
Enjoy Local Cuisine to the Fullest! 32 Recommended Restaurants in Osaka by Category
Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo, is home to countless famous tourist attractions. It’s also widely known for its diverse local cuisine and is the birthplace of many iconic dishes, earning it the nickname “the city of culinary indulgence.” Among its specialties, flour-based dishes are particularly representative, and if you're visiting Osaka, they are a must-try. "Flour-based dishes" refer to foods where flour is a main ingredient, with takoyaki and okonomiyaki being the most famous examples. In this article, we introduce 10 categories of must-try Osaka specialties, along with recommended restaurants for each.