Update-date: Oct 29 2024
Osaka, Japan's second largest city, is also known as a gourmet destination where delicious food can be enjoyed casually and affordably. From Osaka's soul food to slightly luxurious meat dishes, why not try them with Japanese sake or shochu? This time, we introduce five recommended restaurants from the Umeda area, which is also a convenient hub for tourists near JR Osaka Station.
Gon'nosuke Umeda
An izakaya where one can casually enjoy Japanese cuisine made with ingredients procured on the same day
Just a 3-minute walk from Umeda Station, Gon'nosuke Umeda prides itself on its Japanese cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients. Fresh fish is delivered directly from designated fishing ports on the day they are caught. Locally sourced vegetables are mainly used. The restaurant offers a wide range of menu items such as yakitori, beef tongue steak, and hand-rolled sushi, which can be casually enjoyed. There is also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, including local sake, shochu, and Japanese whiskey cocktails like 'Highball'.
The restaurant features a serene atmosphere with its modern Japanese decor. It is a large establishment with two spacious dining areas, but also offers smaller semi-private rooms suitable for families or groups, as well as intimate semi-private rooms perfect for dates. Enjoy delicious, fresh dishes in these semi-private spaces that provide a sense of openness while maintaining a degree of privacy for a comfortable dining experience.
Gon'nosuke Umeda
Open: 【工作日,周六】午餐 11:30-15:00（最晚点餐时间14:00）／晚餐 17:00-00:00（最晚点餐时间23:30）
Closed: 不定期
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 950 JPY
Access: 从阪急电铁 梅田站 茶屋町口向北步行3分钟 位于DD HOUSE地下一楼
Address: 大阪府大阪市北区芝田1-8-1 梅田D.D.HOUSE B1楼 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
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Closed: 不定期
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 950 JPY
Access: 从阪急电铁 梅田站 茶屋町口向北步行3分钟 位于DD HOUSE地下一楼
Address: 大阪府大阪市北区芝田1-8-1 梅田D.D.HOUSE B1楼 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
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Steak & Wine Griante Umeda
A sophisticated bistro for enjoying high-grade steak & wine
Just a minute's walk from Umeda Station, Steak & Wine Griante Umeda prides itself on its "Grass-Fed Beef Fillet Steak," cooked to perfection in a dedicated grill-yard steam convection oven. The grass-fed beef, raised primarily on grass rather than grains, combines healthiness with the rich, authentic flavor of the meat. The restaurant also offers a variety of a la carte options, including pasta and risotto.
The restaurant is adorned in a chic style, featuring a glass wine cellar visible to guests, which houses approximately 50 types of wine perfect for pairing with meals. It offers semi-private box seats ideal for anniversaries or dates, as well as a party floor that can accommodate large groups. Conveniently located near the station, it allows guests to enjoy their meals and wine leisurely without worrying about time.
Steak&Wine Guriante Umeda
Open: [Weekday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pmDinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Chayamachi Exit of Hankyu Umeda Station, 3-minute walk from Midosuji North Exit of JR Osaka Station, 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Umeda Station on Midosuji Subway Line
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Chayamachi Exit of Hankyu Umeda Station, 3-minute walk from Midosuji North Exit of JR Osaka Station, 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Umeda Station on Midosuji Subway Line
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Osaiya Wadaya [Osaka Ohatsu Tenjin Branch]
Relax in a tatami room while enjoying high-quality 'shabu-shabu' and 'sukiyaki'
Located just a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station, the Osaka Ohatsu Tenjin branch of Osaiya Wadaya offers its signature dish, "Wadaya-style Pork Shabu-Shabu" (available for order from two servings). Guests can choose pork from three types of branded pigs, and enjoy this healthy dish by briefly dipping the meat in broth along with vegetables. Another popular dish is the "Wadaya-style Sukiyaki" featuring A5 grade Wagyu beef.
Despite its proximity to a bustling shopping district, the restaurant exudes a calm ambiance. Guests are required to remove their shoes in the traditional Japanese style upon entering. The restaurant offers counter seats where one can closely observe the cooking process, private rooms available for two or more people, and tatami rooms with 'horigotatsu' seating, where one can stretch their legs as if sitting on a chair, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience.
Osaiya Wadaya [Osaka Ohatsu Tenjin Branch]
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Higashi-Umeda Station, 10-minute walk from Umeda Station / Go through the Ohatsutenjin-dori Shopping Street, and turn left at the Tsuyunoten Shrine; it is on the left
Address: 1F, Hachiko Bldg., 2-8-9, Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit 7 of Higashi-Umeda Station, 10-minute walk from Umeda Station / Go through the Ohatsutenjin-dori Shopping Street, and turn left at the Tsuyunoten Shrine; it is on the left
Address: 1F, Hachiko Bldg., 2-8-9, Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Katsudon
Enjoy the taste of Osaka Naniwa, 'Katsudon', in a retro space!
Located in the basement level of Umeda Sky Building at 'Takimi Koji', Katsudon is a specialty restaurant in Osaka, Naniwa, where visitors can enjoy the local flavors in a retro atmosphere. The signature dish is the 'original' separate-style "Katsudon." One can savor the pork cutlet and egg, cooked in a copper pot, either separately with freshly steamed rice or as a 'donburi' by placing it on top of the rice. The egg's soft and fluffy semi-cooked texture is also exquisitely delightful.
Takimi Koji is a dining district that recreates the streets of old Japan. From the approach to the restaurant to the interior, visitors can immerse themselves in an atmosphere reminiscent of a bygone era in Japan. Surrounded by nostalgic TV shows and anime heroes displayed on the walls and shelves, why not try the delicious 'katsudon'?
KATSUDON
Open: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from the central north exit of JR [Osaka Station], or 15 minutes walk from the Chaya-machi exit of Hankyu [Umeda Station]. Located in Takimi-koji on B1F of Umeda Sky Bldg.
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 700 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from the central north exit of JR [Osaka Station], or 15 minutes walk from the Chaya-machi exit of Hankyu [Umeda Station]. Located in Takimi-koji on B1F of Umeda Sky Bldg.
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
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Kushi no Bo [Sky Building Branch]
A specialty restaurant for Osaka's famous "Kushikatsu" located in a corner of the retro dining district
Located on the basement level 1 of Umeda Sky Building, in 'Takimi Koji', is the Sky Building branch of Kushi no Bo. This restaurant specializes in Osaka's soul food, 'Kushikatsu', where guests can enjoy freshly fried skewers right before their eyes. For beginners, ordering the 'omakase' means the chef will continue to fry a balanced selection of meat, seafood, and vegetables until you say 'stop'.
The restaurant features only counter seats surrounding the kitchen. Guests can enjoy freshly fried dishes in a retro and relaxing atmosphere while watching the chefs at work. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages to enjoy with kushikatsu, especially 'shochu', which is available in about 30 different types made from various ingredients such as barley, sweet potatoes, rice, buckwheat, chestnuts, brown sugar, and awamori.
Kushi no Bo [Sky Building Branch]
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed:
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from the Chaya-machi exit of Hankyu [Umeda Station] / 10 minutes walk from the exit No.5 of [Umeda Station] on the Subway Midosuji Line / 10 minutes walk from the central north exit of JR [Osaka Station]
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
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Closed:
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from the Chaya-machi exit of Hankyu [Umeda Station] / 10 minutes walk from the exit No.5 of [Umeda Station] on the Subway Midosuji Line / 10 minutes walk from the central north exit of JR [Osaka Station]
Address: Takimi-koji, B1F, Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka city, Osaka
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