[2025 Osaka Restaurant] Travel Guide for MooKEN (Updated Oct)

🥠MooKEN, a famous dessert shop where you have to line up before it opens 🥠This is a well-known dessert shop in Osaka. The shop is located in the Shinsaibashi area, near the entrance of the Daimaru department store. 🥠The famous dessert that people line up to buy here is the Petite Choux cream puff, which is like an éclair with crispy caramelized sugar on the pastry. The custard cream inside is cool and not too sweet, delicious and easy to keep eating. Highly recommend eating it right away because if you save it for later, the pastry won’t be as crispy. 🥠The shop is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM or may close earlier if sold out (closed every Monday and Tuesday). 🥠We lined up around 10:30 AM. When we arrived, there were already many people in line, probably more than 20. We got to buy at about 11:20 AM. 🥠There is a minimum purchase of 10 cream puffs per person and a maximum of 30 per person. 🥠Prices: 10 cream puffs for 800 yen, 20 for 1600 yen, 30 for 2400 yen. 🥠If you’re staying in the Shinsaibashi area or have time in the morning, come line up to try and buy some!

[🇬🇧 English version BELOW👇] If you’re planning a trip to and want to follow the trail of legendary delicious spots… this post has them all! Carefully selected local street food joints, famous restaurants, plus must-try desserts. (Approximate prices and locations included for easy tracking) 🍣 1. Maruyoshi Sushi A small sushi place with quality beyond its price, watch the chef make sushi right in front of you. 💰 Starting price: ¥1,500–¥3,500 📍 Near Sakuragawa / Namba ⸻ 🥩 2. Kuroge-Wagyu Yakiniku ShabuShabu Sukiyaki ZEN (Shinsaibashi) All-you-can-eat A5 Japanese Wagyu with grilling, shabu, and sukiyaki all in one place. 💰 Buffet starts at ¥4,980 / 90 minutes 📍 Next to Shinsaibashi Station ⸻ 🐙 3. Hanadako Famous takoyaki with soft batter, juicy sauce, and generous dried fish flakes. 💰 ¥450–¥600 📍 In front of JR Umeda Station ⸻ 🍻 4. EBISU Umeda (Alaskan King Crab Buffet!) 🦀 Buffet with seafood, sashimi, and the highlight: fresh, sweet, easy-to-peel Alaskan King Crab legs that are delicious in every bite. 💰 Buffet price: ¥5,980–¥6,980 (90 minutes) 📍 Umeda area, about 5 minutes walk from Osaka Station ⭐ Recommended to book in advance, especially Fri-Sun ⸻ 🍛 5. Go! Go! Curry Rich Kanto-style curry rice with crispy pork cutlet. 💰 Starting at ¥550 / Large plate ¥950 📍 Shinsaibashi (Multiple branches) ⸻ 🍜 6. Ichiran Ramen Famous tonkotsu ramen served in solo booths, with options to add noodles and eggs. 💰 ¥980–¥1,200 📍 Dotonbori (Open 24 hours) (Multiple branches) ⸻ 🐟 7. Kizu Market Local fish market with fresh sashimi rice bowls at great prices. 💰 ¥800–¥1,200 📍 Namba ⸻ 🍳 8. Issen Yoshoku Kyoto-style okonomiyaki with a quirky twist (served with a Japanese girl mannequin). 💰 ¥770 📍 Near Namba Walk ⸻ 🛍️ 9. Namba Walk + Dotonburi Shopping mall with plenty of food options. 💰 Single dishes ¥600–¥1,200 📍 Directly connected to Namba Station ⸻ 🍮 10. Mooken Cream Puff Dense cream puffs with fragrant vanilla custard. 💰 ¥280 each 📍 Namba ⸻ 🍰 11. Pablo Cheesetart Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tarts in various flavors. 💰 Starting at ¥300 📍 Shinsaibashi / Namba (Multiple branches) 📌 These spots are perfect for food lovers, dessert fans, shoppers, and souvenir hunters! All locations are easy to check in and close to popular tourist areas. 📱 Don’t forget to check out our other review posts in Moments — including accommodations, cafes, and complete Osaka-Kyoto travel plans! 📌 Click to see more Moments and enjoy a delicious, fun trip in Osaka together 🍜🧳 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🇬🇧 English Version ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Here’s your ultimate foodie guide in Osaka — 11 must-visit spots ranging from sushi, wagyu, takoyaki to dessert! All places are budget-friendly, tourist-accessible, and close to major areas like Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Umeda 🚉🍽️ 🍣 Maruyoshi Sushi – Local favorite for affordable sushi sets (from ¥1,500). 📍 Sakuragawa area, near Namba 🥩 ZEN Shabu Yakiniku Sukiyaki – All-you-can-eat A5 Wagyu (¥4,980). 📍 Shinsaibashi Station 🐙 Hanadako – Famous takoyaki with rich toppings (from ¥450). 📍 Right outside Umeda Station 🦀 EBISU Umeda – Crab buffet with Alaskan King Crab legs from ¥5,980. ( F.3 ,Umeda, near Osaka Station) 📍 Umeda area 🍛 Go! Go! Curry – Rich Kanto-style curry rice (from ¥550). 📍 Shinsaibashi 🍜 Ichiran Ramen – Tonkotsu ramen in solo booths (¥980). 📍 Dotonbori – open 24 hrs 🐟 Kizu Market – Local seafood market with fresh sashimi bowls. 📍 South of Namba Station 🍳 Issen Yoshoku – Quirky Kyoto-style okonomiyaki (¥770). 📍 Near Namba Walk underground mall 🛍️ Namba Walk + Dotonburi – Underground mall with lots of food stops. 📍 Directly beneath Namba Station 🍮 Mooken Creampuff – Creamy homemade puffs (from ¥280). 📍 Namba area 🍰 Pablo Cheesetart – Famous soft & gooey cheese tarts. 📍 Shinsaibashi & Namba locations available 🗺️ All spots are easy to find, perfect for first-timers! Ideal for lunch breaks, street food walks, or dessert hopping 🍴🧁 👉 Tap my profile for more on Osaka hotels, food tours, and Kyoto travel ideas!

This time, we were strolling around Namba and found a small dessert shop called Mooken. The storefront was so cute, we had to stop in. Inside, the atmosphere was warm, with a display of pastries lined up, and they were all freshly made. It looked simple, but with attention to detail. I tried the cream-filled mille puffs. The pastry was thin and crispy, with a buttery aroma. The cream inside was soft and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. The perfect amount of sweetness, not too cloying, was a perfect match. Paired with a cup of hot tea, it was a perfect match. What I really liked about this shop was that it wasn't rushed or crowded, but the lines were incredibly long. If you're shopping in Namba and looking for a sweet break, this shop is the perfect choice. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the prices weren't as steep as you might think. 🍮 I recommend arriving before 2 PM. If the pastries are sold out, the shop is closed. #DiscountsDontRelyOnRisk

Another shop that Japanese fans love a lot. If you come to Osaka and don’t try the cream puffs from this place, it’s like you haven’t really been here 😂‼️ 🔺The cream puffs here have a light, crispy outside, unlike other cream puffs. The filling is soft and smooth, with a very fragrant aroma that I really want everyone to try 🥹. The pudding is good too 🍮, but the caramel is a bit bitter. However, the must-try is definitely the cream puffs!!!!!!!! But a warning: the line is quite long + they sell out quickly. So if you want to try, going before 2 PM is best. The first round I went around 2 PM and everything was sold out right after, just perfectly 55555. ** The shop is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays ** You really can’t miss this place 💖