Osaka, Japan's second largest metropolitan area, has many tourist facilities and restaurants, and especially at night, it is crowded with locals and many foreign tourists carrying suitcases.
Osaka is divided into two parts: "Kita" and "Minami."
"Kita" refers to the area centering on Osaka Station and Umeda Station, and is urban and stylish, while "Minami" refers to areas such as Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, and Namba, and is famous for its gourmet atmosphere.
I will introduce the top 5 recommended izakaya restaurants near JR Namba Station and Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station.
Enjoy your night out in Namba!
まこ家 はなれ 難波店 / Makoya Hanare Namba
Why don't you enjoy dining out in Namba at night with your family and friends, tasting the best yakitori and fresh chicken dishes in Osaka?
The Izakaya “まこ家 はなれ 難波店 / Makoya Hanare Namba”, located a minute walk from Namba Station.
Specializing in jidori chicken and famous for its yakitori, which is carefully grilled one by one over the finest binchotan.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Their yakitori is grilled over charcoal with fresh local chicken, a taste you won't find at any other izakaya!
For those who want to fully enjoy the popular "Tsukune" and other chicken dishes, they offer an all-you-can-drink course.
In addition to draft beer and highballs that go well with yakitori, there are always more than 100 kinds of sake, awamori, and shochu from various regions of Japan, which will surely satisfy you!
- Popular Dishes
Charcoal Yakitori with Brand Name Locally Raised Chicken
There are four kinds of yakitori, fresh sashimi "torisashi", fried dishes, and many other dishes.
The carefully selected domestic chicken raised in the great outdoors has a delicious flavor and excellent elasticity and chewiness!
Assorted Chicken Tsukune
"Have you ever tried ""Tsukune(chicken meatballs)” in Japan?
If you have not yet experienced it, Please come to Namba at night to taste it!
If you eat it with a sauce made from a rich egg yolk, you will be knocked out by the fluffy texture and exquisite flavor of the meatballs.
It also goes great with locally brewed sake.
Facilities & Services
If you want to enjoy a drink with the best yakitori in Namba at night, "まこ家 はなれ 難波店 / Makoya Hanare Namba" is the place to go.
Private rooms are available for parties from one person to a group of 25 people.
煙 難波店 / Kemuri Namba
“煙 難波店 / Kemuri Namba”, located a 2-minute walk from Namba Station.
The Izakaya famous for its charcoal-grilled “Tamba Jidori” from Fukuchiyama, Kyoto.
It’s fresh, juicy.
The course which includes all-you-can-drink specialties "Tanba Jidori Charcoal Grilled" and "Wagyu Motsunabe".
The last order is available until 2:30 am.
Let's enjoy Namba at night!
Local Guide’s Point of View
The interior is equipped with private rooms, and stylish and relaxing.
For summer only, they offer open-air terrace seating where you can enjoy the Namba night to its fullest.
Sake selection, which goes well with yakitori and Japanese cuisine, includes brand-name’s sake and ultra-rare brands from all over Japan, as well as red and white wines from around the world.
- Popular Dishes
Tanba Locally Raised Chicken Yakitori Charcoal Grill
"Tamba Jidori" raised in a bright and airy open chicken house in Hyogo Prefecture is proud of its juicy texture and rich flavor.
If you like yakitori, try the extremely fresh jidori sashimi!
"煙 難波店 / Kemuri Namba"'s Wagyu Beef Motsunabe
Japanese Wagyu beef from Mie Prefecture, rich in nature, and is characterized by its freshness, plumpness, and elastic texture.
Choose from three homemade sauces: soy sauce, miso, or spicy red sauce.
Facilities & Services
Private rooms and table seating for up to 20 people are available.
Check it out for night dining in Namba with family and friends!
Reservations are recommended as the private rooms are popular.
orb ウラなんば店 / Orb Uranamba
The Izakaya”orb ウラなんば店 / Orb Uranamba”, located a 2-minute walk from Namba Station.
They mainly serve shrimp and seafood over 20 types of shrimp dishes.
