Last updated: July 3, 2026
This article reflects information available at the time of writing. Check Google Maps for the latest hours and availability.
Introduction
Horie has always done its own thing. While Namba pulls in the takoyaki crowds and Shinsaibashi handles the department-store tourists, this low-rise pocket of Nishi-ku quietly became one of Osaka’s most interesting places to eat — and that includes a surprisingly strong run of Asian and ethnic restaurants that most visitors walk straight past. If you’re looking for the best food in Osaka beyond the obvious kushikatsu-and-okonomiyaki circuit, Horie is worth a detour.
The neighbourhood’s design-conscious, internationally minded crowd has created real demand for food that goes beyond Japanese. You’ll find a Thai restaurant that has held a Thai government five-star certification since 2001, a Turkish kitchen run by an actual Turkish chef serving halal-certified beef doner, an Indian-Nepali spot that regulars treat like a canteen, and a few more spots scattered along the streets between Yotsubashi and Nishi-Ohashi stations. None of them are tourist traps. Most are small, personal, and priced for people who eat here every week.
This guide covers five verified, currently operating ethnic restaurants in Horie — Thai, Indian-Nepali, and Turkish — with real addresses, honest price ranges, and what to actually order. To explore more of Horie beyond the food, the neighbourhood also rewards a slow walk along Orange Street for its furniture and vintage shops. But first, eat.
1. Chedi Luang Kitahorie Honten (チェディルアン 北堀江本店)
- 📍 1-17-11 Kita-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
- 🕐 Lunch: Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 (L.O.), Sat–Sun–Hol 11:30–15:00 (L.O.); Dinner: daily 17:30–21:00. Closed Mondays. (as of May 2026)
- 💰 ¥1,500–¥2,500 (lunch buffet) / ¥3,000–¥5,000 (dinner with drinks)
- 🚃 Yotsubashi Station (4 min walk) / Nishi-Ohashi Station (1 min walk)
- 🗺 Open in Google Maps
- 📋 Tabelog
- 🌐 Official site
What to order: Lunch buffet (¥1,500–¥1,800 depending on day) featuring khao soi, tom yum, and northern Thai Chiang Mai specialties
Open since 2001, this is the original Kita-Horie location — and it shows. Chedi Luang holds a Thai government five-star certification, the first in Kansai to earn it. The lunch buffet runs 90 minutes and covers 20-plus dishes, from tom yum to northern Thai curries you won’t find at most Japanese Thai restaurants. Dinner is à la carte and considerably more relaxed.
2. Mezze Horie Turkish Cafe & Restaurant (メッゼ堀江 トルコカフェ&レストラン)
- 📍 Sankyo Yotsubashi Building B1F, 1-4-6 Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
- 🕐 Lunch: 11:30–15:00; Dinner: 17:00–22:00. Check ahead for weekly closures. (as of May 2026)
- 💰 ¥1,000–¥1,800 (lunch) / ¥2,500–¥4,500 (dinner with drinks)
- 🚃 Yotsubashi Station (5 min walk)
- 🗺 Open in Google Maps
- 📋 Tabelog
- 🌐 Official site
What to order: Mixed kebab plate (¥1,500–¥1,800) or beef doner kebab (¥1,200)
Located in the basement of the Sankyo Yotsubashi Building, the restaurant is run by a Turkish owner who uses halal-certified ingredients throughout. The chef specialises in dishes made only with ingredients approved by Islamic law, including moussaka — a gratin of eggplant and ground meat — and hot panini sandwiches filled with kebab. Beef doner is harder to find in Osaka than you’d expect; this is one of the few places doing it properly.
3. Thai Restaurant D (タイ料理 レストラン ディー)
- 📍 1-23-7-1F Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
- 🕐 Lunch: 11:30–15:00 (reservation required); Dinner: 17:00–23:00. Closed Thursdays. (as of May 2026)
- 💰 ¥1,200–¥2,000 (lunch) / ¥2,500–¥4,000 (dinner)
- 🚃 Yotsubashi Station (7 min walk) / Nishi-Ohashi Station (5 min walk)
- 🗺 Open in Google Maps
- 📋 Tabelog
What to order: Tom yum soup (¥900–¥1,200) or pad kra pao (¥1,100)
A small, first-floor spot on a quiet Minami-Horie side street, Thai Restaurant D keeps things focused: a tight menu of Thai classics, dinner service that runs late, and lunch only by reservation — which tells you something about how seriously they take the food. The restaurant is located at 1-23-7-1F Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, with dinner running from 17:00 to 23:00 and Thursday as the weekly day off. Call ahead for lunch.
