Hana Kujira Main Branch
A beloved oden restaurant in Fukushima with 30+ years of history. Selected for Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka Bib Gourmand in 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Known for refined Kansai-style oden simmered in bonito and kelp dashi, with 30+ varieties. The rare 'Koro' is also a specialty. Opens at 4pm; weekend waits of 1 hour are not unusual.
Reviews say 'Must visit for oden when coming to Osaka', 'Amazing that it has Michelin recognition yet prices remain accessible', 'The elegance of the dashi is in a different league'. 1,272 reviews show no signs of fake reviews.