Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Osaka region.

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Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Osaka region.
When visiting the Osaka region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.

No.1
Takoyaki
Takoyaki
When in Osaka, Takoyaki is a must-try!

Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a popular Japanese snack made by mixing wheat flour with water, then adding bite-sized pieces of octopus, chopped green onions, pickled ginger, and other ingredients. The mix...

No.2
Negiyaki
Negiyaki
A popular Kansai dish rivaling Okonomiyaki

Negiyaki (ねぎ焼き, Negiyaki) is a Kansai-style savory pancake similar to Okonomiyaki. Made by mixing a generous amount of green onions into a batter of dissolved flour, it is then grilled to pe...

No.3
Dote-yaki
Dote-yaki
A classic dish from Osaka's Shinsekai district

Dote-yaki (どて焼き) is a slow-simmered dish made with beef tendon cooked in a rich broth of miso and mirin. Alongside kushikatsu skewers, it has become a staple of Osaka’s iconic Shinsekai distric...

No.4
Kasu Udon
Kasu Udon
The rising star of comfort food, "Kasu Udon"

Kasu Udon (かすうどん, Kasu udon) is a hearty bowl of udon topped with crispy fried beef trimmings known as "abura kasu." The abura kasu has a delightfully crispy texture on the outside, while o...

No.5
Ikayaki
Ikayaki
Ikayaki: A beloved soul food of Kansai

Ikayaki (イカ焼き, Ikayaki) from Osaka isn’t a simple grilled squid, but rather one of the city’s favorite flour-based dishes known as "konamono." This unique treat is made by mixing a special b...

No.6
Hari Hari Nabe
Hari Hari Nabe
Osaka’s iconic hot pot with mizuna greens and whale meat

Hari Hari Nabe (ハリハリ鍋, Hari hari nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna greens, originating from Tokukiya, a restaurant once located in Osaka’s Sennichimae distric...

No.7
Modern Yaki
Modern Yaki
A Kansai-style okonomiyaki with fried noodles

Modern Yaki (モダン焼, Modern yaki) is a style of Kansai okonomiyaki that includes fried noodles mixed into the batter. While Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki also incorporates noodles, the preparati...

No.8
Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)
Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)
The delicious energy booster that is hormone meat

Grilled Hormone (ホルモン焼き, Horumon-yaki) gets its name from the Japanese word “horu,” meaning “discard,” referring to the use of intestines and other offal initially seen as unwanted parts. ...

No.9
Chiritori Hot Pot
Chiritori Hot Pot
A delightful harmony of savory offal and spicy miso

Chiritori Hot Pot (ちりとり鍋, Chiritori nabe) is a unique hot pot dish traditionally prepared using a shallow, square-shaped pan that resembles a dustpan. Originating from Osaka, it’s a flavorful ...

No.10
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki
A beloved Osaka specialty alongside Takoyaki

Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き, Okonomiyaki) is a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of wheat flour mixed with water, cooked on a hot iron griddle. It includes a variety of ingredients like vegeta...