Ranking
55 places in the "Hard-to-Book Spots" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 55
Osaka · Fine Dining
A specialist restaurant in Osaka's Tenjinbashi district dedicated entirely to anago (conger eel). It offers multi-course tasting menus exploring the fish in myriad ways, from sashimi to sukiyaki, paired with a curated sake list.
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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 · 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
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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