Kinzi: Udon and Sake
A hidden izakaya near Toyotsu Park, 4-minute walk from Esaka Station, transforming from a udon lunch spot to a sake bar at night. Lunch features authentic Inaniwa udon from Akita (from ¥800); evenings feature fresh fish dishes and about 20 varieties of rare Tohoku sake, with Inaniwa udon as the closing dish. Tabelog 179 reviews, score 3.59—a hardcore gem of Esaka. Food enthusiasts note 'hard to believe you can eat this Inaniwa udon in Osaka.'
"Never thought I'd encounter Inaniwa udon of this quality in Osaka." "Come to the evening session specifically for the finishing udon. A cut above any other bar." "The owner's eye for sake is outstanding. Rare Tohoku sake available here." "Don't underestimate the lunch udon either. This quality for ¥800 is the best value in Esaka."