If you’re interested in watching the video, here our full Kobe beef adventure: 3. THANK YOU MARK for this very informative and interesting read. All the best, keep up the amazing work! Website: http://takoyaki-wanaka.com/ We have been to the Tuna auction in Tsukuji fish market. But since posting the video, many have re-assured me and others that the chicken production for sashimi grade chickens in Japan is handled in a much different way from chicken production in other parts of the world. Website: http://www.endo-sushi.com/english.html Hello Mark and Ying! It tastes good sometimes, but to me it’s just kind of like a big pancake, and there’s not that much to it. I came across your blog series as we are Taiwanese and the videos you produced during your stay was excellent. We have to wait till beginning of May when we will be in Japan for a 14 day eating bonanza. The best thing to do when you go to an izakaya is to order their speciality. Hi Mark, your vid is sure my top reference for me as I am going to Osaka with my wife next Month. ※Japanese regional cuisine I will be travelling alone and I just love Japanese food, not too much on the ramen though. Menu for Osaka Japanese Steakhouse provided by Allmenus.com. This county is “awesome!” Also come to New York City. Food is typically served on small plates where the focus is one flavor and quality over quantity, and dishes at Izakaya restaurants can range from slices of tuna belly to grilled skewers of chicken or pork. thanks for the vlog!! I’ve actually been to CoCo, but at a branch in Bangkok, and I think I went with something like an 8 or 9 as well, but should have gone for the 10 too. Open hours: 11 am – 4 pm on weekdays only (closed on Saturday and Sunday) Yakushima and Tokyo. I’ll checkout all of your recommendation, An EPIC food guide blog Mark. The food looks so delicious; I’ve subscribed by the way. Prices: 400 – 500 JPY ($3.33 – $4.16) Thanks so much always looking forwarding to seeing your videos on you tube. I’m actually in Osaka now thanx to yr blog i know where to go and where to eat and yes I have the same reaction as you when having the first bite lol I have lots of family in Osaka (my mother grew up there and later moved to the US). You have had an action packed year so far from the Philippines to Taiwan and now to Japan. Hey King, thank you very much. That was a treat. Regards Mark, all your videos make me smile, and I always feel glad for you. Thank u for the recommendations and directions. At the end, we have not only ramen or sushi but also It’s more than just a meal, it’s an experience. Great post and videos! We have suggestions. Prices: We paid 5,070 JPY ($42.19) for 4 of us Thanks! I did get some helpful hints for my upcoming trip and can’t wait to try some of the places you have mentioned! ….your link works fine if you highlight it then copy and paste it Instagram: https://instagram.com/takashikozo/ Often hear people saying, just walk into any random restaurant/cafe in Japan, it will be good. Thank you very much Sophie, really appreciate it. You visited good restaurants which I would like to share to my foodie friends. Wow! We have another few days left in Osaka before we head to the Gifu region and we’ll be trying to visit both Harukoma Sushi and Chayamamchi Maguroya since we’re both huge sushi/sashimi fans. from Japan. . We leave for Japan in a few days and I am looking forward to some awesome eating!! When I was in Osaka, I also really wanted to try Hanakujira, a highly regarded oden restaurant in Osaka, but I ran out of time before I could try it. The takoyaki sizzles in the mould until it’s golden brown, and it’s then ready to be dished out. I don’t normally write reviews and such , but dude you are killing it. Hope you have a great day! Im planning on entering to the Tuna Izakaya or maybe Sanshu and screaming Kuidaore!!!!!!!! I’m in Osaka right now and this post saves me so much searching time. Love the photos! You can also buy fried chicken one piece at a time for 50 yen each. They’ll be very helpful for our upcoming trip! Ramen Yashichi (らーめん弥七) is a small restaurant, but they maintain a quality and flavor of ramen that blew me away. Hi Samia, thank you very much. … you know, well placed to access the places you have reviewed? Hi Jecterz, thank you very much, appreciate your support. Hi Daniel, good to hear from you, and glad you’ll be going to Japan soon. keep up the good work mark! Enter your address for ETA. Yes, very doable, do it all, and enjoy the food! How to get there: It’s not too far from either Temma JR station or Ogimachi Subway Station, along Tenjinbashisuji Shotengai walking street. Loved your suggestions. Now I know where some of the known good places are. Kushikatsu wouldn’t be kushikatsu without the sauce – at least it’s really the sauce that made it good for me. Okonomiyaki is then cut into pizza like slices, and you can either choose to eat it by cutting off a bite, or using your individual spatula to lift up your entire slice to your mouth. Hi Mark How to get there: Okonomiyaki Kiji (きじ) is located on the basement floor of the beautiful Umeda Sky Building. And along with serving awesome sushi, their service was excellent, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The udon noodles