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Osaka is home to many captivating attractions, including Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and Osaka Castle. The city is also renowned as a culinary destination, famous for its diverse and delicious hot pot dishes. In this guide, we have selected outstanding hot pot restaurants in Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba, and other areas of Osaka.
Created: October 9, 2025
This article is based on5,900Tabelog reviews.
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Kassen Kichizaimon Higashi-dori is a Japanese seafood restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station.
The elegant interior features a refined Japanese atmosphere, offering a variety of seating options including tables, counter seats, traditional tatami rooms, sunken kotatsu seating, and semi-private rooms.
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The name "Kassen" refers to the art of expertly slicing exceptionally fresh fish, symbolizing the restaurant’s dedication to serving only the finest seafood. Kassen Kichizaimon sources premium, seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes throughout the year. In spring and summer, guests can enjoy hot pots featuring pike conger eel (hamo) and conger eel (anago), while autumn and winter bring specialties such as Japanese pufferfish and Matsuba crab hot pots.
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In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant also offers special dishes available only on the day of your visit, allowing you to enjoy unique, one-day-only creations.
Kassen Kichizaimon is known for serving premium ingredients such as Wagyu beef and soft-shelled turtle at surprisingly reasonable prices.
ミックスサンド
Lotus Root Dumplings
Absolutely delicious—perfectly fluffy and topped with just the right amount of savory sauce. The selection of fish changes with the seasons; in winter, you can enjoy specialties like crab, soft roe, and pufferfish. The menu also features a variety of hot pot dishes, as well as excellent value assorted sashimi platters.
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築地魚河岸三枚目
Mini hot pot with softshell turtle tsukune, and Mita beef shabu-yaki—every dish is outstanding! And all at a great price. Kassen Kichizaimon is an izakaya where you can enjoy premium ingredients such as wagyu, softshell turtle, fugu, and soft roe, all prepared deliciously and offered at reasonable prices. Its convenient location near Umeda Station makes it an excellent choice for any occasion.
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Tonton Tei is a set meal restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Hanshin Umeda Station.
The brightly lit interior and energetic, efficient staff create a lively atmosphere. The restaurant offers a total of 35 seats.
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The "Pork and Bean Sprout Set Meal" features a hot pot of pork and bean sprouts. You can choose between a sesame sauce or ponzu sauce for dipping.
The set meal comes with rice, and both the rice and pork can be upgraded to a large size for an additional fee. Known for its excellent value and generous portions.
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The menu at Tonton Tei focuses on pork dishes, with the "Tonteki Set Meal" being especially popular.
The Tonteki Set Meal comes with free large servings and refills of rice, and is also available in an extra-large portion. The pork steak is generously coated with a sweet and savory sauce.
カモNo84
Pork and Bean Sprout Set Meal
This dish features a generous serving of bean sprouts and large slices of pork. At just JPY 600 for such a hearty portion, it's an exceptional value. You can also upgrade to a large rice serving, making it an outstanding choice for both quality and price.
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匿命係
Pork and Bean Sprout Set Meal
Wrap the bean sprouts with slices of pork, dip them in ponzu sauce, and enjoy the burst of flavor—delicious! Because the excess fat is removed, the dish is light and refreshing, and since it's not stir-fried, it's also very healthy. Sprinkle some shichimi spice for a touch of heat, making it even more flavorful.
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Hakata BARU Nakamuraya is a yakitori restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station.
The interior features stylish, subdued lighting that creates a chic, dining-style atmosphere. The restaurant has a total of 40 seats.
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The restaurant’s signature Hakata Chicken Hot Pot features a rich, creamy broth slow-simmered with premium local chicken and infused with the savory flavor of beef offal.
The hot pot is generously topped with cabbage, garlic chives, and gyoza wrappers. Orders are available for a minimum of two servings.
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The "Grilled Chicken Tenderloin" pictured here is made with exceptionally fresh chicken tenderloin, so fresh it can even be enjoyed raw. The aroma of charcoal grilling is said to be truly appetizing.
In addition to yakitori, the menu also features a variety of dishes such as grilled vegetables and sashimi.
いんてりやくざ
The course menu offers a well-balanced selection of ingredients and beautifully presented dishes, which left a strong impression. Looking back at the menu, it is also quite healthy. The Hakata Chicken Hot Pot was the highlight of the meal. The staff also take the time to check for any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance.
