🥷 Ninja’s Guide to the Best Katsudon in Osaka
Hidden in the alleys of Namba lies a rice bowl worthy of a warrior.
If a ninja were to recharge after a long mission, there’s one place they’d slip into:
“Katsudon” in Hozenji Yokocho.
Since 1985, this shop has quietly built a reputation for serving one of the best katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowls) in Osaka.
🍚 What Makes This Katsudon Legendary?
🟩 Crispy meets juicy:
Instead of soaking the cutlet in egg and sauce (as is common), they serve the pork cutlet separately from the rice. You get to enjoy the crisp texture first — then pour the savory broth over rice as you please.
🟩 Top-tier ingredients:
They use carefully selected pork loin, Japanese rice, and eggs. All are cooked in handmade copper pots for perfect heat control.
🟩 Affordable ninja pricing:
A standard katsudon is just ¥750 — a great deal for the quality and experience.
🍴 Secret Techniques (Special Menu)
🥪 Katsu Sandwich (Takeout only)
Soft white bread + juicy pork cutlet. Available only by reservation — silent, efficient, and delicious. Just like a ninja tool.
🍋 Sauce Katsudon
Topped with cabbage, mustard, and lemon — refreshing and bold.
💪 Double Sauce Katsudon
Two crispy cutlets for the hungriest of warriors.
📍 Location & Info
Restaurant name: 喝鈍（Katsudon） Hozenji Yokocho Branch
Address:
📍 1-1-17 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan (Google Maps)
Hours:
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Closed Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
🎯 Final Ninja Tip
Skip the tourist traps — follow the scent of sizzling pork into Hozenji Yokocho.
This is katsudon with soul. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or hungry shinobi, it’s worth every bite.
🍚 Because even ninjas need comfort food.