Osaka Restaurants(1456)
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 MENUKitashinchi Hanayagi
Inspired by a deep connection to the earth, its history and his ancestors, Kitashinchi Hanayagi’s owner-chef encourages diners to slow down and savor Japan’s bounty through seasonal courses.
COURSE MENUKushikatsu Kotetsu Dotonbori
Just three minutes from Namba Station, this kushikatsu restaurant in bustling Dotonbori serves famously light, guilt-free skewers alongside premium offerings like Kobe beef sirloin.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Shabu-Shabu Tsukada KITTE Osaka
With direct access to Osaka Station, this sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant provides a convenient location to enjoy your own individual hotpot while savoring the succulent wagyu pairing of the famed Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef.
COURSE MENUSushi Haku
Setting a new standard of service in Osaka’s sushi scene, former Michelin-selected Sushi Haku heightens nigiri to a highly codified art form, using Japan’s four seasons to shape its exceptional degustation.
COURSE MENUPresident Chibo Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
President Chibo serves up Kansai soul food with premium ingredients in the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Osaka. Watch from intimate counter seats in front of the grill as you soak in the sounds and smells of upscale okonomiyaki and teppanyaki.
COURSE MENUUme no Hana Honmachi
Just five minutes from either Shinsaibashi and Hommachi Stations, this tofu specialist restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy the versatility of Japanese beancurd and other luxurious traditional dishes.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Namba Dotonbori
Live meat slicing at the counter has made this sophisticated yakiniku restaurant in Dotonbori a household name among wagyu enthusiasts.
COURSE MENUKyushu Sakaba Tsukushi KITTE Osaka
Kyushu cuisine in the heart of Kansai — Kyushu Sakaba Tsukushi brings the vibrant Kyushu dining spirit right by Osaka Station, pumping out culinary hits like Kumamoto horse sashimi, Nichinan chicken and Kagoshima black pork.
COURSE MENUShowa Taishu Horumon Ohatsu Tenjin
The good ol' Showa-era vibe thrives at Showa Taishu Horumon’s Ohatsu Tenjin branch, where its love language is expressed through the uber-fresh selection of offal and seriously energetic service.
COURSE MENUShowa Taishu Horumon Soemon-cho
Opening until 9 am the next day, this late-night yakiniku joint near Osaka’s Namba Station serves some of the country’s largest selection of offal in a Showa-themed dining space.
COURSE MENUGyujiro Ohatsutenjin
Directly managed by a Kansai-based meat wholesaler, Gyujiro’s Ohatsu Tenjin outpost brings the vibrant flavors of yakiniku and the energy of Osaka to life with its affordable wagyu degustation.
COURSE MENUGyujiro Honmachi
Directly operated by a Kansai meat wholesaler, Gyujiro’s next venture in Honmachi brings a wagyu feast with delicious hits and Osaka’s signature good times — all at an accessible price.
COURSE MENUGyujiro Fukushima (Osaka)
By using incredbly fresh meat cut from whole-purchased cows, Gyujiro’s Fukushima branch is not cutting any corners despite offering one of the city’s most affordable wagyu menus.
COURSE MENUShowa Taishu Horumon Main Branch
Step back in time to retro-era Japan through Showa Taishu Horuman’s flagship store, a yakiniku restaurant specializing in deliciously juicy meat with retro, 1950s-inspired interiors.
COURSE MENUShowa Taishu Horumon Kyobashi Kita
A good time for a long time. Conversations with friends over charcoal-grilled meats and offal are at their best at Showa Taishu Horumon Kyobashi Kita, a 1950s-inspired retro yakiniku spot that is open until 7 am.
COURSE MENUTonbi Fukushima (Osaka)
Founded 20 years ago, Tonbi Fukushima’s hearty pork degustation features 12 varieties of brand-name pork on any given day, all personally approved by the owner during their travels across Japan.
COURSE MENUYakiniku Manno Tennoji
Yakiniku Manno Tennoji’s expansive 80-item menu provides a delectable exploration of intensely fresh kuroge wagyu, aged for only a week before grilling.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Higashi-Shinsaibashi
The famed yakiniku chain Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu makes its mark in the eastern (higashi) side of Osaka's electric Shinsaibashi, bringing its silky, supremely tender wagyu as the blueprint for yakiniku dining.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi
Tableside-grilled, show-stopping wagyu sourced from whole cows has always been Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu’s forte, and with its dynamic Shinsaibashi sequel, the experience is now bigger and better than ever.
COURSE MENUItamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kitashinchi
A yakiniku house that more than delivers — tender, silky wagyu sourced from top producers across Japan is sliced at the counter by skilled meat specialists at this sought-after venue in Osaka’s Kitashinchi area.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Shibusuki
This evening-only restaurant and bar in Osaka reimagines sukiyaki through a contemporary lens, serving up delicious inventions like red wine-infused wagyu sukiyaki and warishita risotto paired with French house wines.
COURSE MENUKitashinchi Tempura Bonji
The sister restaurant of the revered Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon delivers a foolproof tempura omakase course that gets its crispiness from the store’s signature cottonseed oil blend.
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 RESERVATIONKashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Few kaiseki restaurants can claim three Michelin stars, but this Osaka institution is one of them.
SEAT RESERVATIONMasuda
Masuda mixes the past and future into one full kaiseki meal.
SEAT RESERVATIONKushin Garando
The one-star Michelin restaurant showcases exciting Chinese flavors using premium Japanese ingredients as the medium and beckons diners to come in with a healthy appetite.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsuzushi
Reservation for the one-star Michelin restaurant can be tough to score, but Yohei Tanigawa’s flawlessly executed Edomae-style sushi — freshly delivered from Osaka Bay — is worth the effort.
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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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