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Osaka is an area known for its lively city atmosphere, warm down-to-earth culture, and love of good food. It also has many Japanese restaurants that value the natural flavors of their ingredients, so you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine without any fuss. This time, we have put together a list of popular restaurants in (Each) area of Osaka that are said to offer outstanding crab dishes.
Created: July 21, 2026
This article is based on2,574Tabelog reviews.
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Ikeda Kozo, about a 5-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, is a by reservation only restaurant where you can enjoy every last part of a single crab through a wide range of cooking styles, including raw and grilled preparations.
The interior has a Japanese feel and a pleasant quiet atmosphere, and it is equipped with counter seating where you can watch the crab being prepared right in front of you.
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They source crab through their own routes from (Each) fishing port, so you can enjoy the fresh and Special quality and flavor.
In summer, you can taste tarabagani (red king crab) from Hokkaido, and in winter, matsubagani (snow crab) from Hyogo Prefecture, with crab from different production regions depending on the season. You can really enjoy the rich flavor that only crab at its seasonal peak has to offer.
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The menu consists of Omakase courses only, and the price changes depending on the day's ingredients. One of the big draws is that each person gets to enjoy a whole serving of Special kani (crab) prepared in a variety of ways.
The kegani (horsehair crab) shabu-shabu served on this day was enjoyed with ponzu sauce mixed with kani miso (crab tomalley), and it reportedly paired perfectly with Japanese sake.
sindou
This restaurant is located on the second floor of Denen Building in the Kitashinchi area. Inside, there are only counter seats set over tatami (woven straw mats), creating an extraordinary space wrapped in Japanese charm and quiet calm. It has a luxurious atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal while watching the chef’s movements up close.
Source:sindou's review
食べ盛りのちぃちゃん
・Grilled Hairy Crab
The butter-finished grilled crab had a Western-style flavor, which added a nice change of pace to the course and tasted great. They use aged kani miso (crab tomalley). Aging brings out a lot of umami and removes the off notes typical of kani miso.
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Fukunoshiro, about a 6-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy a range of luxurious Japanese dishes centered on kani (crab), fugu (blowfish), and unagi (eel).
Inside, a Japanese-style space spreads out that suits the delicate cuisine, and the 2nd floor is also equipped with fully private rooms for groups of various sizes.
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They offer a wide range of crab dishes, including Crab hot pot served in a light suki broth and grilled crab with the nice aroma of charcoal.
If you are not sure which crab dish to choose, a course menu is better than A la carte. The most popular option is the "Kora Course," which lets you enjoy snow crab in just about every way.
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They also offer a wide range of menu items besides crab, so it is a place you can enjoy again and again without getting tired of it.
They also have a full lineup of Domestic Japanese pufferfish dishes. Their sashimi made with Japanese pufferfish, "tessa," is said to bring out the fish’s natural umami by allowing it to age for a set period.
Mak!
The second-floor seating consists of Private rooms with tatami table seating. The calm Japanese-style atmosphere lets you enjoy your meal at a relaxed pace. The kani-zukuri (crab sashimi) is packed with sweet meat. The kani miso (crab tomalley) is rich and full of deep crab flavor! It is best enjoyed while it is still warm◎The kani tempura (crab tempura) is served with matcha salt. The light, thin batter and the plump yet tender meat make it really tasty!
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kobekko.gourmet
・Hokkai Course
Starting with “kani-zukuri (fresh crab sashimi)” that is sweet and juicy, followed by rich and flavorful “kani miso (crab tomalley).” The “Crab hot pot” is enjoyed in a light yet deep suki dashi broth. It brings out the crab’s flavor to the fullest. So good❤️To finish, the “zosui (rice porridge)” that soaks up plenty of that flavor is also excellent.
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Kitashinchi Kanimatsu, about a 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station and 10 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station, is a restaurant specializing in crab dishes.
It has fully private rooms with a crisp, pleasant atmosphere, and is known for being just right for a Special day. The menu offers a wide range of crab dishes made with branded crab.
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They carefully source Special seasonal crab, so you can enjoy very fresh crab packed with meat.
You can enjoy the crab’s plump texture, sweetness, and rich flavor, with a luxurious taste that fills your mouth. You can enjoy it in a course with a wide range of preparations, including boiled, grilled, and sashimi.
