gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 We have to take out a couple of visiting teachers from Taiwan and Korea in Osaka. Any suggestions for a nice izakaya/restaurant??? Everyone's staying in the Namba area, so that would be most convenient. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 My nights in Namba are so hazy Im surprised I didnt pass out in a ditch/park somewhere... send em up the subway to Sinsaibashi and go to Cafe Absinthe, I like the food/atmosphere there. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy My nights in Namba are so hazy Im surprised I didnt pass out in a ditch/park somewhere... me too. Shinsaibashi's a little more civilized, eh? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 no, but I always end up ****up in Namba for some reason, Sinsaibashi is great for clubs and dancing and usually dancing allows me to sweat out some of the alcohol and not be so ****up Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I like Bar Zerro for some reason. It has a good balance of trashiness and general good vibes to make it interesting. Club Pure down the block is a bit too much for me, but if you're into alcohol destruction, it works. Anyway, for izakayas/restaurants, you're spoilt for choice. Maybe look at what's available on the Dotonbori river. If you want lunch, try the Thai lunch buffet on Dontonbori for 980 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Absinthe has a good website. Looks pretty chill --probably about right, unless they're pining for Japanese food. The next day is formal, so we can go casual on Friday. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 why would they be pining for Japanese food? Visit Japan, eat Thai food, sounds most logical. They'd probably go to Bangkok and have Japanese food. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Fugu, at the restaurants next to the canal is pretty bland. Don't recommend those. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Fugu, at the restaurants next to the canal is pretty bland. Don't recommend those. What are you talking about? There's some great Japanese restaurants down there. Kinryu ramen, Kani Doraku, Cui-adore. It's the center of Osaka soul food. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday why would they be pining for Japanese food? Visit Japan, eat Thai food, sounds most logical. They'd probably go to Bangkok and have Japanese food. True. I just think it's the best value for money down that way. You're not going to do too well in that area finding good Japanese food for under 1000 yen. Likewise, why would you come to Japan and go to a gaijin bar? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Exactly. I wouldn't. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday Exactly. I wouldn't. Where would you go? A tachinomiya? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 No no, take the weight off my feet. I suppose an izakaya would be a nice enough place. Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday No no, take the weight off my feet. I suppose an izakaya would be a nice enough place. Well, if they want a real hardcore local experience, take them down to Nishi-nari or Tsutenkaku and get tanked drinking 100-yen atsukan at the oden stands with the day labourers. When they're stupefied, head up to the local red-light district at Tobita or go to Tennoji Park and get more trashed singing enka with the local drunks and nutters. You won't see too many foreigners wandering around with Lonely Planet guides. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 that sounds like the tour for me. Where do I sign up? Link to post Share on other sites
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