Wondering where to eat in Namba? In this guide, we have chosen the best restaurants in Namba, Osaka!
Namba is one of the most vibrant districts in Osaka, located around the Namba Station. Also known as Minami, this area is considered Osaka’s entertainment capital, offering a wide range of dining, shopping, and party choices. Three train services, three subway lines, and a highway bus terminal serve Namba, so it’s pretty accessible wherever you want to go and come from in Osaka.
Whether you want to go shopping or partying, one thing is for sure—you’re gonna get hungry. But don’t worry—your culinary options in Namba are varied. Here are our top picks for the best restaurants in Namba:
1. Tonkatsu at Gyukatsu Motomura
You might not expect a tonkatsu restaurant to start off this list, but here we are. Gyukatsu Motomura is one of the most popular restaurants in Osaka, and we do highly recommend it. We promise you—you’re gonna get the most mouth-watering tonkatsu dishes you’ll ever taste in life.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM–10 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact: +81666433313
Address: 3 Chome−3−1, Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
2. Curry ramen at Oretachino-curry Ramen Koji Labo
For such a tiny yet popular restaurant with about 10 seats only, Oretachino-curry Ramen gets booked easily. Their specialty curry ramen is simply delightful, with layers and depth of flavor that truly warms your belly (and heart)
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM–4:30 PM, 5:30–10 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact: +81669648329
Address: 14-13 Nanbasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka
3. Tempura at Tempura Makino
At Tempura Makino, diners are served freshly made tempura that are lightly coated so they can really taste what’s inside. I highly recommend getting the seafood set, which comes with rice, miso soup, fried shrimp, squid, fish, mushroom, and pumpkin.
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM-8:30 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact: +81666306239
Address: 3 Chome−3−4, Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
4. Ramen at Honolu Ramen
If you’re looking for an authentic Japanese halal restaurant in Kyoto, head over to Honolu Ramen. They have one of the best ramen in Kyoto, serving a range of flavors, including fried chicken ramen, which is their bestseller. You can find a bunch of other traditional food items on their menu, too.
Price: From 1,200 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Contact: +81666342122
Address: 2 Chome-5-27 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
5. Ramen at Hanamaruken
Another ramen joint worth mentioning is Hanamaruken, which is located in Hozenji. First off, you should get their ramen, and we highly recommend their pork rib ramen. And if you want more, go for their famous fried rice.
Price: From 700 yen
Hours: 24 hours
Contact: +81662130131
Address: 1 Chome-2-1 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
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