Eat a whopping 13 dishes at 5 local eateries on a food tour in Shinsekai. Visit a backstreet stall, izakaya, a specialized eatery, a gastrobar, and a tachinomiya to discover the best food in Osaka.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 9 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Karen – Australia

I enjoy hearing from James our group guide about living in Japan . His local knowledge was good to learn more about our surroundings.

Michael – United Kingdom

Knowledgeable guide and exploration of an interesting part of Osaka. Food was varied and all very tasty. Two drinks included in the price too! Highly recommend

Highlights

Delight your taste buds with the diverse flavors of up to 13 Japanese dishes
Go off the beaten path and discover the authentic delicacies of Osaka
Dine at popular local stalls and establishments in the Shinsekai district
Venture into a fascinating world where traditional cuisine meets history
Enjoy a tasty takoyaki, kushikatsu, and an abundance of edamame and karaage

Full description

Featured on NHK's "Journeys In Japan" and appeared in Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil".
Your tour guide Andy (half Japanese/half Australian) or friend, has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene here...you'll go where only the locals get their authentic, delicious daily soul food. Let's mix it with a bit of history, culture and lots of laughs.
In 2022 our tour business was rated in the top 20 food tours in the world, so we hope this tour will be the absolute highlight of your Osaka stay:)

You'll get a very unique perspective where you will discover 5 delicious eateries on this tour. Not gourmet food, but authentic tasty food from passionate chefs who dedicate their lives making Osakan food. Eating all this whilst walking through arcades, side alleys and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners.

(Note: We are on the upcoming season of Netflix's uber famous foodie show "Someone Feed Phil")

Explore the hidden gem of Shinsekai and discover the real Osaka. Osaka’s Shinsekai district is a vibrant place combining modern and traditional cuisine. Fill your belly with some of the best food you will have in Japan. Discover hidden, original establishments which have been chosen by two local expert guides.

Make your way to the first eatery, a takoyaki, or battered octopus balls and oden stall. Then visit an Izakaya restaurant and sample some authentic Osakan kitsune Udon, Yakitori, chicken wings and Nagaimo. Also taste the locally invented kushikatsu, which are lightly deep-fried vegetables, meats and seafood on skewers.

Head off the beaten path and visit a cosy, traditional Japanese restaurant you will get dishes of mouthwatering nikudoufu or beef and tofu stew, original yakitori or skewered beef assortments, mochi, plus an alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage. Then visit specialized delicious gyoza dumpling establishment.

The last dishes of the night will be at a unique Japanese eatery. Enjoy a tonpeiyaki, or pork omelette plus an abundance of edamame , karaage, Japanese fried chicken with spices together with Japanese pancake/fruits. Another drink of your choice here is included.
13 dishes in all, of course the dishes are subject to availability of dishes, season and restaurant availability.

Includes

Food at 1 stall, 1 gastrobar, 1 classic eatery, 1 izakaya, and 1 specialized restaurant (13 dishes in total)
2 drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Dobutsuen-mae Station (Midosuji Line), exit 1, in front of the 15 wall lanterns of Daiichi Building.

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Important information

Know before you go

Very occasionally the above establishments might be fully booked or closed for business. In this case we will go to alternative locations.

Osaka: Shinsekai Food Tour with 13 Dishes at 5 Eateries