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♪suzie♪
Hakata Chicken Hot Pot
The broth uses Kyushu-style soy sauce, which is likely a sweet variety. It was delicious! The soup was served in a bottle reminiscent of a wine bottle. At first, the cabbage is crisp and fresh, and as it cooks, it becomes tender and melts into the broth. The flavor is gentle and comforting.
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Yuasa Ko is a seafood restaurant conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station.
The entrance is marked by a vibrant "tairyō-bata" (traditional fisherman's flag), making it easy to spot. Inside, the restaurant offers a nostalgic, diner-style atmosphere with seating for up to 30 guests.
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The owner personally travels four hours round-trip every day to source fresh seafood from Yuasa in Wakayama Prefecture.
Pictured is the "Hamo Hot Pot," featuring a rich broth made from pike conger eel. It is said to be exceptional, and rice porridge is the perfect way to finish off the meal.
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The menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood dishes, including simmered, grilled, and sashimi options.
The "Sazae Sashimi" shown in the photo is served in a shell about the size of a fist. The texture is pleasantly firm, and it is rich in flavor.
acchi814
Hamo Hot Pot
The rice porridge made with the flavorful broth from the hamo hot pot was incredibly delicious and satisfying. I was also glad to try some rare types of fish. The staff were friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made enjoying drinks all the more pleasant.
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joejoe101
Hamo Hot Pot
This hot pot features only hamo (pike conger), onions, and mitsuba, allowing the delicate flavor of hamo to infuse the broth. Naturally, the meal is finished with a comforting bowl of rice porridge made from the remaining broth. Everything here is truly outstanding.
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Kushiyaki & Wine Una Chitta is a yakitori restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hanshin Main Line.
The interior features a modern and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant offers a total of 50 seats, including a fully private room.
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A signature dish here is the "Specialty Chicken and Offal Hot Pot." This flavorful hot pot combines a rich broth made from local chicken with the savory essence of vegetables and beef offal.
It is traditionally enjoyed with their house-made vinegar soy sauce. Orders are available for a minimum of two servings.
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The image shows an assorted platter of appetizers. In addition to hot pot, the menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including grilled items, salads, fried foods, and desserts.
A broad selection of beverages is also available, such as beer, Japanese sake, and wine.
ごとぅ
Grilled Chicken Breast (Shirayaki)
Exceptionally delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, with none of the dryness you might expect. I was so impressed that I ordered it again just to be sure—and it was just as tasty the second time.
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Pochi Pochi
Motsu Nabe (Beef or Pork Offal Hot Pot)
The perfect way to finish this hot pot is with ramen noodles. These noodles are delightfully chewy and generously topped with sesame seeds. Enjoy them with the leftover ponzu sauce from your hot pot. Since the ponzu is quite strong, we recommend diluting it with some of the hot pot broth for the best flavor.
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Arirang is a Korean restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station.
The interior is clean and welcoming, with a cozy, home-style atmosphere. The restaurant offers both counter and table seating, with a total of 23 seats available.
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Authentic Korean home-style cuisine can be enjoyed here in a casual setting.
The pictured "Budae Chige Set Meal" is served piping hot, featuring a hot pot filled with sausage, ham, instant noodles, and more.
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The restaurant offers a wide variety of chige hot pots, including pork kimchi sundubu, seafood, and beef. The photo shows the Sundubu Chige Set Meal.
Rice comes with free refills, and the side dishes included in the set change daily.
stardust701
Budae Chige Set Meal
After enjoying the piping hot chige, add rice to the pot and mix it all together before eating. This is my favorite way to enjoy it. Savoring each bite slowly, I felt completely satisfied. It was delicious.
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ケンガクOH
Beef Sundubu Chige Set Meal
The soup is rich and flavorful, with a gentle taste that highlights the savory beef. Generously filled with ingredients, it's so satisfying you'll want a second helping of rice. For my second bowl, I enjoyed it "ojiya-style" by topping the rice with chige soup, tofu, and beef.
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Bokkake Ya is a soba restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
The interior features a stylish, modern Japanese design. The restaurant offers table seating only, with a total of 12 seats available.
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The most popular option here is the "Duck Hot Pot Course," which comes with Toji Soba noodles.
The duck hot pot features generous portions of vegetables, duck meat, and duck meatballs. For an additional fee, you can upgrade to the Duck and Tomato Hot Pot.
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The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including specialties such as horse sashimi, salt-grilled iwana (Japanese char), and tempura.
Pictured is the "Shinshu Assorted Platter," which includes horse sashimi, moegi tofu (a Nagano specialty tofu), and nozawana pickles. The horse sashimi is traditionally enjoyed with garlic soy sauce.
