We visited Osaka, Japan in December 2023 and made a list of interesting finds.  Our goals are to eat local and seek out authentic experiences.  Sushi, udon, soba, yakitori, oden, whatever! Yelp and Trip Advisor were not helpful in spotting places to eat at, only Google reviews were useful. We did not seek our Michelin rated spots. The exchange rate was US$1 = 143¥, very favorable.  Many meals cost 50% less than in San Francisco, with BETTER quality too! Where to buy a SIM Card at the Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) After you clear customs, you will see vending machines down the hall in an area titled: Wi-Fi Rental Box SIM Card We bought a 5 day Unlimited for Y2600. We had to adjust the APN on our router and then all was fine. 12/15/23 Membo 北区紅梅町5-23 Osaka, 大阪府 Kita Ward https://www.yelp.com/biz/%E3%82%81%E3%82%93%E5%9D%8A-%E5%A4%A7%E9%98%AA%E5%B8%82 Menbo is a small family run restaurant just a couple blocks from our Hotel: Imperial Osaka hotel. Prices are extremely low and the quality decent. A set menu with curry, udon rice and salad was about US$8 or 1000¥. 8/10 Sukiyaki beef udon was also very good. 8/10   Overall –  Very Good – 80/100 Food – Very […]

This post originally from Osaka Trip December 2023 Reviews