Eat in Horie and Nishi-ku, Osaka

Kadoya Shokudo ★ 4.2

A Shinmachi ramen institution since 1957: house-made noodles in a chicken, black-pork and dried-fish shoyu broth. Queues form well before opening.

OrderDuck soba, Gyoza

Ue. ★ 4.3

A Shinmachi counter coffee bar pouring four or five drip single-origins in artist-made ceramics, with alcohol and handmade dorayaki alongside.

OrderLight-roast espresso, Guest filter coffee

West Wood Bakers ★ 4.7

A Minamihorie bakery-cafe combining a full bread counter with an all-day kitchen; pancakes, burgers and French toast run alongside the loaves.

OrderCountry sourdough loaf, Avocado sourdough toast, Morning set

Mochisho Shizuku Shinmachi ★ 4.1

A Shinmachi wagashi specialist making additive-free daifuku mochi from glutinous rice and Hokkaido azuki bean paste. Seasonal flavour changes monthly.

OrderSeasonal daifuku, Kuro-mame mochi, Warabi mochi

Funs Brewing Beerhouse Osaka ★ 4.8

A Kitahorie beerhouse from the funs brewing label, pouring 10 rotating taps plus around 10 cans and bottles, built around pairings with Japanese food.

West Wood Bakers ★ 4.5

A Minamihorie bakery-cafe serving brunch from 09:00: pancakes, French toast and sandwiches built on bread from the open kitchen at the back.

OrderAvocado sourdough toast, Seasonal fruit ricotta, Filter coffee