Japanese restaurant • 4-chōme-5-15 Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan
In a corner of the Tenjinbashi shopping street, which retains the rich atmosphere of downtown Osaka, stands the okonomiyaki shop "Tsuruya" with its conspicuously yellow signboard. This renowned shop, with a history of over 60 years, offers a taste of nostalgia in its interior from the Taisho period, allowing customers to enjoy the nostalgic flavor of okonomiyaki.
The signature menu of Tsuruya is, of course, okonomiyaki. With no use of sauce or mayonnaise, a simple flavor seasoned with soy sauce is exquisite. The dough is kneaded with yam, offering a pleasant chewy texture. Fresh ingredients such as squid and shrimp are also excellent, and they go exceptionally well with beer. Yakisoba is also a specialty, a luxurious dish with plump shrimp and squid. It is a popular way to enjoy okonomiyaki and yakisoba while savoring them hot on the iron plate.
The Showa retro interior and the venerable iron plate exude a strong nostalgic atmosphere of old Osaka downtown. The warmth of the head chef and the old-fashioned flavor are preserved in this renowned shop. When you visit Osaka, be sure to stop by this hidden gem in the alley.
Access: 2 minutes walk from Tenjinbashi Rokuchome Station Business hours: 18:00-23:30 (closed on Tuesdays)