Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Your guide Andy-Kenji or friend(tour featured on Netflix's Someone Feed Phil" in the 7th season), has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene...you'll go where only the locals get their authentic, delicious daily soul food. Let's mix it with a bit of history, culture and lots of laughs.
2024 Winner of Viator's 10th Best Experience in the Whole of Asia Award
You'll get a very unique perspective where you will discover 5 delicious eateries on this tour. Not gourmet food, but authentic tasty food from a hidden restaurant , backstreet stall, specialized eatery, standing joint & gastrobar whilst walking through arcades, side alleys and plazas rarely visited or known by foreigners.
(Note: We are on the upcoming season of Netflix's uber famous foodie show "Someone Feed Phil", chosen for our "authentic, delicous food & varied range of carefully chosen eateries")
A Tour from Osaka Food Tours, Inc.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately vegans can not join
Unfortunately Gluten Free/allergy people can not join
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shinsekai
Explore Osaka’s vibrant Shinsekai district, visiting 5 local eateries and tasting 13 traditional dishes with 2 drinks. Wander hidden backstreets, discover authentic neighborhood gems, and interact with friendly locals for a true Osakan food experience.
What‘s Included
2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with local drink insights
13 signature Osaka dishes
Walking tour of 5 local eateries
Guide commentary with history, quirks, and fun facts
Transportation to starting point
Additional food or drinks beyond the included items
Options
Absolute Foodie Option
Duration: 3 hours: 2 km of walking.
Dinner & Drinks: Example Menu: Takoyaki, Oden bowl, Nikudofu stew, Yakitori, Gyoza, Kushikatsu, Tonpeiyaki, Karaage, Taiyaki AND 2 drinks
Reviews
2,145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience! Useful...
Gordon G,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Useful to learn about the Osaka food scene and explore some pretty special places on the tour
Great food tour in the not-touristy Osaka
Felix H,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knox was a great and funny tour guide - we enjoyed the tour very much, especially the last place is amazing
Excellent Osaka Food Tour!
jmward23,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great food tour with our Osaka local Taka! Everything we ate was delicious and he was very knowledgeable about the Osaka area and it's food scene, offering recommendations for other spots to try specific dishes. We went into 5 different shops, many of which I would have just walked past, but they served incredible food and were frequented by other friendly locals. Would definitely recommend!
Great night out in Osaka.
Diane H,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour with Bryan. We had a great time and enjoyed some amazing local cuisine. A very fun way to spend an evening in Osaka. You will not leave hungry!!
Absolutely must do
713MarcC,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t recommend this tour enough, our guide Mio was fantastic, the food was way more plentiful than I expected and very good, the local spots were very cool, the food was great, it was super fun and informative. Amazing experience!
Informative comfortable pace
Owen L,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mario is an excellent tour guide and answered all the questions! Lots of food to try aa well as history behind each unique dish
It is a highly...
MeiYin A,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is a highly recommended tour to follow to explore the not so touristy places that I wouldn’t know how to go if not for Mario, our superb tour guide. The food is also good and can to try a different variety of food and drinks! Happy tummy 😬 couldn’t ask for more!
Amazing Tour!
Sadie M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved eating and drinking food that I never would sought out on my own. The tour guide was engaging, knowledgeable and fun. Really make the experience one I will never forget.
Satisfied with our Dotonbori Food Tour with Mari
Tyler Y,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very nice and informative tour. We got to eat some great foods at Osaka, and our tour guide--Mari--was such an encyclopedia of knowledge when it came to the history of the region and the foods we were eating.
Great food tour
148jodys,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing food tour in Osaka last night with Mari She took us to small, local spots we never would have found on our own and introduced us to dishes we wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Marie was knowledgeable, friendly, and great at explaining the local food culture while keeping the experience relaxed and fun. Highly recommend a tour with Mari.
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