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The kani-nabe (crab Hot Pot) is a highly praised dish in reviews as well. The crab meat enjoyed with ponzu sauce is said to be melt-in-your-mouth good.
To finish the Hot Pot, they add rice so you can enjoy zosui (rice porridge) in a soup fully infused with the rich flavor of crab.
Kitty84390
Kani Matsu in Kitashinchi. It has Private rooms, and the atmosphere is nice too. I visited for dinner to enjoy a crab course. The sashimi and tempura were all really delicious and Surprising. The crab shabu-shabu served in a Hot Pot was the best. The service was also very polite, and it is a place I would love to visit again soon.
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1cd22481506
I enjoyed comparing zuwai (snow crab) and taraba (red king crab). You can fully enjoy crab prepared in many different ways. The portions are very generous, so you may want to pace yourself from around lunchtime. The Private room also has a nice atmosphere, so I can recommend it for spending relaxed time with someone important!
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Kani Fugu Senmon Kanikichi WEST Namba Dotonbori, about a 2-minute walk from Namba Station, is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy crab and fugu (blowfish) prepared in many different ways.
The restaurant also has Japanese-style tatami Private rooms where you can relax and unwind. Some rooms look out over the night view of the Dotonbori River, so you can enjoy your meal while taking in the atmosphere of Osaka's busy downtown area.
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They offer several kinds of crab, including zuwaigani (snow crab) and kegani (horsehair crab), with a wide range of crab dishes such as grilled, boiled, and tempura preparations.
If you want to enjoy the live feel of the cooking, the grilled crab is a great choice. Grilled right in front of you over a shichirin (small charcoal brazier), the crab can be enjoyed with all five senses, from the sounds to the aroma.
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When you visit this restaurant, you will want to order not only crab but also fugu (pufferfish) dishes. They also offer a luxurious course where you can enjoy both crab and fugu.
The "tecchiri" lets you enjoy fugu in a Hot Pot style, and they reportedly serve the fish so fresh it still twitches. Yaki-fugu (grilled pufferfish) and soft roe are popular too.
パンチ8888
A fugu (pufferfish) and kani (crab) restaurant that stays open until late at night!! It’s perfect for the cold season!! The restaurant has four floors, with zashiki (tatami seating), and the atmosphere is great!! I was glad there were various courses to enjoy as well!! It was a great place where you could enjoy both fugu and kani!!
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d80692
Although the restaurant stands on a lively street in Dotonbori, the moment you step inside, you find a calm Japanese-style space. It offers table seating and Private rooms, making it suitable for everything from casual meals to Special business dinners. Some seats also look out over Dotonbori, so I could relax and take my time while enjoying a real Osaka feel.
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Fukushima Kanifuguya is a specialty restaurant for kani (crab) and fugu (blowfish), tucked away on a quiet backstreet just a 4-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.
Set apart from the bustle of the city, the restaurant has a calm feel, and its Sunken kotatsu seating is said to be popular for relaxing at a leisurely pace. It also has fully private rooms in various sizes.
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As a specialty restaurant, it offers a wide range of menu items, and you can fully enjoy crab that is packed with meat and very satisfying to eat.
It also has a full lineup of A la carte dishes such as Crab hot pot and kani-sashi (crab sashimi), so it is also perfect for people who want to enjoy crab casually.
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One of the big draws is that they offer not only A la carte dishes but also a wide range of course meals, letting you fully enjoy kani (crab) prepared in many different ways.
They also have courses where you can enjoy both fugu (pufferfish) and kani, so it is a great choice when you want to eat both. People say both the kani and fugu are delicious and very Manzoku.
カイパ
It was my first visit. This time I had the fugu (pufferfish) and kani (crab) course, and both were delicious and I was very Manzoku. The staff also carefully explained how to eat the dishes, which was nice. The atmosphere of the restaurant was good, and the seating was relaxed horigotatsu (sunken floor seating). I would like to visit again.
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なお19830510
This time, I ordered a full course of fugu (blowfish) and kani (crab). It is great for crab lovers with crab in every dish. The small appetizer bowls and a la carte dishes are tasty too. The meal left me with a pleasant lingering feeling. This is truly a restaurant that offers a high-quality dining experience. Personally, the yukke-style crab was the most delicious.
