【Escape Dotonbori】Deep Osaka Food Tour with a Chef (13 Tastings)

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(32 reviews)
Osaka, Japan

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Curated by a Pro. Trusted by Locals.

In a city with thousands of restaurants, how do you find the best? You trust a chef. Forget the tourist traps and long queues in Dotonbori. We take you to the personal favorites of a former professional chef in the historic Tanimachi area.

Every stop, from the lively standing bar to the hidden alleyway pub, has passed our strict "Chef's Return Test" (Is this a place I would take my own friends?).

Why join this tour?

Chef's Eye: Your guide isn't just a translator. He decodes the culinary techniques and history behind every dish.

Massive Value: We offer a wide variety of generous tastings, not just small samples. Enjoy 13 food tastings (Omakase style) and 2 drinks. Come hungry!

0% Touristy: Experience the authentic, retro atmosphere where locals relax after work.

What we do:

Meet at Tanimachi (A quiet, retro area away from the noise).

Hop through 3 authentic Izakaya/Bars tailored by the chef.

Eat, drink, and laugh like a local insider.

What's Included

Your tour includes two alcoholic drinks as well as non-alcoholic options. We'll also provide explanations of Japan's unique beverages, including sake, shochu, umeshu, and chu-hi.
Professional Chef Experience & Storytelling
Experience 13 kinds of 'omakase' dishes, expertly chosen by the chefs at each of our tour's restaurant stops.
Private transportation
Additional food and drinks: Please pay for any additional food and beverages on-site

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the ground level of Exit 3, Tanimachi 6-chome Station, on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. Our meeting point is in front of Tachinomi Megane-do, which is next to Exit 3.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Tachinomiya (Standing Bar) Experience: We'll start at a popular tachinomiya, an Osaka-style standing bar. Enjoy 5 small dishes and 1 drink, and experience the casual and modern food, local atmosphere.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Yakitori Restaurant: We'll head to a yakitori restaurant open until late. Savor exquisite grilled chicken made with fresh chicken. This includes 5 food items and 1 drink. Here, you can enjoy a drinking game with two dice, and you can also challenge yourself with chicken sashimi.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Old House Izakaya: A komin-ka izakaya in a 105-year-old house, offers a unique dining experience. Enjoy 3 included delicious food items. Choose and pay for your drinks there. Expect a cozy, historical atmosphere and creative cuisine.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Hidden Bar: Expect a quiet and cozy atmosphere at this hidden bar, with a strong focus on the interior design creating a calm, sophisticated space with low lighting. Drinks here are pay-on-site, so you can choose what you like. It's a peaceful place to relax and enjoy your evening.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The legal alcoholic drinking age is 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
  • If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let your host know when booking.
  • Food and drinks beyond what is included in the tour will incur additional charges. For peace of mind, it's good to have about 5,000 yen in cash.
  • Some of the places we might go allow smoking.
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