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71 places in the "Casual Dining" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 71
Osaka · Casual Dining
A Sichuan specialist in Osaka's Fukushima district, famous for one thing: a deeply aromatic mapo tofu. Visitors queue for its complex, numbing spice and surprising sweetness, a signature dish that has earned it a loyal following.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
This tiny, six-seat counter in Osaka's Tenjinbashi district is famed for serving just one unique bowl of ramen or tsukemen each day. It's a destination for noodle connoisseurs drawn by its exceptional house-made wheat blends and inventive…
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A celebrated burger joint in Toyonaka, Osaka, known for its hefty American-style burgers made with 100% Kagoshima wagyu patties and thick, house-smoked bacon. Expect queues for these award-winning burgers.
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Osaka · Bistro
In Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district, Deglacer is an intimate counter bar run by a senior sommelier who also prepares the food. It's a destination for expertly chosen by-the-glass wine pairings and refined French-European small plates.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A tiny, 9-seat counter in Osaka's Tenjinbashi area, celebrated for its daily rotating plates of multiple Indian curries. Expect queues for its expertly spiced sets, which are built for mixing and offer exceptional value.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A legendary gyoza specialist in Daito, Osaka, famous for its signature dumplings with an impossibly thin, crispy skin. It's a destination for gyoza purists who appreciate unique texture and are willing to navigate a famously strict reservation…
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A long-running curry specialist in Osaka's Nishitenma district, celebrated for its light, savoury, soup-like spice curries. Go for a foundational taste of Osaka's unique curry culture, especially the tender chicken curry.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A celebrated burger joint in Osaka's Tenjinbashi district, famous for its dramatic Macaroni & Cheese burger. Visitors come for the coarse, hand-chopped patties that have a texture like steak, served on chewy house-made buns.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A celebrated okonomiyaki spot in Osaka's Shin-Umeda Shokudogai food hall, famous for its signature 'Modern-yaki' — a fluffy, egg-bound version of the classic. Expect queues for a seat at the lively teppan counter under the train tracks.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A specialist biryani restaurant in Osaka's Nakatsu district where each portion is cooked to order in its own iron pot. It's famous for its aromatic Hyderabadi-style spices and theatrical tableside presentation, but expect to queue.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A celebrated Sri Lankan-style curry spot in Osaka's Minamisenba district. It's famous for its 'Dekkao Special' plate, where diners mix a bone-in chicken curry with daily specials and sides for an evolving flavour.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A famous single-menu restaurant in Toyonaka, Osaka, serving a theatrical chanko nabe hotpot. Staff cook the entire meal for you at the table, making for a unique dining experience governed by a set of famously strict house rules.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A lunch-only pop-up in Osaka's Koraibashi district serving a single, daily-changing biryani. Known for its fragrant basmati rice and bold, complex spices, it's a top spot for a quick, high-quality solo lunch.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A tiny, exclusive sushi counter hidden inside Kinki University in Higashiosaka. It offers a private, one-group-per-service experience focused on premium seafood, much of it farmed by the university itself.
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