Osaka Tenjinbashi Hidden Gem with a Cozy Atmosphere! "Taishū Sakaba Sanma" Average Cost Around 100 Yen

Hidden in Osaka's Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, "Taishū Sakaba Sanma" is a late-night eatery favored by local office workers. This over 20-year-old establishment features retro Showa-style decor and fresh ingredients delivered daily, earning a stellar reputation among diners. You can enjoy an authentic Kansai izakaya experience for just around 2,000 yen per person.

Must-Try Three Signature Dishes

1. Freshly Sliced Sashimi Assortment

The owner personally selects ingredients every morning at Kuromon Market, recommending a platter of Hokkaido scallops and medium-fatty tuna. The scallops are silky smooth like custard, and the medium-fatty tuna has marbled fat distribution. Paired with freshly grated wasabi and handmade soy sauce, the fresh sweetness bursts straight to your palate.

2. Kansai-Style Okonomiyaki

The soul of this teppan-grilled carb dish is the batter mixed with plenty of cabbage and yam paste, topped with pork belly slices and bonito flakes. When cut with a special small spatula, the cheese-like stretch extends half an arm, blending egg aroma and charred fragrance that’s simply irresistible.

3. Signature Fried Chicken Bites

Made with Ise chicken raised on Tajima milk, the boneless thigh meat is cut into pieces and coated with a thin batter, fried to golden perfection. When bitten, the juice explodes in your mouth. The side dish is Kyoto Tanba black soybeans, creating a salty-sweet clash that’s a perfect companion for drinks.

Transportation Guide

• Address: 4-10-10 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

• Route: 2-minute walk from Exit 7 of Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station on the Sakaisuji Subway Line, marked by a striking red noren along the way.

Just a 15-minute walk from the Umeda shopping district, immerse yourself in the authentic local vibe of Osaka amid the rising smoke of grilled foods and the clinking sounds of sake.

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