[Osaka] Directly connected to JR Namba Station! 2 recommended Chinese restaurants to enjoy at OCAT

• Table of Contents
• What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to Namba Station?
• 2 Recommended Chinese Restaurants in OCAT
• OCAT is convenient for sightseeing and shopping!
• OCAT is the gateway to Osaka

What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to Namba Station?

OCAT/Osaka City Air Terminal

1-4-1 Minato-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0017

Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) is a multi-purpose commercial complex located in Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka. It is home to the South Osaka City Bus Terminal and the Kansai International Airport bus terminal, and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. The six-storey commercial floors also house shops, restaurants, travel agencies and a tourist information centre. OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor "Ponte Square" is a place where Osaka's young street dance community can practice and socialise. In addition, an urban dance contest is held here every August.

OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) is a complex located in the heart of Namba, Osaka. It is a 13-story complex that opened in 1996. It is directly connected to JR Namba Station and is conveniently located within walking distance of multiple lines, including the subway, Kintetsu, Nankai, and Hanshin.

Although it is the largest bus terminal in western Japan, it also has restaurants, fashion, miscellaneous goods, and service stores, and since transportation, shopping, and food can all be done in one place, it attracts a wide range of users. It is used not only by travelers and business people, but also by local residents on a daily basis, so it is no exaggeration to say that it is an urban terminal that can be used for a variety of purposes.

Did you know that there is a delicious Chinese restaurant within OCAT?
For example, you can enjoy exquisite Chinese cuisine in the heart of Namba, including a wide variety of authentic dishes, knife-cut noodles made by authentic chefs, and all-you-can-eat courses with excellent value for money.

So, this time we will be introducing in detail two recommended Chinese restaurants within OCAT, along with the recommended points of each.

2 Recommended Chinese Restaurants in OCAT

Shanghai Connection

The biggest attraction of Shanghai En , located on the 5th floor of OCAT, is the food made by a chef from Shanghai. You can enjoy delicate and innovative dishes that you can't find anywhere else.

The chewy [Diamond Cut Noodles] made by an authentic chef and the [Shochikubai Fried Rice] with pine nuts, bamboo shoots and plums are excellent. Please enjoy them.

We also offer course menus at reasonable prices.

・Plum course: 2,500 yen

・Bamboo course: 3,500 yen

・Matsu course: 4,500 yen

In addition, the all-you-can-eat and drink authentic Chinese course is only 3,500 yen! You can eat as much as you want from 101 different menu items, making it a great deal.

They also have a "Drinking Set" that includes a drink, gyoza, and a main dish, and you can choose from a whopping 101 main dishes. You won't get bored even if you come every day! It's perfect for a quick drink after work.

The owner is from Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, and all the other staff are also from China.

You'll hear Chinese being spoken from the kitchen while you eat, so you'll definitely feel like you're in China!

Store Information

Phone number: 06-6645-8777

Business hours: 11:00-21:00

Closed: 3rd Wednesday

View details of Shanghai Yuan

banquet

Next on our list is Ouen , also located on the 5th floor. This restaurant offers authentic Chinese cuisine and a wide variety of menu items to satisfy everyone.

We also offer affordable banquet courses that are generous in size and include all-you-can-drink options.

・Ayaka Course: 4,000 yen (tax included)

・Elegant Banquet Course: 5,000 yen (tax included)

・Extreme Banquet Course: 6,000 yen (tax included)

Both are easy to use for banquets and come at reasonable prices.

The various [Dandan noodles] with rich soup and [Mapo tofu in clay pot] simmered with a moderate amount of sansho pepper are some of Ouen's proud dishes. Please give them a try.

They also offer a great value "tipsy set" that includes two appetizers, three gyoza dumplings, one hot dish and one drink. It's perfect for when you want to have a few drinks after work.

"Ouen" can be enjoyed by both small and large groups. If you visit OCAT, why not try it out?

Store Information

Phone number: 06-6635-3255

Opening hours:

Weekdays 11:00-22:00 *Closed from 15:00-17:00

Weekends and holidays: 11:00-22:00

Closed: 3rd Wednesday

View details of Ouen

OCAT is convenient for sightseeing and shopping!

The appeal of OCAT is not limited to its restaurants. It is accessible via multiple lines, including the subway, Kintetsu, and private railways, and is conveniently located for traveling to various destinations.

There is also a shopping mall inside the OCAT building, so you can easily buy souvenirs and other daily necessities. Multilingual facility guides and floor maps are also available, so even first-time visitors can feel at ease.

The building is barrier-free, and strollers and wheelchairs can move around easily. Another big attraction is that even travelers with small children or elderly people can feel safe and secure here.

A diverse lineup of tenants where you can enjoy shopping

As mentioned above, there is a wide range of shops covering everything from everyday use to tourists , including fashion, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, books, drugstores, and service stores. A wide variety of tenants line the floors from the basement to the third floor, creating a shopping space that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.

A bus terminal with excellent access

One of OCAT's distinctive features is the large bus terminal on the second floor. Limousine buses and long-distance express buses to various locations, including Kansai Airport and Itami Airport, arrive and depart here, making it a vital gateway to Osaka.

In particular, the limousine bus to Kansai Airport is highly convenient and can be boarded smoothly at JR Namba Station or OCAT, making it a great point for travelers. In addition, long-distance night buses to Shikoku, Chugoku, Kyushu and other regions also depart and arrive here, making it a very convenient transportation hub .

The facility is also equipped with bus ticket vending machines and an information counter, making it easy for foreign tourists and first-time users to use.

Please also see here for directions from JR Namba Station to OCAT.

OCAT is the gateway to Osaka

What did you think?

OCAT, a complex located in Namba, Osaka, is a terminal with excellent accessibility, directly connected to JR Namba Station. In addition to being a hub to airports and regional cities, it also has a shopping mall and restaurant area suitable for daily use and sightseeing.

In addition to the many attractive tenants within the facility, there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, so be sure to use OCAT as a useful guide for your travel plans the next time you travel.