Shinsaibashi Madras 5

February 2025: Please note Shinsaibashi Madras 5 has now permanently closed. Please see our Minami Area page for more dining recommendations in the district. Also see more curry rice restaurants in Osaka or all our recommended restaurants in Osaka.

If you like Japanese curry and rice, you’ll love this simple and excellent shop at the south end of Amerika-Mura. There are tons of great choices, including some vegetarian options.

[Shinsaibashi Madras 5 - image © Florentyna Leow]

Japanese-style curry can be hit or miss. At its worst, it’s thick, one-note, and too salty, like it came straight out of a store-bought curry roux mix. But at its best, it’s a gloriously flavourful, umami-packed sauce with gently spicy depths - all without setting your mouth on fire. Luckily, Shinsaibashi Madras 5 in Amemura showcases Japanese-style curry at its best.

[Shinsaibashi Madras 5 - image © Florentyna Leow]

Think a mound of rice blanketed in a velvety curry sauces - you can choose from tomato, beef, or chicken-based curries - and you’re getting close. Unless you’re vegetarian, you should almost certainly order additional toppings like katsu chicken or pork (breaded and fried cutlets), or cheese. If you’re feeling a little bit virtuous, you might want to try it with brown rice for a nutty twist. The tomato-based curry is vegan-friendly, which is great for those with certain dietary requirements.

If you’ve never tried this kind of curry, Shinsaibashi Madras 5 is a good place as any to give it a go. As Japanese-style curry tends to be quite mild on the heat, this restaurant is especially good for people who can’t really tolerate spicy food.

For more Osaka curry rice choices, see our Best Curry Rice In Osaka page.

English name:
Shinsaibashi Madras 5

Japanese name:
心斎橋マドラス5

English address:
2-7-22 Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 542-0086

Japanese address:
〒542-0086 大阪市中央区西心斎橋2-7-22

Opening hours:
11:00am-12:00am

Price:

Non-smoking section:
No

Reservations:
Possible

Nearest Transport:
Subway and Train: 4-minute walk from exit 26-D of Namba Station.

Telephone:
+81-6-6213-0858

Website:
N/A

Customer Reviews:
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Shinsaibashi Madras 5 is located in Osaka’s Minami district. See our complete list of things to do in the Minami district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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