10 recommended oden (Japanese hotpot with ingredients simmered in broth) spots in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture! Popular places

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Oden Sakaba Yuami in Ten-Go Nakazaki-dori Shopping Street in Naniwacho, Kita-ku, Osaka, is a place where you can enjoy carefully made oden (Japanese hot pot dish).

The interior, renovated from an old traditional house, has a hideaway feel. There are counter seats lined up by large oden Hot Pot pots as well as table seating, so you can relax and enjoy your time there.

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The "Authentic Oden Full Enjoyment Course," limited to the counter and available for just 3 groups per day, is popular for its stop-order style All you can eat oden course.

Depending on the ingredients, they use either shio-koji dashi (salted rice malt broth) or rich kuro-koji dashi (black koji broth), with around 20 kinds available at all times. It is simmered well, letting you fully enjoy the natural flavor of each ingredient.

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They also offer a full lineup of small dishes that are perfect as a palate cleanser.

The popular Oden-ya no Potato Salad, made with potatoes and eggs from oden (Japanese stew), is prepared only after you order. The richness and tang of the mayonnaise go well with the flavor of the dashi broth, giving it a mellow taste with plenty of umami.

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Kushikatsu Oden Aji no Tanukiya is a casual izakaya in the Ohatsu Tenjin Shopping Street in Kita-ku, Osaka, where you can enjoy kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) and carefully prepared oden (Japanese hot pot items).

The 1st floor has counter seating, while the 2nd and 3rd floors have table seating, making it easy to visit whether you are dining alone or with a group. In addition to the otoshi (table charge), a 10% service charge is added after 22:00.

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The oden (Japanese hot pot dishes simmered in broth) here is made in the Kanto style with dark soy sauce, and one of its appeals is that you can enjoy it year-round.

The slowly simmered daikon radish and beef tendon are said to be very tasty, with the rich broth soaked all the way through. You can order them either A la carte or as an assortment.

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The signature dote-katsu (cutlet with rich sweet-savory miso sauce) features freshly fried cutlets coated well in a deep, sweet-savory miso sauce, and it pairs perfectly with drinks.

There are two kinds, beef and pork, and many people enjoy comparing the two. It is said to be so good that once you try it, you will want it again and again.

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Oden Ryori Jizake Osaka Kitashinchi Rokkon, where you can enjoy oden made with carefully crafted dashi, is located just a short walk from Kitashinchi Station.

Inside, filled with the aroma of dashi, the restaurant has counter seats with an oden pot and table Private room. It is said to be easy to visit whether you are on your own or with a group.

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They serve oden (Japanese hot pot dishes) one plate at a time, so you can enjoy it with Special seasonal local sake.

The oden lineup is wide, from classics to more unusual items. The "daikon radish" simmered for 3 days is said to be excellent, with the dashi flavor soaked all the way through.

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Tomato is oden (Japanese hot pot dish) with a Western style that you can enjoy freshly made. Since they cook it after you order, it’s best to order early.

The whole tomato is simmered until the dashi (Japanese soup stock) soaks in well, giving it a soft, melty texture.

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At Sake to Tsumami Chunma in Higashidori, Umeda, Osaka, you can enjoy creative oden (Japanese one pot dish).

The stylish interior feels like a chic cafe. It has a casual vibe, and one of its best points is how easy it is to drop in on a whim.

The popular menu item "Kamo Dashi Oden" is a dish of various ingredients simmered in a golden broth packed with the flavor of kamo (duck) and seafood.

The broth soaks all the way into the center of each ingredient, and the rich flavor spreads through your mouth the moment you take a bite. Among them, the "roll cabbage" is said to be especially good, with the meat flavor matching the broth perfectly.

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Not only are they particular about their oden (Japanese stew), but they also offer a full lineup of small plates that pair perfectly with drinks.

The "Ebi Mayo" wrapped in crispy kadaifu (shredded filo dough) is a dish that looks appetizing at first glance. The special mayonnaise sauce brings out the great flavor of the shrimp, and the portion is very filling.

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Shuko Tetsu is located in Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, about a 5-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station.

The compact interior has a calm atmosphere, and its appeal lies in how you can relax there at ease like in a hideaway. In addition to counter seating, there are table seats and Private room options, so it can accommodate everyone from solo diners to groups.

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The oden (Japanese simmered hotpot items) soaked in rich yet gentle dashi broth comes in a wide lineup, from the classic daikon radish to more unusual options.

The popular menu item "bacon and cream cheese" is said to pair Japanese style oden broth perfectly with cheese, making it so tasty you'll want more.

