Eat & Drink
What you really want on a trip is the local food. We thoroughly cover the restaurants and food streets locals love, all visited in person! A collection of recommended spots well worth the trip.
Experience the viral meat wall hot pot at Manre in Dotonbori. This trendy K-food spot offers authentic Korean cuisine in a stylish atmosphere, perfect for dinner dates and group gatherings in Osaka.
Experience Osaka's famous Kinryu Ramen in Dotonbori! A local food writer reveals the best way to enjoy their signature light pork bone soup, available 24/7 at five locations across Namba's vibrant district.
Experience Osaka's finest takoyaki at HONKE OOTAKO, serving generous pieces of octopus since 1972. A Michelin-featured shop in Dōtonbori where both locals and tourists line up for authentic taste.
Experience authentic naval cuisine at TSUNAMI in Yokosuka. Savor the exclusive JMSDF-endorsed Teruzuki curry and legendary Navy burgers in a California-style atmosphere.
Experience authentic Japanese Navy curry at MIKASA CAFE, just 3 minutes from Yokosuka's Shiori Station. Savor JMSDF-endorsed pork curry plates in a charming maritime atmosphere with harbor views.
Experience culinary artistry at de Vinco in Sado, where award-winning German sausages meet authentic Italian cuisine. A unique fusion restaurant bringing local ingredients to life.
Step into BELL, a classic Showa-era coffee shop in Osaka's historic Shin-Umeda district. Just 5 minutes from Umeda Station, this intimate 14-seat cafe serves morning coffee from ¥350 and transforms into a cozy bar at night.
Savor authentic Japanese curry at this cozy spot in Osaka's historic Shin-Umeda Shokudogai. A beloved curry house by day transforms into a wine bar at night, featuring tender bone-in chicken curry and more.
Experience the perfect blend of retro charm and modern trends at Cafe Negura in Shimokitazawa. Enjoy 20+ Instagram-worthy cream sodas in a cozy space with vintage decor and free Wi-Fi.
Experience authentic Japanese Naval Curry at KURE HAIKARA SHOKUDOU, featuring a 1/30 scale Yamato battleship model and maritime exhibits. Located in Kure's historic naval port.