Have you seen photos of a restaurant in Japan with a big moving crab on the front? That’s Kani Doraku. With over 40+ locations, this chain has become very popular with tourists and locals alike for their crab and seafood themed cuisine. We visited the location in East Dotonbori, in Osaka.
This restaurant is upscale, with a nice atmosphere. This location is directly along the river, so we had a very nice view during our meal. We sat at floor seats with the leg area cut out below, which was a fun experience. We ordered a set meal that included a table grilled crab, some sushi, soup, as well as other crab themed dishes.
My absolute favorite part of this meal with grilling our own crab over a Japanese table grill. They brought out all of the ingredients and a grill. We then cooked our own food. It was super fun! Of course, each course was delicious.
This is one of those restaurants that you have to visit when going to Japan. To me, it was so fun to experience. They even have souvenirs available for purchase. Next time you’re in Japan, go check out one of the many locations of Kani Doraku for a delicious meal!