15 Top Lunch Spots Around Shin-Osaka Station! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Jun 06 2020

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15 Top Lunch Spots Around Shin-Osaka Station!

The Shin-Osaka area is a hub for Osaka's business people, and there are many great lunch and dinner spots in the area. People not just from Osaka but from areas like Tokyo often come to the Shin-Osaka area for business. There are also many hotels in the area, and a lot of people spend time in Shin-Osaka after work. This article will introduce some picks for cafes and restaurants that are sure to appeal to anyone interested in Shin Osaka's mature vibe.

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1. Kyoshikanaihonten

Kyoshikanaihonten is an izakaya (Japanese pub) where you can enjoy a varied menu made with carefully selected ingredients, and it is located around a 1-minute walk from Higashimikuni Station. The wood-toned restaurant is distinctive for the fact it looks like a kominka (Japanese traditional house) from the outside. The restaurant has counter seating, private rooms with horigotatsu (sunken heated floor seating), table seating, and banquet rooms, making it perfect for a range of occasions. It's a great spot for drinks with some friends, as well as dates or business entertaining. The restaurant puts a lot of effort into sourcing their seafood, and their [Fishing Boat Sashimi] offers a taste of the season's fresh fish. Other options include sirloin steak, charcoal grilled jidori (local chicken), and other foods that go perfectly with alcohol. This izakaya is recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy a wide variety of dishes.

Kyoshikanaihonten

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm [Monday - Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 01:00 am [Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 01:00 am / [Friday, Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 05:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A 1-minute walk from exit 1 of Higashi-Mikuni station.
Address: 2-37-9 Higashi-Mikuni , Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Map
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2. Osteria Luciano

Osteria Luciano has a relaxed atmosphere lit with calm and subdued lighting. This restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine prepared with fresh vegetables sourced from all over Japan. There are many dishes made to take advantage of the tenderness that distinguishes high quality meats. One recommended dish is the [Roast Yabu Venison]. The venison is perfectly cooked to eliminate the meat's strong scent, and is only available in limited quantities. There are a variety of other choices that look as delicious they taste, including the [Iberian Pork Filled Pasta] and [Seafood Assortment], so why not stop by with some friends or a special someone?

Osteria Luciano

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O 22:00)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Around 5-minutes walk from Imafuku Tsurumi Station. Turn left at West Izumiya Route 8 Prefectural Road, then take the third right-hand turn.
Address: 1-7-5, Imafuku Higashi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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3. Italian Bar Storia

Enjoy luxurious meat-based dishes at Italian Bar Storia. [Grilled Kuroge Wagyu With Truffle Risotto] blends a unique combination of high quality ingredients to create a truly extravagant dish. The exquisite flavor created by the perfectly grilled, tender meat and the rich aroma of truffles is irresistible. The restaurant's roast beef sold by the cut is also recommended. Be sure to try the [Rich and Tender Rose-Colored Sous Vide Roast Beef]. Its tender texture is definitely worth savoring.

Italian Bar Storia

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 4:00 am (L.O. 3:00 am)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Around a 3-minute walk from Nishinakajima Station.
Address: 2F, Sanko Plaza, 4-7-8, Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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4. Kawada Ryu Shin-Osaka

Kawada Ryu is a restaurant where you can enjoy creative dishes created by a chef who has mastered Korean cuisine. The chef, Kawada Osamu, adds his own individuality to authentic Korean recipes, and dishes are finished with flavors that Japanese people love. Generously portioned dishes like the [Intestine Hot Pot], made with fresh Japanese-sourced offal, [Samgyeopsal], and [Stone Cooked Beef Shoulder Loin Steak] are great for anyone looking for a filling meal. The restaurant can adjust the heat of the dishes upon request, so there's no need to worry if you're not good with spicy foods.

Kawada Ryu Shin-Osaka

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Weekends, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Around a 5-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station Exit 4. Turn left after exiting Exit 4, then turn right at the second traffic light, then turn left at the next corner. Restaurant is located a little ahead on the right.
Address: 1F, Heights Yoshi, 1-5-9, Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

5. Cake & Cafe Dining Bonabon

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Cake & Cafe Dining Bonabon, located on the banks of the Yodo River. The sunlit terrace seats here are very popular, and many come to spend some time surrounded by the lush greenery of the riverbanks. Besides its great location, you can also enjoy a varied menu that spans from breakfast to dinner. Highlights include [Cheese Fondue], which is made with milk from Jersey cows raised in the Okayama Hiruzen highlands. You're sure to have a wonderful time enjoying a dish like this while relaxing on the terrace.

