If you wish to enjoy a stylish morning meal in Umeda, Osaka, this is the place to go!

*Prices include tax.
*Business hours and menu items may be subject to change.

[Japanese food] Recommended for those who want to eat a hearty breakfast

[Onigiri] Freshly made rice balls available in store or for takeout at boo's kitchen Lucua

The hot, freshly made rice balls made in-store by the staff are very popular. The classic "triangle rice ball" comes in more than 24 varieties with different styles and ingredients, such as "mentaiko cream cheese" and "shirasu jiko," and the "Aloha roll" wrapped around Spam comes in "yuzu kosho aloha" and "aloha egg." There is also a rice ball box (870 yen) that comes with two rice balls of your choice and a variety of side dishes, so even those who want a hearty meal can enjoy themselves.

The "Onigiri Set" (500 yen), available only in the morning, is a great value set that includes two onigiri, dashi rolls, and sausages. There is also the "Onigiri Set Mini" (280 yen) which includes one onigiri, and both are available in limited quantities so hurry up. The onigiri rice is sweet and has a chewy texture even when cooled. It is also recommended to take it out and enjoy it on the go.

Be sure to also try the "Miso Soup with Lots of Ingredients" (220 yen). It contains deep-fried tofu, seaweed, daikon radish, carrots, bean sprouts, and more, making it a miso soup that truly requires eating the ingredients. The gentle, homemade flavor will soak into your body.

boo's kitchen Lucua store

[Set meal] Enjoy TKG made with carefully selected eggs at Uchi no Tamago Hankyu Sanban-gai branch

This is a specialty store where you can enjoy egg dishes and sweets made with carefully selected "Uchi no Eggs" delivered daily from "Uchino Poultry Farm" in Fukuoka. Uchi no Eggs are laid by parent hens raised on natural feed, based on natural groundwater and ingredients such as corn, and the yolks are characterized by their natural, unprocessed pale yellow color. During the morning hours, only breakfast and sweets are served, but after 10am, dishes such as "Uchi no Egg Niku-sui Tamago Kake Gohan Set," oyakodon, and omurice are also available.

The morning menu is simple, with only one choice: "Our Egg Breakfast (Tamagokake Gohan)" (550 yen). This set includes rice, one egg, miso soup, and pickles. The miso soup is prepared in-house every morning, and there are three types of soy sauce available on the table, including "soy sauce to pour over egg on rice." Both types use miso and soy sauce from Oita Prefecture. Toppings can be added for 100 yen each, including Hakata's specialty mentaiko and seasoned seaweed from the Ariake Sea, showing the restaurant's commitment to using Kyushu ingredients. Refills of rice and eggs (100 yen each) are also recommended.

Uchi no Tamago Hankyu Sanban-gai Store

[Udon] As expected from the dashi culture! "Tsurutsuruan Main Branch" offers affordable udon noodles

This udon and soba restaurant has been in business for over 40 years in the deep dining area of Osaka Station Building 1, and has a distinctive, tasteful appearance. The staff will kindly ask you, "What would you like today?", so even women can feel free to stop by alone. Although it is incredibly cheap, starting at 350 yen per bowl, the soup stock is made with bonito, mackerel, dried sardine, and kelp, and the soba and udon are also made to order from a noodle shop, making it an authentic restaurant. It is also surprising that the food comes out in just 10 seconds after ordering.

Set meals served from 10:00 to 14:00 start from 500 yen and include udon or soba noodles with rice. The "Kayaku Teishoku" (500 yen) is a combination of kayaku rice cooked in-house and noodles. The rice, which is full of ingredients such as fried tofu and carrots and has a strong flavor of dashi, is easily 1.5 bowls worth, so it is recommended for men as well. The soft Kansai-style udon noodles go down smoothly and are so delicious that you will find yourself drinking up the soup before you know it.

The soba noodles are fragrant, soft and flavorful. Another great thing is that you can use as much tempura flakes as you want on the table.

