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A new dining destination has opened on the basement floor (B1) of Yodobashi Umeda Tower, famous for its Yodobashi Camera store. Welcome to “Oishi Mono Yokocho” (Delicious Food Alley).
This food court brings together 23 acclaimed restaurants, from popular local Osaka establishments to famous Tokyo eateries, making it the most talked-about spot among food-loving young people.
Breaking away from traditional retro-style food courts, it features a stylish, contemporary design. Open from 11am, it’s perfect for lunch, popular daytime drinking sessions, and after-work drinks - a versatile dining spot for any occasion. The direct connection to Umeda Station adds to its appeal.
As one of my personal favorite spots, this article will comprehensively cover all 23 restaurants, facility information, and practical tips based on my first-hand experience. Come discover your favorite spot and enjoy this modern take on Japanese food court dining!
Oishi Mono Yokocho is a dining complex located on the basement floor of LINKS UMEDA in Yodobashi Umeda Tower, a landmark building in Osaka Umeda famous for Yodobashi Camera. Featuring many reasonably priced restaurants and a stylish interior design, this food court is particularly popular among young people.
Oishi Mono Yokocho features restaurants packed into a compact, easily navigable area. With its contemporary, bright, and pop atmosphere, it’s always bustling with locals. Unlike traditional food alleys that often have a retro feel, this space is completely different.
Another distinctive feature is the open concept design with minimal walls between restaurants, creating an airy atmosphere. The overall aesthetic, including decorations, is highly photogenic, giving visitors an exciting festival-like experience.
One convenient aspect of Oishi Mono Yokocho is that all establishments share the same operating hours: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. No need to check individual opening and closing times.
Opening from 11:00 am means you can enjoy daytime drinking too!
Oishi Mono Yokocho houses 23 restaurants in total. Each establishment features reasonable pricing, making it easy to drop in casually.
The variety is extensive, including Japanese cuisine, seafood, meat-focused izakayas, Spanish cuisine, Italian restaurants, Korean food, and more.
| Restaurant Name | Category | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Standing Sushi Kantaro | Sushi | Popular Hakodate sushi restaurant expands to Osaka! |
| Obanzai Sakaba Nagomi | Japanese | Rich menu with about 50 types of obanzai including popular jumbo shumai |
| Sake to Sakana to Otokomae Shokudo | Japanese | Intimate sake bar specializing in Japanese cuisine and sake |
| Kaisen to Kushiyaki Suzune | Japanese | Truly Japanese! Affordable and delicious fresh seafood and Japanese dishes |
| ODD | Izakaya | New - style oden served ajillo - style |
| Bistro Sakaba Uosuke | Izakaya | Fresh fish directly from Fukuoka, food menu items around 500 yen |
| Kin no Ko | Kushikatsu, Doteyaki & Rice Bowls | The go - to place for kushikatsu! |
| Yaki Hamaguri STAND | Clam Specialty Izakaya | Popular for grilled clams and sake - steamed clams in teapot, oysters also available |
| Kitagin | Eel and Beef Tongue | Fresh variety of beef tongue dishes including beef tongue yukhoe and tsukune, affordable eel dishes |
| Restaurant Name | Category | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Nikudokoro Osaka Brown | Meat Bar | Rich meat menu from famous yakiniku restaurant |
| Harami Saisei Sakaba Niku no Kobayashi | Meat Bar | Signature beef harami bowl impressive in appearance, volume, and price |
| Yakiniku Japan | Yakiniku | Counter - style yakiniku perfect for solo diners, with small portion options |
| Yakitori Bottle Bird | Yakitori | Authentic charcoal - grilled yakitori specialty restaurant |
| Motsufuku | Motsu - yaki Specialty | True Japanese drinking establishment with numerous drink - friendly dishes |
| Nikuya no Gyoza Bar Yamato | Gyoza Bar | Popular for crispy Kurobuta pork gyoza with lacy edges |
| Restaurant Name | Category | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Namba Sennichimae Kamatake Udon & Akashiyaki | Udon | 'Kamatake Udon' featured in Michelin's Bib Gourmand |
| Fuku - ryu Ramen Wadachi | Ramen | Popular Tokyo Takadanobaba restaurant awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand 2017 |
| Restaurant Name | Category | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Español PEQUEÑO | Spanish Bar | Super stylish interior! Recommended paella! Great lunch sets too |
| Lei can ting | Taiwanese Izakaya | Popular for piping hot, juicy xiaolongbao |
| HUB | British - style Pub | Reliable bar, toast in British atmosphere. Get excited watching sports! |
| Myeongdong Chicken.298 | Korean Cuisine | Korean chicken specialty shop pursuing trendy Korean styles |
| Taverna Spajiro | Italian | Offers numerous drink - friendly appetizers including 'ultimate karaage', ajillo, and square pizza |
Most restaurants in Oishi Mono Yokocho are popular establishments with proven track records in Osaka. With successful restaurants from various parts of Osaka gathering here at Oishi Mono Yokocho, you’re guaranteed delicious food wherever you choose to eat. It’s also wonderful that you can experience various popular Osaka restaurants all in one location.
