Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Overview
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3 hours
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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
2,137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Do in Osaka
shantav,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined Bernie on the Osaka walking tour in January, and oh what fun it was! Bernie was able to articulate the Japanese culture and explain details well whilst still having us embrace the colours and lights as well as the different foods and drinks
Laughing between bites!
rebeccai474,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolute blast with Kevin as our guide on this tour. We got to go to several authentic local eateries, learned so much, and never stopped laughing! If you want a genuine taste of Osaka, along with one of the most enjoyable evenings of your trip, we highly recommend this tour, and if you can get Kevin as your guide, that’s a huge bonus!
It was great
S6690LEmikeh,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our guide Rudy did a great job and was very informative. He gave us a lot of good information about Osaka and it's history.
Fun intro to Shinsekai
Elizabeth G,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with Mari on December 30th getting to sample food and drinks and learn a bit about Shinsekai! I liked that we visited a lot of small businesses that I probably wouldn't have found on my own without a guide. Our group was small - only 9 people - so we could visit small restaurants that a big tour wouldn't have gone to. I definitely recommend this experience for first-time visitors to Osaka.
We enjoyed our food tour...
Tamara M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed our food tour which had lots of variety. The only reason it is a 4 star is we found the drinks situation confusing as we were often told this one is on me me the next one is on you but then after we ordered it was no this one in you next one on me.
Our guide, Nick, was...
Sandy B,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Nick, was knowledgeable and fun. It was a treat to be led to good food places and be able to ask a lot of questions.
Highlight of the trip!
Eirini S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Taka was an excellent guide who taught us a lot and answered all our questions. We met some wonderful people and went to places that we wouldn’t have been able to find if we weren’t there with a local. Highly recommend!
Book Tommy as a guide!
MampB S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00150% recommend Tommy as a tour guide. Such a lovely guy with a great sense of humor, love for food, Osaka and creating the best vibes for the entire group. We were with 6 adults and he was fantastic with making sure everyone had fun, got to experience Osakan soul food and learned about the food, culture and history throughout the entire tour. There was a great mix of food and drinks, no pressure to eat anything you didn't want and no shame if you ate extra! You're welcome to order more drinks than the 2 included in the tour (at your own cost), which we did to ensure we got to try the delicious sake at the end. You get to eat some Osaka classics like takoyaki and kushikatsu, plus some great fresh seafood (which normally I don't like!) and visit places I bet most tourists wouldn't eat at otherwise. Every restaurant and izakaya was clean and greeted us kindly. Honestly we had such a great group and guide we are afraid we peaked too soon on our 2nd day in Japan! ARIGATO GOZAIMASU TOMMY! Enjoy your well-deserved time off, congrats again, and keep doing great work, mate! -M&B from NL
Awesome food tour experience
8sushi8,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was really fun to check out a new area I wouldn’t have gone to and Yuichi, our guide, showed us how to eat foods, gave us suggestions that we needed to check out outside the tour, and our group all went out for some drinks after! So mix fun!
Great guide, great experience!
Lisa P,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Love this food tour! We were able to go to five different restaurants and try different Japanese cuisine paired with traditional Japanese drinks. They even accommodated my pescatarian diet! Highly recommend.
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