Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Overview
Available languages
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
2,141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Do this tour!
Noah H,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience! The food, the culture, the drinks, everything was so amazing! Our guide, Dom, was funny, knowledgeable, and friendly. He enhanced the experience and made the whole evening memorable. It’s hard to pick a favorite dish, they were all so delicious!!
Great tour guide , alot of food but not value for money
Josh F,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide was very good and very easy to talk to which made the tour fun. We were very full by all the meals however I dont believe the quality of meals matches the price tag of the tour. For $130 AUD you are eating meals that range from $2.50 - $10 AUD . Think this tour would be a more fair price range around $90 per person. Tour guide was awesome tho we had mario.
Great Ōsaka street food adventure
Daniel J,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great way to see street food venues in Osaka that as a first time traveller to Japan we had no idea the types of dishes to order and which types of venues we could go to and how to order them. Guided by a great guide full of interesting stories doing an awesome job of bridging the language and experience barriers we had a first time travellers.
Bernie’s great food tour of Osaka!
Tonetonytone,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00A fun family tour packed with facts and lovely food, our cup and tummies were full and happy. Some of the authentic places we would have never found on our own. Many thanks to Bernie for looking after everyone including our 7 and 10 year old. Ask him about all things stingray his knowledge knows no bounds!
This is a tour that you...
Blecilla K,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a tour that you should not miss when in Osaka. Tommy is an excellent tour guide. He took us to his favourites which became our favourites too and each dish was explained with some Japanese cultural background. Top guide all up!
Great Local Experience
lizjZ6703UD,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joined a group food tour with my husband and we had the best time. Make sure you request Tommy! He was so knowledgeable of the area, the food and the culture, it gave such great context into what you were eating at each place. It was so nice to arrive at each spot with a table already reserved for our group and food being made, we didn’t have to wait long at any location. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend for anyone coming to Osaka to get a more local feel.
Excellent tour - tasty, fun & insightful
Z2021OLsophied,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour by Kiko, well organised varied and showed us a part of Osaka we wouldn’t haven’t seen usually. Attend the experience hungry as there is so much food to try!
A fantastic way to...
Morag C,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic way to experience some of the Japanese food and culture. Mario was a fabulous tour guide. Highly recommend.
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