Chitose Honten: The Birthplace of Niku-sui Near Namba
Chitose Honten is a small udon shop in the Namba Sennichimae backstreets credited as the birthplace of niku-sui, a beef-broth soup essentially a niku udon served without the noodles. The signature niku-sui costs around 800 yen, and the same broth is also served with noodles added as niku udon. The dish has since spread well beyond this one shop, and versions of niku-sui are now served at a number of other eateries around Osaka. It's a small, counter-focused shop with no confirmed official website or English menu, so visitors should be prepared to order in basic Japanese.
- Niku-sui / Udon
- Namba
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-10-05
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- 10:30 AM-2:00 PM daily, or until sold out. Closed Tuesdays.
- Address
- 8-1 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Last verified: 2026-10-05. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Niku-sui (a beef-broth soup, about 800 yen) -- this shop is credited as its birthplace. Niku udon (the same dish with noodles added) is also on the menu.
How to Order
- Small counter shop
- Order directly with staff. No official English menu or website found -- basic Japanese may be helpful.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 2 / 5
Location
8-1 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
About 5 minutes on foot from Namba Station, in the Namba Sennichimae backstreets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Chitose Honten?
- About 5 minutes on foot from Namba Station, in the Namba Sennichimae backstreets.
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