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Hareya Bettei is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy seafood-focused dishes made with fresh ingredients from Hokuriku Echizen and local sake.
Just a 30-second walk from Kitashinchi Station and a 4-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, it is in a great location, and the elegant interior also offers premium Private rooms with night views.
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The restaurant's specialty, ikizuwaigani (live snow crab), is highly regarded. You can enjoy it in a range of styles, including ozukuri (sashimi-style preparation) and boiled.
Also popular in reviews is the "Ikizuwai-gani Course," which uses fresh zuwaigani from the tank inside the restaurant. It is said to let you fully enjoy the springy texture that only live crab can offer.
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The course also includes a selection of grilled crab dishes. On this day, it seems they served kani miso (crab tomalley) grilled in the shell.
It was topped with a dashi-rich thick sauce over the rich kani miso, and it was said to be delicious and a perfect match for Japanese sake.
・Live snow crab course
With the main dish, “kani-suki Hot Pot (crab hot pot),” you can enjoy a luxurious time as you watch the crab meat and seasonal vegetables bubble away and the rich flavor melt into the soup. When you take a bite of the loosened crab meat, its gentle sweetness spreads through your mouth and feels like pure bliss. Add udon at the end, and it makes the perfect finish, letting you enjoy every last bit of the crab’s flavor.
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Takahashi0611
The crab course is available year-round. It seems the type of crab changes with the season, but you can enjoy the crab that tastes best at that time of year. In addition to crab, this restaurant serves kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) made with luxury ingredients such as fresh fish and meat. Jazz plays inside, creating a slightly Special and luxurious space that works for many occasions, from business dinners to private gatherings.
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Katsufugu Senmon Ryori Torafuguya is a live Japanese pufferfish specialty restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Temmabashi Station. In addition to Japanese pufferfish, its wide selection of crab dishes is also well liked.
The refined Japanese-style interior comes with fully private rooms for different group sizes, creating a relaxed setting where you can take your time.
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One nice thing is that you can enjoy crab dishes made with hon-zuwai-gani (snow crab) all year round. You can choose from A la carte or full-course menus.
The lineup is irresistible for crab lovers, with items like crab sashimi, tempura, and grilled crab. They also recommend enjoying it with hirezake (hot sake with grilled pufferfish fin), a specialty of a fugu (pufferfish) restaurant.
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Whether you order A la carte or as a course, the crab hot pot can be chosen as kani-chiri (crab hot pot simmered plain) or Crab hot pot.
To finish the Hot Pot, you can add rice to the broth, which is full of the flavor of vegetables and crab, and enjoy it as zosui (rice porridge). It is a dish you will definitely want to eat in the cold season.
oishix736
Every dish was a Manzoku item, but the crab sashimi was especially delicious. I was surprised that it had no off notes. I was happy to eat so much and felt Manzoku. The tempura was also delicious. The Hot Pot broth was tasty too, and I enjoyed it all the way to the final zosui (rice porridge). Next time, I think I’ll go to try the fugu (blowfish).
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winter16
If you find yourself thinking in Osaka, "Ah, I want to eat some really good Japanese pufferfish," then Torafuguya is definitely a place to put on your list! This is a special spot where you can enjoy Japanese pufferfish to your heart's content. When you step inside, the place has a warm, relaxing atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. The lighting is a little subdued too, creating a space where you can really take your time and unwind.
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Located about a 7-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station, Oyogi Torafugu Katsugani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki is a live Japanese pufferfish and live crab specialty restaurant that is popular for serving very fresh and delicious crab and pufferfish.
The restaurant also has a fully private room that can accommodate up to 12 people, and it is well known as a place where you can relax in comfort. It is also perfect for a meal on a special day.
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They serve fresh live zuwai-gani (snow crab) shipped directly from the production region, and you can enjoy a wide range of crab dishes such as crab sashimi, rich kani miso (crab tomalley), and Hot Pot.
The kani-chiri Hot Pot is a great dish to enjoy together with a group. People say the soup, filled with the good flavors of vegetables and crab, tastes especially great.
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They also offer a full selection of fugu (pufferfish) dishes, including course meals that let you enjoy it together with crab.