are all made in house, and I chose to order the curry udon, which came with a pile of shredded green onions and a poached egg (maybe?) Excellent, thank you for the Kappo recommendation as well, would love to visit when I visit Osaka next time. The restaurant, located just a stones throw from Osaka’s Namba train station, is small and friendly, and you’ll see the mouthwatering photos of their curry on the glass outside the restaurant. Thanks for sharing your food experiences. Have a safe and great trip! It’s a small restaurant, and all the seating is bar counter style, so no matter where you sit, you’ll have a clear view of the chefs cooking your curry fresh. Hey Mark, I am really a big fan of you. Mark, thanks for the blog and videos. Thank you again! Osaka is home to one of the largest fish markets in Japan, with a lively tuna auction that goes down early in the morning to get the sushi and sashimi started for the day. When you go to a yakiniku restaurant and see the different selection of Japanese beef available on the menu, you’ll start drooling just from the raw meat photos. It’s a fantastic restaurant. Next time, maybe you can organize a food tour in Japan and I’d be your first customer. Please put soy sauce on a natto roll and negitoro. I’m from Osaka, so glad you came and tried many good foods there. Everything was well said or should I say written. Cheers from Singapore. Osaka to me is popular for its street food or snack … For myself, the takoyaki was good, but the edges weren’t quite as crispy as I was hoping for. Tripadvisor is not always the best guide for finding things to do or restaurants to eat at when you travel. While it can’t compare to the quality at a real sushi restaurant, I quite enjoy conveyor belt sushi for the food and the atmosphere. But even in the food loving country of Japan, Osaka is still known as one of the ultimate food destinations – a city with passionate food lovers and an abundance of things to eat. Address: 2-18-4 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Osaka in general is a really nice city, but a good area to base yourself, for transportation / food / entertainment is around Umeda or around Namba. One of my favorite meals in Japan. we will be eating all the foods. I recently spent a week touring the Kansai area with Osaka as my accommodation centre. I wrote down all the different types of sushi and rolls I wanted, handed it to our kind waitress, and within minutes our platter of sushi arrived. Hi Thiago, nice to hear from you, and that you’re planning to visit Japan in the future. The food has a realy good aspect. Glad you had a great previous trip to Japan, and enjoy the food. Japanese people is sooooo nice… I have a freind from Japan who lives in Bangkok and Sweden. Map updates are paused. Whatever size of izakaya you visit, you can be sure there will be good food to snack on, drinks, and plenty of good socializing and fun. you might know we have a big diffrent taste of food between Osaka and Tokyo, or east and west of Japan. Haha, yah I would agree with you and the fresh tuna. My wife loves to watch your Youtube blogs, especially the looks of food orgasms. A suggestion, Japan has its own style of Chinese food, Japanese style. How to get there: Ajinoya Okonomiyaki (味乃家) is located in the Namba area of Osaka. Website: http://takoyaki-wanaka.com/ Definitely worth checking out all of your recommendation. Amazing pics. There are sushi places here, and we do have amazing fresh fish, but it’s just not the same as eating in Osaka. For an unforgettable, entertaining dining experience, sit at our hibachi grill and see our teppanyaki chefs put on a show for the entire family. I haven’t had a chance yet to go to any smaller towns / villages, but that will definitely be on my list for next time I visit Japan as well. btw, how easy is it to communicate in english in japan? It seems that it’s often a bit plainer in flavor (the broth or sauce is typically not as heavy or salty as ramen), and it’s more of a delicate flavored noodle and even the style of eating it seems more delicate. Anyway, back to TayuTayu, it was… incredible !! Hi Uwe, glad you’ll be visiting Japan soon as well. I expect you’ll have your own show on some travel network soon. We ordered the same things as you except only young chicken and we were not disappointed. You Rouse To great Heights with your passion !! Are you able to try Hong Kong dumplings where you’re living? Kobe beef, one of the world’s most famous meats, is a type of Japanese wagyu from Kobe, which is located just a 30 minute train ride from Osaka – so Osaka has plenty of Kobe beef available. great as always. Best Food Delivery Restaurants in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture: Find Tripadvisor traveler reviews of THE BEST Osaka Food Delivery Restaurants and search by price, location, and more. |(From Viet Nam). . A few lines down, you wrote that you like to visit Germany sometimes. from north to south. Website: Check out their Facebook page Initially I thought that it might be too long to stay almost a week in Osaka, but after seeing all this delicious food available, I’m starting to think 5 days won’t be enough! Say hello to your family and give a big hug to your daughter from Ying and