Osaka Restaurants(255)
COURSE MENUWagyu Matsumiya
Though the highlight — not the entirety — of Matsumiya’s course is wagyu, this charmingly hidden restaurant fully embraces the simplicity and spirit of traditional Japanese cuisine.
COURSE MENUHozenji Sushidokoro Nakatani
With more than 10 years of experience working at prestigious sushi establishments in Tokyo and Osaka, Hiroyuki Nakatani brings an accessible approach to omakase at his eponymous restaurant.
COURSE MENUSushi Taiga
After proving his talents at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Singapore, Chef Taiga Kanekuni opened Sushi Taiga in Osaka, serving sushi using fresh fish in harmony with his red and white-vinegared rice. English and Chinese service available.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Kushi Katsu Bon
The deceptively simple craft of kushikatsu, Osaka’s beloved deep-fried soul food, is elevated to gourmet status in this Michelin-listed restaurant, secreted away in one of the city’s busiest shopping strips.
COURSE MENUYakitori Matsuoka
This central Michelin-recognized Osaka yakitori restaurant’s English-speaking chef has amassed a following not just for his amiable demeanor and impeccable Kagoshima poultry skewers, but also his collection of rare Japanese whiskies and sake.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Harijyu Dotonbori
Situated in the middle of Osaka’s Dotonbori entertainment district, this sukiyaki restaurant has been serving customers with high-quality wagyu beef hotpot for over 100 years.
COURSE MENUSushi mahoroba
A cozy sushi bar that opens until 3 am along Osaka’s neon-lit shopping arcade. Come here for a masterclass in nigiri and a thesis on how sushi can be the appropriate late-night grub.
COURSE MENUShunwaseki Uoman Nishi-Umeda Main Branch
From Nagasaki to Hokkaido, Shunwaseki Uoman has direct access to Japan’s freshest seafood. Beautifully plated and served up kaiseki-style, each course is then perfectly paired with the restaurant’s formidable sake selection.
COURSE MENUXEX WEST aburiyaki & sushi An
There are plenty of fine-dining concepts in Osaka, but this sprawling sculptural space on the top floor of Osaka’s Herbis Ent headlines the scene, offering the best sushi and charcoal-grilled dishes the city has to offer.
COURSE MENUWagyu Kappo Toraichi
Plenty of elegant little surprises await guests at this rough-hewn, parkside yakiniku-ya, where fine wagyu beef is a given, but flourishes of grace elevate every dish. Tuck into rich stews, A5-grade wagyu, and specially selected wines.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro
Kanto meets Kansai. With three consecutive Michelin Stars under its belt, famed Ginza sushi restaurant Shiorian Yamashiro brings its Edomae-style sushi to Osaka, taking with it a dedication to excellence in sushi and customer satisfaction.
COURSE MENUShabushabu Tonton Shinsaibashi
Experience the delightful taste of Miyazaki beef and Kishu Umebuta premium pork, cooked in the shabu-shabu hotpot style. Enjoy a lively and delicious izakaya dining experience in Shinsaibashi.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Kita
This Kansai series of restaurants elevates the humble okonomiyaki — a Kansai street food staple — far above its origins, by serving it alongside high-class ingredients like top-quality kuroge wagyu black beef and live abalone.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Shinsaibashi
Dare we say that a visit to Osaka is not complete without sampling Yakiniku Manno Shinsaibashi’s marbled beef, grilled tableside?
COURSE MENUYakiniku Nanatsuboshi Shinsaibashisuji
A narrow staircase in Shinsaibashi leads to Nanatsuboshi (“Seven Star”), a quintessential yakiniku haven featuring an envious curation of seven premium Japanese Black beef cuts grilled on smokeless roasters.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Toraji Hilton Plaza Osaka (West)
Enjoy both quality and quantity here at this yakiniku restaurant in the west wing of luxury shopping complex Hilton Plaza Osaka. Every cut of beef here is gorgeously marbled and cut thick for maximum enjoyment of both flavor and texture.
COURSE MENUBotejyu Flagship Store Dotonbori
The Osaka flagship store where the okonomiyaki legend began almost 80 years ago, and the birthplace of modanyaki. This Dotonbori hotspot continues to be incredibly popular with both locals and visitors.
