Gourmet Spot

After touring the art and design exhibits, let’s go have some delicious Japanses food.
Here are selected recommendations for izakayas and restaurants that are perfect for a break or a stop on your way home.

OAD Official community spot

EXPO Bar is a bar that provides a place for people interested in the Osaka-Kansai Expo to gather and mingle.During the six months of the Expo, two bars will open in Osaka City as places to enjoy food, music, and conversations. This makes it a perfect space for a chat after viewing art and design.

EXPO Bar Kita Main Store

address
LUCUA Osaka B2F Atrium side escalator atrium,3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City
hours
17:00-23:00
closed
Open every day

website

EXPO Bar Minami Main Store

address
SHINSAIBASHI PARCO B2F,Tank Sakaba,
1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
hours
17:00-23:00（Last order at 22:30）
closed
Open every day

website

Pub & Restaurant Picks

“Meets Regional” editor-in-chief Mr. Matsuo, who is well versed in Osaka city and its gourmet
food,introduces his favorite restaurants in each area!

Kita Area

Suehiro

A 50-year-old izakaya where you can enjoy oden and à la carte dishes along with wine.

address
2-2-8 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City
hours
18:00-22:00
closed
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays

website

That’s PIZZA Umeda Toyosaki Branch

A specialty Neapolitan pizza restaurant offering authentic taste in a casual atmosphere.

address
3-8-19 Toyosaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City
hours
11:30-21:30
closed
Tuesdays

website

Chuo Area

Parloir Yodoyabashi

Unwind and take a breather with natural wine and canelés. Open until midnight (24:00).

address
4-2-6 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
hours
11:30-24:00
closed
Open every day

website

Midosuji Lodge

Try the signature Fried Shrimp Set Meal at this retro-style Yoshoku restaurant.

address
B1 Osaka Toyota Building, 4-3-11 Minamisenba,
Chuo-ku, Osaka City
hours
11:30 - 14:00 *Until 15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
17:00 - 21:30 *Until 21:00 on Sundays and Public Holidays
closed
Mondays, Tuesdays　
*Open if Monday or Tuesday falls on a Public Holiday

website

Minami Area

poole.

A stylish cafe bar where you can enjoy carefully selected craft gins.

address
1-2-29 Daido, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City
hours
13:00-26:00　*Until 20:00 on Tuesdays
closed
Open every day

website

SOL

A relaxing spot where you can enjoy natural wine and exquisite snacks starting from the early evening.

address
1-5-35 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City
hours
16:00-21:00
closed
Wednesdays, Thursdays

website