I! thank’s. Why not the double dip Buddy :/ it was yours and ying’s right? Hi Lester, thank you for reading, glad you enjoyed it! However, I especially love sushi rolls when they are made with tempura. I did not know Ramen (Cup Noodles) was invented in Japan, I thought this instant food was from China. It’s not only fish and seafood that Japan excels at serving, but grilled Japanese beef and meat is another meal you don’t want to miss when you’re in Osaka. Hi Osamu, thank you very much, and thank you for the tips as well. Yes, I’m really hoping to be able to take a European trip soon in the future. Japanese cuisine is well-known of its quality, everyone knows about that and say the same about it. Hi Rebecca, glad to hear you love the food! Ika no shiokara, salted squid, is delightful with a cold beer or sake. I just can’t get over with it. Please keep up doing what you do. Clawson Menu . Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Takoyaki Wanaka (たこやき道楽 わなか 千日前本店) is very well known, and very popular. Not sure if you are a big fan of Chinese foods, you should go visit Guangzhou, China. If I spot a good eatery I’ll let you know Hi Toro, thank you very much for your useful input. Udon noodles are served in many different styles, including with curry, in hot soup, in cold soup, and even dry with a dipping sauce (highly recommended by the way). ohhh gosh. The mouth-watering dishes are just amazing! Impressing level of detail, great pictures and data. I recently took a trip to Osaka and tried Tokisushi near Kuromon Ichiba market based on your recommendation. Don’t ever stop! Endo Sushi Kyobashi If you’re looking for decent, affordable sushi, Endo Sushi Kyobashi is the place for you. But to be honest, yes, the price is what stopping me. I’m going with my wife in March to Osaka and a bit of saliva fell on the computer while reading your blog!! keep up the good work and I hope it’s easy to make a reservation for that heavenly beef . How to get there: It’s right on the east side walking street off of Namba Station. I find your recommendations on food very interesting.When I am in Japan I shall visit and taste all what you written about. Really depends on what type of food you’re most interested in, but I really recommend those first few sushi restaurants at the top of this Osaka food guide. Keep enjoying yourself ! Hope you have a great trip! Thank you for introducing Japanese food. Located somewhere within the confusion of Osaka’s massive Umeda station, within the Eki Marche Osaka food center is Camp Curry (野菜を食べるカレー), a camping and backpacking themed Japanese curry restaurant. Just what I was looking for – pictures, prices, addresses, and everything you need! Ok, will do for next time for sure! Find the best Hibachi near you on Yelp - see all Hibachi open now and reserve an open table. i have to bookmark this page!! The entire time we were in Osaka, we stayed at an Airbnb rental apartment for about $80 per night, but we were with 4 people, so it was really a good deal. Your Osaka trip was no different! Their restaurant is located on Naniwa-Suji street which is a little bit far from Namba Station. Osaka Japanese Steakhouse. It was way better than any sushi I had in the US. Live in Hangzhou, China So quite a bit different. Address: 1-1-90 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku | B1F Umeda Sky Bldg., Osaka 531-0076, Osaka Even though all types of Japanese udon dishes are available at restaurants in Osaka, one of the local favorite styles, originating in Osaka, is kitsune udon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBS7j4X49Ng. Nick and Emily. “マジックスパイス(Magic Spice Osaka)” Conveyor belt sushi restaurants often have a clear system of different colored plates that cost different amounts, and often their cheapest plates will be in the 100 – 130 JPY per plate range. You have a knack for choosing the best words to describe food. To me, as opposed to ramen – beyond the thickness difference – udon is sort of the more elegant noodle option. DashPass • Sushi, Asian • 4.8 (2000) • 5906 mi • $$ $0.00. Tomorrow my wife and me will fly to Japan. What part of Japan are you from? Website: http://www.tokisushi.jp/ After reading your remarks about Kobe beef my mouth is watering. The broth is technically shoyu, but it’s heavy and buttery, and perfectly salty and creamy, with both slices of chashu and a scoop of fragrant wok fried pork, to make the flavor even better. It's ok and the price reflects it. https://www.kansaiscene.com/2015/08/foodspotting-13/. Are you starting to see a pattern of famous snack foods invented in Osaka? Diner restaurants are where people of all walks of life stop in for a quick, easy, relatively cheap most of the time, filling, and pretty good tasting meal. My wife wants to visit Osaka first because she thinks she knows Osaka In & out thanks to you :). Hi Khun Oranuch, nice to hear from you, glad you’ll visit Japan soon, I think you will enjoy it. Those are all the foods that I love eating. Ramen – One of the ultimate Japanese foods. It was fantastic. Prices: 1,050 JPY ($8.74) for a 5 piece set (especially this latest blog post, the quality in both this and your recent Osaka videos are outstanding). 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