4. JATRA (ジャトラ)
- 📍 Kita-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka (approx. 6 min walk from Higo-bashi Station)
- 🕐 Lunch: 11:30–14:30; Dinner: 17:30–22:00. Check Google Maps for current weekly closures. (as of May 2026)
- 💰 ¥1,000–¥1,800 (lunch) / ¥2,000–¥4,000 (dinner)
- 🚃 Higo-bashi Station (6 min walk) / Yotsubashi Station (8 min walk)
- 🗺 Open in Google Maps
- 📋 Tabelog
What to order: Asian spice curry set (¥1,200–¥1,500) or khao soi (¥1,300)
JATRA is an Asian cuisine restaurant in Kita-Horie, about a 6-minute walk from Higo-bashi Station on the Osaka Metro. It draws a loyal local crowd for its spice-forward cooking — the kind of place where regulars know the menu well enough to order without looking. Reviewers on Tabelog consistently return, with one noting they kept saying “I’ll be back soon” only to find two years had passed. That’s the mark of a neighbourhood staple.
5. DEVI Indian & Nepali Restaurant (インド・ネパール料理 DEVI)
- 📍 Kita-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka (main branch; a second location operates in Minami-Horie)
- 🕐 Lunch: 11:30–15:00; Dinner: 17:00–22:30. Open daily. (as of May 2026)
- 💰 ¥900–¥1,500 (lunch set) / ¥2,000–¥3,500 (dinner)
- 🚃 Yotsubashi Station (5 min walk) / Nishi-Ohashi Station (4 min walk)
- 🗺 Open in Google Maps
- 📋 Tabelog
What to order: Lunch curry set with naan (¥950–¥1,200) or butter chicken curry (¥1,100)
DEVI is an Indian-Nepali restaurant in Kita-Horie, with a second branch operating in Minami-Horie. The lunch set — curry, naan, and a drink — is the kind of deal that keeps office workers coming back on rotation. Spice levels are adjustable, the naan arrives properly puffed, and the room is unpretentious in the best way. If you want a reliable, filling lunch in Horie without spending much, this is your spot. The MICHI Osaka travel guide recommends arriving just before noon on weekdays to avoid the lunch queue.
How to Order
Most of these restaurants have some form of Japanese-language menu with photos, which makes pointing a viable strategy even without Japanese. Chedi Luang and Mezze Horie both have English-capable staff and are accustomed to international visitors. Thai Restaurant D is smaller and more local in feel — if you’re going for lunch, call ahead (the number is on their Instagram) since it’s reservation-only at midday.
For Indian-Nepali spots like DEVI, the lunch set is almost always the best value: you’ll typically get a choice of curry, rice or naan, and a drink for under ¥1,500. Point at what the table next to you is having if in doubt — it usually works.
At Mezze Horie, the halal certification means the menu is pork-free throughout, which is worth knowing if you’re travelling with dietary restrictions. The doner kebab is made with beef, not the mixed-meat versions common elsewhere in Japan.
Cash is accepted everywhere on this list. IC cards (Suica, ICOCA) are not universally accepted at smaller spots, so carry ¥3,000–¥5,000 in cash to be safe. Reservations are recommended for dinner at Chedi Luang on weekends — the buffet fills up fast.
FAQ
Q: Is ethnic food in Horie expensive?
A: Not particularly. Lunch sets at most spots run ¥900–¥1,800. Dinner with drinks lands around ¥2,500–¥4,500 per person depending on how much you order. Chedi Luang’s lunch buffet at roughly ¥1,500–¥1,800 is one of the better-value meals in the neighbourhood.
Q: Do these restaurants have English menus?
A: Chedi Luang and Mezze Horie are the most English-friendly, with staff used to international guests. DEVI and JATRA rely more on photo menus and pointing. Thai Restaurant D is the most local in feel — a translation app on your phone will help.
Q: When is the best time to visit?
A: Weekday lunches are quieter across the board. Chedi Luang’s weekend lunch buffet gets busy from noon onwards — arrive at 11:30 to get a table without waiting. Mezze Horie is generally relaxed at lunch. Dinner at any of these spots is best on weeknights; Friday and Saturday evenings can see waits at Chedi Luang without a reservation.
Information is accurate as of May 2026. We recommend checking Google Maps for the latest hours and prices before visiting.
