Osaka Shinsaibashi, Kita-Horie, Nagahori

index of restaurants, bars and retailers

Kita-Horie, Minami-Horie

Shimada Shoten - Liquor shop: Kita-Horie

[ Open 9am-7pm (6pm Sat). Closed Sundays. ]

Beneath this ordinary-looking sake shop - through a hole in the floor and down a narrow ladder - is a hidden sake tasting cave with a big selection of premium sake from around the country, including...

[ Open 9am-7pm (6pm Sat). Closed Sundays. ]

Kamikaze - Beer bar: Kita-Horie

[ Open 5pm-1am. Closed Sundays. ]

The 23 taps at Craft Beer Works Kamikaze serve mostly Japanese craft beers, with a few US imports as well. Food and service are good, but it can get crowded during busy times and seating can be...

[ Open 5pm-1am. Closed Sundays. ]

Hafez - Middle Eastern: Kita-Horie

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

Solid Persian cuisine at reasonable prices in an unpretentious setting. Budget around Y3000 in the evening, Y800 at lunch. There's also a dessert menu during the day.

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

Westwood Bakers - Cafe: Kita-Horie

[ Open 9am-8pm (LO) daily. ]

Attached to a popular bakery of the same name, this pleasant cafe offers pastries, sandwiches, pancakes and espresso beverages.

[ Open 9am-8pm (LO) daily. ]

Shinsaibashi

Planet 3rd - Cafe: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 7am-midnight daily. ]

A pleasant, trendy little cafe in the heart of Shinsaibashi with hip decor and a nice vibe. Unusual for Osaka, they serve an American breakfast plate from 7am-noon.

[ Open 7am-midnight daily. ]

Shake Shack - Burgers: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 10am-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]

This popular New York-based chain is known for their fancy Angus-beef burgers, gourmet hot dogs and milkshakes. The draft beer is made by Brooklyn Brewery, and wine by the glass or bottle is from...

[ Open 10am-9:30pm (LO) daily. ]

Lilo Coffee Roastery - Coffee shop: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

Popular with international tourists and Osakans alike, this tiny shop has just a handful of seats and is probably best visited during non-peak hours. They offer a variety of drip-coffee options, as...

[ Open 11am-11pm daily. ]

Streamer Coffee Company - Coffee shop: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 9am-7pm daily. ]

Established in 2010, Streamer is one of the pioneers of modern coffee roasteries in Japan, and they are well known for their latte art. Unlike some specialty coffee shops in this area there's ample...

[ Open 9am-7pm daily. ]

Iiie Craft Beer - Beer bar: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 4-11pm daily. ]

Past the front counter with its 20 taps, beyond the huge refrigerators stocked with 300 different canned beers, the main dining area here is quite stylishly appointed and surprisingly spacious. ...

[ Open 4-11pm daily. ]

Vermillion Mahoroba - French: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-9:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays. ]

Elegant French cuisine in a beautifully decorated dining space. They kitchen turns out modern French fare that stays clear of the butter and the heavy sauces. Prix-fixe menus start at Y1890 for...

[ Open 11:30am-2:30, 6-9:30pm (LO). Closed Tuesdays. ]

Hatena - Thai: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 5:30pm-2am daily. ]

Thai pop music blares from the little food stall right out on the street, where take-out Thai dishes are available until midnight. Inside is a small cafe-style space and art gallery; the food is an...

[ Open 5:30pm-2am daily. ]

Kitamura - Nabemono: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 4-10pm. Closed Sundays. ]

This famous traditional shop has been serving Osaka-style sukiyaki and similar beef-based dishes since 1881. Dinners start at Y8,400.

[ Open 4-10pm. Closed Sundays. ]

Nagahori

Hottokeya - Izakaya: Nagahori

[ Open 11am-3, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily. ]

The original Japanese cuisine here includes lotus-root burgers, beef croquettes, and lots of grilled chicken. The dramatically lit interior and cave-like entrance make the most of this underground...

[ Open 11am-3, 5-10:15pm (LO) daily. ]