Best Restaurants in Osaka
A curated guide to the best restaurants in Osaka — from iconic local institutions to under-the-radar spots worth crossing the city for.
Where to eat in Osaka
Mizuno
The most famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka. The yama-imo (mountain yam) version is impossibly fluffy. Watch the chef build your pancake on the teppan in front of you. Queue from 5pm.
Ajinoya
Osaka's best kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) in Shinsekai. The rule: never double-dip in the communal sauce. The prawn, lotus root, and asparagus skewers are perfectly crispy. Cheap and addictive.
Endo Sushi
Inside the Central Fish Market since 1907, this tiny sushi bar serves market-fresh fish at 5am. The hand-pressed sushi is magnificent and the experience of eating with market workers at dawn is unforgettable.
Takoyaki Wanaka
The best takoyaki (octopus balls) in a city obsessed with them. The outside is crispy, the inside is molten, and the octopus pieces are generous. The Namba branch has counter seating to watch the craft.
Fujiya 1935
A third-generation chef running a Michelin-starred restaurant blending Spanish and Japanese techniques. The tasting menu is creative and the wine pairings are surprising. One of Osaka's most refined meals.
Hokkyokusei
The inventor of omu-rice (omelette rice) since 1922. The original version — ketchup rice wrapped in a silky, jiggly omelette — is simple, nostalgic, and perfect. It's Japan's ultimate comfort food.
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Hero — Nomadic Julien / Unsplash · Mizuno — Petar Milošević / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ajinoya — J o / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Endo Sushi — shankar s. from Poona (pune), India, India / CC BY 2.0 · Takoyaki Wanaka — Mr.ちゅらさん / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fujiya 1935 — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hokkyokusei — NY066 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shoubentango Kamukura — Laitche / Public domain · Yakiniku M — Laitche / CC BY-SA 4.0