Cake & Cafe Dining Bonabon

Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
[Friday, Saturday, National Holidays] 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Weekdays] Cafe time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Limited menu)
Closed: Irregular
May close early without prior notice.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Around a 3-minute walk from Juso Station. Go straight from the East Exit towards the Yodogawa river. Turn left at the river and restaurant is on the left hand.
Address: 1F, 1-20-3, Juso Higashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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6. Restaurant MANSOU

Restaurant MANSOU is a restaurant located inside the RACTAB Dome sports center. All dinner seatings are by reservation only, but many people drop by to relax over breakfast or lunch while visiting the sports center. Their set meals made with generous servings of meat and vegetables are very popular with customers. The freshly-made, piping hot set meals like the [Yakiniku Set] made from domestic beef and vegetables, and the carefully-prepared [Karaage Set] with tender chicken are sure to satisfy.

Restaurant MANSOU

Open: [Breakfast] 9:00 am - 11:00 am
[Lunch] 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
[Dinner] 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm *Dinner seatings are for two hours. (By reservations only. Please reserve up to two weeks in advance.)
Closed: Second Tuesday of the month
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Access: Around a 2-minute walk from Kadoma-minami Station Station. Around a 5-minute drive from Kinki Expressway Kadoma or Daito Tsurumi exits.
Address: RACTAB Dome, 3-7-16, Mitsushima, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Map
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7. Charcoal Grill Ushimasa

Charcoal Grill Ushimasa is a yakiniku restaurant known as a hidden gem in the area. While Shin-Osaka Station is the closest station, it's a little walk away, which makes this a popular hideaway. The meat served here is sourced from a wholesaler that has been in business for over 30 years. Fresh Kuroge Wagyu is brought in every day, and you can eat your fill for very reasonable prices. Table and counter seats are available, so you can relax and enjoy yakiniku even if you're dining solo. This is a great spot to drop into after work if you're looking to have a meal on your own.

Charcoal Grill Ushimasa

Open: [Tuesday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
[Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,980 JPY, [All-You-Can-Drink] Weekday Value Party Plan 4,630 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: Around a 10 to 15-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station. Leave by Exit 4 and walk towards Mielparque.
Address: 1F, 2-6-16, Nishi Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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8. Shochu Koubou Arare

Sochu Kobo Arare serves over 100 types of shochu (Japanese alcohol) and umeshu (plum flavored sake). It's located around a 7-minute walk from the nearest station, Higashimikuni Station. The interior is decorated in a Japanese style, and it has both tatami and counter seating, so you can enjoy a drink here even if you're alone. Guests are welcome by reservation outside the listed hours, and small dogs are welcome, so you can spend some time with your pet while enjoying a drink here, too.

Shochu Koubou Arare

Open: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:30 am) *Reservations accepted outside these hours.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 4,000 JPY / Plenty of reasonably priced menu options available.
Access: Around a 7-minute walk from Higashimikuni Station
Address: 6-16-5, Higashimikuni, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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9. Kaisen Donya Dainosuke

Kaisen Donya Dainosuke is an izakaya that specializes in seafood located around a 3-minute walk from Juso Station. A lineup of seafood greets customers at the shopfront, and you can enjoy the flavors of the day's seasonal fish served as sashimi. The restaurant pays particular attention to the freshness of the sake served with meals. To ensure the alcohol stays as fresh as possible, bottles are single serving size and designed to be drunk in one sitting. This is a great restaurant to stop by at on the way home from work. In addition to seafood, you'll also find izakaya favorites like oden (stewed ingredients) and skewers.