If you want to enjoy the simple, natural taste of fugu, the "Katsu Tessa" is recommended. It has the irresistible texture that only very fresh fugu can offer, along with a refined sweetness.
lago
Every dish is served at peak freshness, and each one is a standout. It is loved by a wide range of diners, and another nice point is that it works well for many occasions, from business entertainment and special occasions to Banquets with someone important. In its calm atmosphere, you can fully enjoy high quality food to your heart's content.
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苦楽園の住人
• Live fugu (pufferfish) and crab course
The main dish is a Hot Pot with fugu and crab. The broth has a light seasoning, and each time you add ingredients, more umami spreads through the pot. The crab is packed with meat and has a rich sweetness, good enough to make you happy with every bite. The fugu is light yet full of umami, and the meat comes off the bone easily, so it is easy to eat.
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Osaka Kani Kura Umeda Ten is a seafood restaurant located a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station and a 3-minute walk from Umeda Station. You can enjoy hearty hamayaki (seaside-style grilled seafood) and All you can eat crab.
The interior has a bright atmosphere that is perfect for lively group gatherings, with open table seating and fully private rooms that offer plenty of privacy.
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One of the big draws is that you can grill the ingredients you order right at your table and enjoy them as they cook. They also offer an A la carte menu, but the All you can eat option is by far the most popular.
Of course there is crab, along with a wide range of seafood like fish and shellfish. They also have sushi, fried dishes, and desserts, making for a very impressive lineup.
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The course with All you can drink soft drinks lets you choose the main crab from tarabagani (red king crab) or zuwaigani (snow crab).
The crab comes in a large, very satisfying size, and the meat is packed tight with sweetness. The All you can eat course is available for parties of 2 or more.
takun29
The All you can eat service was so carefully done that it did not feel like an all-you-can-eat meal, and the overall experience was highly satisfying. The hon-zuwai (snow crab) in particular had a clear sweetness, and the meat came away easily from the shell, making it easy to eat. It had the fresh aroma and juiciness of being just boiled, and it was so good that I could not help ordering more.
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@kenshiro.k777
I ordered the crab All you can eat. From hon-zuwai-gani (snow crab) to sushi and individual dishes, it was All you can eat, so I ate to my heart's content and left Manzoku. You can also enjoy robatayaki (fireside grilling), which is nice because it warms you up in the colder months. The sushi also included eel and uni (sea urchin), which gave it a premium feel.
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Koshitsu Fugu Kani Ryori Isobue, about a 3-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of seafood dishes centered on crab and fugu (pufferfish), with both à la carte and course menus.
Inside, the restaurant has a calm Japanese style space for adults. Since all seats are in Private rooms, you can spend a comfortable time with family and friends.
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They offer extra large tarabagani (red king crab), and with one bite, its refined sweetness is said to fill your mouth.
Along with the "Kani Sashi" that lets you enjoy the crab's flavor in a simple way, the "Kani Chiri" served with house made ponzu sauce is also recommended.
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They offer a wide selection of fugu (blowfish) dishes, including their signature grilled fugu served with shio dare (salt sauce) or ponzu sauce, as well as sashimi and Hot Pot dishes.
If you want to enjoy both crab and fugu, a course with both plus All you can drink is the perfect choice. It is a luxurious lineup that suits a Special day as well.
鳩乃
We had the Ni no Kani course. Kani-sashi (raw crab sashimi). It comes with 3 legs, served with ponzu sauce and soy sauce. The glossy kani-sashi is irresistible. Kani-chiri (crab Hot Pot). First, they put the middle part of the crab into the pot, then add the vegetables and tofu, followed by the crab. Once cooked, the crab has a more concentrated flavor, and I personally like it even more than raw crab.
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Atsuro
It had a really nice flavor. I have not had many chances to properly eat fugu (pufferfish), but this was the first time I truly felt it was delicious. The fugu in the Hot Pot was thick and really tasty. The crab was also impressive, and I was very Manzoku. It made me want to eat fugu in Osaka again.
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Umeda Fugu Nosuke Oyogi Fugu Hamo Ryori Senmonten is a crab and fugu (pufferfish) specialty restaurant located a 7-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station and Minamimorimachi Station. As a wholesaler-run restaurant, it offers a lineup of dishes made with fresh ingredients.
The interior has a high-quality Japanese modern feel, with Sunken kotatsu seating and Semi-private room seating available.
