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Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten

Enjoy luxurious crab dishes with exceptional freshness all year round.

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Enjoy luxurious crab dishes with year-round freshness at this crab cuisine specialist, with a presence of 41 stores mainly in the Kansai area. This flagship store in Osaka's Dotonbori is renowned for its iconic moving crab sign, a familiar sight in the area.

The Snow crab used varies seasonally: from April to September, crabs from the Sea of Okhotsk are featured, and from October to March, crabs from the northern Sea of Japan are available. Additionally, from November 6th to March 20th, Matsuba crabs from the San'in region are offered, allowing patrons to enjoy various types of crab throughout the year. The entrance houses a live tank, ensuring the use of freshly caught crabs from various regions.

The signature dish, crab hot pot, is made with a secret white soy sauce broth that maximizes the crab's umami, captivating customers' palates. Other luxurious crab dishes include crab sashimi, with its rich, sweet taste, and grilled crab, with its irresistible aroma.

In addition to set courses, a wide selection of à la carte dishes like crab tempura and crab sushi is available, allowing for a full crab feast.

Highlights

  • The flagship of a national chain specializing in crab cuisine.
  • Enjoy various crabs, including Snow crabs from different regions and seasonal Matsuba crabs.
  • Fresh crabs are available thanks to the on-site live tank.
  • The secret broth of the crab hot pot enhances the crab's flavor.
  • A wide range of crab dishes, including crab sashimi, grilled crab, crab tempura, and crab sushi, offers a complete crab dining experience.

Photos

  • Enjoy the popular crab hot pot course, which includes crab sashimi and grilled crab.

    Enjoy the popular crab hot pot course, which includes crab sashimi and grilled crab.

  • The lunch crab set is a luxurious affair with an array of crab dishes.

    The lunch crab set is a luxurious affair with an array of crab dishes.

  • Various seating options, including sunken kotatsu, tables, and tatami rooms, cater to different occasions.

    Various seating options, including sunken kotatsu, tables, and tatami rooms, cater to different occasions.

  • Live tanks at the entrance allow you to see the live crabs.

    Live tanks at the entrance allow you to see the live crabs.

  • Look for the iconic crab sign, a symbol of Dotonbori, to find your way to the restaurant.

    Look for the iconic crab sign, a symbol of Dotonbori, to find your way to the restaurant.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

A

There are tablet menus with pictures, available in English, Chinese, and Korean.

Q

Are there vegetarian options available?

A

Vegetarian options are available with prior reservation.

Q

Is takeout available?

A

Takeout is available for items other than raw dishes.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

Yes, we have free Wi-Fi.

Q

Are seat reservations possible?

A

Reservations are accepted as much as possible.

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Details

Name in Japanese
かに道楽 道頓堀本店
Postal Code
542-0071
Address
1-6-18 Dotombori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Telephone
06-6211-8975
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
11:00am-10:00pm(last entrance -9:00pm)
Access
1)3 minutes walk from Nanba Station on Osaka Metro lines
2)3 minutes walk from Osaka Namba Station on Kintetsu lines
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)