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IzakayaSeafoodKyobashi Station3 min walk

Izakaya Toyo

居酒屋 とよ

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Cheers for the blowtorch-seared tuna cheek: open-air standing seafood under the Kyobashi sky

  • Famous blowtorch-seared tuna cheek
  • Thick-cut chutoro and otoro
  • Gunkan overflowing with uni and ikura
  • Seafood quality beyond ordinary standing bars
  • Popular spot with inevitable lines
  • Great for lively drinking with friends
  • Fully open-air, standing-only style
  • Cash only, no reservations

Just steps from Kyobashi Station beyond the railway underpass, Izakaya Toyo is an unpretentious standing-only seafood eatery set up outdoors with just a simple roof and table boards resting on stepladders. The signature dish is blowtorch-seared tuna cheek; watching the owner boldly sear it with a roaring torch flame is an eye-catching spectacle that prompts guests to pull out their cameras, and the medium-rare meat offers a tender, springy texture that pairs wonderfully with ponzu and drinks. Offering thick-cut chutoro and otoro, gunkan sushi overflowing with sea urchin and salmon roe, and rich lean tuna platters, it earns praise for great value by serving quality seafood rarely expected of a standing bar. Drinks are self-service from the refrigerators, and the spirited shouts of the owner and staff often spark casual conversations with fellow guests at shared tables. Operating with Showa-era energy since 1992, sharing a few dishes with friends under the open sky provides a truly extraordinary experience.

Details

Address
3-2-26 Higashinodamachi, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 534-0024, Japan

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市都島区東野田町3-2-26

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥2,000–¥2,999
Dinner
¥2,000–¥2,999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
  • Counter seats
  • Standing
  • Table seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Smoking allowed
Parking
No
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
1992

Opening hours

MonClosed
Tue–Wed
  • 13:00–17:00
ThuClosed
Fri
  • 13:00–17:00
Sat
  • 12:00–17:00
SunClosed
HolidaysClosed

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Open for lunch
  • Cash only

Map & access

3-2-26 Higashinodamachi, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 534-0024, Japan

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市都島区東野田町3-2-26

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