11 Lunch Options Near Shin-Osaka Station You Just Can't Miss! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 05 2020

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Categories: Osaka

11 Lunch Options Near Shin-Osaka Station You Just Can't Miss!

While there are hundreds of restaurants inside Shin-Osaka Station, there are also many good ones in adjacent buildings and the surrounding area. Here is a fine selection of restaurants in the area for those looking for lunch. Enjoy flavors that you won't be able to taste anywhere else!

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1. Daidomon Esaka Branch

Their 2 types of sauce – the [Tokusei Miso Tare] that is a perfect match for offal, and the [Tokusei Shoyu Tare] that complements red meat – have been all-time favorites since the restaurant started. The roast with [Tokusei Shoyu Tare] is a must-try! There's also a counter for solo customers, so why not treat yourself to a luxurious Japanese BBQ?

Daidomon Esaka Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm（L.O. 10:30 pm）
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY Various course meals are available. / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A quick taxi ride away from Shin-Osaka Station. Only 15 minutes from Umeda Station or Osaka Station.
Address: 2-3F, Daidomon Honbu Bldg., 9-22 Toyotsu-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara

2. Japanese Charcoal BBQ & Offal Ushimasa

This is a nice little-known Japanese BBQ restaurant that is located a bit far from the station. Popular for its fresh Kuroge wagyu beef and rare offal parts, it offers fulfilling lunch menu options at a reasonable price. The walls of this fancy restaurant are plain concrete, and there are counter seats that are perfect for businessmen's lunch breaks. They also have table seating, which makes the restaurant suitable for various types of customers, such as families and groups of friends.

Japanese Charcoal BBQ & Offal Ushimasa

Open: [Dinner]  3,980 JPY
[All-You-Can-Drink included] Weekdays Only Discount Banquet Plan (4,280 JPY)
[Lunch]  880 JPY
They offer large-sized meat platters and offal platters at a discount.
Closed: Monday
Every Monday (National Holidays included)
Average price: [Dinner]  3,980 JPY  [All-You-Can-Drink included] Weekdays Only Discount Banquet Plan (4,280 JPY) / [Lunch]  880 JPY  They offer large-sized meat platters and offal platters at a discount.
Access: 10 - 15 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Shin-Osaka Station on Osaka Municipal Subway, heading towards Mielparque (postal center).
Address: 1F, 2-6-16 Nishi Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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3. Kushikatsu Daruma Shin-Osaka Station Branch

Kushikatsu Daruma is one of the best-known restaurants in Osaka! Since it is located inside the shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gates of Shin-Osaka Station, it can come quite in handy for stocking up before a long travel or as a reward after a business trip. The menu offers more than 20 different dishes, such as [Kushikatsu] (fried skewers), [Tonkatsu] (pork cutlet) and [Tennen Ebi] (wild shrimp). However, definitely try their [Beni Shoga] (Japanese red ginger), which is a must-eat dish. Crispy fresh kushikatsu and beer are the ultimate combo!

Kushikatsu Daruma Shin-Osaka Station Branch

Open: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 30 minutes before)
Access: Inside Shinkansen Ticket Gates of Shin-Osaka Station on Sanyo Shinkansen Line
Address: Inside Shinkansen ticket gates of Shin-Osaka Station, 5-16-1, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

4. Restaurant BelleVue Keishoro

This is a Chinese restaurant located inside New Osaka Hotel. Its sophisticated atmosphere makes it a place where you will want to have both lunch and dinner while gazing at Osaka’s townscape from the hotel’s highest floor. Their lunch menus are rich in offerings, serving a genuine Chinese meal consisting of 9 appetizers, a main dish, tempura, and soup. Enjoy unique Chinese cuisine combined with the view of Osaka's cityscape!

Restaurant BelleVue Keishoro

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Dinner 5:00 - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 6,001 JPY - 7,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 13F, New Osaka Hotel, 5-14-10, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

5. PARIWAR Shin-Osaka Branch

This Indian curry restaurant is just a 1 minute by foot from Shin-Osaka Station. There are 6 types of lunch menus you can choose from, such as the special daily curry set with 2 types of curries, or the sets with [Chicken Tikka] or [Shish Kebab]. The huge naan jutting out the plate is made with sesame, matches perfectly with the smooth curry, and can be eaten quickly despite its size. On Monday and Friday, curry and naan refills are free, making it a restaurant that any curry lover would die for!

