Nara Restaurants

Although a bit off the beaten track, this luxury hotel's location on the cherry tree-lined Okawa River is great for jogging and imparts a relaxing, resortlike setting despite the adjoining OAP, a large office building th... more

This is home to the giant crab you may see in the guide books. This Namba landmark specializes in seasonal crab served in more ways than you can count. Winter specialties include Nabe, or Casseroles, starting at JPY4,800 per pe... more

A great place to have a traditional Japanese lunch after visiting the nearby Silver Temple, Ginkakuji, or after cherry-blossom viewing on Philosopher's Walk. Omen is a good place to either warm up or cool down after your exerti... more

If you have an appetite for spicy sub-continental food, then this may be the place for you. When you want more, the waiters will bring what you want to your table. Otherwise, there is an attractive set that includes two types o... more

Eating sushi in Japan can be an expensive experience, so it comes as a pleasant surprise to step into this restaurant. Oddly enough for an Osaka sushi restaurant, Gionzushi serves Edomae nigiri sushi, which originally meant nig... more

As well as being a world famous traditional inn, Kinmata also serves exquisite lunches and dinners for non-guests, although reservations 24 hours in advance are necessary. The beautifully prepared and presented full-course meal... more

This elegant French restaurant, perfect for business or pleasure, is run by Tomoyuki Matsui. Fine food and a good wine list. Both English and French are spoken here, so communication should not pose a problem. Open for lunch an... more

Treat all your senses as you enter a small piece of India transported to Abeno-ku. Walking into Aja Kaja feast your eyes on traditional Indian decor, take in the latest in Indian music, and while you wait for your food browse t... more

Now operated by the Ganko chain, Nijoen is a large restaurant set in a Meiji-era villa. The location is superb, with the Takase River flowing through the delightful garden. Nijoen is fully licensed and popular with both tourist... more

As you climb the double spiral staircase under the watchful gaze of previous guests Prince Charles and Princess Diana, you step back in time to the world of 1930s Paris. Relax in the knowledge that the full-course French dinner... more