Top 5 Foods in Osaka You Must Try

The largest city in Western Japan is Osaka. There are several foods here that few Japanese people outside of Osaka are aware of. I'd like to introduce you to some of the tasty and affordable cuisine that Osaka residents enjoy.

 

Takoyaki

1. Takoyaki

A batter made of flour, eggs, and "dashi" (Japanese soup stock) is used to make takoyaki. After adding bite-sized boiling octopus, you pour it into a spherical, ball-shaped steel mold and bake it. The key to enjoying tasty takoyaki is to consume it as soon as it is taken out of the hot molds. Watch cautious since it simply doesn't taste the same after cooling.

 

The "Yamachan," "Honke Ohtako," "Wanaka," "Kouga-ryu," "Aidu-ya," and "Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan" are five of Osaka's most renowned takoyaki establishments.

 

1) Honke Ohtako

1-5-10 Dotonbroi, Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6211-5223 | Open: 9:00am - 11:00pm | http://honkeohtako.jp/ 

エックスサ〖バ〖 サ〖バ〖介袋ペ〖ジ

2) Takoyaki-Douraku Wanaka

11-19 Nanba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka |  +81-6-6631-0127 | Open: Mon- Fri 10:00am-11:00pm, Sat-Sun and Holidays 9:00am-11:00pm | Other locations: Nishi-shinsaibashi, Tenjinbashi, Tsuruhashi, Honmachi and others | http://takoyaki-wanaka.com/ 

「たこ焼道楽 わなか」オフィシャルホームページ

3) Takoyaki Kouga-ryu

2-18-4 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka | Open: Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm | +81-6-6211-0519 | Other locations: Nanba and others | http://www.kougaryu.jp/

甲賀流 | 街のたこ焼き屋さん

4) Takoyaki Aidu-ya

2-3-1 Tamade-nishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka | Open: Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm | +81-6-6651-2311 | http://www.aiduya.com/ 

元祖たこ焼き 会津屋

5) Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan

1-2-34 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka | Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun and Holidays 11:00am-10:30pm, Closed: Every 3rd Thu of the month | +81-6-6622-5307 |  http://takoyaki-yamachan.net/

あべの たこ焼きやまちゃん

 

Okonomiyaki

2. Okonomiyaki

The batter for okonomiyaki, which is formed from flour and water and mixed with vegetables like cabbage, is shaped into a circle and fried on a hot plate. If you wish, you can top it with thin slices of pork or seafood like squid. It has numerous components inside and resembles a pancake.

 

The "CHIBO," "BOTEJYU," "AJINOYA," "FUKUTARO," and "MIZUNO" are five of Osaka's most renowned onkonomiyaki eateries.

 

1) Okonomiyaki Restaurant CHIBO (Head Restaurant)

11-27 Nanba- Sennichimae,  Chuo-ku, Osaka | Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am | +81-6-6643-0111 | Other locations: Nanba, Nishi-shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, Umeda, Sonezakishinchi, Kyobashi, Abeno and others | http://www.chibo.com/ 

大阪道頓堀のお好み焼専門店 千房-ちぼう-【公式】

2) Okonomiyaki Restaurant BOTEJYU (Head Restaurant)

Comrade Dotonbori Bldg., 1-6-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6211-3641 | Open: Mon-Fri 11:00am-midnight, Sat-Sun and Holidays 10:00am-11:00pm | Other locations: Nanba, Umeda, Tenouji, Kyobashi, Shin-Osaka, Kansai International Airport and others | http://www.botejyu.com/ (English, Japanese)

大阪のお好み焼 ぼてぢゅうグループ | BOTEJYU Group【公式】

3) Okonomiyaki AJIONOYA

1-7-6 Nanba, Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6211-0713 |  Open: Mon 6:00pm-11:00pm, Thu-Fri Noon-11:00pm, Sat-Sun and Holidays 11:30am-11:00pm, Closed: Every 2nd Monday of the month | http://ajinoya-okonomiyaki.com/ 

ホーム - 味乃家(大阪,難波/お好み焼き,焼きそば)

4) Okonomiyaki FUKUTARO

2-3-17 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6634-2951 | Open 5:00pm-1:00am, Sat-Sun and Holiday Noon-Midnight | Other locations: Namba, Umeda and Tokyo | Email: master@2951.jp | http://2951.jp/

