Secret Osaka Food Tour by Pro Chef: A5 Wagyu, No Tourist Traps
Description
Skip the tourist traps and immerse yourself in Osaka's food scene on this small-group food tour with a former professional chef as your guide. The highlight is tasting ≪Premium Japanese Wagyu≫, hand-selected for its quality and marbling. Visit only the local spots your guide takes their own friends, and learn the culinary secrets and history behind each dish. In addition to food, you'll also enjoy local drinks specifically selected to match your personal tastes and preferences at each of the 4 venues. ・Try 13 dishes including ≪Premium Wagyu≫ and 4 local drinks tailored to your palate throughout the experience ・Enjoy a more personalized experience in a small group size of up to 4 people ・Get an insider's look into Osaka's food scene on this chef-curated experience ・Ask your chef guide for more local food recommendations and culinary tips
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
- Extra orders are available at your own expense. We recommend carrying around 5,000 JPY in cash for any additional drinks or personal snacks.
- Note on Smoking: In accordance with Japanese regulations, some local venues on this tour still allow indoor smoking. We appreciate your understanding of this local culture.
- Floor seating in old Japanese houses may not be suitable for those with knee or back problems.
Reviews(57)
Keigo is an excellent guide; he took us to authentic Japan, to restaurants that locals really visit. He explained everything very well and is super friendly. I totally recommend him as a guide!!
¡Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! “The real Japan” — that is exactly what I aim for! I’m so glad the restaurants felt authentic and that the explanations were clear. It was a real pleasure having you on the tour. I hope to welcome you back to Osaka someday! ¡Hasta la próxima! With gratitude, Keigo
This was an amazing food experience with unique dishes that were absolutely delicious. We were able to observe some the chefs making the dishes which was truly a treat.
Thank you so much for this kind review — it really means a lot! I'm so glad the dishes felt unique and special. And watching the chefs at work is always one of my favorite moments on the tour — there is something magical about seeing the craft up close! Hope to see you again in Osaka someday! With gratitude, Keigoh
We had a wonderful time exploring the quieter part of Osaka with our guide Keigoh. He shared great knowledge of the local area and food. We tried tuna head, apparently a rare find, which was the star of our tour. We laughed, met locals and even learned some Japanese along the way.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — it really made my day! I love that the tuna head was the star of the show! It's always a little nerve-wracking to serve such a rare cut, so seeing guests enjoy it makes it so rewarding. Laughing, meeting locals, and picking up a few Japanese words — that is exactly the experience I hope every family leaves with. I'm so glad it all came together for you! Hope to welcome you and your family back to Osaka someday! With gratitude, Keigoh
We had a great time with our guide, Keigo. He was so warm and personable and had a great sense of humour. He took us to a bunch of great places we would not have found on our own and the food and drinks were top tier. A real highlight of our trip. Thanks again, Keigo.
Thank you both so much for this wonderful review — it really made my smile! "A real highlight of the trip" — that is honestly the best thing I can hear. Australia is always close to my heart, so having you both on the tour made it extra special for me! I hope to see you both back in Osaka someday — or maybe I'll make it to Australia first! With gratitude, Keigo
Excellent experience!! It was very nice
Thank you so much for your kind words — it really means a lot! I'm so glad you had a great time. I hope to welcome you back to Osaka someday! With gratitude, Keigoh
The best tour around Osaka, well explained, excellent choice of restaurants. And above all, the experience of sharing with an excellent guide. Don't miss the best of Osaka. 100000000/10
¡Muchas gracias por estas palabras tan generosas! 100,000,000 out of 10 — I honestly don't know how to top that! Thank you so much! I'm really glad the restaurant choices hit the mark and that the explanations were clear. And sharing the evening with you was just as enjoyable for me! ¡Espero verte de nuevo en Osaka pronto! With gratitude, Keigo
Excellent explanation in Japanese and English, a great experience, 100% recommendable. When I return to Osaka, it will undoubtedly be my first choice 😊
¡Muchas gracias por esta reseña tan amable! Thank you so much — this really means a lot to me! I'm so glad the explanations in both Japanese and English worked well for you. And knowing that I'll be your first choice when you return to Osaka makes me incredibly happy! ¡Hasta la próxima vez en Osaka! 😄 With gratitude, Keigo
🌟 Absolute 20 out of 10! Kaigo is the best guide in Osaka!If you are coming to Osaka, you need to book a tour with Kaigo. He truly knows his craft inside and out. From the moment the tour starts, he treats you like family and makes you feel incredibly welcome. The food we had was absolutely amazing—he took us to the best spots and gave us a real taste of the city. Beyond the incredible food, his energy and vibe were excellent from start to finish. It was a solid 20 out of 10 experience. I will recommend him as much as possible to everyone I know, and I will definitely keep booking him for my future trips! Don't hesitate, just book him!
Wow, 20 out of 10 — I don't think it gets better than that! Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! "Treated like family" is honestly the best thing I could ever hear. That is exactly the feeling I want every guest to leave with. I can't wait to welcome you back on your next trip to Osaka — and thank you for recommending me to everyone you know. That means the world to a small independent guide like me! See you next time! With gratitude, Keigo
Very good, high quality local options. The guide was friendly and took us to some places we would have never otherwise visited.
Thank you so much for this kind review — it really means a lot! Taking guests to places they would never find on their own is exactly what I love doing. I’m so glad it felt like a genuine local experience! Hope to see you again in Osaka someday! Keigo
Our guide Keigo was fantastic and so was the food and drinks. No tourist traps, just great local gems you would never find yourself. Money well spent.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review — it really made my day! “No tourist traps, just local gems” is exactly what I aim for, so hearing that means everything to me. I’m so glad the food and drinks hit the mark too! Hope to see you again in Osaka someday! Keigo
