{"id":22613,"date":"2025-10-17T19:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=22613"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:17:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:17:01","slug":"uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2025\/10\/17\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Must-Try Gourmet Spots in Osaka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Osaka and wondering where to eat?<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re looking for food that\u2019s delicious, budget-friendly, and Instagram-worthy, this list is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Osaka-based gourmet influencer Uzami has carefully selected three must-visit restaurants she truly loves.<br \/>\nNo tourist traps \u2014 just honest recommendations that show why Osaka is known as <em>Japan\u2019s kitchen<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #252525;\">1. The Ultimate Obanzai Lunch: Naominchi Bekkan<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/naominchi-01.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted obanzai dishes at Naominchi Bekkan in Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/naominchi-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/naominchi-01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/naominchi-01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1-21-11 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka<br \/>\n<strong>Access:<\/strong> 1-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station (Exit 6)<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naomi_0511\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@naomi_0511<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want a healthy, satisfying Japanese lunch, this is the place.<br \/>\nNaominchi Bekkan offers an all-you-can-eat obanzai lunch \u2014 traditional Kyoto-style side dishes made with seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<strong>Why Visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited obanzai with seasonal Japanese side dishes<\/li>\n<li>Excellent value for a full, well-balanced lunch<\/li>\n<li>Popular local spot close to the station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img01.jpg\" alt=\"Obanzai lunch set and hamburger steak at Naominchi Bekkan\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights is their homemade hamburger steak, which is surprisingly light and fluffy thanks to plenty of onions, yet still very filling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Around \u00a51,500 for a full set (main dish, rice, miso soup, unlimited obanzai)<br \/>\n<strong>Good to know:<\/strong> This place is very popular. Lines often start forming before lunch hours.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #252525;\">2. Over 2,000 Onigiri Flavor Combinations: Onigiri Gorichan Nakazaki (Main Store)<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img12.jpg\" alt=\"Onigiri with generous fillings at Onigiri Gorichan Nakazaki in Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img12-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img12-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1-5-20 Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka<br \/>\n<strong>Access:<\/strong> 5-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onigiri_gorichan_nakazaki\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@onigiri_gorichan_nakazaki<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This famous onigiri shop has gone viral \u2014 and it lives up to the hype.<br \/>\nWith about 50 different fillings, you can create nearly 2,000 flavor combinations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<strong>Why Visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly 2,000 flavor combinations to choose from<\/li>\n<li>Premium Niigata Koshihikari rice<\/li>\n<li>Free ochazuke (rice with hot dashi broth)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img16.jpg\" alt=\"Onigiri served with ochazuke at Onigiri Gorichan Nakazaki\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img16-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img16-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Uzami\u2019s top picks:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Salmon Roe &#038; Salmon (Sujiko Sake)<\/li>\n<li>Pork Kimchi Soba<\/li>\n<li>Mentaiko &#038; Cream Cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each onigiri is gently shaped by former sushi chefs, making them fluffy and generously filled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a5400\u2013\u00a5700 per onigiri<br \/>\n<strong>Good to know:<\/strong> The shop closes once the rice sells out. Check Instagram before visiting.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #252525;\">3. Seafood Heaven with Insane Portions: Sumidaruma<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img21.jpg\" alt=\"Large sashimi platter with assorted seafood at Sumidaruma in Osaka\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img21-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img21-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 5-2-26 Toyosaki, Kita-ku, Osaka<br \/>\n<strong>Access:<\/strong> 4-minute walk from Nakatsu Station<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sumidaruma0908\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@sumidaruma0908<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This hidden gem is a dream for seafood lovers.<br \/>\nThe sashimi platter is famous for its overwhelming volume and freshness \u2014 sometimes featuring 15 or more types of fish, including rare cuts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<strong>Why Visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultra-fresh seafood sourced daily<\/li>\n<li>One platter is often enough for two people<\/li>\n<li>Incredible value for the quality and portion size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Around \u00a52,700 per platter (varies by market)<br \/>\n<strong>Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> The legendary Negitoro Roll, piled so high with tuna you can barely see the rice.<br \/>\n<strong>Good to know:<\/strong> Reservations can be difficult. Menus are displayed outside only, so check before entering.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img24.jpg\" alt=\"Negitoro roll with an extra-large amount of tuna at Sumidaruma\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img24-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img24-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img26.jpg\" alt=\"Negitoro roll with an extra-large amount of tuna at Sumidaruma\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img26-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uzami-osaka-gourmet-top3-img26-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #252525;\">Why These Three Spots?<\/h2>\n<p>These restaurants perfectly balance taste, value, and visual appeal.<br \/>\nThey\u2019re loved by locals, welcoming to visitors, and ideal for travelers who want to experience authentic Osaka cuisine without overspending.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting Osaka and want to eat like a local, start here.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Osaka and wondering where to eat? 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