Update-date: Apr 11 2025
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Osaka
While the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo shines a spotlight on innovation and sustainability, the real hidden gem of your journey might just be the food. Nicknamed “Japan’s kitchen,” Osaka offers countless unforgettable dining experiences. Here’s your guide to the city’s must-try restaurants during Expo season.
1. Shabuzen Umeda Branch
Open: [Monday - Saturday] Lunch 11:45 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:45 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: It can be accessed from various lines at Umeda Station. 162m from Kitashinchi Station
Address: B1F, Dojima Avanza, 1-6-20, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: It can be accessed from various lines at Umeda Station. 162m from Kitashinchi Station
Address: B1F, Dojima Avanza, 1-6-20, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
2. Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Nihonbashi Tsuruya
Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
Address: Nihonbashi hosoi bldg., 2-5-4, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
Address: Nihonbashi hosoi bldg., 2-5-4, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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3. Cow specialty store Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Shinsaibashi Main Branch
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Smoking is allowed only with e-cigarettes.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minutes walk from Exit 1 of Shinsaibashi Station. After passing Sumitomo Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Harry Winston, go east at the intersection. The lantern in the parking lot is a landmark.
Address: 3-9-6, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minutes walk from Exit 1 of Shinsaibashi Station. After passing Sumitomo Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Harry Winston, go east at the intersection. The lantern in the parking lot is a landmark.
Address: 3-9-6, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
4. Toki
Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 125,000 JPY / [Lunch] 125,000 JPY
Access: Go south on Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, turn left at the first traffic light, and you'll be on Suomachi-dori Street. Turn right at the first traffic light and right again after 15 meters. The restaurant is located in a black-walled building on the left at the back of the alley.
Address: 1F,2-1-3, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 125,000 JPY / [Lunch] 125,000 JPY
Access: Go south on Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, turn left at the first traffic light, and you'll be on Suomachi-dori Street. Turn right at the first traffic light and right again after 15 meters. The restaurant is located in a black-walled building on the left at the back of the alley.
Address: 1F,2-1-3, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
5. Sushidokoro Yamamoto
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm, [Saturday] Open only when reservations are made. Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: From Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, go through a narrow alley toward the Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka. It is in the left direction.
Address: 3F, East Wing, Shin-Nihon Shinchi Bldg., 1-7-6, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: From Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, go through a narrow alley toward the Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka. It is in the left direction.
Address: 3F, East Wing, Shin-Nihon Shinchi Bldg., 1-7-6, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
6. Sushi Monji
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:15 pm) Table seating: Smoking is prohibited, Tatami rooms: Smoking allowed. / Dinner 18:00 pm - 12:00 am *Closes when out of ingredients. Available to enter after 10:00 pm.
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 3F, Yakushido Bldg., 1-3-19, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 3F, Yakushido Bldg., 1-3-19, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
7. Sushi Hasegawa Shinsaibashi Main Branch
Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit No.6 of Shinsaibashi station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Address: 4F, Stagea Bldg., 1-16-20, Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit No.6 of Shinsaibashi station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Address: 4F, Stagea Bldg., 1-16-20, Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
8. Shunsai to Osake Anbai
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 3-4 minute walk from Chayamachi Exit of Osaka Umeda Station
Address: B1F, Applause Tower, 19-19, Chaya-machi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 3-4 minute walk from Chayamachi Exit of Osaka Umeda Station
Address: B1F, Applause Tower, 19-19, Chaya-machi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
9. Yakitori Kagura
Open: 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Higobashi Station on Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, 5-minute from Exit 12 of Yodoyabashi Station on Keihan Line/Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Address: 2F, OPBLD, 1-21-5 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Higobashi Station on Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, 5-minute from Exit 12 of Yodoyabashi Station on Keihan Line/Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Address: 2F, OPBLD, 1-21-5 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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10. Hareya Bettei
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner from 6:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 30 seconds walk from Exit 11-21 of Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line
Address: 5F, Matsuki Kosan Bldg., 1-5-21, Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 30 seconds walk from Exit 11-21 of Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line
Address: 5F, Matsuki Kosan Bldg., 1-5-21, Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Map
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
