Osaka Street Food Guide: Dotonbori 大阪道頓堀食い倒れ挑戦

Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen and for good reason! It's loaded with some of the best and cheapest restaurants and street stands anywhere.
Enter Dotonbori, the old entertainment district of Osaka that's also ground zero for cheap and easy to find street food. John Daub and Kevin Riley, a long-term resident of Osaka take their stomachs down the Dotonbori strip. We also introduce a very Osakan word: "Kuidaore" meaning eat until you drop!
Street food on Dotonbori:
★ Takoyaki　
Called "octopus ball" by newbies to Japan, these round treats normally come topped with a tangy thick soy sauce, Japanese mayonaise, and dried fish and seaweed. Some shops go even further adding half boiled eggs or mountains of green negi!
A bowl of 6 to 8 balls costs 380 to 450 Yen.
Recommended shop: Creo-Ru Takoyaki
★ Kushikatsu
Another Osaka specialty you can find at a few stands. It's skewered and battered meats and vegetables deep fried until golden. pTake each skewer and dip it once in the special bath bin near the table or register. You won't be disappointed! Vegetables start at 60 yen and meats at 150 yen. Large Tiger Shrimps can go for 380 yen for one! Prices are listed on the menu outside the shop.
★ Gyoza
Osaka has it's own variety of dumplings. What's different? It's cheaper and made in Osaka! 180 yen for 6 gyoza!
★ Ramen
A few shops serve up hot bowls on the street side. Get a ticket at the vending machine for about 600 yen and enjoy!
Recommended shop: Kinryu Ramen (The one with the Dragon!)
★ Crab legs
Who would have thought crab was big in Osaka, but one of the most dominant restaurants serve them char-grilled right at the front of the street. The also have kani miso or "crab brains" served in a half shell. 500 yen for that. Yum.
Recommended shop: Kani Doraku
★ More!!!
The more you walk around, the more Dotonbori will surprise you.
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[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Dotonbori in Osaka is an amazing place to get street food, cheap and easy. In my latest episode, Kevin Riley and I tried takoyaki, ramen, kushikatsu, gyoza, crab and crab brains ... and there's so much more to try! I wrote down prices for each item in the video. I hope it's useful! -John >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGq3oGiLn7ybi6M #osaka #dotonbori #streetfood #namba #onlyinjapan #100japan #cooljapan #ramen #gyoza #takoyaki #kansai #food

[@Mandamonster89]

John, I WANT YOU TO HAVE A TV SHOW!!! Seriously, you are the best :)

[@tormentedzombieowl]

How bad was the crab brains revenge? An hour or more in the bathroom?

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

tormentedzombieowl hehehe~ I don't want to give out the details, but it didn't help my plumbing, if you know what I mean :P and anyway, Japan has the best toilets in the world! onlyinjapan.tv/the-amazing-japanese-toilet/ That "kanimiso" may kick some people in the stomach and others may just love it. Be warned -- then try anyway! At its worst, it'll clean you out so you can eat more of the other good stuff. -John

[@Lunar4324]

Japan has always been my dream to go there since I was a young child. Thanks to anime and KZbin I've learned so much to help me on my visit to Japan. I'm thinking about studying abroad in college this year. It would be great to go to otaku clubs and eat ramen all day! Thank you!

[@zipp4everyone263]

Jennifer Banegas There is so much more to japan than anime and ramen. Ramen is just a very small part of the cuisine and the flavors are different from place to place. My favourite thing in japan other than sushi is okonomiyaki for example. Btw, otaku isnt something that is considered good in japan. It can even be used as a form of humiliation depending on whom you speak to as they are considered unable to take care of them self's in a country where self-reliance and hard work is such an important thing. But of course there are amazing anime stores and wonderful places to visit if you love that kind of thing, but otaku isnt a word you want to use in every occasion. IF you ever go, go to akihabara and try out their manga and anime district! Or Harajuku for some awesome clothing and cool teen-rebellion stuff! And learn some japanese before you go, they are generally quite bad when it comes to speaking english and spoken japanese is extremely helpful. Not only is it good to know, having a good pronunciation is considered polite and might even make it easier for you to get friends or more help if you ever need it :D

[@xuaudreyyyy]

When he ate that takoyaki in one whole bite I knew he was about to feel the BURN

[@tezra9085]

9 years ago I saw this video and it inspired me to go to osaka. Today I went to this exact spot, the same guy works there and I showed him your video and took a picture with him. Really fun

[@technoid0405]

It reminds me of Kiryu and Haruka visiting various shops and having their fill.