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If you want to fully enjoy carefully selected snow crab, the "Zuwaigani Zanmai Course" is recommended.
You can savor the full flavor of snow crab to your heart’s content through a variety of preparations, including kani-sashi (raw crab sashimi) enjoyed with sweet soy sauce and kani-chiri (crab hotpot), a real treat in the cold season.
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Not only crab but also Japanese pufferfish dishes are popular here, and they also offer courses where you can enjoy both at the same time.
The Kara-age of Japanese pufferfish has a soy sauce based seasoning with plenty of originality, and people say the crispy outside and springy texture inside are irresistible.
tomomo2448
We ordered a course and enjoyed everything from crab sashimi to grilled crab and Hot Pot, and we were really satisfied. This value for money is amazing！！Since live fugu (pufferfish) is the main attraction, even the fugu for the Hot Pot was still twitching, showing the peak of freshness♡The flesh was thick and satisfying to eat too. We enjoyed fugu Kara-age, fugu skin with ponzu sauce, and the Hot Pot.
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あおきじ
The fugu (pufferfish) was prepared from one that had been alive just moments before, so it had an amazing springy texture, and it was so fresh that the flesh was still moving when it was served. Of course, the taste was excellent too. The kani (crab) was also good raw, but grilled was still the best—the meat tightened up nicely, had a great bouncy texture, and tasted delicious.
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About a 1-minute walk from Hommachi Station, Sukiyaki Hokkaido-san Zuwaigani Tarabagani All you can eat Wagyu to Kani Hommachi Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy Special sourced Hokkaido zunwaigani (snow crab) and tarabagani (red king crab) in an all-you-can-eat style.
The interior, fully equipped with many table seats, has an open and airy feel that naturally gets conversation flowing, making it a great choice for a luxurious dinner.
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Fresh zuwaigani (snow crab) raised in the rich seas of Hokkaido is said to be appealing for its delicate sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Tarabagani (red king crab) is known for its firm, springy texture and rich flavor, so you can enjoy the difference from zuwaigani. It is served boiled, which is a nice touch since you can eat it right away.
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The All you can eat option includes not only crab but also sukiyaki made with Special loin from A5-rank Miyazaki-gyu (Miyazaki beef).
The thinly sliced fresh meat has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, and it goes well with the carefully made sweet and savory warishita sauce.
The tabletop sukiyaki Hot Pot is generously filled with melt in your mouth A5 rank Miyazaki beef and beautifully marbled Special Wagyu, and when it mixes with the mellow warishita (sukiyaki broth), the rich umami really stands out! On top of that, the main course lets you enjoy Hokkaido snow crab and king crab to your heart’s content, so I got to fully savor both the sweetness of the crab and the rich flavor of the meat.
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MAD_PSYCHOPASS
Personally, I like zuwaigani (snow crab) with its strong sweetness and umami! You can eat it nice and light with kani-zu (crab vinegar)!! ※Of course, I ended up getting another serving of zuwaigani. The sukiyaki is done in Kanto style, where they first simmer the vegetables in warishita sauce. As it starts bubbling away, that nice soy sauce aroma fills the air… The A5 Miyazaki beef comes in 4 cuts: Strip loin, loin, belly, and Brisket flat, all with beautifully marbled fat that really stands out✨
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Fugu to Kani no Mise Shinsaibashi Fuguchin is a restaurant where you can enjoy super fresh live Japanese pufferfish and hon-zuwai-gani (snow crab) prepared in a variety of ways. It is a 2-minute walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station, and the exterior with a large crab decoration is the landmark.
There is also a Private room for up to 8 people, so it is a great fit for those who value privacy.
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The owner personally sources and selects the hon-zuwai-gani (snow crab), and by storing it in a unique way, brings out its plump texture and sweetness.
The appeal is the wide range of menu items, including sashimi, tempura, and Crab hot pot, and the fact that you can enjoy them all year round regardless of the season.
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You will also want to enjoy the Domestic live Japanese pufferfish dishes sourced from Nagasaki Prefecture along with the crab. There is also a luxurious course where you can fully enjoy both pufferfish and crab.
The menu is also extensive, with options such as "tessa (thin-sliced Japanese pufferfish sashimi)," carefully sliced paper-thin one piece at a time by skilled chefs, and "tecchiri (Japanese pufferfish Hot Pot)," a hot pot filled with the rich flavor of pufferfish.
