Five popular okonomiyaki restaurants for sightseeing in Osaka

When you come to Japan, there are so many things you want to eat.
One of the most popular meals in Osaka is okonomiyaki.

In this issue, we will introduce five popular restaurants where you can enjoy okonomiyaki, a typical Osaka menu item.

Chitose Okonomiyaki

Source: https://www.bunjin.com/chitose/

Chitose Okonomiyaki is a popular okonomiyaki restaurant in Shinsekai.
It is a very popular okonomiyaki restaurant with a retro atmosphere.

It is located in an easy-to-understand location just a few minutes’ walk from Zoological Gardens Station and a short distance from the popular sightseeing spot, Tennoji Zoo.
It is perfect for a meal before or after sightseeing.

Address] 1-11-10 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 557-0002
Business hours】 11:30-14:15 16:30-19:15
(Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Mitsu-no-Okonomiyaki

Source: https://mizuno.gorp.jp/

This is a historical okonomiyaki restaurant that has been around since 1945 (Showa 20).
It is a very popular okonomiyaki restaurant and there is always a line of people waiting in line.

Yamamoyaki has been a popular menu item for 34 years since its debut.
You can also try modern yaki, which is okonomiyaki with yakisoba added.

Address: 1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0071
Business hours】 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:00) (closed on Thursdays)

tanpopo

Source: https://www.tanpopo-kitashinchi.com/

Located in front of JR Kitashinchi Station, this okonomiyaki restaurant is easily accessible and offers delicious okonomiyaki and Italian wine.

Using a teppan (iron plate), they grill the okonomiyaki right in front of you.
The interior of the restaurant is very stylish and is recommended for couples and anniversaries.
It is listed in the Michelin Guide.

Address] 6F Eiraku Building, 1-10-16 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Business hours】 18:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)

Okonomiyaki Kijiji Head Office

Source: https://shinume.com/shop/きじ/

One of the most famous okonomiyaki restaurants in Osaka is Okonomiyakiji.
The restaurant is always crowded with people waiting in line.

It is a small restaurant, but they cook okonomiyaki on a teppan (iron plate).
There is also a branch in the Umeda Sky Building, so you can enjoy okonomiyaki as a meal while sightseeing in Osaka.

Address】 Shin-Umeda Shokudo Gai, 9-20 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0017
Business hours】 11:30 – 21:30 (Closed on Sundays)

Okonomiyaki Yukari Sonezaki Honten

Source: https://www.yukarichan.co.jp/index.html

For authentic Osaka okonomiyaki with a crispy outside and fluffy inside, the Yukari okonomiyaki restaurant is the place to go.

Typical menu items include okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and negiyaki. Toppings such as sauce, mayonnaise, and aonori (green laver) are available at the table so you can adjust the flavor to your liking.

There are also a variety of side dishes, so you can have a good time with friends and family.

Address] 2-14-13 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0057
Business hours】 11:00 – 23:00 (Last order: 22:00)

Summary

These are the five most popular restaurants where you can eat okonomiyaki, a typical Osaka menu item.

You can enjoy okonomiyaki by yourself, but sharing a delicious okonomiyaki with friends, couples, or family members is like a party and will remain in your memories.
We hope you will try to incorporate an okonomiyaki restaurant into your sightseeing schedule.