Best Mitarashi Dango in Osaka, JP

Skewered rice dumplings covered in a thick, sweet, and salty soy sauce glaze.

Kiyasu Sohonpo (Juso Main Store)

Juso
4.4 / 5

The unique square shape is designed to hold more of that incredible sweet and salty glaze. You can even choose how charred you want them.

Local LegendMust-TryClassicCustomizable Char
9.8Flavor
9.5Value
8.2Vibe

Namiyoshian (Main Store)

Namba / Daikokucho
4.5 / 5

The dango are incredibly soft and the sauce has a deep, complex umami flavor that sets it apart from cheaper versions.

Hidden GemInstagrammablePremiumHistoric
9.6Flavor
8.4Value
9.7Vibe

Abeno Shimaya

Abeno / Tennoji
4.2 / 5

While they are famous for sweet potatoes, their mitarashi dango is a sleeper hit. Perfectly chewy and very nostalgic.

Local FavoriteClassicGreat Value
8.9Flavor
9.2Value
7.5Vibe
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