Japanese Street Food Tour Top 9 in Osaka Japan | Kobe Beef Sushi & Dotonbori Guide

Japanese street food tour of Osaka food spots. Japan guided tour of Dontonbori area showing Top 9 Osaka Street Food Spots. I'll take you to some popular and hidden secret Osaka street food shops in the Dotonobori area. Popular street food in Osaka include Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki Rikuro cheesecake and Kobe Beef Sushi. This Japanese food guide focuses on Osaka food and specialty shops including a Japanese Michelin star restaurant.
Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food.
Dōtonbori or Dōtombori (道頓堀, pronounced [doːtomboɾi]) is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards.
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Takoyaki (たこ焼き or 蛸焼) is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako), tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion.Takoyaki are brushed with takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce) and mayonnaise, and then sprinkled with green laver (aonori) and shavings of dried bonito.
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[@PaolofromTOKYO]

What street food spot do you guys want to see next? Map download - www.tokyozebra.com/maps . Also, here's my Osaka Kuromon Market Street Food video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3XEqnufadelp7M

[@cloudfei4239]

Can u do a hakone video~~

[@jammacabugao6373]

Nagoya please! I'll be visiting one of my friends there next year

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

@@cloudfei4239 Yeah, it's on my list. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

@@jammacabugao6373 Thanks for the suggestion. Not a lot of people ask for Nagoya.

[@jammacabugao6373]

@@@PaolofromTOKYO Thank you! I went to Japan two months ago and I went to many of the places you recommended in Tokyo and some that you mentioned in your recent video for Kyoto. Keep up the content!

[@zennoodle]

The worst part about this video is I have to wait a whole week to see a new one! I love this channel and have sworn off all other Japan videos cause they're either annoying, demeaning or no narration whatsoever. Paolo has done the complete opposite and have made each video tour engaging, optimistic and having Maiko there is a huge plus too. I seriously can't wait for my return trip to Japan after watching all these. I'm starting to watch the other ones again!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Alex Lin! I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully in the future I can get out 2-3 videos per week when my schedule opens up. In the meantime, thanks for re-watching my vids. Have an awesome trip to Japan.

[@sunshineandrain5808]

I agree. I appreciate the lists, times, names of places and GPS coordinates in his videos.

[@zennoodle]

@@PaolofromTOKYO 2-3 videos would be absolute bonkers! haha. I would love to see more videos but really man, you deliver the quality and quality over quantity is king! We don't want you losing your voice again! While we're at it, I love the positivity and excitement! I seriously don't know why a network hasn't picked you and Maiko up to even do a segment! Also, I'd like to add that the intro is really cool too! I'm going back to binge watching, then looking at my old pics and vids and then back to more binge watching! hahaha!

[@JoLeng205000]

Alex Lin Money not enough!

[@vaibhavsrivastava4309]

Alex Lin yu

[@doesntmatter397]

I’m a simple man, I see Paolo upload, I watch it

[@takagameaoi3318]

I wish I could like this comment multiple times

[@asukasaito2780]

Why a u gay?

[@hh-en5eb]

@@asukasaito2780 and why would you ask a weird question? What a fuddy duddy guy🙄

[@ericsurf6]

What's up Paolo. I'm a huge fan.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Ericsurf6! It's awesome to hear that you watch my videos.

[@richardlowenheart6929]

I like both of your videos!

[@lailanilsson6553]

Thank you Paolo and Maiko for this tasteful video. Always a pleasure to watch and I´m hungry now.

[@RantingGreekGamer]

Keep up the good work Paolo!!

[@DeanaandPhil]

Omg, the Katsudon looks too good to be true!

[@sweetbug]

can’t wait for my trip!! i’m drooling 🤤

[@Karthik-xc8xg]

Another awesome vid by Paolo.I will be referencing to your vids for my japan trip nxt yr.Very informative.Way to go bro🖒🖒

[@joshuaskimore]

Omg that cheese cake! Just seeing the process of it being made already makes me want to try it. This and the food on this list makes my mouth water @@ Thank you Paolo for this list. Keep up the great work!

[@ronmelendres9986]

I'm literally headed to Dotonbori right now, and I'm eating at all 9 Paolo mentioned. His channel is gonna be my main guide for my Japan trip!

