Are you wondering what to eat in Osaka? Here are some of Osaka's local specialties.
1. Takoyaki
Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Takoyaki are grilled octopus balls topped with katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), seaweed powder, takoyaki sauce, and mayonnaise.
Places to Eat Takoyaki in Osaka:
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
Address: Universal City Walk Osaka 4F Konohana-ku Osaka-City
Access: JR Universal City Station
Phone: 06-6464-3080
2. Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki look like pancakes with colorful toppings. In Japan, Osaka and Hiroshima regions are famous for delicious okonomiyaki.Place to Eat Okonomiyaki in Osaka:
Okonomiyaki Yukari
Address: 2-14-13 Sonezaki Kita-ku Osaka-city
Access: Osaka Subway Higashi Umeda Station
Phone: 06-6311-0214
3. Hakozushi
Hakozushi is a kind of sushi made by pressing sushi rice and toppings in a box. Box is called hako in Japanese. It's a great take out item.Place to Eat/Buy Hakozushi:
Yoshino Sushi
Address: 3-4-14 Awaji-cho Chuo-ku Osaka-city
Phone: 06-6231-7181
4. Doteyaki and Kushikatsu
Doteyaki (or doteni) is simmered beef sinew, and kushikatsu is a deep- fried kabob. Many doteyaki and kushikatsu restaurants are located in Shinsekai area.Shinsekai
Access: Osaka Subway Dobutsuen-mae Station/ Ebisucho Station/JR Shin-Imamiya Station
Kushikatsu Jan Jan
Address: 2-4-16 Ebisu Higashi Naniwa-ku Osaka-city
5. Jiyuken Curry
Jiyuken's curry is made by frying rice with curry sauce.Jiyuken
Address: 3-1-34 Namba Chuo-ku Osaka-city
Access: Kintetsu/JR Namba stations
Phone: 06-6631-5564
6. Ikayaki
Ikayaki is a grilled thin pancake with squid. Many people line up to buy ikayaki at Hanshin Hyakkaten. Hanshin Hyakkaten B1F 1-13-13 Umeda Kita-ku Osaka-city
Access: Hanshin Honsen Umeda Station