PARIWAR Shin-Osaka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O.)
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Access: 206m away from Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 1-18-5, Higashi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

6. Tachibana Shin-Osaka Main Branch

This Japanese restaurant is only a 3 minute walk from the station. Their tofu dishes are highly recommended. They prepare their homemade artisanal tofu using water from Amedaki Falls in Tottori, allowing you to taste tofu like no other! Tofu-based lunch course menus include [Meibutsu Zaru Tofu], [Tofu Shumai], and [Tofu Cream Croquettes]. However, another popular lunch option is their donburi (rice bowls), such as their [Okina Ebi Tendon] or [Kama-age Shirasu-don] that will allow you to enjoy fresh seafood at a reasonable price.

Tachibana Shin-Osaka Main Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Everyday)
Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Monday - Friday) 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays)
Closed: December 30 - January 3
Average price: 3,001 JPY - 3,500 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 3-4-30, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

7. RISTORANTE FORESTA

This is an Italian restaurant with 57 seats, a lovely interior, and a fancy atmosphere. It is located in a business area. It offers a variety of lunch menus, such as the [Pasta Lunch], the [Honjitsu no Lunch] wherein you get to choose between rice and bread, and the [Curry Lunch]. Each lunch menu contains different kinds of delicacies every day. The restaurant is recommended for men who are looking for large energy-boost servings of food that have a genuine Italian taste. Lunch is available until 4:30 pm, meaning that this restaurant suitable for late lunch breaks, a day out during the weekend and so on.

RISTORANTE FORESTA

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday
Access: 807m from Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 2-7-48, Nishi Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

8. Unagiya

This is a popular unagi (eel) restaurant in Osaka. At Unagiya, you can have a taste of Osaka-style unagi. While in Kanto, the eel is cut open along the back and then steamed, in Kansai, it is opened along the belly and then fried. Since it's not steamed, it's quite fatty and the skin gets a crispy texture. Peeping into the kitchen from the 11 counter seats available will treat your eyes to a fun cooking show. You’ll witness the whole process, from receiving your order to cutting the fresh eel, cooking it, and then serving it. The deliciousness of the crispy texture combined with the sweet taste of the sauce is irresistible! Try it yourself and you won't regret it!

Unagiya

Open: [Monday - Friday] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
[Saturday] 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
*Service ends when stock runs out. Closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays, 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
Average price: Dinner 8,000 JPY - 9,999 JPY / Lunch 3,000 JPY - 3,999 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 1F, Dai-3 Shin-Osaka Bldg., 4-5-22, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. Fanfan

Fanfan is a Chinese restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the bowling facility, Eagle Bowl. The most recommended dish is the [Chin Mabo Dofu]. Although it's spicy, what remains in your mouth afterwards is not the spiciness, but a refreshing feeling. It has a unique flavor that make the dish an absolute must-eat for spice fanatics. If you want it even hotter, try adding some sansho (strong Japanese pepper) to enhance the spiciness!

Fanfan

Open: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) Reservations not allowed for lunch 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm（L.O. 10:30 pm)
Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays until 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of every month (Subject to changes according to the month, check the calendar)
Average price: Dinner: 3,000 - 3,999 JPY / Lunch: 1,000 - 1,999 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Shin-Osaka Station on JR Lines
1 minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station on Osaka Municipal Subway
Address: 3F, Azad Bldg., 4-3-9, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

10. Yanaken Boo

Located right next to Shin-Osaka Station, this is a restaurant in Kansai where customers can taste Tosa cuisine from Kochi. For lunch, you can have dishes such as [Chicken Nanban], steak, and [Kama-age Chirimen-don], but the most recommended dish is [Katsuo] (skipjack tuna). Ordering a [Nama Katsuo no Shio Tataki Teishoku] will let you have thickly cut and seared katsuo with salt and wasabi. Add some garlic for extra deliciousness! You can also taste the fish in a different way by trying the [Katsuo Zuke-don Teishoku], where the katsuo is more flavorful thanks to being well-combined with the other condiments.

Yanaken Boo

Open: 8:00 am - 00:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Access: 67m from Shin-Osaka Station
Address: 3F, Shin-Osaka Hankyu Bldg., 1-1-1, Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: Official website (Japanese)

11. Suginotama

Suginotama – a restaurant that specializes in aged yellowtail with daikon (radish) and sake (Japanese alcohol) – has many Japanese alcohol bottles lined up on their shelves to hint at the rich variety of Japanese alcohol available. You can order the [Suginotama Teishoku] with 6 types of tempura, or their original [Jukusei Buri Daikon Teishoku] to have a taste of their crispy and delicious tempura or their top-quality marinated yellowtail. Day drinkers are also welcome, so if you want to get the party started in the daytime, why not come by?

Suginotama

Open: Lunch Time 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day Drinking Time 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Dinner Time 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Access: 58m from Shin-Osaka Station on JR Lines/Osaka Municipal Subway Midosuji Line
Address: Arde Shin-Osaka, 2F, JR Tokai Shin-Osaka Station, 5-16-1, Nishi Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Source: Official website (Japanese only)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.