Osaka Kuidaore — Dotonbori & Shinsekai Food Tour Route
This is the classic itinerary for Osaka, the city of "eating until you go bankrupt" (kuidaore). Dotonbori gets crowded after dinner, so visiting in the early afternoon will result in shorter wait times. Many shops at Kuromon Market close by 4 or 5 PM, so visiting before lunch is recommended; for long-standing establishments, it is safer to have cash ready.
Dotonbori (道頓堀)
Dotonbori
Ichiran Dotonbori Main Building (一蘭)
Ichiran Dotonbori Main Building
Mizuno (美津の)
Mizuno
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market
Daruma Shinsekai Main Store (だるま)
Daruma Shinsekai Main Store
Dotonbori (道頓堀)
Dotonbori
Osaka's premier gourmet destination unfolding beneath the Glico sign. A must-visit spot densely packed with takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and ramen shops.
Ichiran Dotonbori Main Building (一蘭)
Ichiran Dotonbori Main Building
Tonkotsu ramen famous for its study room-style seating. It is open 24 hours, but there is a wait of over 30 minutes during meal times, while it is quiet in the early morning and late morning.
Mizuno (美津の)
Mizuno
A long-standing okonomiyaki restaurant established in 1945, a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The signature dish is the Yamaimoyaki made with yam batter; queuing before opening is a must.
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market
A traditional market known as the "Kitchen of Osaka." For the fun of eating tuna sashimi, sea urchin, and Wagyu skewers while standing, a morning visit is the way to go.
Daruma Shinsekai Main Store (だるま)
Daruma Shinsekai Main Store
The original kushikatsu restaurant founded in 1929. Famous for its "no double dipping" rule, it is a good place to visit in conjunction with a visit to Tsutenkaku.