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Like the oden, the specialty dote-yaki (miso-simmered beef tendon) is also one of the must-order popular menu items.

The slowly simmered beef tendon is said to be cooked until meltingly tender and piled on so generously it looks ready to spill out of the bowl. The sharp bite of green onion and its crisp texture add a nice accent.

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At Oden Sumiyoshi, you can enjoy high quality dashi broth and creative oden dishes that carry on the flavors of the famous Takokichi.

The interior has a classic Japanese feel and offers an elegant, refined space. The tables are well spaced, so you can relax and enjoy your meal without worrying about the people next to you.

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Here, you can fully enjoy oden in a course-style meal along with seasonal à la carte dishes.

Their secret daikon radish, simmered separately in its own pot, uses fresh cream in the dashi and has a rich, deep flavor. It also pairs well with pork belly and is said to be so good that you will want another serving.

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The "kuruma-fu (wheat gluten rings), konnyaku (yam cake), and jaco (small dried fish) meatballs" are simmered in a light broth.

The broth-soaked "kuruma-fu" is said to burst with savory flavor the moment you take a bite. Another popular point is that the broth changes depending on the ingredients, so you can enjoy the change in flavor.

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Kanto-ni Kikuya is a place in Osaka where you can enjoy Kanto-ni (Kanto-style oden).

The small interior has counter seats set up around the kitchen. It is always lively with many customers, and depending on the time of day, you may have to wait, so it is best to visit early.

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The oden (Japanese one pot dish) simmered in a house-made dashi broth finished with chicken bones, light soy sauce, and salt comes in a lineup of more than 20 varieties.

The chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake) releases more flavor the more you chew, and the konnyaku (firm yam cake) is said to soak up the broth well, with a pleasantly springy texture too.

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The "tako (octopus)" is simmered only after you order, so it takes some time to be served, but it is a popular dish with many repeat customers.

The generously cut tako (octopus) is carefully cooked and finished tender. You can also change up the flavor with karashi (mustard), shichimi (seven-spice chili), or pepper.

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At "Koko wa Horie Niru to Kome," you can enjoy their specialty oden and Clay Pot rice made with carefully selected rice.

The stylish interior has a nostalgic feel and a lot of character. In addition to counter seating, there are also table seats that are perfect for groups.

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The photo shows the popular menu item "oden (Japanese hot pot dish) Standard 5-Item Platter." The oden comes in a wide variety, from classics like daikon radish and konnyaku that are well soaked with broth to more unusual items.

They say the key to its good taste is the broth, made from carefully selected ingredients such as chicken stock, bonito and kombu kelp, tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms.

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Nirukome's specialty, "bihada oden (beauty hot pot)," is a popular dish known for its tasty soup with a mild, rich flavor.

They slowly simmer crispy, fragrant fried chicken wings, and the meat is said to be so tender it falls right off the bone.

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This is an izakaya where you can enjoy oden (Japanese one pot dish) with two carefully crafted flavors, broth and miso, along with creative Japanese cuisine.

Warm lighting gives the place a cozy, homey feel. It offers popular counter seats and Sunken kotatsu seating where you can relax. It is an easy place to visit whether you are dining alone or with a group.

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This is the classic oden item "daikon radish," topped with miso and green onions. The soft, steaming daikon radish and the light red miso make a great combination.

The miso can also be served on a separate plate, so you can enjoy it the way you like.

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The most popular item is the “ebi-manju (shrimp bun).” This dish features a shrimp bun covered generously with a sauce made from carefully prepared dashi (Japanese soup stock).

With one bite, the rich flavors of the dashi and shrimp fill your mouth. The fresh spiciness of ginger also brings out the taste even more.

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Odenya Santoku Rokumi Fukushima 2-go Ten is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy their signature tori paitan oden (chicken white broth oden) and Japanese sake. Another feature is its charming nagaya-style exterior, renovated from a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house).

There is an inner courtyard at the back of the restaurant, where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the Japanese atmosphere.

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The oden (Japanese hot pot dish) made with tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) includes not only standard items like atsuage (deep-fried tofu) and eggs, but also unusual options like curry oden.

The ingredients are all slowly simmered until fully flavored, with a taste that never gets old and pairs perfectly with drinks.

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The signature sansho soboro dashimaki (Japanese rolled omelet with dashi and minced chicken flavored with Japanese pepper) is a fluffy dashimaki rolled around soboro seasoned with sansho (Japanese pepper).

The mild umami of the dashimaki pairs well with the rich flavor of the soboro. The fresh aroma and gentle heat of the sansho are said to really whet the appetite.