The central part of Osaka is divided into two areas: “Kita“ with its sophisticated streets and “Minami“ with its lively atmosphere, and Namba belongs to the “Minami“ area.
The area around JR Namba Station and Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station is a gourmet paradise, with many izakaya restaurants serving delicious Osaka specialties, Japanese cuisine, seafood, yakitori, and more.
Why not enjoy the finest Japanese food with your family and friends on your way back from sightseeing and shopping in Namba?
浪花そば なんばダイニングメゾン店 / Naniwa Soba Namba Dining Maison
“浪花そば なんばダイニングメゾン店 / Naniwa Soba Namba Dining Maison” is a Japanese restaurant famous for its “Soba Shabu,“ a combination of homemade soba noodles and tender beef shabu-shabu.
It is conveniently located just a minute walk from Namba Station, and its all-you-can-drink course is also popular.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The soba noodles are freshly ground by artisans and have a nice aroma and natural flavor.
It goes perfectly with carefully selected Wagyu beef shabu-shabu.
The interior of the restaurant is a relaxing space with a Japanese atmosphere.
Popular Dishes
1. Soba Shabu
“Soba Shabu“ is a specialty only available at "浪花そば / Naniwa Soba".
After eating Wagyu beef shabu-shabu, put soba noodles and vegetables in the pot and enjoy the aroma of buckwheat tea broth.
2. Niku-Tsuke
“Niku-Tsuke“ is a set of soba noodles with sukiyaki-style broth.
Experience the taste of long-established soba that has been loved in Naniwa.
Soba made with seasonal ingredients and Kamo-soba made with Osaka Kawachi duck are also popular.
Facilities & Services
Born in Naniwa and loved by Osaka locals, they offer soba and authentic seasonal Washoku using seasonal ingredients.
Table seating is available for 2 to 10 people in a relaxing and peaceful space.
活 なんばウォーク店 / Katsu Namba-walk
Located a two-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station, “活 なんばウォーク店 / Katsu Namba-walk” is a Japanese restaurant specializing in kushikatsu with creative ideas and a sense of seasonality.
The chef's omakase course offers a wide variety of kushikatsu all at once!
Local Guide’s Point of View
The perfect Washoku izakaya for those who want to enjoy delicious kushikatsu with beer and sake.
They have been carrying on the long-established taste since 1960.
The Okinawa island rakkyo, edamame croquettes, and Hyogo hamo wrapped in bacon are must-orders!
Popular Dishes
1. Omakase Course
Enjoy a course of creative kushikatsu (skewers) carefully prepared and deep-fried by skilled chefs using about 30 carefully selected ingredients, including meat, vegetables, fish and shellfish, and seasonal ingredients.
Each dish is served one at a time with exquisite timing.
2. Various Kinds of Skewers | Kushiage
They have many kinds of skewers that boast a sense of seasonality and flavor from carefully selected ingredients, seasonal produce, etc.
Popular vegetables include asparagus, lotus root stuffed with meat, shiitake mushrooms, and ginkgo nuts; seasonal ingredients include matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, sweetfish, and oysters; and seafood includes shrimp.
Facilities & Services
Don't miss the chef's performance as he carefully fries each skewer and kushikatsu right in front of you at the counter!
They have 12 table seats available.
Please spend a pleasant moment in Namba with your family and friends.
まこ家 なんば2号店 / Makoya Namba 2nd store
“まこ家 なんば2号店 / Makoya Namba 2nd store”, located a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station, is an izakaya that specializes in chicken dishes using fresh Jidori chicken.
The all-you-can-drink course is available for 3 hours on weekdays and 2 hours on weekends!
Local Guide’s Point of View
The best izakaya for those who want to taste yakitori, tsukune and Washoku at reasonable prices in Namba.
Carefully selects the sake that matches their chicken dishes and serves it to customers.
Popular Dishes
1. Homemade Tsukune
The most popular chicken dish is “Homemade Tsukune“.
Carefully selected brand-name chicken is grilled over charcoal.
Let's eat juicy tsukune with a thick egg yolk!
2. Yakitori of Brand-name Local Chicken
The deep flavor of fresh jidori chicken grilled over the highest quality binchotan charcoal.
Brand-name jidori chicken dishes include “Rokkaku Daimao“, “Takasakaadori“ from Tanba Sasayama, Hyogo, and “Kuroiwa Dokei“ from Miyazaki.
Enjoy them with shochu!
Facilities & Services
A private room is available for 16 to 20 people.
Enjoy the night view of Dotonbori while savoring chicken dishes made with fresh jidori chicken.
煙 難波店 / Kemuri Namba
“煙 難波店 / Kemuri Namba“, located a 2-minute walk from Namba Station, is a Japanese restaurant famous for its charcoal-grilled yakitori and Wagyu motsu nabe.
Local Guide’s Point of View
In addition to brand-name sake and shochu that match yakitori and Washoku, they offer a wide selection of six carefully selected red and white wines from around the world, including Senorio de Olgas.
All-you-can-drink courses are popular!
Popular Dishes
1. Tanba Jidori Chicken Charcoal Grill
Charcoal-grilled chicken using tender and flavorful Tamba Jidori chicken are a must-order.
Our artisans grill the chicken with great flavor using binchotan charcoal.
Try the fresh chicken sashimi too!
2. Wagyu Beef Motsu Nabe
“Wagyu Beef Motsu Nabe“ is made with rich and juicy Japanese beef.
There are three types of special soups: “Light Soy Sauce“, “Spicy“, and “Rich Miso“.
Facilities & Services
Private rooms and sunken kotatsu are available for relaxing in comfort.
During the summer season only, terrace seating is available to enjoy your meal in the evening in Namba while feeling a sense of openness.
鶏家 六角鶏 なんば店 / Toriya Rokkakkei Namba
“鶏家 六角鶏 なんば店 / Toriya Rokkakkei Namba,” conveniently located 1 minute from Namba Station, the izakaya famous for its jidori chicken dishes and yakitori made from carefully selected domestic ingredients.
The all-you-can-drink course is 120 minutes long!
Free dessert for birthdays and celebrations!
Local Guide’s Point of View
They have more than 100 kinds of sake and cocktails to match Washoku and chicken dishes.
Also serve local sake, shochu, and ume (plum) wine.
Asahi Super Dry, which goes well with yakitori, is also popular!
Popular Dishes
1. Jidori Chicken cooked at low temperature
The flavor is brought out by low-temperature cooking of the thigh, breast, liver, etc.
You can enjoy the various parts and the differences of the local chicken.
2. Yakitori Donburi
Indulge in a dish of hot rice topped with chicken and a luscious melted egg yolk.
The aroma of charcoal fills the air, enhancing your enjoyment of the tender yakitori.
The yakitori donburi at this jidori chicken specialty restaurant is truly exceptional!
Facilities & Services
All private rooms have table seating and can be reserved for up to 15 people.
Reservations can be made for up to 56 people.
Features of Washoku Izakaya in Namba
The Namba area is a competitive area with many Japanese restaurants and izakayas.
You can enjoy delicious yakitori and Washoku at a reasonable price, it is crowded with tourists every day.
The restaurant district that stretches out between Namba and Nihonbashi in “Sennichimae” is commonly called “Urananba.''
They open until the morning, and perfect for drinking alone.
Written by Milani
Originally from Los Angeles.
Lived in Japan for 11 years.
I work at a staffing agency as a human resources specialist.
Hobbies: Yoga, Calligraphy, Travel to Asia.
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