Update-date: Dec 27 2024
Osaka Castle Park, centered around the historically romantic castle tower, is a famous tourist spot in Osaka. With the Osaka Castle Hall also located here, it is likely that many visitors come for live events. When visiting alone, one might compromise on restaurant choices, but for those who want to fully enjoy their time in Osaka, we have selected restaurants that are easy to visit even for solo diners.
Charcoal Grilled Meat Kyoro-chan
At the restaurant "Sumibiyaki Yakiniku Kyoro-chan," just a 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station, they offer carefully selected grilled meat, including Wagyu, at reasonable prices. Customers can casually enjoy their signature dish, the "Kyoro-chan Mori," which features a generous serving of approximately 500g of offal, as well as high-quality popular cuts such as premium salted tongue, special loin, and special skirt steak.
One of the attractions of this restaurant is its warm atmosphere, supported by the local community, creating a homely space where individuals can enjoy themselves comfortably. The solo yakiniku at the counter is especially recommended. How about rediscovering Japan's wonderful food culture at 炭火焼肉キョロちゃん?
Sumibi Yakiniku Kyoro-chan
Open: [Monday-Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit A (JR) / 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit 5 / 8-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station Exit 3
Address: 1-12-3, Naka-michi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit A (JR) / 2-minute walk from Morinomiya Station Exit 5 / 8-minute walk from Tamatsukuri Station Exit 3
Address: 1-12-3, Naka-michi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Unagi Restaurant Oishimi
A restaurant located in front of Osaka Castle where one can enjoy delicious eel and sake while appreciating Japanese history and culture. The restaurant is particular about its ingredients, steaming the eel to perfection before coating it in a rich sauce and grilling it to a fragrant finish, allowing guests to casually enjoy exquisite eel. The fatty eel pairs perfectly with rice. In addition to the classic unaju and unadon, as well as hitsumabushi, guests can also enjoy grilled eel and white grilled eel, or have a drink with hand-rolled sushi.
The restaurant offers a diverse selection of sake, including Ginjo, Junmai, and Daiginjo. Inside, there are counter seats for solo diners, as well as spacious table and sofa seating. There is also a set menu for children, making it easy for families to visit without hesitation. It is a restaurant that can be widely used for both sightseeing in Osaka and everyday dining.
Unagidokoro Umami
Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and the Chuo Line / 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR Line
Address: 1-16-20, Morinomiyachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and the Chuo Line / 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR Line
Address: 1-16-20, Morinomiyachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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3. Chinese Cuisine Eizuki
Located a 7-minute walk from Morinomiya Station, [中華酒菜 瑛月] is a restaurant where one can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in a more casual and natural way. From classic dishes like '五目炒飯' and 'よだれ鶏' to exciting options that pair well with rice and drinks, such as '麻婆豆腐', a variety of unique Chinese dishes can be savored.
The interior features a stylish and open café atmosphere, allowing individuals to casually enjoy Chinese cuisine at the counter seats. A variety of alcoholic beverages that pair well with the dishes are also available, including the classic Shaoxing wine, wine, Japanese whiskey, and Kenzo Estate wine.
Chukashusai Eigetsu
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on Osaka Metro/ JR West
Address: 1F, Heights Morinomiya, 1-8-14, Nakamichi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on Osaka Metro/ JR West
Address: 1F, Heights Morinomiya, 1-8-14, Nakamichi, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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4. Ikina Otoko no Sakadori Kubota
A restaurant that one would want to visit when looking to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine in an outstanding atmosphere is [活きな男の酒処 くぼ田]. What one would want to eat here are various dishes made with seasonal fresh fish. The fish is primarily sourced from Awaji Island, carefully selected for its freshness and quality. The 'Nizakana' (simmered fish) and 'Otsukuri moriawase' (sashimi platter) that highlight the umami of the seafood are exquisite.
The interior of the restaurant, featuring a deep counter, is impressive and designed in a modern Japanese style with abundant use of wood, allowing for a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant offers a variety of sake to complement its diverse dishes, with a rich selection of flavors including sweet, dry, and light. Additionally, there is a 'tasting set' that allows guests to sample three different types, making it a great deal. It is a place that one can easily visit alone, and it is also recommended for dates.
Ikina Otoko no Sake-sho Kubota
Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: It is closed every Wednesday and the 3rd Thursday.
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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Closed: It is closed every Wednesday and the 3rd Thursday.
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
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Authentic Spice Curry Yadokari Tenmabashi Main Store
The hidden gem in Tanimachi, Osaka, "Yadokari," is a curry specialty restaurant renowned among spice lovers. The female owner, who opened the restaurant out of her passion for spices, serves three types of rich and spicy curry: beef tendon, chicken, and keema. She skillfully brings out the aroma and characteristics of 13 different spices, and her pride lies in the roux made from high-purity beef fat sourced from domestic black-haired wagyu beef tendon. The layered aroma and the clean umami and richness are exquisite.
There are medium and hot levels of spiciness available, and additional spiciness can be added. The 'Yadokari Special,' topped with a generous amount of daily vegetable side dishes and eggs, offers the joy of enjoying curry as a feast. For those who are not fond of spiciness, the fragrant rice with Hayashi rice is ready to serve. In a cozy atmosphere with only counter seating, they invite everyone to enjoy authentic curry.
Authentic spice curry Yad curry Tenmanbashi main store
Open: Lunch 11:40 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:45 pm)
Closed: * Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also open. * Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 800 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
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Closed: * Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are also open. * Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Average price: [Dinner] 800 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
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