If you’re looking for something to eat after entering Universal Studios Japan (Osaka) I recommend the Universal Citywalk Dining and Shopping Street – literally right outside of the USJ main gates.
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Here is my guide for while inside Universal Studios Japan.
THE NEW DONKEY KONG COUNTRY SECTION: Opened Dec 11.
It will be sooooo busy from Dec – June 2025 so please please please please get all the express passes you can (need to be purchased ahead of time.) With kids, I wouldn’t make promises that you will get to see this new land BUT you may get to see more of the others as the crowds will be focused on this section (great news for Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter fans!) I’ve written more about Donkey Kong Country here.
These restaurants are a mixture of Western and Japanese foods as well as convenience stores, fast food chains, a drug store, souvenir and clothing stores. Please note that if you step outside of the park to make use of these stores ( for e.g to buy a warmer jacket at The Gap) you will need to go through baggage inspection for your re-entry into Universal Studios.
The Universal Citywalk stretches from the park entrance to the Universal City Train Station.
Most of the city walk stores are open between 10am-1opm.
What are the fast food options at Universal CityWalk?
McDonalds
Did you know that instead of fries at McDonald’s Japan you can order a side of edamame and corn. My daughter LOVES it!
A reader of my blog also gave me such an amazing suggestion – you can order a McDonald’s side salad and mix it with the edamame and corn to make a slightly heartier salad for under 600 yen!
*side note: McDonald’s fries are not vegetarian/vegan – they are fried in beef fat.
UmUm Good Burritos
Mos Burger – gluten free options can be found here !
Momi & Toys Sweet Crepes
Pink Cloud Loaded Shakes
Popcorn Papa Flavoured Popcorn Stand
551 Horai Steamed Pork Buns
Kineya Mugimaru Sanuki Udon Noodles
NeNe Chicken Korean Chicken
St Marc Cafe & Bar – Coffee & Chocolate Croissants
Fun Fun Handmade Rice Ball Stand
What are the sit-down restaurant options in front of Universal Studios Osaka?
Sushiro Sushi Train
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Japanese Beef Cutlet
Hard Rock Cafe *Note: Hard Rock Cafe here has a gluten free menu !!!
Kushiya Monogatari Deep Fried Skewers
Bistro 39 Bakery and Homemade Hamburger Steak
Red Lobster Seafood Restaurant – this restaurant is listed on the Halal Japan website.
Nolboo Korean Restaurant
Tanko Japanese Izakaya
Shinobuen Buckwheat & Rice & Udon Noodles
Inaba Wako Port Cutlets
Shabu Sai Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki & Sushi (I recommend this restaurant most for vegans and vegetarians as the hot pots means you can choose your own ingredients PLUS there is an all you can eat salad and veggie buffet included in the price)
Yakiniku Karubi Champ Japanese BBQ
Fugetsu USA Okonomiyaki. (Read here for how to order a vegetarian version of okonomiyaki)
Gottie’s Beef Steak and Hamburger Steak
Pommenoki Omurice
Fuji Raijin Ramen
Kamakura Japanese-style Pasta
Kobe Motomachi Doria
Moana Kitchen Hawaiian Restaurant
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (there are lots of gluten free options here You can also see the entire Bubba Gump Shrimp Japan menu online here.
Wolf Gang Puck
*There are also the Japanese restaurants and buffet restaurants in the adjoining Hotel Kintetsu Universal City.
We ate lunch at Wolfgang Puck on the Universal City Walk and, although it’s a bit expensive, the food was really good. My kids like the pizzas and I loved that big caesar salad. They have an English menu and accept most major credit cards. They also have a kids menu. We lined up for around 10 mins to get in at around 2pm.
Wolfgang Puck at Universal City Walk have space to store strollers while you dine.
Please note that from 5pm they have a table charge per person of 250 yen.
What other facilities are there at Universal City Walk?
A changing room
There is a room called “The BackstageDressing Room” which is 500 yen per person and guests can then get changed and use the mirrors to do their make up. Hair dryers and straightening irons are also provided. There are also lots of coin lockers here.
Baby change and nursing facilities
Baby change facilities are on the 4th and 5th floors and can be accessed by escalator or elevator.
The breastfeeding space is next the 3rd floor west building restrooms.
Is there are stroller rental service at Universal City Walk Osaka?
No. There is not.
What is Takopa located on the 4th floor?
Takopa is a combination of the words Takoyaki + Park.
Takoyaki is a street food famous to Osaka. It is cooked octopus pieces cooked in a savoury batter into the shape of a ball- the balls are then dressed with a mixture of condiments.
All six of the takoyaki shops specialize in different flavours or styles of servings takoyaki.
Is there free wifi at Universal Citywalk?
Yes. Select the UCW-OSAKA wifi network on your device.
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