Tenjinbashi suji is a perfect spot for those who care for local food and cultural exploration. It is an interesting and unique area to dig deep into distinctive Osaka-ish cuisine and atmosphere, where you are highly likely to come across some undiscovered gems of Osaka.
Osaka, Japan, is a culinary paradise known for its vibrant street food scene and hearty local dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. A walking tour through lively neighborhoods like Dotonbori showcases its rich food culture, dynamic nightlife, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.
Thanks Akiko for a great food tour. Wonderful introduction to Osaka. We were lucky to be joined by Yuki and Akane so we were very well looked after.
Morgane Q
Review: Eat like a local in Osaka!
This was a great tour in a less touristy part of Osaka, with loads of restaurants, shops and stalls frequented by locals. Terumi's aka Terry was excellent in providing the food experiences and context and explanations about regular, everyday local life. Make sure to skip breakfast that day!
Rachael G
Review: Fun and food
Akiko was a fantastic guide for our food tour. She took the time to show us around, give us an authentic experience and lots of yummy food!
Joyrok
Review: Give Osaka's more quiet market an amazing culinary exploration
Akiko was fantastic! Right off the bat Akiko realized I was wearing a very heavy backpack and helped me find a storage locker at a subway station to store it while we walked around. I got to try a lot of unique and local spots as well as anything that intrigued me off the marketplace we wondered around. Some of my favorites were fried tempura seaweed, taiyaki - which I love, craft beer, an adorable matcha shop, we even had an opportunity to win some free sake pour at a bar that participating in a contest outside. There was fun to do a standup bar with the Saturday crowd getting various beer and plates. I tried whale which I've never had before and I'm always down to try everything.
The entire trip felt like it was walking around exploring new areas or foods and it was the highlight of my Japan tour, and why Osaka is called Japan's Stomach. If you love food and want something off the beaten path, this is the tour to do. Anything can happen and that's what makes it unique.
Erika C
Review: Sequence could be improved
Our family got to see Osaka with the eyes (and tastebuds) of a local, Ms. Terumi. We had lots to eat. We suggest reorganizing the sequence of the food stops to phase ourselves with the food because halfway in the tour we were so full we can no longer eat the mochi and takoyaki.