Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Until February 28th, enjoy our limited-time Winter Special Campaign! A Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2025 and Viator Experience Awards 2025 winner, this local-led evening tour through Osaka takes you through the retro neighbourhood of Shinsekai. Join Andy, Scott, Tim, Anna, Adam or Kenzo—our experienced guides—for an authentic Osaka street food adventure filled with history, culture, and laughs.

You’ll explore hidden alleys, arcades, and eateries only locals know, stopping at five hand-picked spots we visit often. Enjoy 15+ dishes, 3 local drinks, and Osaka favourites like takoyaki, karaage, kushikatsu, udon, and oden among many others.

Small group size keeps things fun and personal—great for solo travellers, couples, or friends. Learn about Osaka’s post-war past and lively food culture while meeting locals and getting stories and tips you won’t find in any guidebook. Our guides live and breathe the city, allow us to show you the real Osaka and its food scene.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Shinsekai

Time permitting, we’ll take a short stroll around Shinsekai—an often-overlooked area packed with hidden gems, fun facts, and sights to discover.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Tsutenkaku

Walk past Tsutenkaku, the famous landmark tower that is the focal point of the area and see where kushikatsu all began. Walk through the streets that over a century ago, were designed to bring a western feeling to Osaka.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

A detailed explanation of this unique area during transit between eateries.

3 Drinks included (nonalcohol/alcohol).

15+ dishes at 5 unique eateries - (izakaya, restaurants, stall, bar).

Dropped off at the train station after the tour if needed.

Enjoy Karaage, Yakitori, Takoyaki, Udon, Oden, Kushikatsu, Dessert.

Drinks at establishments not designated on the tour.

Transportation to & from the starting/departure point.

We cannot cater for gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian diets.

This tour is not suitable for children under 7

Filming of the tour is not permitted

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

Reviews

4.96

1,761 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1724

More takoyaki!
NicoleMeserve,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kenzo was warm, genuine and an excellent guide. Very much enjoyed the food and company. Highly recommend signing up for the tour.
Amazing food tour with very knowledgeable guide
Josh a,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Tim, was so knowledgeable about the history of Osaka and the food. We had an amazing time chatting with Tim and getting to know the other people in our group. He answered all of our questions and definitely went above and beyond. We had a super fun time chatting, eating and drinking. He also gave great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Definitely our favorite tour in Osaka. 10/10 would recommend!
Fun and good food variety
Flyer50332123555,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so fun and our guide was lively and involved. She made it a great experience. My favorite was the fried chicken, delicious. A nice variation of foods.
Best way to eat your way through Osaka
H8384MYmichellep,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Literally too much fun. Anna was an amazing guide, sharing facts about the area and everything we needed to know about the food. Our group ended up staying later at the last bar for another round of drinks, which is a testament to Anna's ability to bring together a group of strangers. Anna was also very conscious of food allergies and was ready to suggest/ provide alternatives. Great value- I had way too much food and every bite was fantastic. One of the best experiences of our trip to Japan!
Fantastic, come hungry!!
679mariahn,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much good food at restaurants you'd likely never find on your own. Tim was a fantastic, friendly, funny, knowledgeable and flexible tour guide. Come very hungry!!
A fantastic and filling night!
Travel58184121062,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's one thing to eat a range of new and delicious food, but it's made better when you also get the history behind the food and the unique area. Our guide, Tim, was warm, knowledgeable and entertaining! Every little restaurant offered something unique in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Arrive hungry! You'll be completely full by the end.
Good food, outstanding guide!
Diniesea,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Encountered one of the best tour guides on this food tour. Anna was absolutely amazing and handled our Aussie humour well!
Fun and delicious food tour
kerynh2026,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anna was a terrific guide, showing our group local spots with delicious food in a lively area away from the main more tourist focused parts of Osaka. She was able to keep the tour lively and fun for the whole duration with plenty of interaction, and there was more than enough food to fill you up. Communication and organisation leading up to the start of the tour was also good.
5 out 5 fun experience!
G386YGadriang,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable about Osaka and its fun facts making its experience super fun. Went with my wife and we did the tour with a group of 8 which was a perfect. Tried a multitude of dishes with about 3 drinks included.
Enjoyable food tour
L3995DCcraigw,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was great. Relaxed yet informative. Great to learn some history and more about Japanese culture including the various types of food.