A food wonderland full of things to eat reopens in Osaka - Hanshin Umeda Main Store

In October last year, the Umeda main store of Hanshin Department Store in Osaka opened with more powerful version of "Hanshin Food", with food products taking up more than 30% of the total sales floor space.

There are 4 food-related floors out of the 11 floors in the entire building, making it a must-see, must-eat, must-experience department store when visiting Osaka!

Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store

Let's take a quick look at the food section for your recommendations!

■Full of food to make your daily meals more fun!...1F bread, snacks and a food festival terrace

Usually, the first floor, which is the face of a department store, is occupied by luxury brands and women's clothing and goods, but in this store, food, such as bread and snacks, is put in the forefront. We have a lot of gimmicks to "make you want to eat" with high ceilings and a liberating white based sales floor.

The "Oyatsu Terrace" is a collection of about 700 kinds of snacks from famous confectionaries to snacks from all over Japan, and one of the fun things is to see what kind of snacks you can buy in small quantities without having to go to the local area.

In addition, there is a space where you can see and eat snacks from all over Japan being prepared in a demonstration and you can stop by the "OYATSU EVENT" where you can experience the charm of snacks and encounter new snacks by snack-making experts.

▲ "OYATSU EVENT", a space for snack experts to share information about snacks and local snacks that can be purchased from a single bag.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

"Pan terrace" is a place where you can find new and delicious bread any time of the year, 365 days a year. It's a great place for bread lovers, with different bread themes for every two weeks, "Bread Select," which features about 30 types of bread every day and "Pan wo yume miru", a new brand created by three chefs representing bakeries in the Kansai region.

▲The "Find Your Favorite Bread" panel on the wall describes the texture of the breads sold today, such as sweet or chunky, which is a valuable advice for first-time bread buyers.　　　

▲ The theme this time at "Pan terrace" is "Anpan," there are so many different kinds of Anpan, it's a must for sweet lovers!　　　　
　　　　　　　　

There is also a zone where famous Japanese tea, tea and coffee from Japan and abroad are gathered and the "Ringtons", a British tea dealer established in 1907, is the world's first permanent store with a tea stand. Other unique Japanese tea stores from Kyoto and coffee shops from Osaka have also opened their stores.

▲Why don't you drink "Ringtons", the classic tea of the British people at the counter, made by a skilled tea blender. Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store

▲"Ippodo Tea House", a long-established Japanese tea shop in Kyoto, sells a limited edition of matcha, "Toramukashi", only available at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store.　　　　　

■People not only go to restaurants while shopping, they also go there just to eat...B2F Hanshin Baru Yokocho

The "Bar Zone" is a collection of popular restaurants in the city that can be enjoyed both day and night and the "Gourmet Zone", which is a place where even women can enjoy fine cuisine alone.

In the Bar Zone, there are nine restaurants where you can enjoy not only delicious food, such as the popular Gyoza/Chinese Bar food, Yakitori and Japanese food, for which reservations are taken up to a year in advance, but also various brands of sake, craft beer, and wine so you will surely want to do bar-hopping.

In the Gourmet Zone, there are nine different kinds of food, including Osaka's popular pork cutlet, Western food, curry, and ramen, making it possible to fully enjoy Osaka's food in this zone alone, which is also perfect for tourists.

▲ A simple, yet unique, home-style Chinese restaurant in the Bar Zone "I-sairyu-shan Gyoza Shouchuu"　Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store　

▲ The "Bar Zone" gathers popular restaurants in the town

▲"Kitashinchi Tonkatsu Epais", a popular plump and juicy pork cutlet　restaurant in the Gourmet Zone.　　　　
Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store

■It's a hybrid of genuine deliciousness and easy eating...9F Hanshin Daishokudo

The restaurant floor is very convenient and can be used according to the occasion and who you are going with.

The "Food Hall" is lined with 8 restaurants featuring Osaka's culinary origins, such as kushiage, okonomiyaki, and beef rice bowl, customers can order from the menu of their favorite restaurant. There is also a semi-private "Premium Room" where families and the elderly can comfortably spend time together with delicate consideration, making it possible to enjoy food in a way that suits each individual's style.

The "Restaurants" are a collection of long-established and popular restaurants in the Kansai area, including Osaka and Kyoto. The zone is recommended for those who are looking for a more authentic experience. Seven restaurants are available, including yakiniku, udon sukiyaki, soba noodles and eel dishes.

The 9th floor, you can enjoy the taste of the Kansai area including
Osaka with different dishes and styles from the B2 floor. It's hard to decide which restaurant to eat at, so checking the restaurants beforehand is a must.

▲ At the food hall, there is a restaurant called "Tombo agemonoten Kitashinchi again", where you can order from a single skewer of kushikatsu, a popular dish of the common people.　Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store

▲In the food hall, you can enjoy your favorite dish in a casual atmosphere.

▲ There is "Mimiu", a traditional Japanese restaurant that has been in operation for 200 years and serves noodles and Japanese cuisine in The "Restaurants".　Source: Hanshin Umeda Main Store

■And on other floors...On the 4th floor, there is a cake shop and cafe called "FRUIT" that uses seasonal fruits in collaboration with a fruit shop.

▲ I really want to try the 12 colored fruit cubes from "FRUIT" that combine fruit with flowers, tea, milk, etc.!

Message from the store...The theme of entire Hanshin Umeda Department Store is "A department store that makes you happy every day".

A wide range of foods and dishes that make you happy to eat every day are collected from all over Japan, mainly from the Kansai region. Even if you come here every day, you will never get bored of the gimmicks, tastes, and experiences. It is a department store that even tourists can enjoy. Please come and enjoy.

■Hanshin Umeda Main Store Location & Contact 　　　　　
1-13-13 Umeda Kita-ku, Osaka City　　　　　　06-6345-1201

Business Hours: The entire building is open from 10:00-20:00, however hours of operation may vary by floor and zone.　　　

Closed Days: Irregular　　　

Nearest Station: 1 minute walk from Umeda Station on Hanshin Electric Railway and Midosuji Subway Line

5 minutes walk from Umeda Station (Hankyu Electric Railway) and JR Osaka Station

3 minutes walk from Higashi Umeda Station on Tanimachi Subway Line and Nishi Umeda Station on Yotsubashi Subway Line.