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Just beside Tennoji station lies the Abeno district, home to Aja Kaja, a little hole in the wall with a traditional Indian atmosphere. The crowd here tends to be young and very informal, but not noisy. The curries, by the way, are fairly spicy, so ask if you want them adjusted for taste.
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Osaka has any number of Indian restaurants, but Ashoka remains special because it does the basics right: piping hot naan breads, a wide selection of tandoori and a large choice of meat and vegetarian curries, ranging from £5 to £10. The Japanese prefer their Indian food far milder than the real thing, so Ashoka may be a bit bland for some, but just ask the waiter and they’ll spice to your taste.
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One of Osaka’s premier French restaurants, in the heart of the Shinsaibashi party district. Blue de Blue specialises in fish dishes from southern France as well as some Parisian dishes, and offers an excellent selection of French wines. Very popular with female office workers as well as older Japanese couples, many of whom have lived in Europe.
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Indian residents of Osaka have long claimed that this is the most authentic northern Indian restaurant around, meaning the one that serves the spiciest, heaviest and largest portions. If you’re hungry, and love curry and tandoori, this is definitely the place. However, it’s quite small, so you may wish to make a reservation. Clientele includes many Indian expats.
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Fukumitsuya is near several government offices, in a neighbourhood where many Chinese live, so it draws an eclectic crowd. Since opening in May 2004, it has received rave reviews in local restaurant guides for its Peking-style cuisine. Its fried dumplings are melt-in-your-mouth and definitely among the best in the city.
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