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Best Osaka Souvenirs

Osaka is a shopper's paradise. If you can't find it here, it probably doesn't exist! Here is a list of suggested Osaka souvenirs and where to buy them. ![Dotonbori. Photo Credit: nui7711/Shutterstock

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Best Ramen In Osaka

Ramen is one of the quintessential Japanese soul foods. In the city of 'kuidaore' or 'eat until you fall over,' it's no surprise that Osaka also takes its ramen very seriously. With over 2500 ramen jo

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Best Resutoran Gai In Osaka

Resutoran-gai or shokudo-gai are the Japanese equivalent of food courts. They're a great way to have lots of different food choices. Here's our list of the best resutoran-gai in Osaka. ![Lalaport T

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Best Soba In Osaka

Japanese cuisine has a number of fabulous noodles worth eating when you're visiting the country. Soba, or buckwheat noodles, is one of the most popular around. ![Akari Soba](https://photos.smugmug.co

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Best Sushi In Osaka

In a city where eating is taken very seriously, it's only natural that you can find some of the best sushi restaurants in the country. Here is a short list of our favorites, all personally tasted and

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Best Takoyaki In Osaka

Takoyaki is one of Osaka's most well-loved dishes, and if you're in Osaka it is a must-eat. Imagine golf ball-sized balls of gooey batter liberally studded with octopus bits - creamy, salty, and savou

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Best Time To Go To Osaka

Discover the best time of year to visit Osaka, get a sense of Osaka weather month by month, and the dates of Osaka's best festivals. ![Matsuri festival in Osaka](https://photos.smugmug.com/Osaka/Osa

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Best Tonkatsu In Osaka

Tonkatsu refers to a popular dish of breaded, deep-fried pork cutlets. Here are our recommended tonkatsu restaurants in Osaka. ![A crispy cutlet of breaded, deep-fried pork on a traditionally-decorat

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Best Udon In Osaka

Osaka is famous for "konamono," or dishes made primarily from wheat flour. These include okonomiyaki and takoyaki, but oddly enough, not udon, which are wheat flour noodles. However, there are so many

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Best Unagi In Osaka

Unagi is the Japanese word for freshwater eel in Japan. For those with any familiarity with Japanese cuisine, you'll recognise it as one of the toppings available at sushi restaurants. But, there are

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Best Value Hotels In Osaka

Some hotels in Osaka cost significantly less than similar hotels in their class year after year. We're not sure why, but we'll happily take the savings. Here are our picks for the best values in Osaka

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Best Vegetarian In Osaka

While Japan is not the easiest place for vegetarians, as most dishes usually contain dashi (a skipjack bonito broth), major cities like Osaka do have some vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Here are som

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Best Yakitori In Osaka

Osaka has dozens of fantastic yakitori restaurants. Here is our pick of Osaka yakatori restaurants that are affordable, friendly, and delicious. ![A white, round plate on a wooden tabletop in an Osak

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Binbiya

Binbiya is a high-end, 1 Michelin-starred izakaya in the Kita-Shinchi district specialising in fresh seafood dishes, but at surprisingly affordable prices. Dinner here is unli

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Bistrot Danjou

If you're craving hearty comfort food of the European variety, head over to Bistrot d'Anjou in Shinsaibashi. This charming, well-loved French bistro has been serving up some fine, authentic brasserie

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Bonkuraya Dotonbori

A funky, fun, and tasty time out with a playful menu and a cheeky Osaka feel, from lunch time to late night. ![The 9-kind puchi-okonomiyaki sampler of okonomiyaki dishes with different toppings in th

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Byakuan

A bit of a hike from Shin-Osaka Station, close to Kanzakigawa Station on the Hankyu Kobe Line, this sanuki udon specialist is worth the trip for udon fans. The name is written in English on the sign,

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Cafe Absinthe

Cafe Absinthe is a restaurant, café, and bar rolled into one - it's a great place to start an evening or spend an entire evening. There's great Mediterranean food, delicious drinks and you can even sm

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Captain Kangaroo

A great foreigner-friendly bar on the north edge of Kita-Shinchi, this is a good spot to grab a drink, eat a hamburger and meet some locals and local expats. ![Captain Kangaroo](https://photos.smugmu

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Central Osaka Honmachi And Around

Located between the major hubs of Kita and Minami, Honmachi and its adjoining districts form the center of Osaka. There's not much to see here, but it's a convenient place to stay. ![Daytime view of

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Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka towers over the Namba district in the Minami area of Osaka. It offers stunning views and excellent service at rates far below similar hotels in the rest of Japan. Best of

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Chibo

Located along the vibrant, bustling Dotombori Arcade, Chibo is one of the city's most popular okonomiyaki restaurants, and for good reason - the pancakes here are awesome. It's English-friendly, so do

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Chirori

Chirori is a local, contemporary izakaya serving up fabulous little dishes, with an incredible variety of sake to pair with each one. Located one stop south of Shin-Osaka Station, it's great for dinne

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Chukasoba Kazura

Not all ramen is created equal. Chukasoba Kazura in Awaza serves up a shoyu chicken ramen with a fabulously light and mousse-like soup that's a cut above the rest. Look for the kanji 葛 on the sign. Yo

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Cinquecento

Located on the east edge of Shinsaibashi, CinqueCento is a casual bar-restaurant offering really cheap drinks and a friendly crowd. It's a great place to meet some locals and expats. !

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City Plaza Osaka

With friendly staff, a rooftop spa, and open-air hot spring baths free for guest use, City Plaza Osaka in Honmachi is a great little hotel in central Osaka. ![City Plaza Osaka](https://photos.smugmug

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Club Piccadilly Umeda Osaka

One of the largest clubs in Osaka, this is a great place for a night out in the city. Check the Club Piccadilly website for details on upcoming events (it's mostly in Japanese, but there's enough Engl

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Conrad Osaka

With stunning views of Osaka from its rooms, gorgeous spa and wellness facilities, and a fantastic collection of contemporary art incorporated into the hotel decor, the Conrad Osaka holds its own with

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Courtyard By Marriott Shin Osaka Station

The only proper luxury hotel at Shin-Osaka, this fine hotel is great for travellers who intend to use the shinkansen to explore central Japan. Rooms are relatively spacious by Japanese hotel standards

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Cross Hotel Osaka

For a reasonably-priced, stylish, modern hotel with clean and comfortable rooms, Cross Hotel Osaka is just the ticket. It's great for visitors who want to be near all the action happening in Dotonbori

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