Additionally, you can enjoy restaurants not typically found in Osaka, such as the popular Tokyo ramen shop “Wadachi” and Hakodate’s famous sushi restaurant “Kantaro.”
| Restaurant Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Fuku - ryu Ramen Wadachi | Expanded from Tokyo |
| Hakodate Standing Sushi Kantaro | Expanded from Hakodate |
| Sake to Sakana to Otokomae Shokudo | Expanded from Kyoto |
| ODD | Produced by sake master 'Hasegawa Saketen' |
| Restaurant Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Yakitori Bottle Bird | Operates charcoal - grilled yakitori restaurants mainly in Osaka, with locations in Tokyo |
| Lei can ting | Operates multiple Chinese dining establishments in Osaka |
| Namba Sennichimae Kamatake Udon & Akashiyaki | Centered in Osaka with branches in Tokyo Station and Kanto shopping malls |
| Nikudokoro Osaka Brown | Operates mainly in Umeda and Fukushima. Sister restaurant to 'Horumon Sakaba Oni ni Kanbo' and 'Sagisu Purple' |
| Tako Sakaba Creoru | Famous restaurant expanding from Dotonbori throughout Osaka |
| Yakiniku Japan | Meat - focused brand active in Osaka, Fukuoka, and Tokyo |
| Restaurant Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Yaki Hamaguri STAND Kitagin | Operates diverse restaurants nationwide in Japan |
| Myeongdong Chicken.298 Harami Saisei Sakaba Niku no Kobayashi | Operates restaurants nationwide focusing on select ingredients |
| Bar Español PEQUEÑO Motsufuku | Operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka |
| Nikuya no Gyoza Bar Yamato | Operates meat - focused restaurants nationwide |
| Restaurant Name |
|---|
| HUB |
| Taverna Spajiro |
Oishi Mono Yokocho also includes major restaurant chains that operate nationwide in Japan.
HUB is a British-style pub chain found across Japan, popular for enjoying drinks while watching sports. Here at Oishi Mono Yokocho, it offers that same familiar atmosphere.
“Spajiro” is also a nationwide Italian restaurant chain known for casual pasta dining. At Oishi Mono Yokocho, it operates as “Taverna Spajiro,” offering not just pasta but also drink-friendly menu items, providing a reasonably priced “delicious time” that aligns with Oishi Mono Yokocho’s concept.
Oishi Mono Yokocho is directly connected to Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Once you exit from the North Gate and take Exit 5, you’re immediately connected to LINKS Umeda.
When you see Starbucks Coffee, you’re almost there. Just keep going straight ahead.
It’s super convenient as you can access it without getting wet on rainy days. The area around Oishi Mono Yokocho is quite convenient, with many cafes including Starbucks, Gong Cha, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and McDonald’s.
All establishments in Oishi Mono Yokocho are non-smoking, with a designated smoking room available. Rather than individual restrooms in each restaurant, there’s a shared restroom facility next to the smoking room.
Breaking away from retro-style food courts, Oishi Mono Yokocho offers a bright, open space. With reasonable prices and 23 acclaimed restaurants from both Osaka and Tokyo, it’s a powerhouse of culinary excellence.
Every genre - from Japanese cuisine, yakiniku, and seafood to Spanish cuisine and ramen - features popular establishments. With excellent access directly from Umeda Station and extensive operating hours, you can enjoy Osaka’s “delicious time” from lunch through late night. The uniform operating hours across all restaurants make it wonderfully convenient.
The charm lies in enjoying authentic cuisine from all 23 restaurants at reasonable prices. Whether you find your favorite spot or enjoy hopping between multiple establishments for food and drinks, there’s something for everyone.
It’s perfect for any occasion - dining with friends, after-work drinks, dates, girls’ nights out, or even tourist meals in Osaka.
With Osaka’s characteristic vitality and sophisticated space design, combining established flavors with emerging talented establishments, discover your own “delicious time” in this perfectly balanced Oishi Mono Yokocho.