カミュcamus
Duck Hot Pot Course
Every dish was delicious. While each serving was small, there was plenty of duck in the hot pot and a generous amount of vegetables, making for a satisfying meal. The meal concludes with 100% buckwheat soba noodles, which were also excellent. While adding them to the hot pot was enjoyable, I personally preferred savoring them with just a touch of salt.
Source:カミュcamus's review
オーロラ☆
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)
This flavorful duck hot pot features a delicious dashi broth and a generous serving of seasonal mushrooms. The hand-made soba noodles, with just a hint of flour left on them, have a firm and satisfying texture—reminding you why a banquet at a soba restaurant is such a great choice. The meal concludes with everyone enjoying soba-yu (hot water from boiling soba noodles), bringing the gathering to a perfect close.
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Semba Torashima is a specialty restaurant serving beef hot pot, located about a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station.
The seating is arranged around large communal tables, and counter seats are also available. The interior features a refined, modern Japanese atmosphere.
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Established in 1979, Semba Torashima is a long-standing restaurant where guests can enjoy beef hot pot along with a wide selection of quality drinks.
Pictured is the "Semba Beef Hot Pot," featuring thinly sliced Japanese Wagyu Spencer roll. The beef is so high in quality that it could even be used for shabu-shabu.
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The beef for the hot pot is freshly sliced to order. You can choose from chuck roll, spencer roll, or brisket flat.
The brisket flat is lean yet offers a rich, robust flavor.
kinako-anko
Semba Beef Hot Pot
The rich flavors of the vegetables infuse the broth, making it even more refined and delicious. Enjoy premium Spencer roll beef dipped in a creamy raw egg yolk for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The vegetables are simmered to perfection, adding to the overall flavor.
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MATAZA
Semba Beef Hot Pot
The green onions offer a satisfying crunch and aroma, while the onions are crisp and release a gentle sweetness with each bite. The generous 150g portion of beef is truly hearty and filling. The udon noodles have just the right firmness, adding to the sense of satisfaction. This is pure happiness.
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Honru Santen is a Taiwanese restaurant located about a 6-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station.
The interior is simple and offers a calm, relaxed atmosphere. The walls are decorated with numerous autographed boards from notable guests. The restaurant has a total of 45 seats.
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This well-known restaurant has even been featured in the media and enjoys a loyal following of longtime regulars.
The "Shitou Hot Pot" shown in the photo is a signature dish from Taiwan, where ingredients are cooked in a pot made of stone.
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Each table in the restaurant is equipped with a built-in stove.
Honru Santen offers a special "Stone Pot Hot Pot" course, which includes a generous selection of appetizers, noodles, dessert, and more. The hot pot is expertly prepared by the staff at your table.
醤油屋
Stone Pot Hot Pot
A rich and flavorful chicken-based broth, enhanced with other savory ingredients, is served with a simple yet delicious egg and vinegar soy sauce. Notably, the quality of the hot pot here is exceptional. Watching your meal prepared right in front of you is a delight for anyone who enjoys cooking.
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yurin316
Hot Pot
Absolutely delicious! The pot is generously filled with meatballs and dumplings, and the tofu is delightfully soft. Above all, the broth is exceptionally flavorful.
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Higashi Shinsaibashi Hoozuki is an izakaya located about a 4-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station.
The interior features a nostalgic Japanese atmosphere, offering 25 seats including both counter seating and private rooms.
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The hot pot menu features a variety of options, including chicken hot pot, motsu (offal) hot pot, pork hot pot, and hot pot with boiled dumplings. Guests can choose from seven different types of broth.
The photo shows the Wagyu Motsu Hot Pot, which is generously topped with vegetables and accented with red chili peppers.
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The hot pot set features your choice of main ingredients, accompanied by bean sprouts, cabbage, garlic chives, tofu, and mushrooms.
Toppings such as Wagyu beef offal and pork belly are available, along with finishing options like Sanuki udon noodles or cheese risotto.
Saiちゃん
Wagyu Motsu Hot Pot
Before cooking, the vegetables are piled high in the pot, but as they simmer, they blend perfectly with the flavorful broth. The tender beef offal is exceptionally delicious.
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kanesiro
Hakata-style Motsu Nabe
It's rare to find motsu nabe with a white miso broth. The offal is simmered together with cabbage, bean sprouts, tofu, and other ingredients, creating a sweet and flavorful white miso soup. You can also add chicken thigh (JPY 400) and boiled dumplings (JPY 400). The chicken is also delicious.
