Oden Restaurants(12)
SEAT RESERVATIONMan-u
A high class oden restaurant where you can experience the very best that the style can be.
SEAT RESERVATIONOden Matsumura
A kappo restaurant which specializes in hearty oden stew, with some rare ingredients, and incredibly filling dishes!
SEAT RESERVATIONFuyacho 103
The name is the literal address of one of the best oden joints, hidden in plain sight behind a nondescript door in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONOito
Despite its Michelin Bib Gourmand award, this oden joint is still a relatively exclusive outpost burrowed deep within Kyoto’s Gion district – but guests who place their faith are rewarded with a masterful presentation of one of Japan’s oldest dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONAzabu Ichigo
A winter favorite dish is given the high-class treatment at this downtown Tokyo oden kaiseki.
SEAT RESERVATIONChoraku
Enjoy Japan’s delicious and hearty stew, delivered in a traditional kaiseki format with a generous number of dishes at 2021 Michelin-starred Choraku.
SEAT RESERVATIONEsaki
An oden specialty restaurant in Tokyo, serving soul-warming Japanese comfort food.
SEAT RESERVATIONShirubee
A classic izakaya in trendy Shimokitazawa with a vibrant, bustling atmosphere — Japanese pub vibes at its best.
SEAT RESERVATIONOtako Shinjuku
Visit a historic oden restaurant under the bright lights of Shinjuku, with dozens of different ingredients to feast on and great sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONTokuichi
Hot or cold — this Shinjuku izakaya has a pot of oden to suit any weather, packed with the best fresh ingredients of the season.
SEAT RESERVATIONKONAKARA
Sample some delicious umami-packed stew dishes at this Tokyo oden restaurant which is a favorite among locals.
SEAT RESERVATIONOtafuku
One of the longest-running oden stew restaurants in Tokyo, where you can try all the classics along with delicious new inventions.
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Explore the Authentic Taste of Oden
Oden is a traditional Japanese dish that brings warmth and comfort, especially during the cooler months. This hot pot dish is a delightful combination of ingredients simmered in a soy-flavored dashi broth, creating a unique and comforting bowl of flavors. Whether you're a local or a visitor, finding a restaurant that serves authentic oden can enhance your culinary experience in Japan.
Ingredients That Make Oden Unique
Each oden restaurant has its own take on this classic dish, but the common elements include a variety of ingredients such as daikon (radish), boiled eggs, konjac, and deep-fried tofu. These items and more are slowly cooked in a light, soy-flavored broth until all the flavors blend beautifully. Some restaurants offer unique regional ingredients, providing you with the opportunity to taste local variations of oden.
Finding the perfect oden restaurant can mean experiencing extraordinary umami flavors that are emblematic of Japanese cuisine. Often enjoyed with a side of Japanese mustard, oden is the soul food of Japan that provides warmth and comfort in its every bite.
Where to Find Top-Rated Oden Restaurants
For those eager to discover the best places to enjoy this traditional dish, our listings provide a curated selection of restaurants offering exceptional oden experiences. Whether in a bustling metropolis or a quaint countryside town, you can find restaurants that emphasize the authenticity and quality of their oden dishes. From small, cozy izakayas to more modern eateries, the options are diverse and plentiful.
When selecting an oden restaurant, consider the ambiance, the variety of ingredients offered, and, of course, the flavor of the broth. Our listings highlight restaurants that are celebrated for their warm atmosphere and delicious oden, ensuring you find a memorable place to dine and savor the complexity of flavors that oden has to offer.