Shinsaibashi Gourmet Tour: The Exquisite Hinai Chicken and Japanese Sake at Imai-ya Main Branch
In the bustling center of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, Imai-ya Main Branch stands out as a yakitori izakaya specializing in Hinai chicken skewers. This restaurant offers not only delicious food but also a peaceful escape from the city’s noise. Just a three-minute walk away, its refined and elegant atmosphere gives off the feel of a renowned establishment. With a spacious and well-decorated interior, it provides a serene and comfortable dining experience.
Imai-ya takes pride in its premium dishes featuring Hinai chicken, one of Japan’s top three native breeds, alongside Satsuma and Nagoya Cochin. This chicken is known for its rich reddish hue, perfect chewiness, and delicate fat that melts during cooking, enhancing the meat’s deep aroma and flavor. Every bite delivers a satisfying depth of taste.
The signature “Dakishimi Skewer” is a must-try: mature chicken breast wrapped in crispy skin, grilled to perfection—tender and juicy inside, its complex texture defies expectations for breast meat. Also seek out the ultra-rare “Shiro Rebā” (White Liver), likened to chicken foie gras for its melt-in-your-mouth richness; availability is extremely limited, so order fast! The Mizutaki hot pot is another highlight, featuring a milky, collagen-rich broth slow-simmered for 10 hours using bones from 100 Hinai-dori chickens, served with fresh vegetables and chicken—truly soul-warming.
Beyond skewers and hot pot, the Oyakodon is outstanding, with Hinai-dori chicken and egg simmered in rich dashi served over rice that soaks up all the flavor—pure comfort food. Pair your meal perfectly with a selection from ~50 regional sakes and shochus. If you visit during lunch, don’t miss the incredibly high-value lunch sets, complete with miso soup and annin tofu (almond jelly)—you might find yourself wanting to return every day!
Affiliated with the DD Group, this restaurant focuses on promoting Japan’s diverse Jidori (regional chicken) culture. The name “Imai-ya” is said to honor traditional Yakitori culture while incorporating modern management principles, creating a distinct Japanese atmosphere. The main branch in Shinsaibashi has firmly established itself within Osaka’s vibrant food scene, attracting countless locals and tourists. Exceptional service is another key strength: the friendly, energetic staff provide thoughtful recommendations, making guests feel comfortably at home.
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Japanese voice menu translation provided at the back
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大阪心齋橋住宿
Osaka Shinsaibashi Hotel
오사카 신사이바시 숙박
大阪心斋桥住宿
Imai-ya Main Branch (Shinsaibashi) – Store Information
Budget: Around 5,000–5,999 JPY
Type: Yakitori, Mizutaki (hot pot), Izakaya
Phone: 050-5890-1634
Reservations: Accepted
Business Hours:
Weekdays:
- Lunch: 11:30–15:00 (Last order 14:30)
- Dinner: 17:00–23:00 (Last food order 22:00, last drink order 22:30)
Weekends & Holidays:
- Lunch: 11:00–15:00 (Last order 14:30)
- Dinner: 17:00–23:00 (Last food order 22:00, last drink order 22:30)
Closed: No fixed holidays
Address: 1-17-26 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line), about 223 meters
Smoking: Completely non-smoking
店舗とのコラボレーションで、無料の音声メニューを作成いたします。ご興味のある方はぜひご連絡ください！goodxssss@gmail.com
實用日語語音
Practical Japanese Audio
실용 일본어 음성
实用日语语音
Excuse me
Menu, please!
Order, please
This one, please
Thank you for the meal
Water, please
How do I eat this?
A small plate, please
May I take a photo?
Excuse me, please change the grill net.
Check, please
Where do I pay?
How much is it?
Can I use a credit card?
I will pay in cash
May I have the receipt, please?
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Draft Beer
Asahi Super Dry
Beer
Asahi Super Dry
Asahi Premium Beer Jukusen
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Asahi Dry Zero
Sour
Oolong Highball
Green Tea Highball
Calpis Sour
Grapefruit Sour
Ehime Mandarin Sour
Fresh Lemon Sour
Fresh Lime Sour
Cocktail
Vodka Tonic
Vodka Lime
Vodka Buck
Vodka Rickey
Gin Lime
Gin Rickey
Gin Buck
Gin and Tonic
Cassis Oolong
Cassis Soda
Cassis Mandarin Orange
Cassis Grapefruit
Cassis Fruit
Moscow Mule
Whiskey
Chivas Regal 12 Years
Yamazaki 12 Years
Hakushu Whiskey
Chita (Whisky)
Beer Cocktail
Shandy Gaff
Red Eye (Beer & Tomato Juice)
Soft Drink
Oolong Tea
Green Tea
Ehime Mandarin Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Cola
Ginger Ale
Dry/Spicy
Sweet
Calpis
Perrier
Fuji Mineral Water
大阪娛樂活動
Osaka Entertainment Activities
오사카 엔터테인먼트 활동
大阪娱乐活动
Hinaidori Chicken Yakitori
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Liver
Chicken and Scallion
Thigh Meat
Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast Wrapped with Skin
Gizzard
Kumquat
Chicken Wings
Skin
Neck Meat
Hand-kneaded Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)
Chicken Breast
Chicken Neck Meat
Cartilage
Heart
Chicken Tail
Rare Cut
Navel
Hormone (Offal)
Back Liver
Bean Liver
Furisode
Grilled Vegetables
Asparagus
Thick Shiitake
Green Onion
Shishito Pepper
Quail Egg
Charcoal Grill
Charcoal-grilled Spicy Pollack Roe
Charcoal Grilled Thick Fried Tofu
Specialty
Salt-Grilled Peach Meat
Hearty Fried Peach Meat Slice
Aged Salt and Pepper Grilled Chicken Breast
Hot Pot Dishes
Ultimate Mizutaki Hot Pot
Akita Specialty Kiritanpo Hot Pot
Hinaidori Small Bowl Dish
Chicken Wasabi
Chicken Breast with Mentaiko
Skin with Ponzu Sauce
Chicken Natto
Seasonal Vegetables
Imaiya's Signature Crispy Cabbage
Imaiya Seasonal Vegetable Salad
Hinaidori Chicken Prosciutto Caesar Salad
Chicken Breast and Avocado Wasabi Salad
Chilled Asparagus Salad
Selected Origin Tomato Salad
Special Dish
White Basket Tofu
Liver Pate
Deep-fried Cartilage
Pickle Assortment
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Soy Sauce Natto and Shibazaki Natto
Katsuo no Shutou (Fermented Skipjack Tuna)
Spicy Pollack Roe
Meal
Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl
Ultimate Tamago Kake Gohan
Blissful Natto Over Rice
Collagen-Rich Chicken Zosui
Rice Set
Nanko Ume Rice Ball Wrapped in Saga Seaweed
Mentaiko Rice Ball Wrapped in Saga Seaweed
Inaniwa Zaru Udon
Hinaidori Chicken White Broth Soup
Hinaidori Chicken Bone Miso Soup
Sweet Treats
Noto Salt Ice Cream
Cream Cheese Pudding