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Choji is a restaurant specializing in Chiri-tori Hot Pot and Tecchan Hot Pot, located about a 4-minute walk from Osaka Namba Station.
The interior is decorated with a variety of baseball memorabilia, making it a must-visit for baseball fans.
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The menu primarily features hot pot dishes, along with a selection of a la carte items and additional hot pot toppings.
This renowned restaurant is also known for attracting many celebrities. The photo shows their signature Tecchan Nabe hot pot, served with a set of sliced pork belly as a topping.
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The popular "Tecchan Hot Pot" features a generous layer of beef intestines topped with pork belly and a mountain of bean sprouts, making for a hearty and impressive dish.
The soup, infused with the rich flavors of a variety of ingredients, is said to be exceptional.
気まぐれ会社員
Tecchan Nabe
The soup may look quite dark, but it’s not spicy and has a surprisingly light flavor. Since I enjoy bolder tastes, I loved savoring the vegetables soaked in the broth. It was absolutely delicious when enjoyed together with kimchi!
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kita.meshi
Tecchan Hot Pot
This is the must-try MVP dish of the restaurant—your visit wouldn’t be complete without it. Thick slices of pork belly are layered on top of beef intestines, then piled high with a generous serving of bean sprouts. The hearty presentation alone is enough to get you excited before you even take a bite.
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Ora Gamo is a specialty restaurant dedicated to duck cuisine, located just a three-minute walk from Osaka-Namba Station.
The interior offers an elegant and tranquil atmosphere, providing a relaxing dining experience. The restaurant has a total of 35 seats.
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Ora Gamo has three locations in Osaka. They use "Kawachi Gamo," a traditional local duck brand from Osaka with roots dating back to the Meiji era.
When cooked in hot pot, the rich flavor of the duck infuses the broth, creating an exceptional taste experience.
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The duck at Ora Gamo is raised on pesticide-free feed, ensuring both strict hygiene standards and a clean, odorless flavor.
Guests can choose from courses featuring grilled duck, duck hot pot, or the chef's omakase course. Each option is highly regarded for allowing diners to fully savor the quality of the duck.
bean0512
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)
The rich, flavorful broth makes every ingredient—from the vegetables to the duck—absolutely delicious. The duck meat infuses the soup with even more depth, and the meal finishes with soba noodles cooked in the remaining broth, which is simply outstanding. The experience was so satisfying that I found myself returning two weeks in a row.
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かわとよ
Duck Hot Pot
The rich aroma of dashi broth is elevated by the savory flavor of duck fat, creating an irresistible combination. Enjoy the pleasant firmness of the duck thigh and the tender, rare-cooked slices of duck breast—each bite is exceptionally delicious.
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Shabu Tei Namba Sennichimae is a hot pot and shabu-shabu restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Namba Station.
The restaurant mainly features counter seating, with a few tables available in the back. There are a total of 19 seats.
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Each guest can enjoy their own individual hot pot using a personal copper pot. Pictured is the "Premium Beef Loin Shabu-shabu Set."
The beef is generously portioned and makes a strong impression. The set also includes an assorted platter of vegetables, Chinese noodles, and rice.
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The lunch menu at Shabu Tei features a variety of shabu-shabu options, including beef, pork, and a combination of both. Each type is available in different grades such as Premium and Special, and you can choose from several portion sizes, including single, half, or double portions.
キセーズ
Mixed Set
Once the vegetables have softened to just the right texture, it's time to enjoy the shabu-shabu with the meat—what a luxurious lunch! Served with our special sesame sauce, which is exceptionally delicious.
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築地魚河岸三枚目
Shabu-shabu
Absolutely delicious! While it may sound cliché, the sweetness of the fat and the way it melts in your mouth is truly exceptional. It’s the kind of meal that makes you feel lucky even in the middle of the day. I had to restrain myself from celebrating inwardly. The pork was also outstanding—although I can’t recall the region it’s from, it was notably lean and refined in flavor.
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Kachi Daiko is a Chanko Nabe restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Namba Station.
The spacious interior offers the relaxed atmosphere of a traditional Japanese eatery, with a total of 32 seats available at both counter and table seating.
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The signature dish at Kachi Daiko is their special Chanko Nabe, which can be customized with your choice of four different broths and a variety of ingredients.
Each hot pot comes with their house-made tsukune (chicken meatballs). With generous portions and excellent value, it's a popular spot with many repeat customers.
