Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes and 3 drinks with an Expert Foodie
Osaka Food Tour: 15 Dishes and 3 drinks with an Expert Foodie
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Eat your way through Osaka at five quirky, authentic spots with 15 dishes, 3 drinks, and zero tourist traps, all guided by a local food expert.
Highlights
Eat a whopping 15 Japanese dishes (and 3 drinks!) at delicious eateries in Osaka
Dive into the obscure and quirky pockets of Osaka
Discover the intersection between Osaka's gastronomic offerings and traditional Japanese culture
Visit a range of food stops: stalls, restaurants, markets, tachinomiyas, and izakayas
10 meals
+Experience Details
Explore Osaka like a local, through the eyes of your Japanese-Australian tour guide, Andy or a friend.
Our authentic local food tour was featured in a special 30-minute episode on NHK World in 2024 and is now getting the spotlight on the upcoming Netflix foodie series ‘Someone Feed Phil.’
Visiting Japan as a foreigner can feel intimidating, especially when stepping into tiny bars and hidden restaurants without English menus or bilingual staff. With us, you’ll have a built-in interpreter and cultural guide to ease those moments and lead you straight to authentic local gems tucked away beyond the usual chain restaurants.
This unforgettable Osaka food tour takes you to 5 unique stops with 15 mouthwatering dishes. Your guide will introduce you to iconic drinks including local beer, sake, chuhai, highballs, plum wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options like soda and juice.
While strolling around the area, you'll get the opportunity to learn about all of the ingredients, dishes, and drinks you'll encounter. On top of that, you are bound to gain an overview of the deep history of the area and how it ties into the local cuisine.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please wear walking shoes. This tour involves walking about 1km in total
- This Osaka food tour is vegetarian & pescatarian-friendly
- Please inform your host of any food allergies or dietary restrictions upon booking
- Please note that food items might be reduced for guests who have several allergies or food restrictions
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at Dobutsuen-mae Station. More details and a Google Map will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 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.
Great time had at Osaka food tour. Decent, local food stops navigated by a knowledgeable guide who was equally engaging with the two kids, their mum and dad and us two random Scots who made up our ...read more
Great and fast way to experience what Shinsekai has to offer.
We did a food tour in Osaka and it was a such a great and fun experience. Doing Japan for the first time I would highly recommend to do your food tour here in Osaka, the food capitol and you get th...read more
I’ve been to Osaka a few times already and tried to explore the food scene on my own, but this experience definitely highlighted more local spots that I’ve passed without even realizing they were t...read more
I had a great time on this tour getting a taste of Shinsekai. Bernie was an excellent and friendly guide, and you will certainly get your fill of food and drinks. I highly recommend it!
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