Nonkiya

Passed by this small Oden shop on my way to a sushi place in the weekend. It's packed with local Japanese and tourists. Couldn't resist and decided to give it a try. It offers authentic oden. The daikon was soaked up with dashi broth and was so flavorful. The konnyaku is a must try. It's firm yet tender, with a bouncy mouthfeel.

The Owner was really nice and friendly. Amazing Oden with their mustard, the miso Beef Tendon is a must order!

This is surely a haven for reckless drinkers, no matter where you come from. Not to mention the legendary miso beef tendon skewer, oden-dashi was a perfect pair for sake and shochu. (‘Dashi-wari’ is another way to consume shochu, a heated glass of shochu mixed with oden soup, which I recommend) I’m not saying that this is the place you put the first out of any tachinomi or oden stand here. But if you seek for the environment where locals and travelers mingle, this one surely stands for you the best.

Very local experience and great food! The doteyaki melts in the mouth and assorted oden were heartwarming. Beer is a must here and it was great to be able to chat in broken Japanese & English with their local regular customers while I was there.

Nonkiya is a small, easily-missed oden shop tucked away in Osaka’s bustling Dotonbori shopping street. Most of the customers here are locals, which is a good sign that the food is authentic and well-loved. Their oden is particularly flavorful, with the beef tendon being soft and tender, and the tofu smooth and delicate. The owner is very friendly and patient, even if you’re a tourist struggling to decide what to order. There’s no seating available, so everyone stands around, eating and chatting, which gives it a lively, traditional izakaya atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and not too expensive. All in all, compared to other tourist-centric spots, this place feels much more local. It’s highly recommended for anyone interested in trying authentic oden!