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The popular "Horoyoi Set" offers great value, allowing you to choose two alcoholic drinks and two dishes.
With over 30 dishes to choose from—including specialties like whale bacon and local chicken tataki—the set also comes with a small side dish.
じゅにおーる
Chanko Nabe
Prepared by a former sumo wrestler, the chanko nabe here is truly outstanding. The broth is exceptionally flavorful. Next time, I’d love to try the Japanese-style dashi chanko nabe. With all the food and drinks we enjoyed, the total for two was under JPY 4,000—an incredible value.
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さくたろー
Chanko Nabe
The offal is tender, and the dashi broth is exceptionally flavorful. Given both the taste and generous portions, the price is remarkably reasonable. Although the owner doesn't seem to boast about it, the restaurant also offers a wide selection of shochu and high-quality Japanese sake.
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Soba Shabu Sohonke Naniwa Soba Namba Dining Maison is a hot pot and shabu-shabu restaurant conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Namba Station.
The interior features a bright, wood-inspired design, creating a clean and welcoming atmosphere.
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The restaurant’s original hot pot specialty, "Soba Shabu," is especially popular.
A healthy choice, the "Soba Tsuyu Shabu" features Shima pork shabu-shabu, assorted vegetables, and freshly made soba noodles, all enjoyed in a signature house-made broth.
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There is a wide variety of soba shabu dishes to choose from, including the Soba Shabu Course, Soba Tsuyu Shabu, and Duck Soba Suki.
The photo shows the Japanese Beef Loin Soba Shabu Set, which is highly rated for its satisfying taste.
プリティ・カサブランカ
Hinashabu Set
The counter seats are especially convenient and spacious to accommodate the large hot pot and dishes. The soba noodles served with it are piping hot, and the dashi broth is full of flavor.
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atomu
Soba Shabu-shabu
The broth is a flavorful, soba-style soup that perfectly complements the dish. First, enjoy the delicious taste of the broth, then add vegetables and thinly sliced meat to cook shabu-shabu style. To finish, savor the meal with soba noodles added to the remaining broth. A truly delightful experience.
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Doozono is a specialty restaurant offering whale cuisine, conveniently located just a one-minute walk from JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station.
The interior features a modern Japanese design with a clean and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant has 19 seats, including tables, counter seating, and sunken kotatsu seating.
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Experience unique Japanese cuisine featuring whale, pufferfish, and soft-shelled turtle, available as both course meals and à la carte dishes.
Known for its exceptionally flavorful whale meat with no trace of gaminess, Doozono is one of Osaka’s most renowned restaurants for whale cuisine.
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The most popular option is the "Omakase A Course with Whale Hari Shabu Hot Pot." This luxurious course features an assorted platter of four kinds of whale sashimi, deep-fried whale Tatsuta-age, and the signature whale Hari Shabu Hot Pot, among other dishes.
The whale Hari Shabu Hot Pot is especially recommended, featuring a flavorful broth made with kombu kelp and bonito.
Oil & Salt
Whale Harihari Hot Pot
Enjoy this specialty hot pot featuring whale meat simmered in a broth infused with generous amounts of ginger and sake. The rich flavor of whale tail fat is fully extracted, resulting in an exceptional soup. The staff will prepare the first serving for you at your table. This is exactly the dish you've been craving.
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Liona♡
Kujira Hari Shabu Hot Pot
At the end of your meal, you can choose between rice or "Hitotsujinawa Hosodaira Udon" from Miwa City in Nara Prefecture. Without hesitation, Liona♡ went for the Hitotsujinawa Udon. The firm, chewy noodles pair perfectly with the rich whale broth, creating a moment of pure bliss. Simply delicious—there are no other words.
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Bashunro Kitashinchi Sohonten is an upscale meat restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station.
The first floor features a counter, the second floor offers table seating as well as private rooms with sunken kotatsu seating, and the third floor is divided into a spacious hall and private tatami rooms.
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The menu features a wide variety of options, including set courses, yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), and à la carte dishes.
Pictured is the "Sakura Sukiyaki." Enjoy thinly sliced horse meat swished in a hot pot with vegetables and mushrooms, then dipped in a beaten egg for a rich, flavorful experience.
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The popular "Hidari Uma Course" offers a total of seven dishes, including dessert.
