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Osaka Prefecture

Osaka Prefecture

Japan

Where to eat local?

The best traditional places in Osaka Prefecture, recommended by food professionals

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Osaka Prefecture 7
Kansai Region 37
Japan 554
All 7Dishes 7Snacks 2Street Food 2

What to eat in Osaka Prefecture?

Osaka Prefecture 7
Kansai Region 37
Japan 554
All 7Dishes 7Snacks 2Street Food 2Noodle Dishes 2Meat Dishes 1Octopus Dishes 1Deep-fried Dishes 1Noodle Soups 1Soups 1Pancakes 1Fish Soups 1

Originally from Osaka Prefecture

Shabu-shabu

Osaka
4.3
Most iconic: Hariju (Osaka)

Shabu-shabu is a popular Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in water. The dish is an evolved version of the traditional Mongolian nabemono (one-pot) cooking. Roughly translated to swish-swish, its name is referring to the sound that is made when... Read more

Kushiage

Osaka
4.1
Most iconic: Yaekatsu (Osaka)

Breaded, skewered with a bamboo stick and deep-fried, the delectable bite-sized pieces of various fish and seafood, pork, chicken, beef, and even horse meat or fresh vegetables are collectively called kushiage, also kushikatsu, and originate from Osaka, a city aptly nicknamed the kit... Read more

Takoyaki

Osaka
4.3
Most iconic: Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru (Osaka)

The small, round takoyaki are one of the most famous Japanese snacks, made with a simple egg batter that is enriched with diced octopus pieces. These tiny balls get their signature shape from the traditional iron pan in which they are grilled. The pan is filled with small round molds in which the... Read more

Kitsune udon

Osaka
4.2
Most iconic: Dotonbori Imaihonten (Osaka)

Kitsune udon is a famous Japanese dish which consists of thick udon noodles served in a fragrant dashi broth which is then topped with sliced or whole deep-fried tofu known as aburaage. The name of the dish is translated as fox udon, following the old folk tale which su... Read more

Fugu chiri

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Most iconic: Zuboraya Dotombori (Osaka)

Also known as tetchiri and prepared hotpot-style, fugu chiri is a Japanese dish that consists of large chunks of fugu - a fish infamous for its poisonous parts, along with vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, and leeks. The dish is usually prepared tableside, and after it is cooked, th... Read more

Udon-suki

Sakai
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Udon-suki is a Japanese hot pot dish. It's made with a combination of udon noodles and a variety of ingredients such as tiger shrimp, squid, chicken, tofu, conger eel, Hamaguri clams, pork, salmon, shiitake mushrooms, and negi. The broth is usually flavored with sweet and savory miso, mirin, dash... Read more

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki

4.2
Most iconic: Okonomiyaki Kiji (Osaka)

Okonomiyaki is a traditional dish that consists of batter and shredded cabbage. Two main variations come from Osaka (also called Kansai-style) and Hiroshima. The Osaka-style okonomiyaki is prepared by mixing the ingredients together – including grated yam, flour, eggs, water or dashi, and s... Read more

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Famous for Udon-suki