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Jiyuken Namba Honten
A beloved restaurant that has preserved its spicy signature dish recipe across four generations.
Founded in 1910 as Osaka’s first Western-style restaurant, Jiyuken Namba Honten operates in the bustling Namba Center Street in the heart of the Minami area.
The most popular dish, the "Signature Curry," was a favorite of the renowned Japanese literary giant Sakunosuke Oda. Unlike typical curry where rice is topped with sauce, this mixed curry combines rice, curry roux, and ingredients in a pan before serving. The roux, based on beef tendon broth and tomato puree with a hint of Japanese dashi, is spicy and flavorful, maintaining its deep taste through four generations. The default topping is a raw egg, which, when mixed in, adds a mild touch. You can also enhance the flavor with the Worcestershire sauce provided on the table.
In addition to curry, the menu features a variety of classic Western dishes, including fried shrimp, hamburg steaks, fried chicken, and cream croquettes.
Highlights
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The signature mixed curry combines rice and roux with ingredients in a pan before serving.
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The recipe has remained unchanged since the restaurant's founding in 1910.
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Mixing in a raw egg adds a mild flavor to the spicy curry.
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A variety of classic Western dishes are also available.
Photos
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![The signature curry has been loved for over 100 years.]()
The signature curry has been loved for over 100 years.
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![The unique style of mixing rice and roux in a pan.]()
The unique style of mixing rice and roux in a pan.
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![The "A Set" includes fried shrimp, hamburger steak, fried chicken, and grilled pork.]()
The "A Set" includes fried shrimp, hamburger steak, fried chicken, and grilled pork.
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![Located in the busy Namba Center Street.]()
Located in the busy Namba Center Street.
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![Showcases with food samples.]()
Showcases with food samples.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
English, Korean and Chinese available
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
Only vegetable salads are available for vegetarians.
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Can I take photos of the food, etc.?
Yes.
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Do you have plugs for charging devices?
Sorry, we do not.
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Can I get take-out?
Sorry, it is not available.
Reviews
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 自由軒 難波本店
- Postal Code
- 542-0076
- Address
- 3-1-34 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6631-5564
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Hours
- 11:00am - 9:20pm
- Budget
- 800yen and up
- Directions
- About a 3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji and Yotsubashi Lines, and from Osaka Namba Station on the Nankai Lines.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)