The "Catch a Live Lobster", shipped directly from Canada.
Such a fun and entertaining way to spend an evening in Uranamba with your friends and family.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Those who want to have fun drinking while enjoying seafood on Namba night.
And shrimp lovers will be very satisfied too.
The Izakaya also sells original "Shrimp T-shirts".
- Popular Dishes
Fried Shrimp
The "fried shrimp" is a dish that is very popular with both adults and children.
And homemade tartar sauce is an irresistible match.
After a few drinks, you can enjoy a bowl of fried shrimp.
Angel shrimp
“orb ウラなんば店 / Orb Uranamba” serves fresh shrimp sashimi delivered directly from the farm every day.
"Angel shrimp", with their plump texture and strong sweetness, are a must-try dish.
Facilities & Services
“orb ウラなんば店 / Orb Uranamba" is the place to go for a fun night party in Namba, Osaka, with your friends and excellent shrimp dishes around the table!
There are counter seats and table seats on the first floor, and private rooms on the second floor.
鶏家 六角鶏 なんば店 / Toriya Rokkakkei Namba
“鶏家 六角鶏 なんば店 / Toriya Rokkakkei Namba”, located 1 minute from Namba Station.
The izakaya specializing in jidori chicken, you can enjoy jidori chicken dishes imported from all over Japan.
Please enjoy their charcoal-grilled chicken dishes in a relaxed Japanese atmosphere.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Sake and shochu bring out the flavor of exquisite yakitori many times over.
There are more than 100 beverages available!
Enjoy 2-hour all-you-can-drink course meal that includes 6 types of local chicken carefully selected from all over the country.
- Popular Dishes
Carpaccio of Jidori chicken
Carpaccio of Jidori chicken cooked at low temperature.
Carefully selected from six varieties of local chickens are cooked at low temperature.
Rokkakkei Tsukune
"Tsukune” is a dish of minced chicken kneaded and baked.
Tsukune has a fluffy texture and juicy flavor, and is served in five different ways.
It is served with sake or shochu.
Facilities & Services
Conveniently located in Namba Center Street, They have a private room for up to 6 people, with counter, table, and kotatsu seating.
On birthdays, they offer a complimentary dessert to celebrate.
焼鳥祐 アラカルト なんば店 / Yakitori Yu a la carte Namba
"焼鳥祐 アラカルト なんば店 / Yakitori Yu a la carte Namba", located right in front of Namba Station.
The izakaya serves rare chicken dishes and skewers.
There are counter seats on the first floor and table seats on the second floor, perfect for a night out!
Local Guide’s Point of View
A la carte dishes using locally raised chicken are available, including rare dishes such as gibier standard chicken and seared ostrich meat.
Enjoy a delicious meal with wine or sake in a relaxing atmosphere.
All-you-can-drink service is also available.
- Popular Dishes
Specialty Assorted Chicken
"Specialty Assorted Chicken" is a great value dish that includes a variety of chicken such as Kawachi duck, ostrich, pheasant, and pigeon including the classic gibier chicken.
Ostrich Stew
This is an excellent steak Stew made from ostrich meat that is tenderized by cooking it in a pot for a long time.
It is low in fat and has a soft, veal-like taste.
Facilities & Services
Recommend "Yakitori Yu a la carte Namba" to those who are looking for a relaxed atmosphere in Namba at night.
1F counter seats for one or two people and 2F table seats for the whole family.
Features of Namba
Osaka's famous "Kuidaore" originated in Minami.
Namba has a lot of individuality, from low-priced izakaya to high-end dining, making it a competitive area for restaurants.
I hope you will discover your favorite izakaya in Namba and enjoy your night out to the fullest.
Written by Sophie
"Lived in Japan for 3 years.
Worked for an apparel manufacturer in Shinbashi.
Market research analyst.
I love traditional Japanese food and Japanese sweets.
Hobbies: Watching live jazz and listening to podcasts.
Currently writing a guidebook for immigrants to Japan."