The best choice of restaurants and cafés is around the Kita areas of Umeda and Sonezaki, and the Minami areas of Shinsaibashi, Dotombori and Namba. Strolling around the narrow streets dotted with stand-up noodle and takoyaki bars, and restaurants dolled up with flickering neon signs and crazy displays - especially along Dotombori-dori - is an appetizing experience in itself. The major hotels and department stores are also worth checking out, especially at lunchtime, when many restaurants offer special deals. Reviews give the nearest subway or train station and there are phone numbers for restaurants where you'll need to book.