[@bunnybismuth]

57 experience points

[@TheAnpwnio]

John, you have this excitement and wonder reminiscent of a child. So starry eyed and full of glee. I envy you my friend

[@FirstNameLastName-lj9zo]

How wonderful! This brought back so many memories from my trip 5 years ago. I was in Kyoto, and there was a stand selling Wasabi and egg takoyaki, it was the most pungent and ridiculously spicy takoyaki I had eaten in all of Japan, but the people there just ate it like nothing.

[@renaynayXD]

Lmao. "It's smoking hot.", *puts whole takoyaki in mouth immediately.* suffers from burns 😅😅😅😅

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Who'd have thunk that THAT could happen?!?

[@Mercy-nz1zt]

ONLY in JAPAN I would a brought a fire extinguisher, because better safe than sorry.

[@jasminvillafranca3868]

Hahaha that was happened to me my mouth burns need to drink water too

[@leafster1337]

CHUCKIE'S BRIDE people hope it doesnt injure them and they can enjoy the food a few minutes earlier. most dont have a favorable outcome

[@mohammadsayd40]

😍

[@TabiEats]

Loved this video so much. I miss Osaka.

[@DollFishu2]

Who noticed the Rurouni Kenshin song playing in the background? xD

[@Dandanira]

I DO I DO

[@Sk1llR1sinG]

im not alone xD

[@PlankRun]

😭👍👍👍😆😂😂 that comment I was hoping to see!!!

[@manchesterunitedno7]

+DollFishu Recognize it instantly. Himura Kenshin, the legendary Hitokiri Battosai.

[@tr1ck5h07]

+DollFishu Sobakasu by Judy & Mary!!!

[@tenten0376]

I hope most of these stores survive the pandemic. Everything looks delicious.

[@ozzyfanforlife1]

Japan is awsome

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Chris Engborg Yes, IT IS!!! -John

[@jjaus]

It's been 4 months since we visited Japan and I miss the food terribly. We can get some of it here, but it just isn't as good as the genuine stuff. Will definitely return one day to eat from north to south.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

jjaus I think just EATING is one of the biggest reasons people come and COME BACK!! I would miss it so much if I ever left ... and when I leave for vacation, nothing beats that first bowl of ramen or plate of sushi :) paradise! -John

[@bakerXderek]

This channels amazing, been binge watching. Awesome vids bro, love the culture out there.

[@RebleSeo]

bakerXderek cheeaah,

[@nitabarber1648]

With you on the binge watching.But after this snack break!

[@MrFernandolisboa]

I had the pleasure of meeting this town with my son. It is a fascinating place that mixes the ancient Japanese culture with contemporary modernity, moreover, has a magnificent culinary. I recommend!

[@user-ts6yb1nf2w]

This video is like a nice textbook to eat something in Osaka. Love this video from Osaka, Japan.

[@user-kc3qo5gn7r]

日本語翻訳まで入ってて見やすいなーこういう動画が日本に来られる外国人旅行者増加に繋がってるんだろうな。

[@ehoba]

"kuidaore" actually means "eat until you go bankrupt" "kuidaore", "kidaore" = "buy clothes until you go bankrupt", and "nedaore" = "build house until you go bankrupt". These three constitute one set. Many Japanese are also misunderstanding it, tho.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

+ehoba Thank you for the note! Appreciate it! -john

[@cinderellarai]

learned new things today. thanks!!

[@soupmasterx2000]

+ehoba Subarashii chin chin mono Kintama no kami aru Sore no oto sarubobo? Iie! Ninja ga imasu Hey hey let's go! kenka suru Taisetsu na mono o protect my balls Boku ga warui so let's fighting Let's fighting love Let's fighting love

[@Theiwillsurviveguy]

Weeb

[@Laperdash]

I went kuidaore and kidaore in Japan. It was so worth it.

[@jupecool]

They played rurouni kenshin's soundtrack in the background on gyoza scene XD

[@neoh041]

+Juanda Putra 2:44 YEAH! Awsome!! XDD

[@CaptRicoSakara]

Hell yeah! x3

[@StrikeFreedom1920]

Glad that I wasn't the only one that noticed that lol

[@yukouchida6075]

HELL YEAH

[@Laperdash]

I recognized that song immediately from DDR back in the days! (Barely saw the anime, sorry XD)

[@BioRhythmicStudios]

I'm going Japan in 26 days! So excited OuO

[@ya64]

Japan + Food? I think I found my new favorite channel!

[@JReed357]

I love your videos! makes me feel like I'm travelling around Japan!

