Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Osaka, Japan
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
2024 Winner of Viator's 10th Best Experience in the Whole of Asia Award. Eat your way around Osaka on this tantalizing foodie tour, where your local guide will take you to a handful of hidden eateries that have been featured on the hit Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil." Over the course of the tour, sample a variety of different dishes that range from gyoza to takoyaki to kitsune udon and more. You’ll also try two drinks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to give you a full picture of the food and drink culture of the area.
- Eat at several local eateries and a specialty restaurants
- Indulge in Japanese food and culture with a local
- Enjoy enought samples to make up a meal
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Walking tour of 5 local eateries
- 15 signature Osaka dishes
- 3 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with local drink insights
- Guide commentary with history, quirks, and fun facts
- Transportation to starting point
- Additional food or drinks beyond the included items
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- DAIICHI本店Japan, 557-0002 Osaka, Nishinari Ward, Taishi, 1-chōme1２ B1F
The exact meeting location is in front of Daiichi Building which is infront exit 1 of DOBUTSUENMAE EXIT 1, top of the stairs ...stand in front of the 15 low hanging lanterns of this building https://goo.gl/maps/nYmmBf2WVyvZMiSa7
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Begin your evening food tour in Osaka by meeting your guide and small group at the designated central-city location.
Spend three hours exploring a variety of low-key local eateries with your guide, who has a wealth of insider information to share with you. Visit five different places, ranging from a backstreet stall to a standing bar. Dine at places you probably wouldn’t find independently, and try foods that many travelers overlook.
As well as many different dishes, two alcoholic drinks are included, such as sake, shochu, or other local favorites. Engage in some fun quizzes along the way and learn more about Osaka’s culture and cuisine. The tour ends at the same place you started—return to your accommodation by yourself or keep the party going independently.
Spend three hours exploring a variety of low-key local eateries with your guide, who has a wealth of insider information to share with you. Visit five different places, ranging from a backstreet stall to a standing bar. Dine at places you probably wouldn’t find independently, and try foods that many travelers overlook.
As well as many different dishes, two alcoholic drinks are included, such as sake, shochu, or other local favorites. Engage in some fun quizzes along the way and learn more about Osaka’s culture and cuisine. The tour ends at the same place you started—return to your accommodation by yourself or keep the party going independently.
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Shinsekai
2 hours 55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Unfortunately vegans can not join
- Unfortunately Gluten Free/allergy people can not join
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 2,574 reviews
Eve_F, May 2026
A great insight into Japanese food. The guide was amazing and made the tour lots of fun. The group of fellow travellers also made the evening very enjoyable too.
Matej_B, May 2026
We booked this tour based on the excellent reviews, so our expectations were quite high. Unfortunately, our experience fell well below that.
The tour itself is decently structured and takes you to a few interesting spots, but the food was not particularly memorable or exceptional. We also ended the tour still somewhat hungry, which was surprising given how many reviews mention being very full.
The biggest issue, however, was the guide. From the beginning, the interaction felt off, but it became increasingly uncomfortable as the tour progressed. When we asked simple questions about the food or what was coming next, we often received dismissive responses like “trust me” or “you should chill,” rather than any meaningful explanation. At times, it felt like questions were not welcome at all.
This is especially disappointing on a food tour, where you expect to learn about the dishes and local culture. Instead, the lack of engagement and unfriendly attitude significantly impacted the overall experience.
Overall, while the concept of the tour has potential, our experience did not come close to matching the high ratings.
Mario_S, May 2026
Nick is accommodating to the max, and for someone who grew up in the U.S., understands the needs of tourists’ is A MUST, and oh he speaks fluently and relates very well to the Japanese culture. Thank you Nick for a well deserved, and delivered knowledge of Osaka history from food, culture, common correct way of saying the language to the locals. The smart balls are a treat, it was entertaining to know “ what a fraction of skill “ is needed and what joy it brings! Okini and kudos for a job well done!
David_L, May 2026
Great guide and food. Small group. Loved every minute of it. Thanks Bernie for being a great guide 🙏.🙏🙏
Tziporah_L, May 2026
This was a great experience for my partner and I while we were in Osaka celebrating our honeymoon. The group was lively and friendly, our guide was engaging, and the food tremendous. What an amazing array of bites. We wanted a way to experience a wide range of Japanese cuisine in a short time with an expert to help us order and choose, and this was it! Highly recommend.
Gregory_J, May 2026
Really fun! We did three food tours, including this one, Tokyo and Kyoto and this was our favorite. Sarah was fantastic as a guide and the food and drinks were great.
David_L, May 2026
This was a great small-group tour with a fun knowledgeable guide. We got to try a bunch of foods we probably wouldn't have tried otherwise.
Kim_M, Apr 2026
Bernie was an excellent tour guide. Tried 15 dishes and learned a lot about Osaka and its food. Recommend this tour!
Jacob_K, Apr 2026
Was a really good time, excellent food and got to try a lot of authentic osaka dishes.