[@dianaofmarkham]

Thank you Tripsocket for sponsoring Paola from Tokyo, his videos are awesome 😊🙌

[@ArtsyMed]

Love how tripsocket was fully integrated in the video. Love this vid! Will definitely check the kobe beef sushi and the black takotaki.

[@DJ-tu9ky]

I love Osaka street food. Wish I was there again. Another great video Paolo! 👏👏👏

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks D J!

[@tobyap6346]

I’m hungry! This will be my guide for my trip on November!

[@kekaroy8133]

I don't know why but I'm obsessed with this channel😍😍

[@Olphas]

The food in Osaka is sooo good. I had a Kobe Beef Spicy Ramen on the street in Dotonbori and it was so good, I almost cried. Unbelievable. I was there for 4 days and tried to taste as many things as possible but there is just so much! I have to go back ..

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Olphas That’s so good you got to try so many different foods! We have so many videos of us trying food in Japan we still need to upload lol

[@andrewding9958]

what was the place called

[@worksofhands]

We can't get enough of street food tours by paolo!

[@milcooke439]

And this is all made on the spot! Amazing food.

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Milena Cooke That’s one of the best things about it, no shortcuts! 😁

[@carimegc]

Watching this video while being hungry must be the worst idea ever. So much great recommendations! Want to try them all! Thank you Paolo!

[@Lisa-gq7qh]

I whih I could taste the food through the screen as you eat!! Looks so good!

[@dazuotv]

Thank you for a nice video about top 9 eating spots in Osaka 👍

[@diglioo360]

Thanks for coming to Osaka! There's plenty of other good places to visit, so have fun!

[@Mordz40]

Great vid! Was waiting for another food video 😁😁

[@scrollingxyz]

my fav tour guide - got the best taste buds!

[@dimasbayupermana2194]

Planning to visit Osaka tomorrow and you just uploaded this video in such a perfect timing! Always love your street food video and I’ve been following almost all of your recommendations and loooveee it! Thanks Paolo!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Dimas Bayu Permana Osaka is so fun! We also have a great video on top things to do in Osaka on our channel 👍

[@natasha2616]

Thank you for showing interesting foods!! I can't wait for my trip to osaka in december!

[@caterinabertoli1287]

You always look so happy, it's a pleasure to watch your videos. You really make my day better!

[@TechnoLadz]

Most recent prices for anyone curious: Uncle Rik’s Cheesecake: 965 JPY: (£5.30, $6.67) Futami No Butaman: 270-330 JPY per Butaman (No Price found, estimated based on inflation for the other items.): (£1.48-£1.81, $1.87-$2.28) Black Takoyaki: 1150 JPY - 1400 JPY (£6.29-£7.66, $7.95-$9.67) Baby Castella: 660JPY - 810JPY (£3.61 - £4.43, $4.56 - $5.60) Curry Pan at Yamabiko Bakery - 260-320 JPY (£1.41-£1.73, $1.82-$2.20) Cheese Tacosan: 335- 410JPY (£1.83-£2.24, $2.32-$2.83) Katsudong: 945-1155 JPY (£5.16-£6.30, $6.53-$7.98) Yamaimo Yaki: 1680JPY (£9.18, $11.61) (Menu could be inaccurate, seems a bit low; would place my bets on it being 2100 nowadays) Mizuno Yaki: 1450 JPY (£7.92, $10.01) (Menu could be inaccurate, seems a bit low; would place my bets on it being 1700 nowadays) Kobe Beef Sushi: Permanently Closed.

[@davinoishi]

Went to #9: went back to get the made 2 hour ago version since the line for the hot cheesecake was too long. It was excellent. Thanks for the recommendation and love all the food videos.

[@AJ17_]

Wow everything looked amazing. And now I'm hungry.

[@lukedennis2503]

Another great one Paolo!!! Loooove Rikurus cheesecake :) so so fluffy. Cant wait until my next visit to try that Okonomiyaki

[@TheFomads]

I like how you look so happy all the time

[@mahakali1810]

I'm always looking forward to friday-saturday-night (Japan is 8 hours ahead to Germany) when your new video is up ❤ Your videos always bring joy to me and set me into a good mood. Since I'm suffering from depression it's really dear to me ❤ thank you and Meica ❤❤❤

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Maha Kali! Sorry to hear about your depression. I'm glad that my vids can help in some way.

