2025 Sakai Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

🇰🇷 Korean Cuisine Toraj Sakai Higashi Main Branch 📍 Sakai Higashi, Osaka (5-minute walk from Sakai Higashi Station) This time, I ordered: ・Dancing Long-Handed Octopus (1,980 yen) ・All-You-Can-Eat Samgyeopsal (60 minutes 3,300 yen / 90 minutes 4,300 yen) 📝 "Dancing Long-Handed Octopus," a Busan specialty from Korea.🐙 Made with fresh octopus imported from Korea, the suction cups give it a unique texture that clings to your mouth.✨️ The flavor was addictive.☺️ This time, we even got a special chance to see the octopus being sliced, which was incredibly realistic and thrilling! It was a rare experience.🙋♀️ And then there's the ever-popular "All-You-Can-Eat Samgyeopsal."🥓 The extra-thick pork belly was grilled right before your eyes. The vegetables included in the wraps range from lettuce and perilla leaves to kimchi, namul, Korean seaweed, roasted garlic, rice, and even vegetable pancakes. It's great that you can eat as many as you want! 💗 For an additional 500 yen, you can add cheese and enjoy it mixed with the melted cheese. 🧀 It was absolutely delicious! The aroma of the piping hot garlic on top of the freshly grilled, juicy meat is irresistible. 🤤 The pancakes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making them incredibly filling! The cabbage kimchi was perfectly marinated and paired perfectly with rice. 🙆♀️ The flavors were perfect for drinking, and the makgeolli pairing was especially amazing. 🍶 . . . . The restaurant has both counter and table seating, creating a casual yet homey atmosphere. 💗 The staff are all very kind, and they even offer complimentary desserts, candy, and gift packs on the way out. Their warm hospitality really warms the heart. ☺️ The food is prepared by authentic Korean chefs, so it's a real treat to experience a Korean-style dining experience in Osaka. ✨ It's so popular that it often fills up even on weekdays, so I recommend making a reservation. 🙆♀️ It's easily accessible, located right next to Sakai-Higashi Station. ✍️ Authentic Korean atmosphere and flavors. The immersive dancing octopus, the all-you-can-eat samgyeopsal, and the warm hospitality... It was an unforgettable experience, and one I'll definitely return to again! 💕 . . . . 📌 Swiss Leisure Building 1F, 1-3-23 Nakagawaracho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture ⏱ Mon-Thurs 11:30-14:00 / 17:00-22:00 Fri 11:30-14:00 / 17:00-22:30 Sat & Days Before Holidays 17:00-22:30 Sun, Holidays & Days After Holidays 17:00-22:00 🗓 No closing days . . . . #SakaiHigashi #SakaiHigashiGourmet #SakaiGourmet #Samgyeopsal #Sannatchi #OsakaKoreanFood #OsakaGourmet #OsakaLunch #OsakaOuting #OsakaSightseeing #OsakaTrip #SummerCampaign

Just a 1-minute walk from Nankai Line's Sakai-Higashi Station, "Sakai-Higashi Sushito" is set to open on May 14, 2025. This sushi restaurant offers a casual dining experience starting at just 290 yen for two pieces of sushi. The highlight is their sushi made with the freshest seafood sourced from Hokkaido and other regions across Japan. In addition to sushi, the restaurant also serves seafood dishes made with seasonal ingredients, offering rare delicacies that are hard to find in Osaka. They also boast a wide selection of carefully curated local sake that pairs perfectly with their dishes. ▼ Sushi (2 pieces each, 290 yen) - Bluefin Tuna (Lean & Fatty Cuts) - Striped Jack - Red Shrimp - Herring Roe - Crab Miso - Whelk The lean bluefin tuna is rich in flavor, while the fatty cut melts in your mouth for a luxurious experience. The striped jack offers a delightful texture and refreshing taste, the red shrimp is sweet and memorable, and the herring roe provides a fun popping sensation. The crab miso is rich and creamy, and the whelk's umami flavor is perfectly balanced, making each bite a moment of bliss. ▼ Specialty Dishes - Simmered Sea Bream Roe (880 yen) Tenderly simmered sea bream roe with a subtle sweetness and deep flavor. The broth is well-absorbed, releasing umami with every bite. - Salt-Grilled Bonito (880 yen) The smoky aroma of charcoal grilling enhances the rich flavor of the bonito, complemented by a simple salt seasoning. The moist texture is also a highlight. - Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard, 550 yen) Smooth and creamy, with a gentle dashi flavor that spreads in your mouth. The texture of the ingredients adds variety, making each bite uniquely enjoyable. - Grilled Atka Mackerel (880 yen) Crispy and aromatic on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The sweetness of the fat stands out, making it a perfect match with rice or sake. - Sakura Shrimp and New Onion Tempura (990 yen) Light and crispy batter encases the fragrant sakura shrimp and sweet new onions, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. The texture is delightful, making it a satisfying dish. With a relaxed yet lively atmosphere, this is a great spot to enjoy sushi even late at night. "Sakai-Higashi Sushito" is a casual yet authentic sushi restaurant where you can fully savor the seafood treasures of Hokkaido. ───────────── ▼ Sakai-Higashi Sushito Address: Oz Sakai-Higashi BLD, 2-2-11 Kitakawaramachi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture Reservations: Available Business Hours: 5:00 PM–3:00 AM, Sat-Sun 2:00 PM–3:00 AM Closed: Wednesdays Access: 1-minute walk from Nankai Line's Sakai-Higashi Station ─────────────

