Casual dining & set mealsSobaCurryJapanese-style Western cuisineOsakananba Station4 min walk
New Light
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Mix a raw egg into signature Ceylon Rice and savor the Showa-era atmosphere at this diner founded in 1959
- Famous Ceylon Rice
- Topped with a cutlet, a regular favorite
- Nostalgic Showa-style omelet rice
- Budget-friendly prices around 500 yen
- Easy to visit alone
- Great quick stop during sightseeing
- Walls covered in celebrity autograph boards
- Historic diner founded in 1959
Just a short walk from Osaka-Namba Station, preserving its curtains in a corner of America-mura since 1959, New Light is a downtown diner that might give you momentary pause with its exterior covered in posters and stickers, but opening the door greets you with the aroma of cooking oil and spirited voices. The specialty is Ceylon Rice, a dish where rice is coated in a soupy, spicy broth that is neither conventional curry nor hayashi rice; following the regulars by topping it with a thin, crispy cutlet and cracking a raw egg to mix in softens the sharp spices into a mild flavor. Nostalgic Western dishes such as omelet rice wrapped in thin egg and pork chops are also available, with prices generally staying under ¥1,000. Walls covered in autograph boards and well-worn tableware evoke a classic Showa atmosphere, while warm hospitality from the couple running the shop and speedy service bringing out dishes in minutes create a comfortable setting. With 23 seats including 6 counter seats, this compact venue offers a casual welcoming vibe where anyone can drop by alone with ease.
Details
- Address
- 2-16-13 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0086, Japan (Hosen Bldg. 1F)
Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋2-16-13 宝泉ビル １Ｆ
- Nearest station
- Osakananba Station4 min walk (317 m)
- Phone
- 06-6211-0720
- Budget
- Lunch
- –¥999
- Dinner
- –¥999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 23 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Smoking allowed
- Parking
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- 1959
Opening hours
| Mon–Tue |
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| Wed | Closed |
| Thu–Fri |
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| Sat–Sun |
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Open for lunch
Map & access
2-16-13 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0086, Japan (Hosen Bldg. 1F)
Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋2-16-13 宝泉ビル １Ｆ