Misono at Dotonbori, Osaka

Hozenji chicken-cuisine specialist serving dishes built around domestic young chicken.

Misono is a chicken-cuisine specialist on the first floor of the Hozenji MEOUTO building, a short walk from Namba station, that builds its menu around domestically raised young chicken. The room presents itself as a hideaway in the heart of Minami, with cooking that treats chicken as the central ingredient rather than a supporting one. The kitchen prepares chicken in a range of styles, from charcoal-grilled to gently simmered, complemented by seasonal sides and a drinks list suited to a slow evening. Hours run 5pm to 10.30pm, closed Sundays, with last orders at 10pm. For diners who appreciate the craft of a kitchen that does one thing very well, Misono is a focused, traditional choice near the lantern-lit Hozenji Yokocho.