Asia Food Along the Nankai Line

Let's Compare Asian Food Along the Nankai Line!

There are many unique restaurants along the Nankai Line, offering not only Japanese cuisine but also representative Asian delicacies. How about trying out and comparing these exquisite Asian food restaurants? Here are about four of such restaurants we'd like to introduce this time.

Xiaolongbao and Natural Wine Horie Blue

Approximately a 12-minute walk from Namba Station, "Xiaolongbao and Natural Wine Horie Blue" is located on the second floor of a stylish building facing the Dotonbori River. This restaurant offers a space where you can enjoy dim sum in an extraordinary atmosphere.
The concept of the restaurant is the sea and ships. In the center of the interior, there's a boat-shaped bar counter, surrounded by river-view sofas. With a luxurious ambiance, you'll feel like you're on a secret cruise ship.
Horie Blue's afternoon tea features a Chinese-style twist. The cake stand includes Chinese antique-style decorative shelves, creating a very photogenic setting.

Address: Canal Terrace Horie East Building 2F, 1-5-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka

Business hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 18:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:00) Sat, Sun, Holidays: 11:00-15:30 (L.O. 15:00), 17:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:00)

Closed: None

Kimuchiya On HARU Horoyoi Sho Minami Main Store

Located about a 15-minute walk from Fukai Station, "Kimuchiya On HARU Horoyoi Sho Minami Main Store" is a popular izakaya loved by locals, offering delicious kimchi and various Korean dishes.
The Korean cuisine at Kimuchiya On HARU Horoyoi Sho Minami Main Store is all prepared authentically. The owner, who is from Korea, has inherited the flavors of their hometown and adapted them into Japanese-style dishes. While being authentic, the familiar seasoning is sure to become addictive.

Address: 2-11 Miyaencho, Naka-ku, Sakai City, Osaka

Business hours: 10:00～20:00

Closed: Mondays

Domjin Spice Café

Approximately a 4-minute walk from the bus stop "Momoyamadai Sanchome" from TOGA-MIKITA Station. "Domjin Spice Cafe" is a place where you can enjoy authentic masala dishes and spicy curries that rival those found in their home countries.
Upon opening the door, you're greeted with tantalizing aromas of spices. Various folk crafts from around the world line the interior, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of traveling to exotic lands.
The curries, crafted from a combination of over 30 spices, boast a flavor that's addictive, which is why it has garnered a dedicated fan base.

Address: 683 Nonoi, Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka

Business hours: Lunch: Monday to Sunday 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Last Order)
Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Last Order)

Closed: Irregular holidays

Washoku(Japanese food) cafe Uoyone

About 10 minutes by bus from TOGA-MIKITA Station on the Senboku Rapid Railway. Washoku(Japanese food) cafe Uoyone, with its pop-up fish illustration on the exterior wall, is a Japanese cafe where you can enjoy delicious fish dishes.

The store manager has about 10 years of experience at his family's fresh fish shop. All the fish selected by a reliable connoisseur are superb! The rice is also carefully selected according to the season.