[@Extremaduur]

So glad I found your channel. Especially these food videos are fantastic.

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

There's a reason why Osaka is called "Japan's Kitchen"! We tried plenty of street food from Dotonbori, it's so worth it! 😁

[@cfcar]

感谢 Paolo 的推荐，非常棒！我下周就要来玩啦！

[@krise6069]

Hey, we're in Osaka again. Everything looks great, and now I'm hungry. Thanks for the great video once again!

[@shidiolazo9843]

Your vid is always a bomb!!! Love it

[@AlejandraRamirez-bp6vz]

I love your videos! I can't wait to study abroad next summer and visit all these awesome places you shared with us!

[@sublimella7866]

Curry pan so delicioussss!!! I love it!!!

[@ssiiwon]

We basically followed all your tips and places to go in different cities. Definitely helped us a lot.. We have tried all the foods way too good. Thanks a lot!!

[@godaistudios]

I wish I'd seen this video before my trip to Japan. I was in Osaka for about 3 days and did hit some of the area up so I still enjoyed some great food (went out to Kobe for steak there, and it was outstanding)

[@Reieva]

I love the camera work, perfection!

[@AussieAngeS]

I love these types of videos, they are awesome. 😍

Will have a food trip in Osaka during the weekend! This is so helpful :)

[@petergarcia8225]

To be successful...Honor and respect customers. Nothing better than serving your customers not only good food but your culture.

[@lizarahmat1118]

Love the takosen! Had them on my first trip to Osaka - a must have yes!! 😍 May also want to have Kushikatsu or deep fried skewers too, quite an experience and no double dipping for that 😃

[@samanthainlove]

I love you and your videos about japan. I wish I could try everything you did in japan someday.

[@cherrytomato88]

Your videos have been so helpful in our Japan trip!

[@erineclair3446]

Excited to return to Osaka and try these food!

[@bluebutterfly7233]

I really like how you put the prices

[@anniechen9800]

kobe beef sushi looks so yummy!!!!!! I wanna try it so much!!!!!

[@zealotbr]

I would love to have a Like A Dragon game with Paolo as the main character. ❤

[@almo23u]

I have 5 more hrs in Osaka, the "cheesecake" is definitely more like a egg cake. The rush is on!!

[@SweetAromie]

The Kobe beef sushi looks so yummy 😭 Thank you your entertaining videos 💛

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Aromie ♡!

[@junbondoc9910]

Nanjan kami last july....great place ..great people..will visit again on cherry blossoms season

[@sheren917]

hi paolo, we visited tokyo last may 2018 and watched all your videos and it really helped me and my family on our travel. Now my husband and I are going back to japan this feb to visit osaka and again i watched all your videos on osaka/kyoto/nara. i just like to thank you for all your help and continue to do more. God bless and more power from your kababayan :)

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Sharon Grace Jimenez Wow! I bet Paolo is going to be so happy when he sees this comment! We also are content creators so our videos might help you for your next trip, have a look 😁

[@nikidjulz]

That face ... that cheese cake!!! 🤤 mking me jealous

[@lalilulelo]

Great! I am in Osaka right now!

[@RuRaynor]

I have to watch your videos after lunch or I get too hungry! Thank you for all your great insight into Japan. You are so positive and engaging. Can't wait to visit Japan next year

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Ru Raynor!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

The problem with watching after lunch is that you might end up having a second lunch 😂

[@fluffydumpling5825]

You have some of the most informative and thoughtful guide videos!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Meghann E!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Meghann E We try to make our videos as informative as possible without including pointless footage. Paolo’s doing a great job!

[@mykesmith3015]

Do a maiko top 10

[@susandoeberl8077]

I am so hungry right now. Thanks for sharing. Your vlogs are awesome.

[@grzegorzfidyk]

Excelent video as always. Thank you Paolo.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for watching Grzegorz Fidyk!

[@crypticchameleon4339]

Yay another video

[@MsCanadianpie]

I have been to Butaman and I agree it's delicious!

