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Update-date: Feb 04 2025

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A restaurant in Namba that you want to visit after enjoying the Osaka-Kansai Expo!

The Osaka-Kansai Expo, scheduled to be held in 2025, is a major event that will attract a large number of visitors from around the world to Osaka Prefecture. The diverse attractions of Osaka will also enhance the excitement of the expo. After enjoying various events, exhibitions, and entertainment at the venue, visitors can indulge in Osaka's culinary delights. This time, five recommended izakayas have been selected from an area rich in Osaka's culture.

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Robata Sato Osaka Namba

At [炉端の佐藤大阪難波店], one can enjoy exquisite robatayaki that highlights the ingredients and a wide variety of sake. The sake can be enjoyed at different temperatures, such as 'atsukan' (hot), 'hitohada-kan' (body temperature), and 'hiyashi' (cold), allowing for a delightful exploration of flavor changes across 11 different temperature levels. It is said that even the same sake can change in aroma and taste when served at different temperatures. Be sure to experience the pairing of seasonal ingredients and sake.

Izakaya in Osaka to visit after enjoying the Osaka-Kansai Expo | Namba

The counter where chefs showcase their skills allows guests to enjoy the enticing aromas and sounds of cooking, stimulating their appetite through all five senses. Additionally, the table seats by the window offer a great view, providing a special place to enjoy an extraordinary experience. The convenient access makes it easy to stop by even during shopping. How about a sophisticated date for adults to thoroughly enjoy the spirit of Japanese culture?

Robata no Sato Namba Branch

Open: [Weekdays]Lunch 11:00-14:00 (L.O.13:30)[Weekdays]Dinner 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00)[Saturday, Sunday, Holidays]Lunch 11:00-14:30 (L.O.14:00)[Saturday, Sunday, Holidays]Dinner 17:00-22:00 (L.O.21:00) Please note that the menu is subject to change due to infection conditions.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Namba Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, and Sennichimae Line / Osaka-Namba Station on Hanshin Railway, Kintetsu Railway / Namba Station on Nankai Railway
Address: 9F, Namba Dining Maison, Takashimaya Osaka Store, 5-1-18, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Hokkaido Sake Bar Kitanokazoku Namba Sennichimae Restaurant

This is an izakaya located just a one-minute walk from Namba Station, proudly using luxurious Hokkaido ingredients. The interior features a calm Japanese atmosphere, with table seats, tatami seating, and sunken kotatsu seats available. There are also semi-private rooms for small groups, allowing for enjoyment in a private setting for two or more people. It is suitable for various occasions, from dates to gatherings with friends and banquets.

A skilled Japanese cuisine chef, trained in a kaiseki restaurant, expresses the delicious flavors of Hokkaido and Tohoku with delicate taste. Guests can enjoy a superbly fresh seasonal sashimi platter and indulge in luxurious crab dishes. The course with all-you-can-drink options offers a great cost-performance, allowing enjoyment of both fish and meat, and is renewed each season. There is also a wide selection of sake paired with carefully selected Hokkaido ingredients.

Hokkaido Sakaba Kita-no Kazoku Namba Sennichimae Branch

Open: [Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Monday-Thursday, Sunday] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit 21 of Namba Walk
Address: 5F, Nobuta Bldg., 2-8-4, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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3. SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

At the restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Daikokucho Station, one can enjoy a perfect pairing of carefully selected Japanese sake and exquisite dried fish crafted by a creator of dried fish. The dried fish, directly shipped from Atami, is meticulously prepared using carefully selected ingredients and traditional techniques, resulting in a product that concentrates the original flavors of the ingredients. Its profound taste further enhances the flavors of the selected Japanese sake. Additionally, the creative obanzai that pairs well with the sake is also one of the attractions.

A restaurant in Namba that you would want to visit after enjoying the Osaka-Kansai Expo!

The interior is a stylish space with a white color scheme. The seating consists only of counter seats, creating a casual atmosphere that is easy to drop by even for one person. The original mural by a famous artist is also a must-see. How about spending a special time at [SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO], where one can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the harmony of high-quality sake and dried fish?

SAKE BAR CHOCO CHOCO

Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Daikokucho Station on the Osaka Metro Lines / 10-minute walk from Nankai Namba Station
Address: 1-5-3, Shikitsu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Kokuryu Ebisu-bashi Restaurant

Located just a 3-minute walk from Namba Station in Osaka, the [Kokuryu Ebisu-bashi] on the 7th floor of a building is an adult hideaway where one can fully enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine and carefully selected sake with all five senses. The only offering is a monthly changing course that features a wealth of seasonal ingredients carefully selected from across the country, primarily from the Kinki region. The 20 dishes are all masterpieces that maximize the natural flavors of the ingredients.

The restaurant features a modern Japanese interior with counter seats where guests can closely observe the chef's exquisite skills, as well as spacious table seats for relaxation. The captivating experience of watching dishes being prepared right in front of them is also a highlight. A selection of carefully chosen sake further enhances the flavors of the cuisine. This is the perfect place for spending special moments with loved ones.

Kokuryu Ebisubashi Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) *Only courses are available.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 19,999 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Namba Station on the Sennichimae Line, 5 minutes walk from Namba Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, 10 minutes walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Line
Address: 7F, Ebisubashi h+ Bldg., 1-4-10, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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5. Local Sake Brewery Osaka

Sake that enhances the flavors of the dishes and dishes that highlight the depth of sake. [地酒蔵大阪] is pursuing the deliciousness created by the synergy of alcohol and cuisine. It offers a selection of fine sake from 40 breweries across the country. The fresh fish used in the dishes is delivered daily from the Osaka Central Wholesale Market, ensuring freshness. Seasonal fish such as yellowtail can be enjoyed as sashimi.

The counter seats are popular. Diners can see the chef's cooking skills up close, which is quite impressive. The tatami room with 14 seats can accommodate from 2 to a maximum of 15 people. The room, which is only about 180 centimeters high, has a calm atmosphere and is perfect for various occasions such as meetings and gatherings with friends.