[@guillaumemenuel7713]

I think your videos are really great ! Very nice rythm , narration , visual , etc ... it,s pro stuff ! I'm not a big fan of otaku culture ( was once, when i was much younger ) but I am a lover of Japanese food and this episode was a delight to me :D ! Can't wait to go back sometime ... おつかれ

[@suezou]

これはめちゃくちゃいいビデオですね！どれも美味しそうでした！

[@DarkeningVoid]

That crab miso dish looks like some bizarre eats, great find!

[@danielyeh1627]

たこ焼　好きです！！

[@stepheniebowen6527]

Rurouni Kenshin OP music hahaha. Been yearssss since I have watched that anime.

[@SatishKumar41]

Maybe I am among the longest viewer of this video but not too late to leave a comment. It was nice video and I enjoyed it :D

[@ernieinhawaii]

Your videos always make me hungry but I love them. Keep them coming.

[@juleenforbes]

Those dumplings looks amazing

[@AjFatal]

It is my dream to walk among the beautiful streets of Osaka. To live there and experience the greatly rich foods and culture would be a dream come true! It is videos like this that only further motivate me to make such a jump. Thanks, gentlemen!

[@leafster1337]

have you yet

[@user-ng3bq9gh2s]

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[@perdomot]

I visited Osaka 5 years ago and Dotonbori was my fave place. Ate at a bunch of places including Kani Doraku where I had my first REAL crab sushi. Totally amazing!

[@j8r15]

While Kevin Riley was eating the Osaka Gyoza, I noticed the background music was from the first season of an anime called Runouni Kenshin (Samurai X) one of my favorite anime :)

[@anonimbemisterius284]

exactly what i thought , nice ears buddy .. nice ears,,,

[@htkubilay]

懐かしいよ！大阪 ！！

[@Vizardichigo93]

OMG waited so long for a video! Amazing as always! :)

[@Closed1405]

I can't get over the fact that a Rurouni Kenshin OST was being played in the background when Kevin was eating gyoza. ❤❤❤ I freaking love that anime!!

[@widowmaker5641]

I recognize that bgm from that osaka gyoza store... Samurai X's OST... what a nostalgic~ and the foods... delish!

[@MsAustralopitecus]

straight to my heart,,, yummyy!!!!! that food is so good!

[@TheAnusuyamitra]

just came back from a few days in Japan, Dotonbori was one of my favorite places of all time! what food!!!

[@duderRechthat]

Kevin Riley seems so chill, i wish he offered couch surfing. Would be the coolest guide :-)

[@PB33F]

Yes! Thank you for the vid!

[@AwesomeKazuaki]

My local! I like てっちり(Tecchiri, pufferfish hotpot). The bony parts is yummy!

[@fahdiqbal1609]

your videos are just amazing, I mean I do watch a lot of vlogs, and other videos but yours are truly amazing.

[@lifeasitssimplestform]

I am always fascinated and curious of Japan and its culture by watching anime and reading mangas. I would love to visit it someday. 😊 Thanks for your video uploads!

[@hunterchristensen2954]

ahhhh i love takoyaki! yes always wait if they are fresh out the kitchen lol cmon john you just wanted to goof for the camera

[@comsci2491]

Been watching your channel for a long time. I just hope you make it a little longer :D Like say at least 15 to 20 mins.

[@ak47ava]

+comsci2491 yes 20 mins, i will spend all my life watching these videos.

[@hotelierid9029]

I've been to Osaka's Dotonbori 2 years ago. It's so nice ! a lot of street food, and just as you said, don't wear thigh pants. This brings back the memories, I will visit Osaka again next time I go to Japan.

[@correo330]

really love your videos!! Cariños desde sudamerica, Chile

[@enix0053]

i hear rurouni kenshin theme song at 2:18 in the background. my day is made!

[@samuraidog50]

great videos! seen you on Journeys in Japan also! could you recommend the best area to stay in Osaka? convenient, easy walking to shops and great eats.

[@Slammer_1970]

I've watched this video several times and I still enjoy watching it.

[@TheFomads]

Just had a great time in Osaka too! Definitely felt overwhelmed by all the food choices

[@ocamoriechan]

2:12 is Reruni Kinshin's opening theam!!!!!!!! :)I literally paused the video!

[@BarzillaiBlue]

2:44 Fun fact: the song playing in the background was used in the opening to Ruroni Kenshin anime (Japanese) TV show back in the day.

