
Established in 1945, Mizuno is a longstanding restaurant located in Osaka's Dotonbori area, offering traditional okonomiyaki and yakisoba. Popular among foreign tourists, it has also been featured in the Michelin Guide. The spacious restaurant, with around 40 seats, often sees long lines during lunchtime. At the counter seats, skilled chefs cook okonomiyaki right in front of you on the teppan, finishing it with special sauce, nori, and mayonnaise. Popular menu items include the "Mizuno-yaki" and "Doton soba," known for their fresh ingredients and exquisite cooking.
This is a restaurant where carefully selected meats are grilled slowly over charcoal to bring out the best flavor of the ingredients, allowing you to enjoy the finest yakiniku. The restaurant's relaxed atmosphere offers a wide variety of side dishes along with high quality meat, creating a special moment for you. The restaurant is well known locally as a place that offers a heartwarming yakiniku experience filled with the chef's specialties.
Nikuya Dotonbori is an establishment notable for wagyu dishes that make use of a butcher’s expertise and for an original, hot-pot style of dining. The meat’s umami that dissolves into the dashi broth and a progression designed to be enjoyed until the last bite turn the meal into a special experience. Its location overlooking the Dotonbori River and the open, airy space are also appealing, making it a spot you’ll want to stop by while sightseeing.
Koryu is a prestigious restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars, set in a charming traditional house where you can enjoy Osaka cuisine. The interior offers a refined Japanese atmosphere, and the warm welcome from Chef Matsuo allows you to relax completely. The dishes, particularly the sashimi and simmered dishes, are exquisite, showcasing seasonal ingredients that let you savor the flavors of each season with every visit. It's a place that has a charm that makes you want to return once you've been.

