sushi

3-chome-2-18 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0002, Japan

Phone: +81 (0)6-6641-4278

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Taikou Sushi Osaka is famous for serving authentic yet affordable sushi in downtown Osaka.

This is the real deal, with sushi chefs preparing bite-sized portions of vinegared rice and raw fish right in front of you.

Prices start from around 楼150 for 3 pieces of sushi on a plate. There鈥檚 also a set menu with assorted nigiri sushi and red miso soup (akadashi).

Taikousushi is a hugely popular place among the locals. It has a flagship restaurant and a branch in Janjan Yokocho Alley, a shopping street near Tsutenkaku Tower. 

4.  Honkogetsu

1 Chome-7-11 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

Phone: +81 6-6211-0201

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Specializing in kaiseki, a traditional Japanese multi-course dinner, Honkogetsu has been named one of the best restaurants in Osaka and offers one of the most elite (and expensive) dining experiences in the city.

The upscale restaurant has earned two Michelin stars by using seasonal ingredients to create exquisite and unique flavours.

Dishes at Honkogetsu are made to please the palate as much as the eye.

Plates are artistically crafted according to seasonal themes and presented with edible garnishes that help balance the overall taste, texture and appearance of each house speciality.

5. Sushi Hoshiyama

1-16 Sugaharacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0046, Japan

Phone: +81 6-6344-1128

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This sushi spot, frequented mostly by its regular patrons, has a secluded feel amid the downtown area of Kitashinchi.

All their dishes are multi-course meals during which each individual item is served at the perfect timing.

As for the toppings, they pay particular attention to where they come from. Their octopus and amadai (tilefish) are procured from Akashi, while the kohada (gizzard shad) is from Amakusa.

They put a special touch into preparing the ingredients, like parboiling or wrapping them with kombu, to bring out their flavours to the fullest without ruining the original flavours.

 Aside from the food, their special tableware, such as the Imari ware and antique glasses is worth your attention.

6. Dotombori Kamukura

10F LUCUA Osaka, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-0001, Japan

Phone: +81 (0)6-6485-7070

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In Osaka, you鈥檒l find frenzied competition between restaurants that have their own special takes on ramen.

Dotombori Kamukura Lucia Osaka is one of the few restaurants where you can enjoy ramen made by a 鈥渟oup sommelier鈥� who鈥檚 passed rigorous somm tests. 

Locals have been enjoying ramen at this restaurant since 1086. Its vegetable-based soup and noodles are made using a unique method, while the pork, vegetables and rice are of high quality.

Make sure you try the ramen with soft-boiled egg and roasted pork slice (chashu). 

7. Kushikatsu Daruma Namba

10F LUCUA Osaka, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-0001, Japan

Phone: +81 (0)6-6485-7070

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In Osaka, you鈥檒l find frenzied competition between restaurants that have their own special takes on ramen.

Dotombori Kamukura Lucua Osaka is one of the few restaurants where you can enjoy ramen made by a 鈥渟oup sommelier鈥� who鈥檚 passed rigorous somm tests. 

Locals have been enjoying ramen at this restaurant since 1086. Its vegetable-based soup and noodles are made using a unique method, while the pork, vegetables and rice are of high quality.

Make sure you try the ramen with soft-boiled egg and roasted pork slice (chashu). 

8. Kashiwaya

2 Chome-5-18 Senriyamanishi, Suita, Osaka 565-0851, Japan

Phone: +81 6-6386-2234

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In this acclaimed traditional Ryotei restaurant on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan鈥檚 landmark city, Kashiwaya offers modern Japanese food in a dining room designed in the 鈥淪ukiya鈥� style, Japan鈥檚 traditional format for tea ceremonies:

Fusuma sliding doors, shoji paper screens, tatami mats and Tokonoma reception rooms, each executed in a contemporary style.

The menu is limited to just eight dishes, which are changed every month.

The specialities of the famous Chef Hideaki Matsuo include Amadai, a dish made with grilled tile fish marinated in a salt shrimp 鈥渟hiokara鈥� dip, and puffer roe boiled in sake, floating on a turnip soup.

Enjoy an intimate dining experience in a private room at Kashiwaya, one of only four restaurants in Osaka with the distinction of consistently receiving three Michelin stars.

Meals at Kashiwaya are inspired by seasonal ingredients and range from refreshing fruit appetizers to comforting squid main dishes.

To emphasize culture and the ritual of the Japanese tea ceremony, dishes are gracefully served to guests in the 鈥渟anctuary鈥� of the restaurant, enveloped by a tranquil moss garden.

9. INASE  zushi

531-0076 Osaka, Kita Ward, Oyodonaka, 1 Chome鈭�1鈭�90

Phone: +81 6-6440-5919

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INASE zushi has been serving authentic sushi for the last 50 years.

This popular restaurant draws a lot of travellers from abroad, as diners love the amicable personality of its master chef.

INASE zushi makes sure that they procure each morning only locally produced seafood, varying according to the season.

They use alkaline ionized water for cooking, while the tea served is organic. They thoroughly check and assure the quality of their ingredients.

A recommended dish is the [Nigiri Set], which features a generous serving of nigirizushi, skillfully made and showcasing flavours that will captivate its diners.

10. Sobadokoro Maruei

1F Shiei Nipponbashi Jutaku Building No. 3, 5-chome-20-3 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0005, Japan

Phone: +81 6-6440-5919

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Sobadokoro Maruei specialises in soba and rice bowls, with its popularity stemming from the special soup stock in its noodle dishes.

Must-tries include the deep-fried pork cutlet rice bowl (katsudon) and pork cutlet curry rice bowl (katsukaredon).

Sobadokoro Maruei’s katsudon comes with a pair of pork cutlets and an egg on top of rice, as well as a savoury soup.

It’s so good that you’ll probably see many returning customers if you visit the restaurant more than once. 

Osaka is famous for its food, and Osaka鈥檚 people take great pride in their love of their local cuisine.

There is even an expression, 鈥淥saka no kuidaore鈥� which literally means the Osaka habit of eating till you drop, but actually means eating so much you fall into debt!

It’s responsible for such culinary delights as takoyaki (fried octopus balls with bonito flakes), kushikatsu (fried skewers of chicken, pork, and mixed vegetables) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes filled with vegetables, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and anything else you fancy).