Curry Yakumido

Went out of our way to find the curry shop since there was so many amazing reviews. Curry was delicious and affordable. I recommend getting half beef and half of the vegan which was super good and flavorful. We got the one with less spice and it definitely had a little bit of kick to it, which we both liked. Owner was super sweet and friendly!

3 options - beef, vegan, or combo of both.

Extremely delicious curry where i feel you can really taste the seasoning.

The flavour of the curry is only matched by the friendliness of the owner.

Also he keeps chili powder in a jar of his own making if you want it spicier.

Go if you can!

This place is a must if you like curry. They also have vegetarian curry.

The owner is a nice guy that speaks English perfectly. He also gave us some tips about places to visit and how to get there!

Like reviewed by other guests, Another comforting food with splendid owner who can speaks English. Only have 3 menu. N i opt for a beef curry, accompanied by Sapporo beer.. Will come again if i visit Osaka again next time

Easily the best curry I had in Japan, and one of the best in my life (coming from a Londoner). Super affordable. And to top it off, Kaz (the owner) was one of the most interesting and fun person I had the pleasure to chat/drink with during my travels. If you're visiting Osaka, this is a must-go-to curry house.

This restaurant is a hidden gem, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for delicious food and drinks. The owner, who is friendly and fluent in English, adds a personal touch to the dining experience. While the menu is limited to three dishes, each one is carefully prepared and bursting with flavor. My only suggestion would be to include a slightly larger portion of protein in the beef curry rice, as it would further enhance the dish.

We luckily stumbled across this place on Google Maps. It is in a quieter neighborhood two stops from Namba. We ordered the Vegan and Beef curry and a bottle of recommended local sake from the owner - all delicious. I feel like I could eat that curry every day of my life and be happy. My husband and I ended up ordering another plate to share before we left. The sake was excellent and the vibes were immaculate. We so enjoyed chatting to the owner about Osaka and his travels, he told us about the history of the neighborhood and gave us great recommendations for the remainder of our trip. I now understand why he has such glowing reviews, what a great guy. This will be an experience we remember forever.

Absolutely loved the curry despite it being spicy for me. The owner has a very good personality. Overall great food and an even better experience.

This is truly a unique and amazing curry shop hiding in a area not many tourists go but it definitely needs to be a stop if you want some amazing curry. Incredibly nice owner who creates his own curry spice blend that's complex and savory. Big bonus Kaz the owner speaks English and is a excellent guide and story teller. Will definitely be coming back again!

Simple curry rice, no side dish or garnish, only curry and rice. It is powerful in the taste and you can feel the richness and savory with these simple combinations. Definitely worth a try, it differs from all the curry dishes I tried before and is surprisingly good.
Also the owner is also like a local guide. You can just chat with him and he will explain with you all the great stuff for you to explore and the way to eat in Osaka. Great to meet the owner.

[DEC 2018] Simply the best Japanese curry in Japan! Small cozy (5 seat bar counter) restaurant/watering-hole. Owner-Chef-Musician Kaz is a great conversationist. Speaks English fluently and has great stories of his travels to share. Has a nice whisky list too..actually the bottles are on the wall. Ask for his secret spice to add to his already delicious curry for an additional kick! We liked it so much we changed our itinerary so we can drop by 1 more time on our way to the airport!

[DEC 2023] So good to be back! And a great catch up after a Covid interrupted 5 years! The curry is as good as ever! Our boy wolfed down 2 servings in no time 😂 Would have stayed to drink and chat till closing time, but it wouldn’t have been fair to the family who were waiting outside in the cold for a chance to taste Kaz’s curry and hospitality. Already looking forward to the next visit!

[DEC 2023] Walked by today just before Kaz’s afternoon break - our hotel this time is a 2min walk away - and were lucky to be seated immediately. Kaz found out our girl recently picked up guitar playing and he was kind enough to share some guitar/music tips while jamming along to Tatsuro Yamashita as we enjoyed the curry. Yup, Kaz is an accomplished musician too!

Genuinely one of the best dinners I have had in Japan. The curry is sooo good. Kaz (the owner) is amazing fun and tells great stories. He even let us stay after closing and enjoy a drink with him! Would highly highly recommend

Highly recommend this place to all vegetarian and vegan foodies!
The curry is awesome and you can taste the passion of the owner about curry.
The restaurant is small but cozy, only five places are in it.
The owner speaks perfectly English and can get you good informations about Osaka and Japan.
This is a place you can stay longer and enjoy a good conversation.

The beef and veggie curry was spicy & delicious. The owner was very cool and let me try some house made umeshu, which was also very good! Highly recommend this spot for anyone in the Osaka area (aka the best city in Japan)!

went on a cold, rainy night and this was the perfect soul food. cozy restaurant with fantastic curry that has a badass spice kick to it! the owner is very friendly and welcoming, and we had a great conversation (@ him: here’s a pic of the view from harukas which we went to after)

Had a bit to wait but the curry was totally worth it! The place itself is very small. However, this creates a cozy atmosphere to enjoy food and drinks. Once seated and ordered, you get the food super fast. The owners is really friendly and you can have a good chat with him

Nice spicy curry, good selection of whiskies and best of all an excellent and friendly host :) arigato gozaimasu!

The restaurant is a small and easy to find place on the street corner. Three restaurant seats 5 and has a cozy atmosphere. There are three options: Curry beef, Vegan Curry, or half & half. I got the half & half and both curries we delicious. The owner is very polite and well spoken - it was a pleasure speaking to him as we enjoyed our meals. If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend you to stop by for some great Japanese Curry!

Great spot. Decent food, owner is a legend!

Awesome little place. Definitely worth our walk over from Namba area. Only 6 spots around the bar but we got straight in for an early lunch. Curry was super tasty, just the right balance and level of spice and the beef melted in my mouth. The owner is super friendly and his English is perfect. A must visit if you are in Osaka!