福太郎 - 大阪ミナミのお好み焼き ねぎ焼き やきそば

 

5) Okonomiyaki MIZUNO

1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6212-6360| Open: 11:00am-10:00pm | Other location: Nanba | http://www.mizuno-osaka.com (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

大阪、道頓堀のお好み焼き[美津の(みづの)]宴会にも

 

Negiyaki

3. Negiyaki

A thin batter made of flour and water is fried, and green onions or negi are generously sprinkled on top to form negiyaki. It resembles an okonomiyaki but doesn't have pork or cabbage. In order to give it a mild flavor and make it healthier, you eat it with soy sauce rather than sauce. Many residents of Osaka and the Kansai region like eating both the Okonomiyaki and the Negiyaki, which are both composed of flour.

 

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A prominent example of a meal eaten frequently by Osaka residents is "Konamono". It is what?

"Konamono" is quite popular in Osaka and the surrounding Kansai area. This word denotes something that is "kona" or powder—in this example, flour—made. The main examples of this "Konamono" are okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and negiyaki. "Konamono" can also refer to a home-cooked supper for these people. They prepare it at home, many of them using their own recipes, in addition to eating it in restaurants. It finest exemplifies the cuisine that Osakans adore and is a favorite among both children and adults.

The "YAMAMOTO" is one of Osaka's most well-known negiyaki eateries.

 

1) Negiyaki YAMAMOTO

1-8-4 Juso-Honmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6308-4625 | Open: 11:30am-10:00pm | Other locations: Juso, Umeda and Fukushima-ku | http://www.negiyaki-yamamoto.com 

ねぎ焼やまもと　大阪　ねぎ焼発祥の店

 

 

Taiko-Manju

4. Taiko-Manju

Taiko-Manju is a sort of baked dessert from Japan. It is produced with steamed bean paste in the center and is baked in a drum-shaped steel or copper mold using a batter of flour, eggs, and sugar. As you might expect, the word "taiko" (which means "drum") derives from the instrument's form. They are referred to as "Ohban-yaki" or "Kaiten-yaki" or "Imagawa-yaki" in other parts of Japan.

The "Gozasouro" is one of Osaka's most well-known Taiko-Manju stores.

 

1) Gozasouro:JR Shin-Osaka Station

JR Shin-Osaka Station 3F, 5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka | +81-6-6305-6528
JR Osaka Station: JR Osaka Station 1F, 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka | +81-6-4799-3310 | Other locations: Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Nanba, Abeno, Tsuruhashi, Uehonmachi and others | http://www.gozasoro.co.jp 

御座候｜トップページ

 

Kitsune Udon

5. Kitsune Udon

A slice of tofu that has been deep-fried and then stewed in a sweet sauce is served on top of udon in the Kitsune Udon type of udon. Although it originated in Osaka, you can now find it anyplace in Japan. Usami-tei Matsubaya in Minami-senba, Osaka, is reputed to have been the first eatery to achieve this. Comparatively speaking to the Tokyo type, the Osaka style of udon soup has a lighter flavor. Due to the delicious deep-fried tofu on top, youngsters also enjoy it. In addition, "Kitsune" refers to fox. The old Japanese proverb "the fox loves deep-fried tofu" is claimed to have inspired the name Kitsune Udon for this udon.

 

1) Usami-tei Matsubaya

3-8-1 Minami-senba Chuo-ku, Osaka | +81 6-6251-3339 | Open: 11:00am-7:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-7:30pm, Closed: Sun and Holidays 

 

The flavour is unusual, to start. Lightly flavored soups and sauces are preferred by residents of Osaka and neighboring Kansai prefectures. However, Tokyo residents like meals with a stronger flavor. This is particularly true of the sauce for stewed or boiled foods and the soup for udon or soba.

 

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Japanese cuisine, including sushi and tempura, is now available worldwide.  So make sure to sample the local specialties when you visit Osaka. Or try the "Konamono," the staple dish of the Osaka people for which Osaka is known.  If you want to add to your experience in Osaka with more activities than just sampling the local cuisine, you should definitely check out some of the excursions that offer excellent cultural encounters. The benefit of having a guide is that many Japanese menus are only shown in one language, so you may not want to run the risk of wasting time getting lost or not knowing what food items to order.

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