[@ARosethatBloomsinEarlyMay]

Japan is such a beautiful balance between *modernity* (Tokyo, et al.) and *tradition* (Kyoto, Nara, etc.) --- not to mention astounding nature too. 👌

[@Benderiukas]

Thanks for great video :) In couple days going to Osaka to see cherry blossom and will come every day to this street to eat :)

[@josephstalin4202]

Only on Japan is my favorite Japanese food channel

[@yankeemanrique6690]

2:43 Sobakasu

[@venusyg4302]

Omg, I loveee your channel! Inside glimpse of what its like in Japan. Its always been a dream of mines to go there! hopefully soon~ I studied abroad to korea this past summer and it was an amazing experience. I've never had street food before, and its sooo cheap and delicious! I also love the culture and lifestyle. There's so many things to do and see. I studied Japanese in highschool and currently in college. Def love the culture, all the different festivals they have, and the language. I cant wait to go to Japan!

[@ill_Barrett]

I love your channel.... really high quality...

[@atru5198]

2:05 do I hear rurouni kenshin's opening?

[@nightfall22]

lol don't feel bad, I was watching this with my wife and screamed for her to rewind that so I could listen. I instantly knew where it was from! I love that song!

[@YT-of7bh]

7:46 Kevin said "あかん"(akan) which means "Don't do it!" in Japanese. His pronunciation is very good.

[@user-mk2gb7ni7q]

Actually in Kansai (Osaka) dialect

[@City2x]

Man, I'm really loving your content! Awesome channel!

[@kevs8891]

Love this channel... very useful info for Japan visitors...

[@flatblackstrat]

That guy has lived there for 18 years and still has the heaviest American accent.

[@faeraindrops]

Everyone doesn't pick up accents quickly or even at all. Some people can live someplace for many years and never pick up an accent.

[@emergency0314]

I believe in a later episode, he said he was from Canada. Also to add to why his accent hasn't changed, he is living in a country where not many people speak English. I'm sure when he speaks Japanese he has a Japanese accent however because not may people in Japan can speak English he most likely doesn't hear the mixed accent of Japanese-English that often. If he had lived in the southern part of the US, England or Quebec Canada, his accent most likely would have changed.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Why would I want to get rid of my accent?

[@Pichipieify]

ONLY in JAPAN i know right? He sounds​ smooth as hell.

[@JackEveringham]

ONLY in JAPAN Because it's cringy.

[@katikyogaming875]

Sobakasu in the background haha

[@papachardtv945]

i really loved your videos man...keep it up! and God Bless!

[@chloeehart12]

Eaten from everyone of these places when I went to Japan in feb 2018 honestly Dotonbori is AMAZING would 100% recommend

[@hamzahsyahputra696]

Samurai X opening song! 2:02

[@MrTheSID]

Sobakasu

[@lapalabracompartida]

Hamzah Syahputra Yaaay.

[@liizzset]

Thank you so much. I was wondering where and which anime series I heard this from.

[@Acklacis]

+liizzset I know!!!!!!!!! omg thank you so much Hamzah! I was so convinced that I had heard it before.

[@chickenkungpao]

+Hamzah Syahputra thank you. familiar with the song but forgot the title.

[@cody4335]

The most obvious difference is that it's made in Osaka. Of course that makes it better. LOL

[@dewwicool]

Hi john...i can't wait anymore! I will be in Osaka in 4 days!

[@user-yb8mj4kh4m]

画面が綺麗！！

[@cinderellarai]

Hi john i love all your videos coz i like japan so much but haven't been there but still i feel like i'm in japan when i watch your videos. but japan is so expensive, you said dotonbouri is famous for cheap food but i find it so expensive as tiny single piece of shrimp, and those crab legs cost so much of yen. i wonder how much do the food costs at the top restaurants in japan. lol!!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

+Peace Zone Thanks for watching and happy to hear that you love the show! Japan is the home to the most Michelin Star restaurants in the world! You are getting good food here. It is much cheaper than a restaurant. In general, cheap is one coin, 500 yen -- for a meal. The kushikatsu was a little pricey, I thought. You can save money by eating from grocery stores and convenient stores but -- why travel all the way here and not EAT well!! That's one of the top reasons to come to Japan -- EAT \(^_^)/ where did you visit in Japan? By the way, I sometimes write for tokyocheapo.com which is a great budget site for visitors! Highly recommend. -john

[@cinderellarai]

+ONLY in JAPAN I haven't been to Japan yet. I just feel like it's expensive there by looking all the videos. someday I'll come to Japan coz I have always loved Japan so much... thank you for replying!!

