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Secret Osaka Food Tour by Pro Chef: A5 Wagyu, No Tourist Traps

5.0(66)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Escape Dotonbori: Deep Osaka Food Tour with a Chef (13 Tastings)
Secret Osaka Food Tour by Pro Chef: A5 Wagyu, No Tourist Traps

About this activity

Skip the tourist traps and immerse yourself in Osaka's food scene on this small-group food tour with a former professional chef as your guide. The highlight is tasting ≪Premium Japanese Wagyu≫, hand-selected for its quality and marbling. Visit only the local spots your guide takes their own friends, and learn the culinary secrets and history behind each dish. In addition to food, you'll also enjoy local drinks specifically selected to match your personal tastes and preferences at each of the 4 venues.

・Try 13 dishes including ≪Premium Wagyu≫ and 4 local drinks tailored to your palate throughout the experience

・Enjoy a more personalized experience in a small group size of up to 4 people

・Get an insider's look into Osaka's food scene on this chef-curated experience

・Ask your chef guide for more local food recommendations and culinary tips

What's included

  • ✓Professional Chef Experience & Storytelling
  • ✓4 drinks included (1 at each venue). Options: Sake, Shochu, Umeshu, Chu-hi, or soft drinks.
  • ✓Indulge in 13 chef-selected Japanese Tapas, including the ultimate ≪Premium Wagyu≫ tasting. Experience the finest local flavors chosen through a professional chef's expert eyes.

Not included

  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Additional food and drinks: Please pay for any additional food and beverages on-site

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point is at the ground level of Exit 3, Tanimachi 6-chome Station, on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. Our meeting point is in front of Tachinomi Megane-do, which is next to Exit 3.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The legal alcoholic drinking age is 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
  • If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let your host know when booking.
  • Extra orders are available at your own expense. We recommend carrying around 5,000 JPY in cash for any additional drinks or personal snacks.
  • Note on Smoking: In accordance with Japanese regulations, some local venues on this tour still allow indoor smoking. We appreciate your understanding of this local culture.
  • Floor seating in old Japanese houses may not be suitable for those with knee or back problems.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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