Dotonbori, Osaka’s tables, tasted and verified — with the real links to book and an honest word on what you can eat.
2 places
Kitsune udon — sweet fried tofu over a delicate kombu-and-fish dashi
A serene, historic udon house in Dotonbori (founded 1946) famed for its golden kombu-and-mackerel dashi and signature kitsune udon. Despite the tofu topping, the broth is fish-based so it is not vegetarian or vegan, and the udon noodles contain wheat, so it is not gluten-free. Closed Wednesdays.
Yamaimo-yaki — okonomiyaki bound with grated mountain yam
A Dotonbori okonomiyaki institution founded in 1945, now third-generation and a multi-year Michelin Bib Gourmand, famous for its 'yamaimo-yaki' bound with grated mountain yam. Long waits are common; it is not suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal or gluten-free diets, as dishes use flour, egg, pork and bonito-based dashi.
