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Eat Our Favorites!
Osaka’s Backstreet Dining

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Eat Our Favorites!
Osaka’s Backstreet Dining

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Summary

Join our exclusive 6-person Osaka backstreet food tour! With a local guide, dive into takoyaki, sushi, wagyu BBQ, and ramen at hidden gems loved by locals. All food and drinks included—come hungry and leave absolutely full. This is the ultimate way to taste Osaka’s real food scene, far from tourist crowds.

Duration

3h (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

Price

15,000~ JPY / Person

Meeting Point (Map)

In front of McDonald’s at Tenjinbashisuji-6 chome

Number of People

Limited to 6 participants

・Minimum price for private reservations = 4 people
・Price for private reservations for 5 or more people = price per person
・Maximum number of people for private reservations

Including

  • Best food in 4 restaurant
  • Takoyaki(Octopus Dumplings), Best Sushi, BBQ Meat, Ramen(Best Japanese noodle)
  • Food consist of fish and meat
  • Drinks
  • 2 drinks at 2 places

All food during the tour is included.

Eat as much as you like until you’re completely full—your local guide will keep ordering more dishes for you.

A “cheers drink” at the 2nd and 3rd stops is also included. For most guests, these are more than enough. However, if you’re a big drinker and would like to order extra drinks, the guide will collect the additional cost. Drinks are typically $4–$5 per glass.

We can also accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian meals. If you have any food allergies, please let us know when making your reservation.

For guests who do not drink alcohol, we will provide soft drinks instead.

Itinerary

Meet your guide

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In Osaka, takoyaki is a must-try food. It started here and is loved all over Japan. Your local guide will bring you to a popular stand where you can enjoy these hot octopus balls. At the same time, you can learn about the special takoyaki culture of Osaka.
Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese foods. The Tenma area in Osaka is full of sushi restaurants. Your guide will take you to a local favorite shop where you can enjoy fresh seasonal sushi, such as salmon and medium-fatty tuna that melt in your mouth. If there is a certain fish you want to try, please tell your guide and they can order it for you.
Wagyu yakiniku is very special. A5 beef is so soft that it melts as soon as you eat it. At a local BBQ restaurant, you can taste different cuts like kalbi, harami, ichibo, and tongue. You can also enjoy local beer or highball with the meat. If you like, you can try extra items such as kimchi, yukhoe, or even grilled marshmallows.

After eating and drinking a lot, the best way to finish is ramen. Osaka has many ramen shops, and your guide will choose one based on your taste. There are many kinds such as tonkotsu (pork bone), chicken broth, seafood broth, or dipping noodles called tsukemen. A hot bowl of ramen will be the perfect way to end your food tour.

The tour will finish after ramen. But if you want something sweet, your guide can recommend local sweets or ice cream. If you still want to enjoy the night, your guide can also suggest good bars in the area.

Tour Features

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Osaka’s Must-Try Local Bites

Follow your local guide to handpicked neighborhood favorites. Taste the Japanese comfort foods that Osakans truly love.

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All-Inclusive & Stress-Free

Every dish and most drinks are covered in the tour price—just pay extra if you go beyond three rounds. Your guide takes care of the ordering, tailoring plates to your tastes. Sit back and enjoy our insider picks.

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Dive Into Osaka’s Local Food Network

All our guides are locals and friends with the shop owners or staffs. In Osaka, people chat with strangers over dinner—it’s part of the fun. We’ll bridge you into the city’s food scene so you can experience nightlife the Osaka way.

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Comments from the planner

I may not be a chef, but I am a guide with a true passion for food. What started as taking friends around Osaka for casual food-hopping has naturally grown into this tour. Travelers often have limited time here, so my goal is to help you experience as many of Osaka’s best flavors as possible within that time. I constantly keep up with the local dining scene—”researching” and selecting restaurants that showcase the city’s culinary culture at its best. We usually visit small private restaurants, so we limit the maximum number to 6. Osaka is Japan’s Kitchen, and I look forward to guiding you through its incredible food, making sure you leave satisfied and inspired. Come hungry.

Private & Small Group Tours Just for You!

We are available for private tours and tour arrangements! We welcome small groups such as families and groups of friends!

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FAQ

Yes, of course! At the sushi restaurant we can arrange vegetable sushi, and at the yakiniku place you can enjoy grilled vegetables. We are flexible and can adjust to many kinds of dietary restrictions or allergies. Please feel free to ask us anytime.
In the regular tour we usually eat takoyaki, sushi, yakiniku, and ramen. But if you book a private tour, we can change to your favorite style—like okonomiyaki or kushikatsu restaurants. With a private booking, we can also adjust the tour time more flexibly.
The regular tour is limited to 6 people. But if you book a private tour, we can welcome groups with more than 7 people.
Children over 16 years old can join the regular tour. For ages 13–15, they can join if it is a private tour. If you have younger children, we can arrange a special private lunch tour for your family. Please contact us anytime.
Absolutely yes! Many guests join our tour by themselves. Even if you book alone, the tour is guaranteed to run because the minimum number of participants is just one. You are very welcome.
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