Osaka is a very famous city in Japan with a long history and culture. The natural and cultural landscapes here are top-notch, and it is also a shopping paradise. Here is a detailed guide to eating, drinking and having fun in Osaka.
Speaking of Osaka, in addition to the Universal Studios mentioned before, this article will introduce you to Shinsaibashi, which you can visit, and then there is the food street near Shinsaibashi - Dotonbori.
Shinsaibashi is the most well-known shopping district in Osaka. The shopping streets under the curved ceilings are home to numerous large department stores and clothing, footwear, jewelry, fashion apparel stores, and restaurants of various flavors.
Due to the large number of tourists, many stores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and can pay with UnionPay cards.
Dotonbori is the symbol of southern Osaka. It used to be a theater district and the birthplace of Osaka people’s so-called “eat-down” food culture. Dotonbori streets are lined with various restaurants and bars, and on the back is a historic
In the alley of Hozenji, there are pubs with traditional Japanese characteristics.
Shinsaibashi is located in the commercial and shopping district of Chuo District, Osaka City.
Along the road, you can see various large department stores and high-end European and American design brand stores.
Among them, American Village, famous as the birthplace of fashion, is home to high-end brand stores, boutiques, and coffee shops.
Let me post a shopping guide another day. This article will talk about the Dotonbori Food Street. Tonbori Food Street is located near Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan. It is a representative place for Osaka food.
Signboards of various delicacies attract a constant flow of people every day. The most famous big crab sign is the symbol of Dotonbori Food Street. Especially when night comes, the flashing neon lights are even more tempting.
Many famous snacks such as Jinlong Ramen, takoyaki, conveyor belt sushi, puffer fish, etc. can be eaten here.
Crab Doraku Crab Doraku is the largest chain store specializing in crab dishes in Japan, with dishes using crab as the main ingredient.
Basically, all Osaka food guides will mention Kandoraku. Although there are many delicacies in Dotonbori, Kandoraku still firmly takes the top spot, which means that "you have not visited Osaka without eating it."
Business hours: 11:30~22:00 (L.O.21:30) Per capita consumption: dinner 6,000~7,999 yen; lunch 3,000~3,999 yen (there is a special set menu for lunch, which is cheaper). The waiters here are all wearing kimonos and their hair is
It's plated and has a lot of flavor.
You need to take off your shoes before entering the restaurant. Just take them off and put them away. The waiter will put them away for you. When you pay the bill, they will take them out and put them at the door for you to put on.
Mizu no Mizu is a famous Okonomiyaki restaurant in the Dotonbori area. It has a history of more than 60 years and there will always be a long queue every day when it opens.
The signature Mizu no Yaki in the store combines the delicious taste of 6 kinds of ingredients, allowing you to taste all the delicious food at one time.
The signature dish here is the scallops, seafood and potato grill. There are a total of 5 scallops, and the meat is fat and delicious.
Made entirely from 100% potato without adding flour, it has a soft texture and is very delicious.
Business hours: 11:00~22:00 Per capita consumption: ¥220 Our Takoyaki Takoyaki, known as one of Osaka's civilian snacks, is definitely one of the delicacies that you must try when you come to Osaka.
The two more famous families in Dotonbori are Honke and Akuki.
Akki Takoyaki: You can see it as soon as you turn into Dotonbori from Shinsaibashi. The signboard is a paper octopus lantern.
Honke Takoyaki: A very small store in Dotonbori Street, not far from Kinryu Ramen. The one we are introducing now is Honke.
Business hours: 9:00-23:00 Per capita consumption: ¥35 Ichiran Ramen When you arrive at Shinsaibashi, you must try Ichiran Ramen. The red sign is very eye-catching and easy to recognize.
To order food by yourself and pay in cash, you first select on the ordering machine, and the machine spits out a small card.
Then circle the flavor on the paper handed out to everyone at the door, whether light, normal, rich or super rich, with or without spicy onion meat, etc.
Recommended: Matcha Almond Tofu Address: 1-4-16 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City Business hours: 13:00-24:00 every day Per capita consumption: ¥60 Bote Tea House In this store, you can not only eat Osaka specialties
You can also taste octopus balls, teppanyaki and other delicacies in the Tokyo area - Tokyo yaki "monjayaki". His famous dish is a super luxurious teppanyaki with pork, shrimp, squid, scallops and other ingredients.
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Japanese pancake is a Teppanyaki snack made with wheat flour, vegetables, meat, potatoes and other ingredients.
Address: 1-7-213F Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Per capita consumption: ¥45 Monjayaki Japanese pancakes When you come to Osaka, you must eat it here.