Osaka Namba

index of restaurants, bars and retailers

Dotonbori area

Kani Doraku - Japanese: Namba

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

The giant mechanical crab outside this shop has become an iconic symbol of the Dotonbori neighborhood and Osaka dining in general. Inside, the huge menu includes crab shabu-shabu, crab kaiseki and...

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

Zanmai - Sushi: Namba

[Open 24 hours a day. ]

Good-value Tokyo-style sushi and convenient hours from the famous Tsukiji-based chain; this is their only Kansai outlet.

[Open 24 hours a day. ]

Chibo - Okonomiyaki: Namba

[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]

Five floors of okonomiyaki action here at Chibo headquarters overlooking the river. Actually the top floor - called "President Chibo" - specializes in grilled steaks.

[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]

Kuromon Market - Attraction: Nipponbashi

[ ]

Starting just a block south of Nipponbashi station near the east end of Dotonbori, this lively local market supplies local restaurants as well as residents. The north-south arcade runs several...

[ ]

Namba station area

Ringer Hut - Japanese regional: Namba

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

This Kyushu-based noodle shop serves tasty Nagasaki-style champon, sara-udon noodles and side dishes at budget prices.

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

Yamaya - Liquor shop: Namba

[ Open 11am-9pm daily. ]

This nationwide chain specializes in imported wines and liquors, and they also carry a miscellaneous assortment of imported foods. They also stock several Belgian beers by the bottle along with...

[ Open 11am-9pm daily. ]

Keller Keller - Belgian rest/beer bar: Namba

[ Open 10am-9:45pm (LO) daily. ]

Conveniently located next to the Namba subway station, Beer's Table Keller Keller carries a couple dozen Belgian beers by the bottle, mostly priced around Y970-1240. There are also a few common...

[ Open 10am-9:45pm (LO) daily. ]

Minami - Teppanyaki: Namba

[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]

Top-quality domestic beef and seasonal seafood dinners start at Y13,860; lunches run from Y5428. The pleasant dining room looks out over the rooftop gardens of the Swissotel directly above Namba...

[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]

Tavola 36 - Italian: Namba

[ Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily. ]

Buffet brunches (Y4000) and weekday lunches (Y2700) with a great view are the daytime draw at this skylit hotel restaurant. Dinner prix-fixe menus start at Y6300, but there's a cheaper a la carte...

[ Open 11:30am-11:30pm daily. ]

Namba Parks

Gumbo and Oyster Bar - Seafood: Namba

[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]

The small but highly focused menu here includes several varieties of raw oysters, seafood stews, soup-like "pan roasts," and spicy Cajun-style gumbos.

[ Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. ]

Hong Kong Chonlong - Dim sum: Namba

[ Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily. ]

Decent all-you-can-eat Chinese fare, including a popular Y2000 dim sum lunch buffet. The red-themed dining room is divided up into several sections, with an open kitchen at one end filled with big...

[ Open 11am-9pm (LO) daily. ]

Uoman - Izakaya: Namba

[ Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. ]

This lovely modern-style izakaya serves great seasonal sashimi and seafood dishes, grilled chicken, and well-chosen premium sake. Around Y4000 for dinner and drinks.

[ Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. ]

Bordering neighborhoods: