Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 225
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
In a renovated traditional house in Osaka's Nakatsu district, Spice Curry Maruse serves colourful plates that let you sample multiple distinct curries at once. It's a popular spot known for its balanced spicing and great value.
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Osaka · Take-out / Takeaway
The flagship store of an Osaka institution, famous for its signature `butaman` pork buns. Located in Namba, it offers takeaway on the ground floor and a full-service restaurant upstairs for freshly steamed dim sum and set meals.
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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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Osaka · Bar
A tiny, British-style basement bar in Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district, where a solo, London-trained bartender crafts bespoke cocktails using house-made infusions. It's an intimate spot for connoisseurs who value creativity and skill.
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