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Yuki's Osaka Guide

Local Guide • 20+ Years in Osaka

Born and raised in Osaka. I know all the hidden gems that guidebooks don't tell you about!

Restaurant & Cafe Recommendations

CHASHITSU time

📍 near Honmachi Station (Midosuji Line)

Cozy Japanese-style cafe with excellent green tea and modern style Japanese sweets. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon break.

Next ◻︎(shikaku)

📍 Namba Station (Midosuji Line)

Modern style oyster based ramen shop.

Yaoya to gohan - Mukai

📍 Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station (Keihan Line)

Farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal Japanese home cooking. Fresh vegetables and cozy atmosphere make it a local favorite.

Sushi-syun kairaku icchou

📍 Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station (Midosuji/Tanimachi Line)

Authentic sushi restaurant with fresh seafood and skilled chefs. Counter seating lets you watch the master at work. Great value!

American

📍 Namba Station (Nankai/Midosuji Line)

Retro-style cafe serving amazing pancakes and pudding.

Sennichimae Hatsuse

📍 Namba Station (Midosuji Line)

Teppanyaki restaurant specializing in local Osaka cuisine. Famous for making everything by yourselfs.

Japanese Foods You MUST Try

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Taiyaki

A fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste. Available with various fillings like custard, chocolate, or matcha.

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Strawberry Daifuku

Soft mochi rice cake filled with sweet red bean paste and fresh strawberry. Perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.

*Available mainly in spring.

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Okonomiyaki

Savory Japanese pancake with cabbage, meat, or seafood. Cooked on a hot plate and topped with special sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes.

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Hot pot

Comforting winter dish with soy-dashi broth. Ingredients include chinese cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, and your choice of meat or fish.

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Gyu-don

Tender beef and onions simmered in sweet soy sauce over rice. This is one of Japanese fast food.

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Saizeriya

Popular family restaurant chain serving affordable Italian cuisine. Famous for Doria rice gratin, escargots, and spicy chicken dishes.

Basic Japanese for Tourists

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