Kaisen Donya Dainosuke

Open: [Lunch] 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
[Dinner] Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm), Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays: 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY - 2,999 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY - 2,999 JPY
Access: Located on the west side of Juso Station. Enter the shopping street and the restaurant is on the left.
Address: 1-7-32, Juso Honmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

10. Ramen Uokei Higashi Yodogawa Branch

Ramen Uokei serves ramen with a seafood soup base. Its closest stations are Kamishinjo Station on the Hankyu Kyoto line and Osaka City Subway Daidou-Toyosato Station on the Imazato line. It's located 2 minutes walk from Daidou-Toyosato Station and 10 minutes from Kamishinjo Station. In addition to the seafood soup-based ramen, and some other must-try items include [Tomato Ramen] and [Tomato Dipping Noodles]. These are healthy options made with a tomato soup that has been created in-house. At first glance they look as though they might be Italian pasta, and the tomato's acidity and cheese on top makes a delicious combination. If you're concerned with nutrition and looking for a more healthy ramen option, this restaurant is highly recommended.

Ramen Uokei Higashi Yodogawa Branch

Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 00:00 am/ Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 650 JPY / [Lunch] 650 JPY
Address: Map
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11. Moja Curry

Moja Curry is a curry stand located in Shin-Osaka Station's first floor restaurant area. This small restaurant has only seven counter seats, but it's a very popular spot that has been featured in many magazine and TV shows. Curry is served straight after ordering, which makes this very handy if you don't have a lot of time for lunch! The simple curries created by Bangladesh-born Chef Piral are full of the sweetness and the umami of meat and vegetables. You can choose your level of spiciness and toppings. The "Medium" spiciness level is 10 times the standard, while the "Instant Knockout" level, with 1000 times the regular spiciness, comes with a warning to try at your own risk!

Moja Curry

Open: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 500 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Address: 5-16-1, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

12. Kyochabana Shin-Osaka Station Branch

This okonomiyaki (savory pancake) restaurant is located near the central exit of the Shin-Osaka Station bullet train line. The creative okonomiyaki served here are different to types you might have tried before, and the restaurant takes pride in using plenty of fresh ingredients. This restaurant has been well reviewed for their unique combinations of ingredients not typically used in okonomiyaki. Its popular [Tomato Okonomiyaki] won the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries General Food Minister's Award. It has an addictive flavor, and your first bite is sure to be unforgettable. The menu is full of highly original dishes including the [Pork Avocado Black Yakisoba]. A lunch set that allows you to pair okonomiyaki or teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) with your choice of side dishes is also available.

Kyochabana Shin-Osaka Station Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Reservations accepted for seatings after 5:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 2,001 JPY - 2,500 JPY
Address: 1-1-1, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

13. Stand Sasha

Stand Sasha is located in the Aji no Koji (Flavor Lane) area on the first floor of Shin-Osaka Station. With an exterior that calls to mind retro Western-style restaurants, this restaurant serves authentic Western food that it's nostalgic as it is delicious. This counter-seat only restaurant has a very relaxing ambience. Recommended for lunch is the [A Set]. For only 870 JPY, this generously-sized set includes hamburg steak, fried shrimp, croquettes and rice, soup, and salad. The [Keema Curry] made with plenty of vegetables is also very popular.

Stand Sasha

Open: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 500 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Address: 1F, Shin-Osaka Station, 5-16-1, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

14. Pariwar Shin-Osaka Branch

Pariwar is an Indian curry restaurant located just beside Shin-Osaka Station. Here you can enjoy authentic Indian curry at reasonable prices, and there is a wide variety of other Indian dishes on the menu as well. Their carefully-made naan bread has a soft and chewy texture. You'll find some unusual types of naan, too, including chocolate naan and garlic naan. Recommended is their [Garhwal Lunch], which includes two curries of the day and naan, salad, and saffron rice. It also includes chai tea to finish the meal, making this a very good deal.

Pariwar Shin-Osaka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Address: 1-18-5, Higashi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

15. boo foo woo

boo foo woo is located right by the Shin-Osaka ticket gates. You can spot it by its signboard with a cute illustration of a pig. This restaurant serves straw-grilled seasonal vegetables paired with carefully-chosen natural wines and sake. Their extensive lineup has over 100 types of natural wines to choose from, which is sure to impress wine lovers. There are also plenty of meat options in addition to their seafood menu, which includes their signature dish [Straw Grill Seared Skipjack Tuna]. Recommendations for lunch include [Beef Skirt Steak Rice Bowl], which is a combination of skirt steak and a soft boiled egg, and comes with miso soup.

boo foo woo

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Address: 5-16-1, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.