COURSE MENUmahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi
The hidden teppanyaki fine diner in Osaka doesn't just settle with live grill theatrics — spare-no-expense standard extends to its selection of premium wagyu beef, spiny lobster and abalone cooked over charcoal and iron plate.
COURSE MENUDaiki Suisan Sushi Seminar Dotonbori
The promise of fresh fish draws diners into this famous conveyor belt sushi restaurant, where the making and eating of sushi is its own art form.
COURSE MENUChibo Abeno Q's Mall
On the fourth floor of Abeno Q’s Mall, Chibo, the 51-year-old okonomiyaki specialty chain from Osaka, is bringing another perspective to the already vibrant world of okonomiyaki, delighting boutique shoppers with its savory, pan-grilled offerings.
COURSE MENUNikusho Gyuko Shinsaibashi
Located in the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, the atmosphere, meat quality and wine selection are all top-notch at this yakiniku restaurant — but the best part is its astoundingly affordable prices.
COURSE MENUSushi Yutaka
Sushi Yutaka offers award-winning sushi near Shin-Fukushima Station with the signature Yutaka Course and expert chefs.
SEAT RESERVATIONTakoyasu
Pufferfish in fall and winter, eel and sea bass in summer and spring; this Osaka seafood restaurant is the place to be year-round.
COURSE MENUTennosachi Yamanosachi
Every bite is a blessing from both heaven and the mountains here at this Osaka wagyu beef specialist. Perfectly-marbled Omi and Miyazaki beef are available in various forms, from sukiyaki hotpot to hotplate-grilled steak.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Tsu
Sushi Tsu, located in Osaka’s fashionable Kitashinchi district, takes the best of the Kansai and Edomae styles of sushi and puts them together to make a style of sushi that is all its own. Tiffany & Co tableware lends an extra touch of luxury.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsaka Kyobashi Sushi Kuroshio Kaiko
A crucial vertebra in the backbone of Ehime Prefecture’s fishing industry, Ainan Town’s famously fresh seafood is transformed into Edomae-style sushi here at the Kyobashi branch of this Michelin-starred restaurant.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Sushi Tempura Iwai
A single meal nets diners at this Kitashinchi sushi and tempura restaurant a masterclass in two Japanese culinary traditions. Edomae-style nigiri and other small plates set the stage for the satisfying crunch of tempura, fried to perfection.
COURSE MENUGumbo & Oyster Bar - Namba Parks Store
This Namba Parks oyster specialist is every oyster enthusiast’s dream. Sample oysters from all over Japan prepared in a number of different ways, and cleaned using a patented “five-star” cleaning process using deep sea water.
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In the famous foodie capital of Japan, you will be able to find outstanding Osaka restaurants in every corner of the city. Osaka's excitable energy is fueled by its thriving food culture and restaurants in every district. The city center of Namba’s okonomiyaki restaurants sizzle away all day, filled with happy diners laughing out late into the night. Dotonbori bustles almost 24 hours a day, alive with its street food stalls (takoyaki octopus balls grilling away) while "tabehoudai" all-you-can-eat restaurants call out for diners to take on the challenge.
Feeling really adventurous? You can find fugu restaurants in Osaka serving up pufferfish. The Shinsekai district's neon lights highlight the golden crusts of deep-fried skewers at its local kushikatsu restaurants. If you want a break from morish Kansai cuisine, find fresh sushi sliced and served at sushi trains and specialty high-end sushi restaurants in Osaka — yes, even omakase. And, if you're hunting for premium beef, find a table at one of Osaka's best wagyu restaurants.
Casual & Fine Dining in Osaka
Without a doubt, the city of Osaka absolutely lives and breathes food. The number of restaurants in Osaka is a testament to the city’s catchphrase of "kuidaore," which encourages "eating until you drop!" All Osaka restaurants serve up Japanese dishes packed with flavor. Many are Osaka’s coveted Michelin-starred restaurants or other fine-dining establishments, while others are local neighborhood cafes and hidden izakaya. The opportunities for adventure at restaurants in Osaka are seemingly endless.
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