Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba
Eat like a true Osakan in trendy Ura Namba

What you'll do

From traditional cheap eats like okonomiyaki savory pancakes to the unique flavor of Osakan udon noodles, you’ll get to taste a variety of local favorites. Ura Namba’s streets are lined with handcrafted furniture stores, and this ancient tradition fuses with cuisine in the form of hakozushi, a local sushi variant presented in dainty wooden boxes. At izakayas like Dondobi, hot sake meets an array of local chicken delicacies, like yakitori barbeque, while nearby Torame Yokocho is perhaps Osaka’s most famous street food alleyway of all, stocked full anomalies like Italian-Japanese fusion foods and deep-fried kushikatsu skewers. Whether you’re craving stir fry or sweet treats, your expert host will make sure you eat like a local!

 

Where you’ll go

For decades, Ura Namba has been one of Osaka’s liveliest working-class neighborhoods, but a recent surge in popularity - thanks to plenty of television coverage and easy access from downtown Osaka - has turned this humble district into a vortex of neon lights, tachinomiya standing bars and narrow, delicacy-stuffed walkways that epitomize Osaka’s status as the Nation’s Kitchen. In fact, it may be the best-kept culinary secret in the entire city! Hole-in-the-wall eateries, quirky bars and European fusion restaurants are all on the menu here, and your local host will guide you to the best spots to grab everything from sake to sushi, with plenty of okonomiyaki pancakes and takoyaki snack balls in between. Ready? Let’s eat!

 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Join a local host in one of Osaka’s best-kept culinary secrets, the Ura Namba neighborhood.
  • Taste classic street food and izakaya dishes, as well as some unique eats you didn’t know existed!
  • Discover where the locals love to eat, and try several authentic dishes and drinks.
  • Stop at eateries that tickle your fancy, or let your host show you where to go.
  • Get insightful recommendations from your host that’ll have you eating like a boss for the rest of your trip.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • 6-8 samples of local foods and 2 drinks per person (beer, highballs or soft drinks)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    The experience with Robert and his family was just wonderful. They were easy-going, friendly, and ready to have fun. They tried all the foods I recommended and enjoyed them. They were very much interested in exploring the food and culture of Osaka, and I appreciated such of their attitude.

    September 2020

    Aki U

    Riley was very knowledgeable and took us to delightful places we would never have found. Having a guide who spoke Japanese and knew the area saved us a lot of time.

    September 2019

    John D

    The food tour with Brice could not have been more enjoyable. He worked around our food restrictions while ensuring we had an authentic Japanese food experience. He also took us into establishments we would have never found or gone into on our own. Additionally, he was very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods we visited and shared a lot of historical and cultural insights along the way. Finally, the day after our tour he sent a number of recommendations on sights to see and restaurants to visit on our last day in Osaka. We could not recommend Brice or this tour more.

    August 2019

    Michele S

    Osaka is a foodie’s paradise but with so many restaurants and famous Osakan dishes to try, it’s not easy to know where to go for the best experience. That’s why we chose to spend an evening with a local who knows Osaka and its food culture well. Brice was a fountain of knowledge and took us to local eateries that we would never have found, or tried on our own. The evening with Brice was great fun - good conversation, fabulous food and memories to cherish. Thoroughly recommended for a superb intro to Osaka for serious foodies.

    July 2019

    Judith T

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