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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 small counter shop in Osaka's Kita ward specializing in rich, sesame-forward tantanmen. Visitors come for the deep, nutty black-sesame broth or the creamy white-sesame version, and the popular option to turn leftover soup into a cheese risotto.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
This lively specialist in Osaka's Tenmabashi area serves a wide variety of horse meat, both raw as sashimi (basashi) and grilled at your table (yakiniku). It's a prime spot for adventurous eaters to try rare cuts with guidance from the helpful staff.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
In Osaka's Dojima district, Sawada Shoten (澤田商店) serves a highly distinctive tantanmen. Its signature is a rich, fish-forward broth built on mackerel (saba), sesame, and nuts, with customizable spice and numbing levels.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A lively skewer bar in Osaka's Tenjinbashi district, specializing in a vast range of grilled and fried fish. Go for the high-quality, creative seafood kushikatsu, from sardine with shiso to golden-eye snapper.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A husband-and-wife teppanyaki spot in Osaka's Minamikyuhojimachi district, praised for its signature pork okonomiyaki and crunchy moyashi-soba. It's a destination for high-quality grilled dishes at excellent value, but requires booking far in…
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Osaka · Bistro
A famously affordable yoshoku (Japanese-Western) restaurant in Osaka's Kita ward, known for one chef's high-quality cooking at counter-seat prices. Securing a seat requires a same-day phone call and a tolerance for strict house rules.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A tiny, cash-only specialist in Osaka's Abeno ward dedicated to Southeast Asian chicken rice. It draws long queues for its fragrant jasmine rice, perfectly steamed chicken, and very low prices.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A famous takoyaki stand in Osaka's Shin-Umeda Shokudogai, known for its signature Negi-mayo style: molten takoyaki buried under a mountain of green onions and mayonnaise. Expect a queue for these classic street food snacks.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
An intimate 8-seat counter in Dojima serving high-grade chicken from the chef's family farm in Kagoshima. Go for the multi-part chicken sashimi and rich hotpot, a refined experience praised for its value.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
Famous for its oversized, 'drinkable' tacos with creative fillings, this popular spot in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district serves up generous portions with canal views. Expect a queue for their signature Wagyu Cheese Birria.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
Discover authentic Jordanian and Levantine cuisine in Osaka's Nishitenma district. This welcoming spot is known for its theatrical maqluba, tender lamb dishes, and generous portions perfect for sharing.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A specialist counter in Osaka's Kitashinmachi district serving rare Kanto-style unagi. The eel is steamed then charcoal-grilled for an exceptionally soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture, but access for international visitors can be challenging.
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Osaka · Diner
Specialising in Sendai-style grilled beef tongue, this small restaurant in Osaka's Higashishinsaibashi district serves thick-cut gyūtan grilled over charcoal. It's a popular spot, known for its rich oxtail soup and late-night hours.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A popular okonomiyaki spot in the basement of Osaka's Umeda Sky Building. It's known for its signature modan-yaki and lively atmosphere, but visitors should be prepared for queues and cash-only payment.
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