3688d1
The crab came in a wide range of styles, including boiled, grilled, and kora-yaki (grilled in the shell), and the meat was sweet and juicy. The grilled crab in particular had a nice toasty aroma and paired very well with Japanese sake. The staff were also polite and attentive to the timing of each dish and the serving temperature, which made for a very pleasant time.
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Nia0915s
The main dish is kani-suki (crab Hot Pot). It is an amazingly luxurious Hot Pot that even comes with live awabi (abalone). The crab also comes in quite a generous volume, with legs, claws, and body meat. They say the crab is fresh enough to eat as sashimi, so I had part of the leg as sashimi. The broth in the Hot Pot is already seasoned, so once you add the ingredients and let them cook, you can eat it as is. It also comes with vegetables and tofu, so it feels healthy. I fully enjoyed this wonderfully luxurious Hot Pot with awabi and crab.
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Kani Teppo is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy hearty portions of kani (crab) and fugu (pufferfish) in a calm space made up entirely of Private rooms.
It is also easy to get to, just a 2-minute walk from Juso Station, and it is definitely a place to add to your list when you want to enjoy good crab in Osaka City.
They offer a lineup of lavish crab dishes, including kani-chiri (crab hotpot), kani-sashi (raw crab sashimi), and yaki-gani (grilled crab).
In addition to courses that are perfect for Banquets, they also have a full A la carte menu, so this place is also a great choice when you want to casually enjoy crab. It is known for serving very fresh crab packed with rich flavor.
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The 1.2kg live torafugu (tiger pufferfish) dishes, prepared after being taken from the tank and filleted, are also popular. Like the crab, you can enjoy every part of the fugu through a wide range of preparations, including sashimi and fried dishes.
The “Fugu Crab Course” also includes a chiri-nabe (light Hot Pot) with both fugu and crab, which seems perfect for warming you up in the colder season.
カツ3do
This time, I enjoyed a crab course. It started with ozukuri (sashimi). The moment it touched my tongue, the crab’s natural sweetness slowly spread, so much that I couldn’t help saying, "So sweet..." Next came the crab Kara-age. Inside the light, crisp coating was plump, springy meat, and the contrast of texture and flavor was excellent.
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らんらん102221
It was really nice that it was a Private room, so we could eat without worrying about the people around us. We ordered the top crab course. Crab sashimi, kani-chiri (crab hotpot), grilled crab, sushi, crab Kara-age, zosui (rice porridge), and dessert. We were able to enjoy crab in many different ways, and it was very Manzoku. Since it was a cold time of year, warming up with the kani-chiri made it even better.
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Fugu Kani-dokoro Shinpuku is a specialty restaurant for Japanese pufferfish and crab, located a 3-minute walk from Tsuruhashi Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line and other lines.
The entire restaurant consists of Private rooms, which is part of its appeal, letting guests enjoy their meal and carefully selected drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
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They offer a wide range of crab dishes that crab lovers will not be able to resist, including grilled tarabagani (red king crab) and kani-shabu (crab hot pot).
They also serve extra-large zuwaigani (snow crab), which is known for being hearty and satisfying. Their crab hot pot, which you can choose as kani-chiri or Crab hot pot, is also popular.
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If you want to enjoy a luxurious time together, ordering a course with All you can drink is just right. The fugu (pufferfish) and crab course is recommended, and lets you enjoy not only crab but also fugu dishes.
You can fully enjoy a wide variety of fugu dishes along with crab, including classic fugu dishes like "tessa (thin sliced pufferfish sashimi)" and "fugu Kara-age".
ゆうやわん
First comes the crab meat, served almost like sashimi. Its delicate sweetness and fresh juiciness stand out, and it tastes great even without any seasoning. Next is the kani-nabe (crab Hot Pot), piled high with plenty of legs and meat and looking luxurious from the start. The broth is refined and does not get in the way of the crab’s flavor, and once cooked, the meat turns plump and sweet. I also enjoyed changing up the flavor with yakumi (condiments) and ponzu sauce.
