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Shinsaibashi’s gourmet getaways
Osaka’s oldest bistro and other eateries that transport you to foreign lands
For tourists, Shinsaibashi is a must-see kaleidoscope of lights and bustle, with all the takoyaki and izakayas you could ask for. But for locals, well, sometimes we just want to get away, and Shinsaibashi has that too. You can share foie gras to the strains of an accordion, eat Spanish food al fresco, or find comfort on a leather couch with a devilish torte. These are places designed to immerse you in another world, offering you a night away from the neon.
Bistro d’Anjou
As winter creeps in and the mercury drops, the body yearns for comfort food. And few places do comfort food like the French bistro, serving satisfying cooking with glamour and finesse…
Viento
If on a mild evening one was looking for the fresh food and sultry atmosphere of the Mediterranean, chef Kosuke Shinobu’s Viento would be the destination. Sitting in this breezy corner establishment, with its sliding doors pushed aside to let in the warm summer air, feels not unlike being in Barcelona…
Axum
This East African den serves drinks or an Ethiopian feast against a soundscape of rhythmic music. It claims to be Kansai’s only Ethiopian restaurant. Ethiopia-born Nunu Hadis has been dishing up unique cuisine and, on weekends, a party atmosphere for 11 years…
Marimba Café
Step off the street and into Old Word Europe with a visit to this distinctly charming café. The establishment’s antique romance comes from carefully selected bric-a-brac, heavy furniture and the dim glow of candles and lamps…
