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Summary

Osaka, known as the gourmet city where you 'eat until you drop', offers a vast array of culinary delights ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to innovative dishes. This guide highlights 20 must-visit restaurants, each specializing in dishes such as sushi, kaiseki, yakiniku, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and more, made with high-quality ingredients and served in unique atmospheres.

Sushi Hasegawa Shinsaibashi Main branch

Offers dishes made with seasonal ingredients in a Kyoto-style space. Highly recommended for its sushi and kaiseki courses.

Tips

Enjoy a variety of premium sake with sophisticated Japanese cuisine.

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Samgyetang Niru Hanare

Specializes in Korean chicken soup, Samgyetang, with a recipe passed down from the founder.

Tips

Reservation-only basis. Check their official Instagram before visiting.

Kushinobo

Popular for kushiage, especially the Green Asparagus. The secret sauce takes 4 days to make.

Tips

Enjoy the relaxing and quiet atmosphere with decorative folk crafts.

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Kuromon Hamato

Known for its Tecchiri, a stew made from fugu and grilled vegetables. Located inside Kuromon Market.

Tips

Order the Hama course to enjoy a variety of fugu dishes.

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Fukushige Horumon

Specializes in hormone, grilled offal, known for its skirt steak from A4 rank Kuroge Wagyu.

Tips

Enjoy the voluminous serving for a very reasonable price.

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Yakiniku Rikimaru

Offers all-you-can-drink yakiniku plans with a rich menu of over 100 different items.

Tips

Experience the true meaning of 'eat until you drop' in Osaka.

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Acchichi Main Branch

Famous for Takoyaki with a unique homemade blend for the sauce and dashi.

Tips

Try the Sauce Mayonnaise for an enhanced umami experience.

Fukutaro

Offers fluffy and creamy okonomiyaki, with the Mix Tama being a must-try.

Tips

Located inside a department store in Namba for a casual atmosphere.

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