Hidden gems - Japanese restaurants in Osaka, Japan not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Osaka

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Osaka. This list contains 12 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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御寿司末廣家 - Sushi and Soup

Sushi restaurant

👍 Very kind, small shop. Limited menu with just sashimi, tekka makki and nigiri sets with soup or udon for $7-17 USD. The soup is very tasty too. Sashimi is very fresh! Service was slow but kind.

$ $$$

4.70 (134 reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)

Sui

Kaiseki restaurant

👍👍 言葉でなく、見て食べることで日本料理の素晴らしさを感じさせてくれる星付きの名店。いつも記念日や大切な客人のおもてなしなどに利用させていただいてます。お料理に関して、産地へのこだわり、旬の食材を取り入れ、丁寧に調理されたお料理は、嗅覚に始まり、視覚、味覚を楽しませてくれます。お料理にあった季節を...

4.70 (94 reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

Tentijen

Japanese restaurant

👍 Roaming aimlessly for a dinner place until we came across this place and decided to give it a try since it looks good and crowded - most importantly there’s butadon which was rather rare in Osaka! 🐖 💴 pay at the machine on the outside before being given a seat indoor - prices are affordable for t...

4.70 (45 reviews) (~1.41 km from centre)

Matsusakagyu yakiniku

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 We went in not knowing what to expect from what is dubbed as the best beef in Japan. This was the best meal we've had so far! We got the Premium Set, and every part of it was superb. Getting the Matsukasa Sushi, Matsukasa Sirloin and Garlic Rice is a MUST. The beef literally melts in your mouth. The...

$$ $$

4.70 (28 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)

Konoha

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 初めて利用しました。ザ・割烹料理屋という感じで、落ち着いた空間で、大声を出す人もいなくて、とても居心地が良かったです。料理（頂いたのはお刺身、天ぷら、牡蠣の雑炊など）は、一品一品に料理人の方の魂が込められているのが伝わるくらい美味しく、説明もとても丁寧でした。お酒についても丁寧に案内してくださ...

4.60 (62 reviews) (~0.64 km from centre)

Honkogetsu

Kaiseki restaurant

😐 I called to make a reservation, but I couldn't connect for 3 hours, so I gave up. Number of calls, probably over 3000 It was the first time I had ever done redialing, and I was scared even myself. I think that it is probably set not to call so that it will not connect. I would appreciate it if you...

$$$$

4.60 (59 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)

Nishino

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 あの空気感の中で出てくる料理に舌鼓！最高の一言でした。年に一度行けるように頑張ろう！

4.60 (18 reviews) (~1.6 km from centre)

Manmaru

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 런치메뉴 간단하게 먹었는데 맛있었어요. 밤에는 이자카야 같고 여러 메뉴 같은 가격에 파는 그런 느낌 현지인들 회식하고 로컬 사람들 많이 오는거 같아유

4.60 (8 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)

Murakumo

Teppanyaki restaurant

👍👍 世界一高級な？かつ丼。シャトーブリアンを鉄板で焼いて揚げたかつ丼。その他いくら、うに、キャビア、トリュフに金箔！前日までに予約。

$$$ $

4.50 (62 reviews) (~1.4 km from centre)

Narihan

Kaiseki restaurant

👍👍 オープン間もない、とても綺麗なお店。ランチで入りましたが運良く個室に通していただけました(^^)和の内装はとても大人な雰囲気で素敵。お店の方もとても感じがよくアタリの予感。 1500円の煮魚御膳を頼みましたが思った以上のボリュームで、鯛の煮魚と、小鉢、お豆腐、しらす、たまご、豚汁、土鍋、お漬物、ご飯がついて...

4.50 (42 reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)

Otsuru

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 コース料理のみのお店ですが、かなりハイセンスで食事も美味しいです。最高でした！

4.50 (40 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)

南船場寿し吉

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 Hands down the best sushi I have had. It’s a small place so you get the chance to actually speak to the chef and he explains what he has made and how to eat it. It’s extremely apparent that he truly loves what he does and that he has a passion for it. He took his time and make each one perfect. I re...

4.50 (35 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Osaka, Japan