[@MMOGBAkiraana]

+Peace Zone The food in the video is all cheap! 6 dumplings for 200 yen, that's only about $1.80. In general 100yen = $1 but it's actually a bit less (actually it's about 100yen = $.88)

[@MMOGBAkiraana]

+Peace Zone The food in the video is all cheap! 6 dumplings for 200 yen, that's only about $1.80. In general 100yen = $1 but it's actually a bit less (actually it's about 100yen = $.88)

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

Youre crazy lmao its not cheap at ALL

[@jeffinitelycarps]

i hear Sobakasu from Rurouni Kenshin... :)

[@NomadShifu]

One of the best street foods in the world is in Japan. Such a really good food and beautiful place to visit to.

[@jimellison777]

GREAT VIDEO....... You have so many great videos.... I'm not sure where I'll start when I get to Japan!!!!!

[@bagelorbread9773]

I always thought those flakes on the takoyaki was alive

[@naokihamada268]

Dem tricky steams aye

[@shimizukebin]

too much good stuff there in Japan. One day I was eating too much and next day I was vomiting >.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

What goes down must come up ... or something like that. lol I know how you feel though. In Japan, it's so easy to eat (and drink) way too much and feel the wrath the next morning! Maybe we have to pace ourselves better :P -John

[@HoaxManTheOne]

i love so much how hyped up he gets :D so great

[@hermietcraft]

really love your videos japan

[@Azra386]

18 years in Osaka and still speaking Japanese with a heavy American accent ^(>.

[@mr.chibiterasu2956]

Does he legit have a flip phone?

[@Daan03]

Mr. Chibiterasu Japanese Flip phones or keitai can do way more that’s those flip phones u think off, but they’re being replaced by smartphones

[@thepowerstation2702]

Yes I've noticed in Japan that flip phones are more common than Western smartphones. They hang lots of charms on them too. 😊

[@Daan03]

The Power Station yup, sadly that they are going away slowly

[@thepowerstation2702]

@@Daan03 What a shame. My brother in law still has one. 😔

[@uno823]

Amazing video, amazing explanation, only in japan is the best!!

[@RetroPlayer93]

Great video! I love seeing well made videos like this.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

GamingLover Stay tuned for more videos from John! ;) -WAORYU staff

[@Omacho]

2:17 SAmurai X Intro Theme

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

You know it!! Awesome!! -John

[@cal31BRIAN23]

KENSHIN~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@Merc7089]

Thank you I was trying to remember where that was from

[@nekcoques9235]

Like for Sobakasu : D

[@aramisarambi]

Omar García Soooo amazing!!!

[@MrGaminP]

Samurai X opening song!!

[@Hebhom]

So interesting! I love all your videos! :)

[@james800able]

Hi John... wow, I really love watching your shows,especially Waoryu... Your commentary are so funny and natural =) I hope you can introduce more about Japan... keep it coming,yeah? James from Singapore ^^

[@AlbinoRaccoon97]

That guy has the most stereotypical "American Japanese" I have ever heard. Lol Of course it's not bad, same as a Japanese person speaking English with an accent.

[@hitoshi11-tt]

Osaka is no.1 city in japan！ no.2 is kyoto worst is Tokyo

[@lucpwnz]

omae wa chotto atama ni hen desu. Tokyo wa saikou

[@tranixter]

I really like this channel, only place on youtube that seems to be idiot free! Keep up the great work

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Thank you Stans Annonymous we've got amazingly fantastic viewers here, and I'm always so encouraged by the feedback to keep making more! Appreciate the support and feedback very much! -John

[@ikz8439]

Going there soon! Just want to see what to expect. Seems good 😍😍

[@user-tc8sk1fh5p]

かにみそはカニの脳じゃないぞ、、、

[@opsy2255]

食い倒れは、食べることにお金を使いすぎて財産をなくしてしまう、という意味もあります。

[@thetempleofxin8179]

I love this channel

[@MyTokyoParadise]

GREAT! video. ...as always.

[@Parcolai]

Kevin sound so stereo typically foreign when speaking Japanese.

[@zipp4everyone263]

Lai Parco Absolutely, but he is much better than most in my opinion! And he actually tries to be respectful to the culture.

[@Parcolai]

Yeah, I know. I just thought it's kind of funny.

[@zipp4everyone263]

Lai Parco I dont disagree ^^

[@variares1114]

4:40 that guy was like dafaq?

[@yosuawibisono6942]

nice john, real good food you got

[@astroboy3507]

Food food in Japan love it and at night them Osaka lights are very nice too ; ) thanks John !!!!!!!!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

I always appreciate your comments, astroboy3507 Osaka was amazing and I want to make more programs about Kansai in the future. Japan is a lot bigger than people think. -john