Osaka Restaurants(384)
COURSE MENUYakiniku GyuuGyuu Shinsaibashi
From three types of beef served in an attache case, to a teetering Jenga tower of the finest wagyu, Yakiniku GyuGyu Shinsaibashi’s presentation is second to none. But the beef here doesn’t just look good — it’s an experience for the tastebuds too.
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 MENUShabu-Shabu Sukiyaki Haruna
A5-grade Miyazaki beef, arguably the best beef in Japan, takes center stage here at this Osaka hotpot specialist. Guests can choose between sukiyaki and shabu-shabu-style hotpot course menus, flanked by a number of accompanying dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONUkihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)
Inspired by the Japanese literary classic the Tale of Genji, the Hotel Granvia Osaka’s Ukihashi provides an unforgettable dining experience with seasonal ingredients and beautiful decor.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Okurano
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Kitashinchi Okurano brings kaiseki cuisine to life by merging tradition with playfulness. Learn precisely what the philosophy of “wakei seijaku” means while experiencing culinary excellence in Osaka's heart.
SEAT RESERVATIONKitashinchi Mitsutoki
A splendid interior, creative presentation, and thoughtful customization set this Osaka restaurant apart from the highly competitive Kitashinchi eatery scene.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Shinsaibashi Midosuji
The best of seasonal Kyoto-style cuisine rightfully enjoyed in traditional, folk-craft-filled dining rooms.
SEAT RESERVATIONOsteria La Cicerchia
Chef Kumiko Muraji's charming Italian eatery in Osaka brings the soul of Marche's home cooking to a cozy neighborhood setting that earns it a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.
COURSE MENUMahoroba Irori Shinsaibashi
One of Shinsaibashi’s fine dining benchmarks pits every table with a traditional irori — a Japanese sunken hearth — to grill its stellar lineup of Awaji beef and seasonal seafood over flames fueled by Kishu Binchotan charcoal.
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 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 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.
COURSE MENUSoba Shubo Fukumaru
The noodles at this Osaka soba specialist are made with Tochiusu flour from Tochigi Prefecture, giving it a satisfying texture and rustic taste. It pairs especially well with a glass of buckwheat shochu, whether served on the rocks, hot or chilled.
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.
COURSE MENUHanbey Umeda Hankyu Higashi-dori
At this animated izakaya in Umeda, experience the golden age of Osaka and try the nostalgic sweets and classic cocktails named after sentai action heroes and iconic manga characters.
COURSE MENUFukiagean Kitashinchi
At this Kitashinchi restaurant, chefs prepare Kagoshima’s famed Satsuma all-natural jidori chicken in a number of different ways, live and in-house. 90 different types of local sake, shochu, whiskey and wine complement the meal.
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 MENUYakiniku Manno Honten
A case in point of how technique and know-how translate to memorable meals — this is a wholesaler-owned and operated yakiniku venue serving mature female wagyu, which has fully developed for peak texture and flavor.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Tennoji North Exit
This fool-proof yakiniku joint in Osaka adheres to the credo “simple is best,” where precision and subtraction elevate its beef to a class of their own and meats are only aged for 10 days after butchering.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Ueshichi
Manno’s wholesaler-owned and operated yakiniku restaurant aims to educate as much as excite. Manno reveals the depth of wagyu’s flavor by highlighting organ meats and short aging periods.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Kitabatake
A delectable yakiniku restaurant in Osaka from the famed Manno, where its own branded wagyu is prepared from a 30-month-old Japanese black cattle and aged for only seven days.
COURSE MENUNikuya Manno Ohatsutenjin Urasando
This long-time meat wholesaler manages the entire farm-to-table process to ensure world-class kuroge wagyu of its special female cattle. Their latest effort, at the Ohatsutenjin Urasando branch, elevates this legacy even further.
COURSE MENUNikuoroshi Mannoya Bettei
By taking advantage of their unique connections as wagyu wholesalers, the Manno team aims to broaden the horizons of diners through its original beef brand.
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.
SEAT RESERVATIONOno
After years of operating his elusive traveling restaurant, the Michelin-starred chef Ono Koto has finally settled into a permanent home in the Kitashinchi district to deliver kaiseki using Awajishima-sourced items.
SEAT RESERVATIONHajime
The fastest 3-star restaurant in history, run by a man who is equal parts chef, scientist, and philosopher.
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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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