For the main course, you can choose from Sakura Nabe (horse meat hot pot), Sakura Yakiniku Lava Stone Grill, or Sakura Tenderloin Steak. The image shows the Sakura Nabe.
eb2002621
Hidari Uma Course
No matter how many times I try it, I never get tired of this course. The portion size is just right. The staff provide detailed explanations of each dish and attentive service, making for a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere throughout the restaurant.
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kinako-anko
Sakura Nabe
Enjoy thinly sliced horse meat, gently swished in hot pot broth and dipped in a fresh beaten egg. The white marbling is sweet, while the lean meat is exceptionally tender—on par with the finest beef shabu-shabu.
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Mitokuya is a Japanese restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
The interior features a calming brown color scheme. On the first floor, guests can choose from sunken kotatsu seating, counter seats, tables, and private rooms, while the second floor offers a spacious dining area.
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Mitokuya offers a wide variety of dishes featuring both seafood and vegetables, ranging from classic favorites to more unique selections.
Pictured is their "Hamo Dashi Shabu," featuring plump pike conger (hamo). To enjoy this dish, simply swish the hamo in a hot pot containing only onions and savor its delicate flavor.
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The owner personally visits the central market every morning to select only the finest ingredients.
The Awaji Island Pike Conger Shabu Course offers a luxurious dining experience featuring hamo (pike conger) prepared in a variety of ways, including blanched, tempura, and hot pot, for a truly indulgent meal.
yama-log
Banquet Course
This course features a total of 11 dishes, starting with an assorted sashimi platter and ending with a flavorful tsukune hot pot. From start to finish, the course delivers exceptional taste, quality, and generous portions, ensuring a satisfying experience. Highlights include A5-grade steak, foie gras, and tender duck breast—an impressively luxurious selection for an izakaya. The quality of the ingredients is also outstanding.
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Ｎａｔａｌｉｅ
Monkfish Hot Pot
Absolutely delicious! Unlike fugu, monkfish has a satisfyingly chewy texture and a rich, deep flavor. Outstanding! And as a final touch, the rice porridge at the end was exceptionally tasty.
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Aji Hei is a renowned fugu (pufferfish) specialty restaurant located about a 4-minute walk from Kita-Tatsumi Station in Osaka.
The interior features a bright, inviting Japanese atmosphere with warm wooden accents. The restaurant offers a total of 50 seats.
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Aji Hei is dedicated to sourcing only the finest ingredients, using exceptionally fresh and high-quality pufferfish.
The photo shows their "Tecchiri" hot pot, featuring generous portions of thick-cut pufferfish. The hot pot is filled with a variety of ingredients, including Malony noodles (glass noodles), mizuna greens, and enoki mushrooms, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
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You can enjoy "Tecchiri" (pufferfish hot pot) with a variety of finishing options such as rice porridge, udon noodles, or mochi added to the broth at the end of your meal. The dashi broth is rich and flavorful, making for an exceptional experience.
For the rice porridge, you can either have the staff prepare it for you or make it yourself.
林檎パイ
Tecchiri (Pufferfish Hot Pot)
The pufferfish is exceptionally plump and meaty—not just bones, but generous portions of tender flesh. Its delicate flavor is clean and refined. The restaurant is always packed with customers, a testament to its enduring popularity.
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yoshi800
Tecchiri (Fugu Hot Pot)
The protein-rich fugu (pufferfish) offers a delicate flavor and a pleasing, springy texture. This fugu hot pot provides a highly satisfying dining experience.
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Tatsuya is a well-known restaurant specializing in Horumon Hot Pot, located about a 3-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station.
Look for the beer sign and red noren curtain at the entrance. Inside, you'll find a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese eatery.
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Tatsuya sources fresh, raw horumon (offal) directly from wholesalers in Habikino and Nanko.
Their signature "Horumon Hot Pot" is generously filled with tofu, garlic chives, kimchi, and more, creating a rich and flavorful dish.
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You can customize your Horumon Hot Pot with a variety of toppings, such as pig’s feet, pig’s ears, or steamed pork kimchi, for an additional charge.
To finish off your meal, choose from udon, Chinese noodles, or soba—each pairs perfectly with the rich, flavorful broth.
たける９９
Horumon Hot Pot
A flood of rich, savory flavors! The kimchi and garlic chives bring everything together perfectly. Once you try it, you'll be hooked for sure. It's not overly spicy, but packed with umami, making it the perfect match for a cold beer.
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Liona♡
Horumon Hot Pot
This hot pot features a rich, flavorful broth made from horumon (offal). To finish, add rice and a fresh egg, then top generously with green onions—the result is even more delicious than you might expect.
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