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The best ice cream in Osaka
Start with Hokkyoku in Namba, Gelateria Circo D’oro in Tanimachi and Parfait & Gelato LARGO in LUCUA, Umeda. Here are all 5, with why each one is worth it.
- HokkyokuNamba · Nieves and paletas
Longstanding Namba frozen-treat specialist known for its traditional ice pops.
- Gelateria Circo D’oroTanimachi · Gelato
Highly regarded Italian-style gelateria near Tanimachi Rokuchome, with classic and Japanese-influenced scoops.
- Parfait & Gelato LARGOLUCUA, Umeda · Gelato
Gelato and elaborate parfaits make this a dessert destination in the Umeda shopping district.
- RUGGERINamba · Gelato
Italian gelato and sorbet specialist, also offering traditional Italian baked sweets.
- ZerokuHommachi · Gelato
Historic Osaka ice cream stop offering a distinctive local alternative to modern gelato.
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Where is the best ice cream in Osaka?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Hokkyoku (Namba), Gelateria Circo D’oro (Tanimachi) and Parfait & Gelato LARGO (LUCUA, Umeda). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
Which neighborhood is best for ice cream in Osaka?
Most of these are in Namba. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Osaka: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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