visitor guides to Osaka

Jan 20, 2012

Eating in Japan is a unique experience compared to most other countries and while their customs are different, Japanese cuisine is delicious. For authentic Japanese food, as well as international cuisine discover the top 10 restaurants in Osaka.

The Best Osaka Bars

Jan 20, 2012

Historically known as the commercial center of Japan, Osaka has a busy nightlife like many other cities in Japan and offers a great variety of bars to choose from. The best way to start a night in Osaka before moving on to the nightclubs is a few drinks at the bar. Here are the best bars in Osaka.

Dining in Osaka

As you might expect in an international city of over twelve million, dining in Osaka is limited only by your imagination, culinary taste and budget. Indeed Osaka is also known as the Kitchen of Japan, serving up cuisine that has been adopted world-wide.

The finest of western Osaka dining is found in the Kita district. An incredible array of every kind of food imaginable can be found in the Shinsaibashi and Hori districts in eateries such as Battera and their unique sushi or the Okonomiyaki, with their delicious fried cabbage cakes. Make sure you enjoy the popular “Kushikatsu” skewers found at one of the many great streetside vendor stalls.

10 Osaka Restaurants

Bar Tachibana

Dotombori 1-9-19 Dotombori, Osaka

Go downstairs to this little restaurant and bar located below the Shochikuza Theater. Bar Tachibana is a microbrewery that features an excellent range of beers and a menu of Japanese cuisine, concentrating on tofu related dishes.
Café Solare

Minato Ward 1-5-10 Kaigandori, Osaka

Delight on fresh pasta at this pleasant little Italian eatery. Also featuring brilliant soups and salads, Café Solare is a cozy place to enjoy a meal and a view of the harbor. This brilliant restaurant is located next door to the Suntory Museum and the Osaka Aquarium.
Capricciosa

Obukacho 1-1 Obukacho, Osaka

Enjoy healthy portions of classic Italian fare, especially pizza and pasta, at this amusing restaurant. Capricciosa serves large portions at a great value. This place is particularly popular with families.

http://www.capricciosa.com/index.html
Dojima Teppanyaki

ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka 1-3-1 Dojimahama, Kita, Osaka, Osaka, 530-0004

Be entertained by accomplished chefs while they expertly prepare your delicious meal right before your eyes. Dojima Teppanyaki has an extensive selection of wines and their ingredients are always fresh and local.

http://www.anacrowneplaza-osaka.jp/dining/restaurants-en.html

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Enoteca

Fukushima 2-5-25 Umeda, Osaka

Imbibe in an incredible night of continental cuisine and first class wines from around the world. Enoteca is a great little restaurant where the nightly menu compliments the outstanding wine selection.

http://www.enoteca.jp/english/business/shop.html
Irodori

Hyatt Regency Osaka

Go to Irodori for a peaceful dinner, in a soothing environment. This unique restaurant features a remarkable menu of Japanese Kaiseki and Teppanyaki cuisine that will make your mouth water. Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.

http://osaka.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#3123677
La Veduta

The St Regis Osaka

Come to La Veduta, located on the 12th floor of the St. Regis Osaka, for a romantic evening of classic Northern Italian dishes and wines. Also enjoy delectable meals for lunch at this remarkable restaurant.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=3198&attractionId=1005478904
Namaste

Shinsaibashi 3-7-28 Minami Semba, Osaka

Fire up your night with a full course of rich and spicy Indian food at this incredible eatery. Namaste is a traditional Indian restaurant located in the heart of Japan. This is a remarkable restaurant with excellent food at a good price.
Windows on the World

Hilton Osaka Hotel 1-8-8 Umeda Kita, Osaka, Osaka, 530-0001

Enjoy the vista of Osaka as your surroundings, lofted high above the city at this amorous 35th floor restaurant. Windows on the World serves delectable Italian cuisine and fine cocktails seven days a week.

http://www.hilton.co.uk/HiWayWeb/appmanager/portals/hotel?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=hotel_dining_landing&ctyhocn=OSAHITW

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Xiang Tao

Ritz Carlton Osaka

Delight in unparalleled Cantonese dishes at this award-winning restaurant. Xiang Tao has a luxuriant ambiance, to go with its amazing cuisine, and first-rate staff. This restaurant will impress all of your senses.

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Osaka/Dining/XiangTao/Default.htm