Paul was a great guide and we made new friends with the others on the tour
Dawn_D, Apr 2026
This Osaka food tour was the best!! Mario was a fantastic guide and host, he was so knowledgeable about the area and Japan as a whole, we had the most enjoyable evening with him! The food was fantastic, every stop was fun, hospitable and a true joy. And we were stuffed at the end as there was so much food!!! It was a great evening, highly highly recommend this tour, and ask for Mario!!
Charlotte_R, Apr 2026
Paul was the best guide. All of it was very delicious and it was fun to walk around Osaka in the evening. Would highly recommend!
MichaelS_J, Apr 2026
This tour lives up to its billing. We ate and drank our way through the Shinsaibashi-suji district of Osaka. Our tour guide Eriko led us by so many eateries and had us stop at several restaurants where where we ate until we were full. We experienced many local dishes that we may not have tried on our own. A great tour and experience.
Renee_S, Apr 2026
Mario was a friendly host and gave information about Osaka in general and the various restaurant places we visited. The food was delicious but almost entirely fried foods. Maybe that is the Osaka specialty.
Charles_Z, Apr 2026
Fun experience with a group to walk around Osaka and get some history while sampling some local cuisine and beverages.
Ally_B, Apr 2026
Had a fantastic time and our guide Rutti was great. He was very friendly and personable. Rutti also had a great way of explaining the area’s history and the significance of the food we had.
Gayathri_N, Apr 2026
Must do in Osaka! We were with Paul and he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout. He took his time to interact with everyone and made sure everyone had something to eat that they enjoyed. We visited places that I'd never gone to on my own. Every dish we had was delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
Michelle_P, Apr 2026
Kiko was a very accommodating guide! He always kept conversations light and would include everyone every chance he got.
Tyler_H, Apr 2026
Mario was a tremendous host! He was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. It was a great experience overall with awesome value. Highly recommend for anyone looking at a food tour in Osaka
William_P, Apr 2026
Great experience and so fun to get to know other people! Paul was so nice and explained everything really well!
Lauren_T, Apr 2026
Had a great time with our tour guide Mario, was great at his job and made everyone feel included and comfortable. Also very informative.
Andrea_G, Apr 2026
Mari was an exceptional guide. She was knowledgeable not only about the Food Tour, but also about life in Japan. She made great recommendations for us once the tour was finished. A really enjoyable tour and yummy.
Alexander_Y, Apr 2026
Great tour! Our guide Knox was very engaging, fun, and informative. Thank you for all the cool info and great conversations! 5 stars!
Sarah_K, Apr 2026
One of my favorite things we did on our trip! We would have never seen this amazing spot if not for this tour.
Stephen_O, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic evening with Mario and our tour group as we explored around Tsutenkaku. As part of the tour, we were able to enjoy a good variety of local foods as well as some drinks throughout the evening. Mario was extremely knowledgeable and answered questions about the history of Osaka, Japanese culture, and cuisine. Overall, it was a fantastic way to spend our first night in the city!
Michela_T, Apr 2026
Very nice experience, our guide shared lots of info and we had way too much food!!! I was there with my 14yrs old son, he also enjoyed it a lot
Sandya_A, Apr 2026
So much fun and SO much food. We had the best tour guide ever (Taka) who made us laugh and kept us informed during the whole tour.
Christina_W, Apr 2026
Awesome way to spend an evening in Osaka, group was kept small, conversation super friendly and welcoming, and the food and drinks of course were incredible. Great value! Our guide Rudy was 11/10 🙌🏻
Ashleigh_S, Apr 2026
We took this tour in April 2026 and had a great evening! We tried 10+ dishes with optional alcoholic beverages. Learned a lot about the Osaka and the local neighborhood too. Recommend for your trip if you love to eat!
Edgardo_R, Apr 2026
There’s a reason this tour won a 2024 Viator award.
Come hungry—because you’re going to eat and drink your way through Osaka (non-alcoholic options available). The variety and quality were outstanding.
For me, the highlights were the chicken wings with nanban sauce and the Japanese gyoza (dumplings), but honestly, everything we tried was delicious.
What really elevated the experience was our guide. Bryan was one of the most energetic and engaged guides I’ve ever had. We were a small group of nine, and he quickly learned—and never forgot—everyone’s name, which made the tour feel personal from start to finish.
If you’re visiting Osaka, this tour is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended—and if you can, request Bryan.
Ken_D, Apr 2026
We had an a great time on our food tour with Yuichi! Along with being a native Japanese he also has spent time abroad and is very knowledgeable of other food customs which made our tour with Yuichi feel very personalized. He also had notes on our allergies and kept it in mind as we went to the food spots. It was great to spend time with him in a local area of Osaka, where each venue offered dishes from the area and there was a LOT to eat. Yuichi also gave us the history on the foods we were trying what was great.
Be sure to come hungry and get ready to have a great time on this food tour.
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