If you want to relax at the end of your trip, "Daidai" is the perfect place! This famous restaurant in Sakai offers local sake from all over the country, carefully cooked kamameshi, and seasonal side dishes in a calm Japanese atmosphere. ✨ The signature kamameshi takes about 20 to 30 minutes to cook after ordering, but it's worth the wait! The rice is plump and fragrant, and is delicious, with the flavors of the ingredients such as scallops, chicken, and burdock thoroughly soaked in. There are also limited kamameshi that change with the seasons, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you go. ♪ In addition, there are always more than 20 types of sake available, and the tasting set recommended by the owner is also popular. You can enjoy the time slowly tasting while enjoying the combination with the food. The restaurant has everything from counter seats to private rooms, making it perfect for solo travelers and groups. If you want to enjoy a slightly luxurious dinner after visiting Daisen Park and the Mozu Kofun Group, be sure to visit. 📍Location: 8-7-12 Kitamikunigaoka-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka #Spring 0 yen trip #Sakai gourmet #Famous kamameshi restaurant #Sakai izakaya #Local sake and snacks #Sakai dinner

🥢Mensho Osaka Ramen Shiojin Sakai Higashi Branch 📍Sakai Higashi, Osaka (5 minutes walk from Sakai Higashi Station) This time I ordered Shiojin's most popular dish, 🍜Yuzu Shio Ramen (880 yen)️📝 The soup has a nice yuzu aroma and a refined taste that spreads in your mouth! It was a light yet deep soup. The chewy noodles are thin and straight and smooth. Toppings include shrimp, char siu, boiled egg, seaweed, and komatsuna. It's nice to see shrimp in it💗 I drank the soup almost to the last drop🙏 It was delicious😋 Thank you for the meal! The potage ramen looked really delicious too. I'm interested in the fried rice and mapo tofu 🍜 ✍️The shop is in the basement, and every time a customer comes, the staff greets them with a cheerful voice ☺️ There's also WiFi, probably because the signal is weak underground! Kind 💕 . . . . 📌B1F, 2-1-8 Nakagawaracho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture ⏱11:00-15:00 18:00-22:00 🗓Closed on Sundays . . . . #Shiojin #Mensho Osaka Ramen Shiojin #Sakai Higashi Ramen #Sakai Higashi Gourmet #Sakai Higashi Lunch #Osaka Ramen #Ramen #Ramen Tour #Osaka Gourmet #Osaka Lunch #Osaka Outing #Osaka Sightseeing #Osaka Trip #Furitabi

I think cafe terrace seats are the best in spring and autumn✨ I found this cafe while walking along the sea and I've always wanted to go Cafe Que sera sera I finally had time to go, but the weather was cloudy and not the best But it was still nice! A cafe in a place like this? ? There's a sign, but how do I get in? ? I was a little worried, but I climbed the stairs and came back down once lol Behind the simple door was a stylish space It looked like something out of an American drama... There were sofa seats where you could relax, but since I was there, I went to the terrace seats I ate a delicious omelet rice while staring at the marina I like the slightly sweet taste If you're in the area, please come by✨ Que sera sera 5-11 Ebisujimacho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-0985 Opening hours Monday to Friday 12:00-23:00 (last orders 22:30) Lunch 12:00-15:00 Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 11:00-23:00 (last orders 22:30) Lunch 11:00-15:00 Closed Tuesdays +You can reserve a table on the official website +About a 10-minute walk from Nankai Sakai Station +Parking available ⚠︎Please be careful if you come from the direction of Sakai Station, whether by car or on foot, as there are some narrow spaces #SakaiCafe #SakaiCity #SakaiGourmet

#Sakura2024 It's in a quiet residential area, so there aren't many people and you can take your time appreciating the beautiful flowers.