Osaka Food Tour: Discover Delicious Eateries and Authentic Dishes with Local Guides
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910 Ratings
Osaka
Join our Osaka Food Tour and discover delicious eateries serving authentic dishes, guided by a knowledgeable local. Experience the city's hidden gems and indulge in tasty street food.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shinsekai - A total of 5 eateries and 13 amazing dishes together will 2 drinks. We’ll explain all the food and get you interacting with the friendly locals..making you feel like a real Osakan!

We will explore the hidden gems of Shinsekai’s backstreets and visit 5 eateries. A paradise
to those in the know…there aren’t any English menus here, but we’ll sort it all out for you:)

We have carefully chosen these original establishments in and around the markets serving totally traditional Osakan food! A genuine neighborhood den feel soaks in while the food penetrates the nostrils, tastebuds & stomach!

Remember, throughout the journey we will duck in restaurants and feed our bursting appetite
to ensure you feel completely satisfied!

Osaka’s Shinsekai district is a smorgasbord of tantilizing food: exciting, fresh and a mix of old and new.

What's Included
  • History of Area: facts, quirks & quizzes
  • Dinner
  • 2 drinks included (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
  • Introduction to local drinks: Sake, shochu, chuhai, haiball, umeshu, etc.
What's Not Included
  • Transportation: We don’t provide transport fees to the starting point.
Additional Information

Your tour guide possesses a deep understanding of the local culinary scene…join us where only the residents savour their genuine, delectable comfort food. This gastronomic journey will be fused with snippets of history, local culture and lots of merriment. We aim to make this tour the most memorable part of your stay in Osaka :)

This tour offers you a distinct view discovering five genuine tasty food spots… food from a concealed eatery, bylane stalls, specialized dining places, standing bars & markets while meandering through shopping arcades, narrow alleys and plazas seldom visited or discovered by foreigners.

Additionally, we endeavour to represent the profound and authentic Osaka, offering you insights into the intricate aspects of this remarkable area, exploring some retro, genuine architecture steeped in history while interacting with the locals. Brought to you by Osaka Food Tours, Inc.

Location
ザ・ウエストサイド
Dobutsuen-mae Station (Midosuji Line), at the top of the stairs of exit 1 (I will be waiting there).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tstevens8
Jun 13, 2024
A well organised, fun and tasty tour - I have been on a number of food tours around the world and this one did not disappoint. The food tour was well organised and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Micheal who was our guide was great and he balanced the groups needs very well. He provided details about the food along with information on Japanese culture. Book this tour with an open mind and have fun experiencing Osaka’s street food!
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Ejman1
Jun 13, 2024
Don’t miss this food tour. - We had the pleasure of having Adam as our tour guide for the night through the Shinsekai market area. It was a blast! Adam took us to places we would be too intimidated to try otherwise since we cannot read the language. We started with some light yakitori then went to a stand up udon where the tofu was the star! Walking around the neighborhood with Adam was great because he was knowledgeable about the history and had fun facts and trivia. Our group was mixed with older folks and younger couples and Adam entertained all of us individually and as a group. Our group was really fun, I wish you all a happy and safe trip if you’re reading this! Our night ended with another set of restaurants that we wouldn’t think about going to with excellent dipping noodles at one and sweet fried shrimp and chicken wings. This was a last minute addition to our itinerary and we’re glad we did the tour especially in the Osaka area. Absolutely worth the price given that the food was great tasting, Adam and our group was awesome, and time well spent learning the history of the place. Thank you Adam! Hope to run into you again! Also thank you for sharing your own personal history and hope you get to open your dojo soon in the future.
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Cherish_travel
Jun 13, 2024
Good Food, Fun Evening, Great Tour - Excellent tour! Highly recommend for a delicious evening full of authentic experiences, cultural insights, and big fun. Easy walking between five small restaurants that we would never have found on our own. Our guide, HIKARU, shared personal stories about the food and people of Japan, introducing the participants to world-renowned Osaka dishes and little-known delights. HIKARU’s explanations were brilliant - we learned so much. Good for families as well as single travelers — in our group we had first-time-in-Japan former restaurant owners, 100-country travelers, and 10yr Japan life veterans… all were impressed. Children (11yrs) enjoyed the food and atmosphere as much as the adults enjoyed the 12yr whiskey. Those with dietary restrictions were easily accommodated. Convivial conversation among interesting travelers topped the night.
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Camariee
Jun 13, 2024
Osaka - Kevin was so much fun and informative throughout the tour. Food was delicious and a great way to try a bunch of different dishes. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to have a great time!
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K7206bbjenniferv
Jun 12, 2024
Best tour guide ever - The food and drinks were great. But the star of the night was definitely our tour guide Michael. He managed to capture the feel of the group and kept the good vibes going. Would definitely recommend!
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Robert
Jun 12, 2024
Really enjoyable and interesting Osaka Food Tour well worth doing! - Really enjoyable and interesting Osaka Food Tour hosted by Kevin. The restaurants were small, local establishments we wouldn't have found on our own. The owners were proud of their restaurants and the food they served. Great experience! We went to 5 restaurants and had 2 drinks included - more than enough food! Highly recommend this tour.
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Shirish_g
Jun 11, 2024
Great options for the foods, and a knowledgeable and fun host - The food options for my dietary requirements were good, there was options available, aside from the last place, where the Nabe was only water instead of broth. Hopefully this can be changed for the next group, since I understand the broth used in the meat option was vegetarian anyway. Kevin was a great host, had plenty of time explaining the foods, the areas and, places we visited.
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Sarah
Jun 10, 2024
Great experience for all ages - We had such a great time on this tour. Dominic was a great tour guide. He has lived in Japan for 34 years and was very knowledgeable about all things food, history, and culture. Our kids got a kick out of the neighborhood we were in and the food was so yummy and diverse. Dominic was also attuned to our dietary needs which I appreciated. Would highly recommend this as a way to get to know Osaka. Big thumbs up!
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Venture02557241797
Jun 12, 2024
A wonderful space - A wonderful sunset. The second floor is the best with Japanese design. It's a place you won't find in the Bay Area, where you can experience Japanese culture. There were a lot of foreigners and Westerners there too.
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Gail_u
Jun 14, 2024
Group was too large - Chicken karaage was delicious. Chicken yakitori restaurant was also good. Sitting at a bar was not conducive to hearing what the guide had ro say.
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