Osaka Food Tour (13 delicious dishes at 5 hidden eateries)

Explore Osaka like a local, through the eyes of your Japanese-Australian tour guide, Andy or friend. As seen on the upcoming uber famous foodie Netflix series "Someone Feed Phil", chosen cause of our authentic, local eateries and experience. As a foreigner visiting Japan, you may be hesitant to enter the tiny bars and restaurants tucked away in narrow back alleys, especially the ones without English menus or bilingual staff to welcome you. With us, you’ll have a built-in interpreter and cultural guide to smooth over these interactions, and introduce you to the truly authentic gems that are hidden in plain sight amid the more generic chain restaurants. An unforgettable dining experience, this Osaka food tour features 5 stops and 13 mouthwatering dishes. Your guide’s recommendations will include the most flavorful and iconic Japanese dishes and drinks, from local beer, Japanese sake, chuhai, highball, plum wine, cocktails, and also non alcoholic options like soda and juice. While strolling around the area, you’ll learn about all of the ingredients, dishes, and drinks you’ll encounter and get an overview of the deep history of the area and how it ties into the local cuisine. MENU -Entree at a food stall: 3 takoyaki balls, oden (seafood & vegetables cooked in dashi broth) -Taste test at a local market: 4 gyoza (dumplings filled with pork and veggies) -Main course at a standing bar: full-size bowl of kitsune udon + tonpeyaki + edamame -Side course at an izakaya (gastropub): 1 drink, nikudoufu (beef and tofu stew) original yakitori skewered beef (sauce & salt options) amongst 3 more seasonal dishes. -Desserts at a restaurant: 1 drink, homemade chicken wings, taiyaki desserts