Tsurutsuruan Main Store

[Coffee shops and cafes] Recommended for those who want to enjoy a morning cup of coffee

[Hotcakes] Enjoy the simple taste of handmade hotcakes in a retro atmosphere at "Cafe Sunshine"

This nostalgic coffee shop was founded in 1973. It is located deep inside the underground mall, but tourists and foreign customers often line up in the morning. The main attraction is the "hotcake set" (1,023 yen), which is available from morning hours.

The hotcakes are baked individually in a frying pan as orders are placed. The batter, which the chef says is "not to overmix," has an exquisite texture that is fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enjoy this sweet bliss by pouring maple syrup over the whipped butter.

There are 10 types of breakfast sets, including the "BLT Sandwich" and "Thick-Cut Mentaiko Toast," all of which are appealing. It's also fun to come with someone and share.

Run by the family, founder Mitsuo Hashizaki and his son Taku, the casual, homey atmosphere is one of the reasons for its popularity. In addition to the coffee roasted in-house once or twice a week, be sure to try the wide range of drinks you can make, such as "Amicoco" (715 yen), a combination of cocoa and coffee, and "Brown Sugar Cafe Au Lait" (682 yen).

Cafe Sunshine

[Sandwich] Umeda Coffee House New YC: Enjoy the famous omelette sandwich

Umeda Coffee House New YC, located in Shin-Umeda Shokudogai, is open from 6:30 a.m. The interior of the store has not changed since it opened in 1972, and the heavy furnishings and wooden carved patterns on the ceiling give it a classic feel.

There are two types of breakfast options (drink included): "Toast Set" (630 yen) and "Daily Set" (680 yen). The daily set is one of several items such as "Mixed Sandwich," "Pizza Toast," "Hamburger," or "Hot Dog."

The mixed sandwich morning menu features a mini sandwich filled with eggs, ham, and vegetables. It also comes with a drink, a fresh vegetable salad, and a fruit of the day, making it a perfectly balanced meal.

A YC specialty is the "Omelette Sandwich" (930 yen for the whole thing, 1,150 yen with a drink set), a five-egg omelet sandwiched between toast.

Ketchup and demi-glace sauce are spread on each side of the bread, giving it a taste that you will never tire of, and you will finish it in no time. Orders can be made from 10am, and if you order a set, a pot of coffee will be served to you. The original blend coffee, made with fresh beans from Yamamoto Coffee, is rich in flavor but has a crisp aftertaste, and is highly rated by coffee connoisseurs.

Umeda Coffee House New YC

[French Toast] Umeda Coffee-in: Lightly sweet, fluffy dough soaked in juicy egg flavor

Located on the south side of the large-scale complex "Herbis Ento" in Nishi Umeda, in front of Osaka Station, this coffee shop takes pride in its freshly ground coffee. It is in a quiet location in the city, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are four types of breakfast, including traditional toast, hot dogs, waffles, and other sweet treats.

You can enjoy the popular French toast in the morning. You can choose between coffee or tea, but as the name of the shop suggests, coffee is the best, so we recommend ordering hot coffee brewed with a siphon.

The "French Toast Set" (700 yen) is a satisfying dish that also comes with a drink, salad, and corn soup. The French toast is made with French bread, which is crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the egg mixture soaks into the bread, giving it a rich flavor. It is not too sweet, making it perfect for breakfast. It also goes perfectly with coffee, which has a good balance of bitterness and acidity. Enjoy an elegant morning while watching the master brew the coffee.

Umeda Coffee House

[Hotels] Recommended for those who want to experience something out of the ordinary

[Buffet] Affordable hotel buffet where you can also enjoy Osaka specialties "Restaurant & Bar ENT"

If you've come all the way to Osaka and want to try some local specialties in the morning, then the breakfast at Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda is for you! It's open to non-guests as well, and the buffet is popular for being reasonably priced at 1,760 yen for a hotel.

There are over 60 types of food on offer, including a wide variety of salads, healthy Japanese side dishes, Western food, daily curry and pasta, and freshly baked bread. Another thing to look forward to is the local noodles, which change from time to time, such as Wakayama ramen, Inaniwa udon, and pho.

The popular Osaka specialties include the standard menu items such as takoyaki and kushikatsu, and you can also enjoy Akashiyaki-style arrangements by combining the chef's special dashi. It is only in Osaka that you can enjoy B-grade gourmet food such as flour-based and sauce-flavored foods in the morning.

