Kani Douraku Dotombori Main store

I’ve been to many countries where I have always sought out crab, one of my favorite things to do. You are drawn to kani Doraku because of the giant crab on the building and the tanks in the hallway filled with giant crab. I think the crabs in the tank are just for show. Because on the menu most were... sold out. ( supposedly ). The only available crabs had prices starting at US $ 1,100. With that in mind, I now come to the service we received. We sat for a very long time with no one approaching us. As I watched table after table being very well taken care of, I finally reached the point of having to flag someone down. There were four of us, three of my party received their food as I waited and waited for mine. Nobody ever approached our table at any time during our stay to see how we were doing. I’ve never done this before, but we were getting upset so we got up and left before my dinner came out. I mentioned this to the manager who did not seem to care nor did he apologize. If things are going to be this expensive, you should expect better service.

Visited May 2026

We had an excellent dinner here during our visit to Dotombori. We arrived around 5pm on a weekday without a reservation but were seated promptly at a table on the 3rd floor (Japanese style sunken seating) with a nice view. Ordering is done through a tablet that has many language options. We chose... the popular Kouka set and were treated to a multi-course crab feast that included grilled crab, crab sashimi, crab rice, and matcha ice cream. Our courses were delicious, the atmosphere was very relaxed, and all the staff were very friendly.

Visited October 2025

Food was okay, but waitress is rude. Was celebrating our first wedding anniversary, but the rude waitress dampened my mood for the night.

Visited June 2025

Kani Doraku is a landmark in Osaka. The huge crab sign above its entrance is eye-catching for every passer-by. Having an elaborate crab feast is a touristy yet memorable experience. There are sets of different price ranges with crab prepared in various ways. Taste is fine and service impeccable. Res...ervation is a must.

Visited November 2025

Poor English service, most food on the menu are frozen crab not fresh one, do not come only if you can’t find other restaurants!

Visited April 2025