Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

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.

2 hours 55 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.85

2,062 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1895

Amazing food, great guides, and good company.
Daniel H,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I, personally, loved it. It was a great vision of Osaka and Mari did a lovely job directing us and adapting on the fly in a few situations. The food was to die for, the people who were with us were kind and humorous, and we had great chances for pictures and laughter! I will personally recommend this to my friends and family when they come to visit; it was a perfect start to our trip.
It was good fun. Knox is...
Marco S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was good fun. Knox is an truly enthusiastic about all things Osaka and its food and was keen to talk about it. The selection of places we visited and foods was terrific
A fun, unique experience filled with tasty dishes and great laughs!
kristinsA2076JV,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience with a very informative tour and wonderful food. 10/10 would recommend to anyone going to Osaka for the first time, or for a returning visitor.
Amazing experience
288clarkn,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was honestly the best things we did on our two-week trip to Japan and hands-down our favorite activity in Osaka. I can’t recommend this food tour highly enough—Knox (from Tennessee!) was an outstanding guide whose unabashed love of Osaka and friendly enthusiasm made it a really magical experience. Would absolutely do this again!
Mio was a great guide. Loved all the stops
Beatrice S,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I absolutely loved this food walking tour! Mio was fun, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging from start to finish. She brought the food and history to life with great stories, interesting facts, and just the right amount of humor. You could really feel her passion for the place and the food. The pace was comfortable, the route was well thought out, and I learned so much more than I expected. It was the perfect mix of education and entertainment. I highly recommend this!
3 Hour Osaka Food Tour
mikelS5049NU,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This food tour was so much fun. Mario is a great guide who made sure everyone felt comfortable and welcome. We got to visit several restaurants and try delicious Japanese soul food. We learned about the history of the food and the restaurants. We had a such a great time we became friends with others on the tour. The tour is about 3 hours long and admission covers the cost of all the food.
Great experience!
nadezhdat793,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed the experience! Absolute pleasure, much fun and much delicious food!!! So good and highly recommend! Thank you for Guide Taka, he was an absolute star !
Brilliant food, make sure you’re hungry!
Emma R,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mio, our tour guide, was amazing! Really friendly and knowledgable as a local Osaka resident. She had a great sense of humour and taught us about Osaka ways as well as taking us around the eateries. It’s not much walking, and we ate sooooo much food! 2 drinks were included, which was great value for money and it took about 3.5 hours. She had amazing list of recommendations too. Full recommend, it was worth the money!
I didn't expect to get...
Mai L,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I didn't expect to get this much food! And we met some nice people from other parts of the world too! We would never have thought to order and try what we were given. Much appreciated!
Great tour!
MiguelD839,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James our guide was very friendly and really got the whole group interacting. James took us to great places with a very relaxed atmosphere, and we had the chance to try some amazing Osaka specialties. It was a very pleasant evening. I truly recommend this tour!