what makes osaka better than tokyo
its "the foodie" city so probably was just influenced by hype. also you have a better chance to go somewhere good because there are like 10 million less people trying to go to the same place.
everywhere i went in osaka, i went with japanese friends to guide so we only went good places, but at least half the time in tokyo i am just trying to get hangry tired american friends/family something to eat before total meltdown