Nishiya
📍 1-chōme-18-18 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085, Japan
Weighted rating from:
Google: 4 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Located in the bustling heart of Osaka, Nishiya offers a delightful foray into the world of traditional Japanese udon. With a cozy ambiance that invites diners to kick off their shoes and settle in, this eatery has quickly become a favorite for both locals and tourists. The extensive menu features a variety of udon dishes, including beef sukiyaki and cold udon, ensuring there's something for everyone. Diners rave about the fresh, flavorful dishes and the friendly service, particularly on the second floor. While it can get busy during lunch hours, the efficient staff keeps things moving smoothly, making it a worthwhile stop for anyone seeking authentic Japanese cuisine. Whether you're on a solo adventure or out with friends, Nishiya promises an inviting experience in a central location.
Signature Dishes
- •Udon Tsukemen
- •Beef Sukiyaki Udon
- •Cold Udon
- •Nabe Sets
- •Shabu Sets
Overall rating 4.0 / 5 (920 reviews)
Google: 4 (909 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (11 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Food is good and well priced. The place is clean and toilet is fantastic. They have a locker for shoes on level 2. We enjoyed our dining experience there and will recommend friends.
Traditional udon place that serves quite a large menu including udon tsukemen, beef sukiyaki udon, cold udon etc Central location with an English menu (that is kind of different from the Japanese local menu). We dined on the second floor which requires taking off your shoes.
I visit Osaka for work several times each year. I’d always wanted to try this place. Apparently it’s open late (5am?) and many times I’ve arrived around 11pm or midnite. The lady behind the bar would give me the crossed arms / ‘closed’ sign, and I understood that to mean they were closing up early. Last time, I arrived earlier in the evening and got the same crossed arms. There were many other people in the restaurant. While I was standing there, some other people were seated as they walked in. I finally realized the reason I am getting the ‘closed’ sign is because I am a white foreigner! I had no idea racism existed to this level in Japan. I have been here many times, and I speak a little Japanese (enough to order food and get around). I always do my best to be respectful of the culture of the country I am visiting, as I spend two weeks out of the month in Asia. Sure, there is racism in my country too- but nowhere close to this. Imagine an Asian person walking into a restaurant in the USA or Canada and the bartender telling them they will not serve them, but they will serve the white customers! I had no idea this attitude existed in Japan. I’d always been so impressed with many things in Japanese society, but this was quite a lesson. With all the perceived kindness throughout the country, it’s hard to believe a business can so overtly racist in 2023. Lesson learned!
My girlfriend and I went here while trying to get over our jet lag! It’s is incredible, no English menus but some very helpful staff. We went for a bit of a lucky guess on the food, it was worth it! The sashimi was so fresh and the meats were delicious! A must for any travellers looking for a late night bite!