Osaka Restaurants(1457)
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 MENUMatsumiya
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.
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 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 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 MENUSushi Misuji Nakanoshima Festival Tower West
This Osaka mainstay has its chefs express their love through sushi, using a nigiri-molding technique grounded in 170 years of history to deliver Edomae tradition to Kansai.
COURSE MENUYakiniku no Gyuta Honjin Links Umeda
This yakiniku restaurant is famous throughout Kansai for sourcing whole cows from domestic partner farms, keeping prices remarkably low — but still featuring premium wagyu beef cut with a professional butcher’s expertise.
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 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 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 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 RESERVATIONNishitemma Nakamura
Flying the flag for female chefs in Japan, this Michelin-starred kaiseki chef presents a tour-de-force in fine seasonal dining.
COURSE MENUTsuki to Suppon
Tradition meets style at this all-private restaurant nestled in Tenma Market, renowned for its restorative gout hotpot and suppon (soft-shelled turtle) dishes.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
SEAT RESERVATIONSushi Shiorian Yamashiro Namba
Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro hails from its Tokyo home to the high-paced Namba in Osaka, where the sushi chef isn’t afraid to bring international touches to Edomae sushi.
SEAT RESERVATIONUmeda Sushi Miyagawa
Fine Edomae sushi in Osaka’s downtown district of Umeda. Sushi Miyagawa makes a journey to the west from its home in Shinjuku, to the delight of Kansai sushi lovers.
COURSE MENUChunagon Osaka Ekimae No. 3 Building
Overlooking the stunning Osaka Port, Chunagon invites guests to commemorate life's milestones with unforgettable dining centered around the culinary jewel of its crown: the lobster.
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 MENUKitashinchi Harami Hozenji
Located next to Hozenji Temple, this yakiniku restaurant in Osaka’s popular Namba shopping district serves extremely rare varieties of “phantom wagyu”, prepared with luxurious ingredients like caviar and truffle dressing.
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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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