Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten

Enjoy luxurious crab dishes with year-round freshness at this crab cuisine specialist, with a presence of 41 stores mainly in the Kansai area. This flagship store in Osaka's Dotonbori is renowned for its iconic moving crab sign, a familiar sight in the area.

The Snow crab used varies seasonally: from April to September, crabs from the Sea of Okhotsk are featured, and from October to March, crabs from the northern Sea of Japan are available. Additionally, from November 6th to March 20th, Matsuba crabs from the San'in region are offered, allowing patrons to enjoy various types of crab throughout the year. The entrance houses a live tank, ensuring the use of freshly caught crabs from various regions.

The signature dish, crab hot pot, is made with a secret white soy sauce broth that maximizes the crab's umami, captivating customers' palates. Other luxurious crab dishes include crab sashimi, with its rich, sweet taste, and grilled crab, with its irresistible aroma.

In addition to set courses, a wide selection of à la carte dishes like crab tempura and crab sushi is available, allowing for a full crab feast.