*Some menu changes are scheduled for June 2024

Restaurant & Bar ENT

[Luxury Hotel] Atmos Dining: Enjoy high-quality cuisine with a spectacular view from the 40th floor

If you want to enjoy an elegant breakfast in a luxurious hotel, head to Conrad Osaka, where you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes while taking in the view from 200 meters above ground. Atmos Dining, located on the 40th floor, offers a morning buffet with about 60 different dishes from a wide variety of genres, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese.

The fee is 5,000 yen for adults, and although priority is given to hotel guests, anyone can use it if there is availability on the day. The buffet corner has a wide variety of dishes, from cold to hot, Japanese food, dim sum, and homemade hotel bread, so you'll probably find yourself wanting more than you bargained for.

You can enjoy roast beef in the morning, cut by the chef right in front of you. In addition, we also offer Osaka specialties such as kushikatsu, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki.

In addition to the buffet menu, there is also a "Chef's Signature Menu" that changes daily, which is a nice service. One of them is the "Okonomiyaki Benedict", an Osaka-style egg benedict made with poached eggs, red pickled ginger tempura, bonito flakes, and pork. Enjoy high-quality food while taking in the spectacular view.

Atmos Dining

[Healthy Edition] Recommended for those who want to eat vegetables and fruits

[Salad] Vitamin replenishment is essential even on the morning of your trip! "Bechamel Cafe"

If you're looking for something a little healthier to eat in the morning, this is the place for you. Located in a corner of "Whity Umeda," an underground street that connects to all the lines, this is a convenient cafe with counter seats where you can use electrical outlets.

The restaurant is proud of its "Teppanyaki Doria" made with a special bechamel sauce named after the restaurant, but in the morning they offer five sets with salad. The standard "Morning Plate" (680 yen) includes scrambled eggs, salad, bread, and a drink. The coffee comes in a generous cup, and is also served in a takeaway style, which is a nice touch.

You can choose between toast or croissant, and the toast in the photo is a brioche type made with plenty of butter. It has a rich flavor but is light and crispy, making it the perfect breakfast.

The "Egg Sandwich Set" (830 yen) is also very popular. All salads are topped with crunchy granola, which creates an excellent balance with the fruity dressing.

Bechamel Cafe

[Fruit] Enjoy the nostalgic "fruit punch" at "Kobe Nishimura Coffee Umeda Store"

This is the only Osaka store of Nishimura Coffee, which was founded in 1948 and has expanded mainly in Kobe. Since opening at the entrance to Ohatsutenjin in 2003, it has been loved as a cafe where you can take a break with coffee and cakes from the affiliated patisserie "Cession," as well as the store's signature menu items.

The Umeda store's original menu item, "Affogato" (1,150 yen), is an adult dessert made by pouring their famous espresso over homemade ice cream. Ceséssion's chocolate cookies add texture.

There are four types of breakfast sets available only in the morning. The "Fruit Set" (1,000 yen), which is rare for a coffee shop, is a set of fresh punch, two types of open sandwich (bacon, vegetable), and a drink. "Fresh punch" is a dessert made by pouring five kinds of seasonal fruits over pomegranate-based syrup and soda. The fruits used change depending on the season, such as pineapple, apple, strawberry, orange, melon, etc., and they are particular about using fresh fruits instead of canned ones.

The bread is a baguette baked at the affiliated bakery "Brodbar Secession." It is lightly toasted so the edges are crisp and the inside is soft. It is sandwiched between moderately salted bacon and melt-in-your-mouth asparagus. Drinks include coffee, tea, and mixed juice, so you can experience the Kansai coffee shop culture.

Kobe Nishimura Coffee Umeda store

Find your favorite morning meal

Osaka, the city of food, has a wide selection of breakfast options covering both classics and specialties, from coffee shop sandwiches to hotcakes, udon, kushikatsu, and hotel buffets where you can choose from takoyaki. They're all located near Umeda, so they're easy to access. Take your time to choose what kind of breakfast you'd like to start your Osaka morning with.

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