Bar Nocosarejima — Restaurant in Osaka

Came upon this very eclectic bar on my trip to Osaka totally by chance. At first, my cousins and I were hesitant to come in (mainly due to the smell of incense burning), but glad that we did. The bar was totally empty with quiet ambiance music playing. Bar tender, who is also the owner, welcomed us in with the typical Japanese hospitality and warm towels.

Drinks were inexpensive (500-800 yen) but were prepared incredibly well. Both the cold and hot drinks tasted wonderful. Also found out that matcha and strawberry alcohol existed by trying his warm drinks, which he explained came in 25% and 20% alcohol percentage respectively which he dilutes with milk and then turns into 5% and 4% respectively.

Food was good as well. We tried the Doritos with salsa dip on the side and spicy potato, which were basically fries and not spicy at all.

The owner/bar tender was very meticulous and definitely worked to make us feel comfortable. I am really impressed especially since he served drinks and made food on his own. Makes me wonder how he fares on a busy night.

Overall 5 stars, totally recommend, and would come back again especially when I...

It's a very chill bar. Walking up the stairs we were like wtf as it was silent but then we discovered actually it is just super chilled. Dimly lit with very chill music. We lounged on the couch and had a couple of cocktails and left. Unfortunately no Sake on the menu but they have sochu. My first time drinking real sochu and man is it rough. The cocktails were very creative japanese inspired like shisho and sakura etc. I found them a bit sweet but liked the creativity and found them interesting. Service was great. Good english and he explained the drinks with great interest and enthusiasm. Prices were reasonable. Not a place where you might expect to have a loud drunken session and meet others etc. More...

Hidden gem alert! We stumbled upon this incredible bar in Osaka yesterday, and it was totally worth the hunt! The barman greeted us with a warm smile and crafted some truly exceptional Japanese cocktails that blew us away. The drinks were expertly made with unique flavors and ingredients that showcased the best of Japan.

The bar's location might be a bit tricky to find, but trust us, it's worth the search. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the service is top-notch. If you're a fan of Japanese spirits or just looking for a great spot to relax, add this place to your list – you...