Location: Osaka
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Where to Eat in Osaka: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Things to do in Osaka
1. Ajinoya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Esmond T - Singapore, Singapore
We went as a family for early dinner and manage to get a table queueing for 20mins. We ordered their specialty Ajinoya and a 3mix okonomiyaki and a yakisoba. As we had young children, they didn’t cook in front of us for fear of kids touching the hot plate...a waste. Nevertheless food was delicious. Ambience smoky and clothes stick after dinner but it was worth. The best oko n yakisoba we had in Japan so far.
2. Kimukatsu Osaka Shochikuza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Kimukatsu own recipe The best part of the pork cutlet is, what texture of clothing that was also the crispy saying and juicy taste of pork. Only the delicious part of the carefully selected domestic pork loin (also referred to as the "millefeuille of meat") piled 25 sheets in the ultra-thin slices and fried to clothe the raw bread crumbs of special. As a unique cooking method, carefully 8 minutes fried at a low temperature of the oil, and steaming further vertical to to 2 minutes. This heat is transferred to the uniform by, it will be drawn for maximum flavor. Fluffy texture, accumulate gravy between one by one of pork became millefeuille like, a very juicy taste "Kimukatsu". Kimukatsu is deep-fried to order from us carefully one by one. The taste of Kimukatsu multiplied pains, please taste your slowly please. How to enjoy Kimukatsu Also choose from seven types of flavor is will tend to be lost, but also to taste the real thrill of "Kimukatsu" We recommend the "plane". (There is also platter where you can enjoy a variety of flavors you.) The source also we offer, but please enjoy and refreshing no other "special wholesale ponzu". And, please with us more favor "cooked fresh rice set" the charm of the Kimukatsu. The combination of juicy "Kimukatsu" and piping hot, shiny "cook fresh rice" is the strongest combination. The reason for issuing a cabbage in front of the "Kimukatsu" Shredded heaping cabbage has served before to enjoy the "Kimukatsu". Cabbage send for every day from domestic best of origin in accordance with the season, and crunchy, which was crisp, was in the "ultra-fine cut" so that you enjoy the freshness. The "vitamin U" that is included in the cabbage there is a work that will protect the mucous membrane of the stomach, will relieve the burden on the stomach when you eat fried food. Over a special dressing, delicious, please enjoy plenty shredded cabbage. All changes are free therefore do not hesitate to.
Reviewed By Sarah T
We visited this restaurant due to the very high rating on Trip Advisor, but it left us disappointed.
My husband said the pork katsu was quite tasty but not as good as he had hoped. I had the prawns, which were smothered in far too much batter. The sides were similarly underwhelming.
Although not expensive, it did not feel great value for money given the wealth of options in the area.
They restaurant was offering free drinks or Deserts in exchange for Trip Advisor reviews, which we assume is the source of the suspiciously high rating.
3. Kiji Umeda Sky Bldg.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By Roy C
Was expecting a real good Okonomiyaki but was disappointed. Yakisoba was still ok to get pass but definitely would be back there again. Owner was really friendly although he had a rude Taiwanese lady staff that was quite impatient with kids from other table and to some customers.
4. Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M, Hozenji Yokocho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Our restaurant offers Matsusaka-beef, one of the three major Wagyu in Japan.You can experience the finest quality Matsusaka-beef at a reasonable price.
5. Tsuki no Odori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
TORI DINNING (Japnese Chicken Dinning) Tsuki no Odori it handpicks ingredients polishes cooking skills, and casually adds spices and hospitality. It's Tsuki-no-Odori(Dance of Moon). We Tsuki no Odori prepare English,Chinese and Korean menu. There are Course menus, Plate set, and A LA CARTE!!! Of course there are Japanese menus without chicken like vegetarian menu. Please enjoy, drinking and eating with Japanese style!! ※Sorry in December there is possibility that crowded, so it is recommended that you reserve in advance.
Reviewed By idrus2015 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Our last dinner in Osaka was hot pot,, so we trooped over to Dotonbori for a halal reat that was prebooked in advance. Dotonbori is Osaka's much touted cultural and shopping area, and it was packed with the summer crowd. The restaurant was on the first floor, accessed via a narrow staircase, the door opening up into cubicles of noisy chatter. Our order comprised karage chicken (skewered fried chicken), yakitori (grilled chicken on skewers, like sate) on a bed of vegetables, and miso hot pot of chicken and vegetables. Halal hot pot had to be preordered online since it has to be specially prepared. The restaurant was full but each group enjoyed secluded privacy in a cubicle, sitting with legs in hollowed bottoms beneath the low table, a concession to foreigners not used to sitting on tatami mats. Karage fried chicken came first and the cubes on skewers tasted heavenly! Hot pot had to coe to a boil before we scooped out soup into bowls, the miso broth tasted beter after a long boil, the chicken well cooked in a potpourri of vegetables such as tofu, cabbage and mushrooms Best tasting was the yakitori: succulent grilled chicken cubes on stee skewers that virtually melted in mouth. They came in a large plate of salad and the cubes were separated by leeks. A splendid dinner which ended with yummy salted caramel gelato It was a dance of the moon alright as we were literally over the moon, gastromically. This restaurant had undergone halal certification by the Kobe muslim mosque. Well recommended
6. Critters Burger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Home made burger
Reviewed By Evan D
Burgers were tasty. Beers were cold, although cold and Japanese would have been better. Onion rings were great. Fries were more like wedges which was a little disappointing. Overall a good alternative if you’ve reached your takoyaki limit.
7. L&L Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
L&L is located in the heart of Osaka, in the "America-mura" nightlife district on the riverside of Yotsubashi street. We run a nice lounge type restaurant that serves Mediterranean food and offers shisha (hooka) in more than 20 flavors. On weekends we hold DJ events. The kitchen and the bar are open until 5 in the morning. Foreign and Japanese staff all speak English.
Reviewed By Ali B
We came in for a quick bite and drink, and we were so happy to find such delicious food and great company! We were served a big bowl of delicious hot hummus with pita and great shisha. The owner, Gingi, then sat with us outside and chatted with us for a good hour or two. We loved this place and would definitely return if we have more time in Osaka! תודה ליניב על החומוס הטעים, נרגילה טובה ושיחה טובה! זה היה נחמד לפגוש אותך
8. Kuma Kafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 555 reviews
Delicious made from scratch home style western comfort food, with the true taste of home. We recognise the love the world has for Japanese food but also realise the need to take a break from it and taste some good ole fashioned food we are use to. vegetarian and some vegan options. Come and relax and enjoy our comfortable relaxing informal space, take a break from the stress of travels and recharge.
Reviewed By Michelle T
A home away from home!!! It was awesome to be able to chill and relax in this quirky place.. Not only is the food great, the atmosphere was awesome!! And the owners (being aussie) were just the most friendly and easy going people you will meet... Give it a go, you will not be disappointed..
9. The Garden Oriental Osaka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Tali G
We had dinner there last night and ordered the set course.
The place is beautiful, with a nice garden.
We really had a great time, food was excellent, every dish we had was just perfect. I recommend ordering the New York strip steak, the spicy tuna and avocado salad and the baked cheesecake for dessert.
Our waitress Ryushiro Hisaro and the rest of the staff were very attentive. The service there is of the highest standards.
Would definitely recommend this restaurant, i can still taste that cheesecake in my mouth:)
10. Okonomiyaki Chitose
Overall Ratings
5 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By Jef V
The worst of Japanese cuisine traditions. Lot’s of eggs and sauces. Fat food and not pure fresh tastes. Not because of this restaurant but in general. This is more fast food than a decent meal.
