Bonabona

Bonabona is a highly acclaimed curry restaurant in Osaka, repeatedly recognized as one of Tabelog's Curry Hyakumeiten (100 Famous Shops) from 2019 to 2024. Specializing in fresh, daily-cooked chicken curry made with over 20 types of spices, Awaji Island onions, and Wakayama free-range chicken, it offers a rich and flavorful experience where the tender chicken melts in your mouth. The dry curry, made with domestic pork mince, is noted to be slightly spicier. Despite its gentle taste, the curries are distinctly spicy, and some reviews highlight the excellent roux. The small, counter-focused interior is typically run by a calm and efficient female owner. It is primarily a lunch-only establishment, often closing early if the curry sells out. Credit cards and e-money are not accepted, and there are no private rooms.