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ゆりこ@ゆう
This was my second visit! This time, I had the fugu (blowfish) and kani (crab) course. The pace at which the dishes came out and the portion sizes felt just right, so I could relax and enjoy the meal without any stress! The staff were also very polite and wonderful! It was unbelievably good, so I’ll definitely come back again when the season comes around✨
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If you want to enjoy All you can eat crab in the Osaka Umeda area, Umeda Kani Shokudo is also a great pick. You can fully enjoy tasty crab and a wide variety of side dishes.
The interior, lit up with neon, has a homey atmosphere and is said to be perfect for having a lively time with friends.
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Both lunch and dinner offer All you can eat menus, and the restaurant is popular for letting you enjoy thick meaty crab dishes to your heart's content.
They offer several kinds of crab, including tarabagani (king crab), known as the king of crabs, and zuwaigani (snow crab), packed with rich good flavor.
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They offer a wide range of course menus, which is great because you can choose based on your budget and preferences.
Courses that include not only the main crab but also Domestic Wagyu shabu-shabu and nigiri sushi are also popular, and they are well known for letting you enjoy high quality dishes.
日本全国ご飯くん
If you want to eat all the crab you can in Umeda, this is the place✨I went to enjoy snow crab All you can eat at Umeda Kani Shokudo〜！！The snow crab lined up on the table looked incredibly impressive…！The meat was packed in tightly, and every time I cracked a shell, I got more excited. With one bite, the sweetness and rich flavor spread through my mouth, pure bliss.
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83534b
I came because I wanted to eat crab! It also came with shabu-shabu, so I put the crab shells in to bring out the flavor in the broth, and finished with kani-zosui (crab rice porridge)✨The broth had a great flavor, and I enjoyed it a lot!
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Fugu to Kani Taiko Fugu is a place where you can enjoy seafood dishes such as snow crab and Domestic Japanese pufferfish in a fully private room filled with the warmth of Japanese style.
It is a 4-minute walk from Hanazonocho Station on the Osaka Metro. The Private rooms can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, from small parties to groups of more than 30 people, so it seems easy to use for many different occasions.
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When you want to focus on enjoying crab, a course centered on zuwaigani (snow crab) is recommended. There is also a menu that lets you enjoy one whole zuwaigani.
If you want to casually enjoy your favorite crab dishes, go for A la carte. They also offer casual menu items such as croquettes and gratin dishes.
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The Domestic Japanese pufferfish swimming in the fish tank inside the restaurant is said to have a light taste while still offering rich umami, sweetness, and a firm, springy texture.
The torafugu (Japanese pufferfish) & zuwai-gani (snow crab) course, which includes both pufferfish and crab, is also popular.
まこな0704
・Japanese pufferfish snow crab Manzoku course
This surprising course has an off-the-charts level of satisfaction. I recommend it for Japanese pufferfish lovers and crab lovers. The tetchiri (Japanese pufferfish hotpot) and grilled crab in the course, in particular, have plenty of volume and feel very satisfying. The snow crab is packed with meat, and there is a Special feeling to grilling it over charcoal right at the table. It is irresistible.
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♡きょんちゃん♡
Fugu (blowfish) is delicious. I’m sure my skin will be nice and plump tomorrow♡ The ponzu sauce has just the right amount of tang too. The dashi shoyu (soy sauce with soup stock) for the rice porridge smells wonderfully brothy and really whets the appetite... Sigh... I ate well again today. It was delicious!
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Kokyu Washoku Sapporo Miyagawa Umeda Ten, about a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station, is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese cuisine, sushi kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal), and kani kaiseki (crab multi-course meal).
The restaurant seems to have fresh and calming Private rooms that let you feel the changing seasons. You can relax and enjoy your meal in a peaceful atmosphere. There is also counter seating.
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The kaiseki course menus centered on seasonal ingredients are extensive, prepared by a chef who trained at some of Tokyo’s top famous restaurants.
There are also courses centered on zuwaigani (snow crab) and ibaragani (spiny king crab), letting you enjoy a wide range of crab dishes such as sashimi and tempura.
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The 7-course "Kani Kaiseki (crab kaiseki)" is a kaiseki course centered on a snow crab Hot Pot.
The crab comes in a generous portion, and the vegetables are satisfying as well. Some say the broth is so good they could drink it forever.
kaito3103
I used it for a business dinner. It had a Japanese style, and every room was a Private room. The calm atmosphere made it even better. The food had delicate flavors, and each dish was prepared to bring out the natural taste of the ingredients, so everything was very delicious! I would like to visit again.
