Food Trip Osaka: 11 Must-Try Restaurants! Don’t Miss Out

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If you’re planning a trip to and want to follow the trail of legendary delicious spots… this post has them all! Carefully selected local street food joints, famous restaurants, plus must-try desserts.
(Approximate prices and locations included for easy tracking)

🍣 1. Maruyoshi Sushi

A small sushi place with quality beyond its price, watch the chef make sushi right in front of you.
💰 Starting price: ¥1,500–¥3,500
📍 Near Sakuragawa / Namba

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🥩 2. Kuroge-Wagyu Yakiniku ShabuShabu Sukiyaki ZEN (Shinsaibashi)

All-you-can-eat A5 Japanese Wagyu with grilling, shabu, and sukiyaki all in one place.
💰 Buffet starts at ¥4,980 / 90 minutes
📍 Next to Shinsaibashi Station

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🐙 3. Hanadako

Famous takoyaki with soft batter, juicy sauce, and generous dried fish flakes.
💰 ¥450–¥600
📍 In front of JR Umeda Station

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🍻 4. EBISU Umeda (Alaskan King Crab Buffet!) 🦀

Buffet with seafood, sashimi, and the highlight: fresh, sweet, easy-to-peel Alaskan King Crab legs that are delicious in every bite.
💰 Buffet price: ¥5,980–¥6,980 (90 minutes)
📍 Umeda area, about 5 minutes walk from Osaka Station
⭐ Recommended to book in advance, especially Fri-Sun
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🍛 5. Go! Go! Curry

Rich Kanto-style curry rice with crispy pork cutlet.
💰 Starting at ¥550 / Large plate ¥950
📍 Shinsaibashi
(Multiple branches)

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🍜 6. Ichiran Ramen

Famous tonkotsu ramen served in solo booths, with options to add noodles and eggs.
💰 ¥980–¥1,200
📍 Dotonbori (Open 24 hours)
(Multiple branches)

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🐟 7. Kizu Market

Local fish market with fresh sashimi rice bowls at great prices.
💰 ¥800–¥1,200
📍 Namba

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🍳 8. Issen Yoshoku

Kyoto-style okonomiyaki with a quirky twist (served with a Japanese girl mannequin).
💰 ¥770
📍 Near Namba Walk

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🛍️ 9. Namba Walk + Dotonburi

Shopping mall with plenty of food options.
💰 Single dishes ¥600–¥1,200
📍 Directly connected to Namba Station

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🍮 10. Mooken Cream Puff

Dense cream puffs with fragrant vanilla custard.
💰 ¥280 each
📍 Namba

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🍰 11. Pablo Cheesetart

Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tarts in various flavors.
💰 Starting at ¥300
📍 Shinsaibashi / Namba
(Multiple branches)

📌 These spots are perfect for food lovers, dessert fans, shoppers, and souvenir hunters! All locations are easy to check in and close to popular tourist areas.
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Here’s your ultimate foodie guide in Osaka — 11 must-visit spots ranging from sushi, wagyu, takoyaki to dessert! All places are budget-friendly, tourist-accessible, and close to major areas like Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Umeda 🚉🍽️

🍣 Maruyoshi Sushi – Local favorite for affordable sushi sets (from ¥1,500).
📍 Sakuragawa area, near Namba

🥩 ZEN Shabu Yakiniku Sukiyaki – All-you-can-eat A5 Wagyu (¥4,980).
📍 Shinsaibashi Station

🐙 Hanadako – Famous takoyaki with rich toppings (from ¥450).
📍 Right outside Umeda Station

🦀 EBISU Umeda – Crab buffet with Alaskan King Crab legs from ¥5,980. ( F.3 ,Umeda, near Osaka Station)
📍 Umeda area

🍛 Go! Go! Curry – Rich Kanto-style curry rice (from ¥550).
📍 Shinsaibashi

🍜 Ichiran Ramen – Tonkotsu ramen in solo booths (¥980).
📍 Dotonbori – open 24 hrs

🐟 Kizu Market – Local seafood market with fresh sashimi bowls.
📍 South of Namba Station

🍳 Issen Yoshoku – Quirky Kyoto-style okonomiyaki (¥770).
📍 Near Namba Walk underground mall

🛍️ Namba Walk + Dotonburi – Underground mall with lots of food stops.
📍 Directly beneath Namba Station

🍮 Mooken Creampuff – Creamy homemade puffs (from ¥280).
📍 Namba area

🍰 Pablo Cheesetart – Famous soft & gooey cheese tarts.
📍 Shinsaibashi & Namba locations available

🗺️ All spots are easy to find, perfect for first-timers! Ideal for lunch breaks, street food walks, or dessert hopping 🍴🧁

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