Rikuro Ojisannomise りくろーおじさんの店 (新)なんば本

Rikuro is the ultimate Japanese cheesecake in Osaka! Unlike the typical dense and heavy cheesecake, the Japanese style cheesecake is super rich but light and fluffy; kind of like a sponge cake! This Rikuro shop in the Namba district is the busiest so they always have the freshest cakes!

The line up outside is for customers that’s buying the whole cake (only￥675). So if it’s your first time and want to see what the hype’s about, you can go inside and order a slice to skip the line up. While you’re seated, you can see the whole production line. There’s nothing as satisfying as seeing those bouncy cheesecake come fresh out of the oven!

There’s quite a few locations but this one is most popular and convenient. But if you’re just making a pit stop at the Shin-Osaka station, you can find a Rikuro booth on the 3rd floor. It’s just a booth so the cheesecake are pre-packaged. Although it’s not freshly made, but it’s still damn good after you heat it up a little.

When in Osaka, Rikuro is a must for me! Highly recommend it!

Address \\  3-2-28 Nanba Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka
Phone Number \\  0120-57-2132 (Takes reservations)
Hours \\ Monday – Sunday: 9:30am – 9pm (Last order)
Average Price \\  ￥999
Payment Method \\   Cash Only
Rating \\   3.54/5
Website \\   Rikuro Cheesecake (Japanese Only)

Fukutarou 福太郎

Fukutarou is reasonably priced and the second highest rating okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka. Fukutarou is a local favorite hidden in the beaten path. While all the tourists are lining up for okonomiyaki in the busy streets of Namba,  Japanese locals are lining up here.

The chefs would cook your okonomiyaki at the front of the shop and then shift to the teppanyaki grill in front of you. You can cut portions onto to your plate and leave the rest on the grill to keep it warm. Aside from the famous okonomiyaki, they also have other side dishes like yakisoba, baked scallops and oysters. Fukutarou is opened everyday throughout the year but only serves lunch on weekends and holidays. If you’re craving for a late night snack, this would be a popular spot to hit up!

FYI, there’s a few locations but this location is the highest rating. There’s also a store in Tokyo Skytree so if you’re in Tokyo, you can still try this local favorite!

Address \\  2-3-17 Sennichimae Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka
Phone Number \\  06-6634-2951 (Does not take reservations)
Hours \\ Monday – Friday: 5pm – 1am
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 12am
Average Price \\  ￥1,000 -￥1,999
Payment Method \\   Credit Card Accepted
Rating \\   3.63/5
Website \\   Fukutarou (English & Japanese)