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 2,303 reviews
Ediz_P, Apr 2026
Sara was a great guide. Very helpful and even offered her number to help us around for the rest of our trip to Osaka. We recommend Sara.
Sarah_R, Apr 2026
Amazing tour! The food was delicious and our tour guide Shawn (I’m so sorry I’ve forgotten your Japanese name! Gomen!) was fantastic. He was so friendly and very fun to spend the evening with. All of the food stops were great - if you’re unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine, this tour is a fantastic introduction. Highly recommended!!
Lyndsay_K, Apr 2026
Incredible food tour. Adventurous options but also accessible for the pickier eaters. Tour guide Suga was funny, helpful, and generous.
hunermn, Apr 2026
Best tour of our entire Japan trip! Kevin is an entertainer and he really gets to know his guests as much as he knows these locals and their dishes! He sorted everything out and kept us laughing and learning the entire time. I highly recommend this tour to dive into the downtown area. My wife and I will be talking about this experience for years to come! SAIKOU NE!! Kevin is the BEST!!
Rachel_C, Apr 2026
We had a great time, I highly recommend this trip our guide Brian was awesome and a wealth of knowledge! Sucha. great area time, history of area and FOOD and DRINKS of course too! So glad we did it!
Weston_K, Apr 2026
This was one of our favorite experiences for our honeymoon. Our tour guide was Dom, and he was more than generous with his time and knowledge. Definitely recommend this as a tour to build into your trip for Osaka.
Emily_A, Apr 2026
This food tour was incredible! Osaka has so many food places and it was great to try different types of food at locally recommended places. Our tour guide Sara was fun and extremely knowledgeable about the area and food we were trying. I would highly recommend
Rodman_B, Apr 2026
Kiko was friendly and spoke great English. The tour included plenty of food and drinks, and it was nice to explore a new neighborhood.
Danielle_A, Apr 2026
It was a little confusing at first since there were so many people signed up and each guide came one at a time to claim a small group. Marcel, our guide was great. The food was good and I don’t think anyone left hungry. Definitely a worthwhile tour.
Noelle_D, Apr 2026
This tour was fantastic. Our tour guide was fun and took us to places that we would not have discovered on our own. Each dish was wonderful and gave us a great overview of Osaka food. Highly recommend!
Simon_N, Apr 2026
Utchi was a great guide very informative but also very fun, best tour of my Japan trip so far by a mile would recommend!
Nikki_F, Apr 2026
We had a great time on this food tour. Suga, our guide, really made this an awesome experience. He was super friendly and gave us a lot of information about Osaka and Japan all together. The food was great and we loved going to so many different stops.
Rinat_Y, Apr 2026
Amazing! Paul was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable, flexible and fun! We really enjoyed the food and had the best time!
Sarah_Y, Apr 2026
The food places were great! It was nice to try a bunch of different things. Our guide was knowledgeable about the area and seemed to really enjoy his job
Flavia_H, Apr 2026
We are a group of 8. Yuichi was our foodie guide. He was loads of laughter and we all enjoyed this food tour. Our experience was fun, filling, and educational. Yuichi was very knowledgeable about the food and gave us a little history in the Japanese culture, like when to call someone sis or auntie. He was also cautious and considerate to get substitute dishes for our egg allergy member.
Tania_M, Apr 2026
Such a great time and one of the highlights of our time in Osaka. Kiko was our guide - super friendly and was fantastic showing us around. Only negative was we didn’t get to partake in the last restaurant because it had smokers inside; so we weren’t able to try the food. Wish smoking restaurants had been excluded from the tour.
Simon_P, Apr 2026
Great fun and a fantastic way to experience Osaka! Our guide, Mario, was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and generous with his time. He shared so much insight about the local area and Japan in general, which really added depth to the experience.
The food was amazing, I am especially obsessed with takoyaki now! One of the highlights was visiting a cozy little whisky bar run by a lovely Japanese couple who made us feel so welcome.
We also got to try some drinks we normally would not have chosen ourselves, as Mario guided us. The whole experience was fun, relaxed and personal.
Everything was seamlessly organised, and every stop felt special. We also had a really lovely group of people, which made the night even more enjoyable. It was so much better than trying to navigate it all on your own.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Osaka, it was an unforgettable night!
Siddharth_V, Mar 2026
Our guide Nick was AWESOME!! Really knows the history and culture of Osaka. Has been in Japan for years and is able to communicate perfectly in both Japanese and English. Made the tour enjoyable for us and our 3 children. DEFINITELY recommended tour and if you're SUPER lucky, Nick can be your guide! He's AWESOME!
lain_S, Mar 2026
Be prepared for a fun time with some walking in narrow busy streets
There is a great deal of options if you are not a meat eater or dont eat beef - which is really excellent
Lauretta_J, Mar 2026
My husband and I have done many walking food tours in cities throughout Europe. This was our first one in Japan. The Osaka neighborhood we went to was lively, fun and very foodie. Paul was our Guide. He was originally from Boston and is now married to a woman from Osaka and originally came here to teach English. He was an excellent Tour Guide. He knew the food, he knew the neighborhood and history. He was also a very personable, easy to talk to and welcoming to the city. The 5 restaurants were all excellent. The food was all very good… Lots of variety, accommodations were made for people with some food difficulties. The drinks were great and the fellow people on the tour were all interesting and fun to be with. The tour had a lot of food. Be sure to be hungry. You may not get this restaurant if you take the tour, but one of the dishes was a pork belly and bean sprout dish… That was to die for. . We really enjoyed this. Go and have fun.
Isabel_K, Mar 2026
Great tour, very fun! A very authentic and informative experience and all the food was amazing. Brian did a wonderful job.
jordanburk07, Mar 2026
This was a great way for us to start out our trip in Osaka. We went to 6 local spots and tried many dishes at each that we probably wouldn’t have ordered if we were on our own. Paul and Yuki were so friendly and helpful, they even gave us recommendations for after our tour that were also outstanding. Would definitely recommend to start out with this tour for first time visitors to Osaka.
Amanda_W, Mar 2026
Our food tour was amazing! Dom was so knowledgeable about the food, area, and history. We are so glad we spent the evening in Osaka this way!
Tanya_N, Mar 2026
We had an awesome food tour led by Mari, she was a great guide, we had so much delicious food and she was super knowledgeable about all things Japan, would definitely recommend!
Tevaiti_M, Mar 2026
Super experience, Burney is a great guide ,
Visiting Shinsekai was like going back in time with all the good food and shops around
Julia_C, Mar 2026
Great explanation about the food and drink. I was expecting at the end a dessert plate just to get familiar with Japan cuisine and desserts menu . Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Delaney_C, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Mark was amazing, and we sampled so many great foods from Osaka/Japan! This was the best tour I did in Japan, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to try a wide variety of foods!
Liz_F, Mar 2026
Guide through shinsekai food destinations. Yakatori, Takoyaki, sashimi, moyashi omelette, sake and a few tidbits about the area sprinkled in
Daniela_B, Mar 2026
This food tour was a great experience! Marie was a super knowledgeable guide who you can tell has a passion for Osaka! We went to places we wouldn’t normally go into which made the experience that much better. I loved trying the foods locals love. Plus we got to speak and get to know other tourists which is fun too! Would recommend this tour!!
Cara_L, Mar 2026
I truly can’t believe how much food we ate on this food tour. We went to 5 restaurants and ate over 15 dishes. We also were able to get three alcoholic drinks for no additional charge. Even though it was raining, Yuki made sure we had a terrific time. We got to try all Osaka’s specialties. Truly recommend!
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