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Best izakaya in Osaka

Fukushima and Tenma are Osaka's izakaya neighborhoods: hundreds of small counters, standing bars and wine bars within a few blocks, cheaper and more welcoming than Tokyo's equivalents. Tenjinbashisuji in Tenma is the single densest street of cheap, well-rated izakaya in Japan.

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Top-rated izakaya in Osaka on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Osaka right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. HochKorean · Temma Sta. 278m
    4.02217 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  2. Sumisho MikuriyaYakitori · Minamimorimachi Sta. 354m
    3.99268 reviewsDinner JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  3. NagahoriIzakaya · Tamatsukuri Sta. 469m
    3.77494 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  4. MakinoSoba · Fukushima Sta. 416m
    3.751,077 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  5. Sumibi Yakitori TorioYakitori · Shin Fukushima Sta. 120m
    3.74277 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  6. Sumibi Yakitori Ikoka HontenYakitori · Sakaisuji Hommachi Sta. 547m
    3.73568 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  7. Noguchi JiroIzakaya · Watanabebashi Sta. 266m
    3.7270 reviewsDinner JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  8. Sumibi Yakitori KichizoYakitori · Awaza Sta. 382m
    3.71338 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  9. Sakana TetsuIzakaya · Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. 317m
    3.71335 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  10. Columbia8 Kitahama hontenCurry · Kitahama Sta. 390m
    3.701,097 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  11. Curry RiceCurry · Sakaisuji Hommachi Sta. 305m
    3.70871 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  12. Jukusei Udon NakayaUdon · Higashimikuni Sta. 220m
    3.70624 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  13. BinbiyaIzakaya · Oebashi Sta. 321m
    3.70373 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  14. YoshitakaOden · Nagahoribashi Sta. 455m
    3.70109 reviewsDinner JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  15. Udon Izakaya MugiwaraUdon · Morinomiya Sta. 443m
    3.69625 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best izakaya in Osaka

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Osaka clusters:

  • Fukushima one stop from Umeda, the best izakaya, bistro and wine-bar neighborhood in the city
  • Tenma Tenjinbashisuji, Japan's longest shopping street, and hundreds of cheap, high-rated izakaya
  • Namba the neon strip: takoyaki, crab, okonomiyaki, and the city's late-night ramen
  • Umeda the business and fine-dining center; most of Osaka's top-rated sushi and kaiseki

What izakaya costs in Osaka

Lunch
Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner
¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Osaka

Osaka reviewers are generous with casual food and harsh with anything pretentious. A 3.5 okonomiyaki or kushikatsu shop is top tier; for sushi and kaiseki use Tokyo-level expectations. Kitashinchi is the fine-dining district and holds most of the city's 4.0+ restaurants.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Osaka: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Osaka?

Fukushima, Tenma, Namba and Umeda are where Osaka's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Fukushima and Tenma are Osaka's izakaya neighborhoods: hundreds of small counters, standing bars and wine bars within a few blocks, cheaper and more welcoming than Tokyo's equivalents. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Osaka?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Osaka?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Osaka reviewers are generous with casual food and harsh with anything pretentious. A 3.5 okonomiyaki or kushikatsu shop is top tier; for sushi and kaiseki use Tokyo-level expectations. Kitashinchi is the fine-dining district and holds most of the city's 4.0+ restaurants.

Which neighborhood in Osaka should I stay in for izakaya?

Fukushima. One stop from Umeda, the best izakaya, bistro and wine-bar neighborhood in the city. Tenma is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Osaka late at night?

Namba is Osaka's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Osaka accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Osaka, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Osaka's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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