Chef’s Gourmet Food Tour with Premium Wagyu in Osaka
Chef’s Gourmet Food Tour with Premium Wagyu in Osaka
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Skip Dotonbori and enjoy a 13-dish Gourmet Journey with a former professional chef. Savor premium wagyu and 4 curated drinks at Osaka’s hidden gems. Expert-led and intimate.
Highlights
Savor 13 Japanese tapas, including premium wagyu, paired with four local drinks
Explore the hidden food scene of Tanimachi and Karahori with a former chef
Visit four unique bars, from teppanyaki and yakitori spots to a hidden bar
Learn about Japanese culinary techniques and local food culture from a professional chef
Enjoy an intimate evening in a small group setting
Experience Details
Step beyond the crowds and discover a deeper side of Osaka with a former professional chef as your guide.
Instead of busy tourist areas, this experience focuses on local neighborhoods where the flavors are honest, the history runs deep, and quality comes first.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy 13 carefully selected dishes that showcase different sides of Osaka’s food culture. The highlight is premium Japanese wagyu, chosen for its rich marbling and tender texture.
Each stop also includes a local drink, totaling 4, thoughtfully paired to complement the food and suit your palate.
This tour takes you beyond Dotonbori and into the quieter backstreets of Tanimachi and Karahori. You will visit four distinct venues, including a teppanyaki restaurant, a yakitori spot, an old building izakaya, and a hidden bar. Each location offers its own atmosphere and specialty, creating a well-rounded dining experience.
With a maximum of four guests, the evening remains intimate and conversational.
Along the way, your host shares professional insight into Japanese culinary techniques, ingredients, and local food culture, offering a deeper understanding of what makes Osaka such a beloved food city.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Note on Smoking: In accordance with Japanese regulations, some local venues on this tour still allow indoor smoking. We appreciate your understanding of this local culture
- Please note that the minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Underage participants will be served non-alcoholic drinks
- Please inform your host at the time of booking if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies
- Please note that floor seating may not be suitable for those with knee or back problems
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host near Tanimachi 6-chome Station’s Exit 3. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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Keigo was an excellent guide who impressed us with his extensive knowledge, sense of humor, and warm, friendly demeanor. He showed us his hidden gems in the city—authentic izakayas with delicious f...read more
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! It really made my day to read. I'm so glad the hidden izakayas felt like genuine discoveries — that's exactly what I aim for. And knowing that eve...Read more
Keigoh was an outstanding guide. I was the only guest that evening, which felt incredibly lucky as it turned into a private tour. With his professional chef background, he explained the food in a w...read more
Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review. It was truly an honor to guide you. Our time together was much more than just a tour for me; our conversations were incredibly inspiring...Read more