[@LovingLipgloss]

I seriously just came back to Tokyo from Osaka! I ate lunch at Mizuno and took a Uncle Rikuro cake with me on the shinkansen 😂 Sadly I missed some food I now know about, because of this amazing video 😭

[@astroboy3507]

I love to try that squid ink tako!!!!!!!! 👀♥️

[@jaydkaladcamper]

Luckily, Maiko is a big eater. 😂 And hearing the laugh was even more funny.

[@marushikaku1411]

二見の豚まん！Futami Butaman! Is it still there? wow...I have to grab it again. It's been 30, 40? years since I ate before. Oh, mouthwatering.

[@TheGoToFamily]

I gotta say but Osaka was our favourite city in Japan for street food. We found that the moniker "The Kitchen of Japan" was well deserved. Which is not to say anything bad about the food in other cities in Japan... :)

[@sacredsaschavlogs]

Wow! Now i want to go there😭😃

[@CommonRiderCassie]

I had RIkuro's cheesecake as my birthday cake last year, definitely planning on doing it again when I return this upcoming June! The "black takoyaki" tip is great--I tried Kukuru's regular takoyaki at one of the like three locations along the river walk and for some reason the one I went to was super empty, but never know if it's gonna be the same this time and either way the squid ink makes it more interesting!

[@cverias_hobbies]

Hi Paolo and Maiko, We are looking forward to a USJ Tips Video soon! :)

[@Sirnayooo]

2:20 wooow I passed by that place when I was there. Osaka is the home of takoyaki

[@Nb2969ftw]

Your best video so far ! :D Loved it

[@naoto9556]

Love the Japanese subtitle😂👍🏼

[@hisloveiseternal1]

Your Japan videos are the best. I also like KimDao =)

[@QTcomicsPOP]

This is so great, i will definitely check them out when i got to japan 🇯🇵

[@goldielocks8231]

You are 5 star at describing food thankyou loved the video

[@goldielocks8231]

Would love a food tour of kyoto

[@cheronroggen9638]

Awesome list of foodie places. So cool!! I must do Osaka soon.

[@evachan1995]

That app actually genuinely looks really cool!! Would be really useful for me, since I am lost at all times, even when using Google Maps

[@pinkpirulita]

My mouth is watering 🤤😋

[@siegsterpro]

Man your voice! Hope you get well soon! But thanks for the vid! That's dedication!

[@teecee5213]

Thank you for the recommendations, Paolo! We are currently eating the Rikuro cheese cake although we got it from a different location. Dotonbori today was packed! Soooo packed. Anyway, we are all enjoying our dessert. 😊

[@kiritoinjapan7300]

Went there last year. Cheesecake were delicious, of course we bought at front. Okonomiyaki were also delicious. And at late night we ate Korroke, that was cheap and delicious too.

[@wennychristian2395]

Always waiting your new video! Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks as always magali samara!

[@5484Danny]

Thank you for or all of the great information. My wife and I have been planning our trip to Japan next year with your videos.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Awesome! Glad you found the info useful 5484Danny!

[@jaberoujourney]

Definitely got to make it to Osaka on my next trip to Japan. So close in September stayed in Kyoto. Amazing food Paolo.

[@user-hq5yp2je1q]

日本は食べ物が美味しいです！ また来てください☺️ Osaka has a lot of delicious food. Please come again☺️

[@esanabria2317]

Love your videos!!! Regards to you and your family!

[@andrearbarcia]

I even took notes!! :) thanks a lot for the video!!

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

MMM...all this street food makes me hungry.

[@blam9360]

I see a pattern of texture preference on Japanese food. And it's also one of my favorites. 😁

[@francisinghels9765]

always great videos/reviews and probably the best site; TOKYOZEBRA is a must!

[@kristalbev]

All your vid are so helpful for our trip for next year even though we have been there before. Thanks.

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks Kristal Lee! More videos to come.

[@kettlekorn471]

Excellent! Just in time as my bro is in Osaka for the marathon and is going to want to pig out afterwards!

[@saracrazy7425]

That cheesecake is amazing.. I still dream about it cause I want another one again.. The first bite is incredible cause you don't know what to expect :D

[@Bloodomen2_collectibles]

looks good gonna be there next month il definitely check some of these places