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. ]

Covent Garden - Bar: Kita-Horie

[ Open noon-4pm, 6pm-2am. Closed Sundays. ]

A big bar serving good hamburgers and lunchtime sandwiches; they even have poutine, that mysterious French-Canadian dish involving fried potatoes, cheese and gravy. There's a games room in the back,...

[ Open noon-4pm, 6pm-2am. 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. ]

Cafe Absinthe - Mediterranean: Kita-Horie

[ Open 11:30am-3am (Fri, Sat -5am). Closed Tuesdays. ]

Absinthe cocktails are the specialty here; they also serve a nice, extensive menu of Greek/Mediterranean specialties all day long.

[ Open 11:30am-3am (Fri, Sat -5am). Closed Tuesdays. ]

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

Cafe Garb - Cafe: Shinsaibashi

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

A funky-casual cafe with outdoor seating (heated in the winter) and three stories of dining space; the second floor is fashioned after a European brasserie, and the top floor is a popular party...

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

Umenohana - Tofu: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11am-3, 5-9pm (LO) daily. ]

Excellent home-made tofu is the core of the menu here, with tofu-centered set meals at various price levels (Y4000-10,000).

[ Open 11am-3, 5-9pm (LO) daily. ]

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. ]

Cat of Liberty - Cat cafe: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11am-9pm (Sun, Mon -7pm) daily. ]

The second branch of one of Osaka's longest-running cat cafes, with 21 cats on staff in a pleasantly decorated, modern space. Admission is Y1100 per hour on weekdays and Y1200 on weekends and...

[ Open 11am-9pm (Sun, Mon -7pm) daily. ]

El Pancho - Mexican: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11:30am-11:20pm daily. ]

Tex-Mex standards like burritos, enchiladas and fajitas, along with a good variety of tequila. This bustling little spot has been a Shinsaibashi favorite since 1979.

[ Open 11:30am-11:20pm daily. ]

Ippudo Nagahori-ten - Ramen: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 11am-2am daily. ]

A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic....

[ Open 11am-2am 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 Y7600.

[ Open 4-10pm. Closed Sundays. ]

Link - Coffee shop: Shinsaibashi

[ Open 9am-10pm. Closed Mondays. ]

Serious gourmet coffee from around the world, in a stylishly modern coffeehouse that wouldn't look out of place anywhere in North America.

[ Open 9am-10pm. Closed Mondays. ]

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. ]