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anchan1989
・Crab Kaiseki Course [Jo]
Every dish was delicate and beautiful, truly “the art of Japanese cuisine.” The Appetizers included kani miso dofu (crab tomalley tofu). It was rich with plenty of crab flavor and very tasty! The sashimi was fresh crab and buri (yellowtail). The crab’s sweetness really stood out, and it melted in my mouth the moment I took a bite. The grilled crab was fragrant, with its flavor packed in. Grilled crab is one of my top 3 favorite crab dishes!
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Fugukiyo Hanare is a Japanese restaurant located near Sakaihigashi Station in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Its Honten is also about a 4-minute walk away, but this branch offers limited menu items.
In addition to counter seating, it also has Sunken kotatsu seating and fully private rooms with table seating, making it easy to visit with anyone.
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This location exclusively serves crab dishes, and you can choose from a wide variety of items such as kani miso (crab tomalley) and kani sashi (crab sashimi). You can order both A la carte and course meals.
One review said the kani sashi had a rich, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and tasted so good it was moving.
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The Japanese pufferfish dishes, made only with large Domestic live pufferfish, are also a must try. The freshly cut flesh is said to be so fresh it still moves.
Recommended options include the popular "yaki-fugu (grilled pufferfish)" from the Honten, as well as "fugu-sashi (pufferfish sashimi)," which pairs perfectly with "hirezake (hot sake with grilled pufferfish fin)." There is also a course you can enjoy together with crab.
mitsuki66189
The crab sashimi is sweet! We each got 3 large legs! I got to enjoy the luxury of filling my mouth with it! I was already more than Manzoku at this point! We also ordered grilled fugu (blowfish) soft roe on top of the course! It was seasoned with sauce. It was creamy, and the sauce was tasty too.
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宴会秘書
The interior is stylish and clean, and I was able to relax in the calm atmosphere. The course was filling, starting with yubiki (parboiled fish skin), followed by sashimi (raw fish slices), grilled dishes, Kara-age, and Hot Pot. Among them, the grilled fugu (pufferfish) cooked over a shichirin (charcoal brazier) lets you choose from four seasonings: salt, shio-koji (salted rice malt), moromi (unrefined fermented mash), and ponzu sauce, and this time I had it with shio-koji, which was excellent!
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Kanitora is a specialty restaurant for live Japanese pufferfish dishes, located about a 3-minute walk from Fuse Station in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, and is popular for its exceptionally fresh live Japanese pufferfish and crab dishes.
The warm wood-filled Japanese modern interior is said to feel comfortable, and the restaurant is fully equipped with Private rooms and Semi-private rooms that are ideal for private Banquets.
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This restaurant offers a wide variety of crab dishes that are perfect for crab lovers, and it also has set courses with fugu (pufferfish) dishes.
The "Kani Chiri" Hot Pot, recommended for the cold season, is popular for its rich broth packed with the good flavor of crab. The plump, springy texture of the crab meat is said to be irresistible.
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The fugu dishes use fugu (pufferfish) of outstanding freshness that swim in the fish tank inside the restaurant until just before preparation. They offer a lineup of courses where you can enjoy fugu in a luxurious way.
One of the most popular dishes is "tessa (fugu sashimi)." It is said to be a dish that lets you boldly enjoy translucent fugu sashimi with an excellent bite.
sprcoco
This time, we ordered the Kosui - koiki - <Fugu Crab Course>. It was a great course where we could enjoy both crab and Japanese pufferfish together. From the crab sashimi and Japanese pufferfish tessa (thin-sliced sashimi) to the tecchiri crab Hot Pot, everything was very good. It also came with crab and Japanese pufferfish sushi, so it was very filling. We finished with zosui (rice porridge) made with broth from the crab and Japanese pufferfish.
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75b479
The atmosphere in the restaurant was calm and quiet, maybe because crab was the main focus. The staff were also polite and pleasant. We ordered a course with kani (crab) and fugu (pufferfish), and the tessa (thin-sliced fugu sashimi) was plump and very tasty. The fugu in the tetchiri (fugu hotpot) was still twitching, showing how incredibly fresh it was, and the flesh was firm and delicious.
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