Osaka Sushi – the 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Osaka
Osaka is the nation's kitchen and as such offers some of the country's best sushi. Take a look at our list of the 10 best sushi restaurants in Osaka for guidance.
Osaka is a vibrant city and – as you’d expect from “Japan’s kitchen” – full of mouthwatering food options. From street food to Michelin-starred, Osaka’s got it all, including, of course, a multitude of sushi restaurants. To find the best, use our guide to the 10 best sushi restaurants in Osaka:
1) Endo Sushi
Having been serving fresh sushi for more than 100 years, Endo Sushi have had a lot of practice. Unsurprisingly, this, the original branch in Osaka Central Market, is one of the best sushi places in Japan. Customers can choose from a selection of fixed sushi sets (five pieces) from the menu or simply order an omakase set which leaves it to the chef’s discretion. The queues outside, often starting from as early as 5 am, are as good an indicator as any of the quality on offer here.
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Hours: 5:00 – 14:00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Reservations: Not accepted
Price: From 1,050 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
Website: Endo Sushi
2) Uoshin Honten
This restaurant is well known for its jumbo-sized sushi and it’s notably low prices. Customer favorites include giant unagi (eel) and shrimp sushi. The location is also prime, just five minutes from either Umeda or Osaka stations.
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Hours: Everyday 11:00 – 01:00
Reservations: Not accepted
Price: Lunch from 1,000 yen / dinner from 3,000 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 5-4, Doyamacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
Website: Uoshin Honten
3) Kamesushi Honten
Another great Osaka sushi restaurant near Osaka Station is Kamesushi – a spot for sushi connoisseurs. Their carefully selected fish and reasonable prices have made this restaurant an Osaka staple, having now been in business for more than 80 years.
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Hours: Monday 16:30 – 22:30 / Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 – 23:00
Reservations: +81-6-6312-3862
Price: from 3,000 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 2-10-26, Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
4) Tokisushi (Namba)
With four branches in Osaka alone, Tokisushi must be doing something right. The quality is great and the prices are low (from only 158 yen per dish). Their toro (fatty tuna) and torigain (Japanese egg cockle) come particularly highly recommended.
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Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 23:00 / Sunday and public holidays 11:00 – 23:00
Closed: Monday
Reservations: +81-50-5869-1188
Price: Lunch from < 1,000 yen / dinner from 3,000 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 4-21, Sennichimae, Nanba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
Website: Tokisushi
5) Kyubey (Osaka)
One of the most the famous sushi restauranst in Ginza, Tokyo, Kyubey now has a branch on the 24th floor of Osaka’s Imperial Hotel. Customers can trust their outstanding quality sushi and the professionalism of their chefs who lovingly tailor each meal to the wants of the individual.
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Hours: Everyday 11:30-14:30pm and 17:30-21:30
Reservations: +81-6-6357-1388
Price: Lunch from 4,320 yen / dinner from 7,020 yen (excluding service charges)
Address: 24F, 8-50, Temmabashi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
Website: Kyubey
6) Sushi Hayata
Located right next to the St. Regis Hotel and Honmachi Station, locals and tourists alike choose Sushi Hayata for quality sushi. Try the special sushi platter for a selection of the menu’s finest.
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Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 23:00
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Reservations: +81-6-6245-2088
Price: Dinner from 5,000 yen (excluding service charges)
Address: 3-5-4 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
7) Hakodate Kantaro (Osaka)
An original kaiten-sushi (sushi conveyor) restaurant originating from Hokkaido that serves great sushi at affordable prices. The restaurant is located in a popular shopping complex near Umeda Station and provides an informal but tasty sushi experience.
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Hours: Everyday 11:00 – 23:00
Reservations: +81-6-6245-2088
Price: from 2,000 yen (excluding service charges)
Address: Grand Front Osaka South Wing, 7F, 4-20 Ofukacho Kita-Ku, Osaka, Japan
Website: Hakodate Kantaro
8) Hontozushi Kaiba
Hontozushi Kaiba is located in Kitahorie; a chic neighborhood with many designer stores, stylish cafes and galleries. The restaurant serves great sushi and the prices are reasonable. Omakase courses (chef’s choice) made up of 10 to 16 pieces are one of the most popular options.
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Hours: Monday to Saturday 16:00 – 23:30
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Reservations: +81 6 6532 2918
Price: Omakase courses from 3,000 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 1-15-22,Kitahorie,Nishi-ku,Osaka, Japan
Website: Hontozushi Kaiba
9) Koyoshi Sushi
A small and cozy restaurant run by a friendly senior couple, Mr. and Mrs. Yano. Serving fresh sushi since the mid 1960s, this homely restaurant even caught the attention of Anthony Bourdain, appearing in an episode of his popular American TV show, No Reservation.
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Hours: Monday to Saturday 18:00 – 24:00
Closed: Sundays
Reservations: +81 6-6372-5747
Price: from 6,000 yen (excluding tax and service charges)
Address: 1-3-12 Shibata, Osaka, Japan
Website: Koyoshi Sushi
10) Jinen
A sushi restaurant with four branches in Osaka, including one in popular district Shinsaibashi. Jinen is well known for its affordable fresh sushi, especially tuna, hamachi (yellow tail) and toro salmon. Recently, the restaurants has begun to offer ‘unagi butter sushi’ (grilled eel topped with butter) which, surprisingly, has become one of the best sellers.
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Hours: Everyday 11:00 – 04:00
Reservations: +81-6-6244-4111
Price: From 3,000 yen (excluding service charges)
Address: 1-8-26, Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
Website: Jinen
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