Update-date: Dec 02 2024
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Osaka
Osaka Castle, also known as one of Japan's three famous castles, boasts a majestic main keep that can be visited, as well as impressive stone walls that rank among the tallest in Japan and the Nishinomaru Garden, making it a treasure trove of sights. This time, they introduce recommended restaurants to visit after touring Osaka Castle. They have selected five establishments where one can enjoy exquisite sushi, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and other culinary delights unique to Japan.
Sushi Aomihara
Enjoy beautifully plated sushi and meat dishes while overlooking the night view.
Just a one-minute walk from Osaka Uehommachi Station, on the 12th floor of Kintetsu Department Store, is Sushi Aomi. At this restaurant, guests can enjoy delicate and flavorful Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients, including sushi and meat dishes. A recommended option is the luxurious set that allows diners to savor both Shinshu beef steak and sushi at the same time. Additionally, a popular set features sushi arranged on dishes inspired by traditional Japanese umbrellas. The sushi, beautifully presented like flowers, makes it difficult to decide which piece to eat first.
The bright and spacious interior of the restaurant has a Japanese aesthetic and a calm atmosphere. At night, guests can enjoy the night view through the large windows. In addition to counter and table seating, private rooms are also available. There is a children's menu, and the restaurant is fully equipped to accommodate strollers and wheelchair users. Furthermore, it can provide services in English, Chinese, and Korean. Being located within a department store, the restaurant offers attentive service to a variety of guests.
Sushi Aounabara
Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: On the 12th floor of the Kintetsu Department Store, directly connected to Osaka-Uehonmachi Station
Address: 12F, Kintetsu Department Store, 6-1-55, Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: On the 12th floor of the Kintetsu Department Store, directly connected to Osaka-Uehonmachi Station
Address: 12F, Kintetsu Department Store, 6-1-55, Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Kyoto Town Umeda Restaurant
Black-haired Wagyu and excellent fresh seafood. Both the ingredients and the in-store presentation are full of attention to detail.
The Umeda branch of Kyoto Town, located just a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station, offers a space where one can feel the essence of Kyoto and enjoy dishes made with carefully selected ingredients. The pride of the restaurant is the exquisite sukiyaki made with carefully selected black wagyu beef. The dipping sauce is crafted to be mild, perfectly complementing the black wagyu, ensuring a deliciousness that never gets boring. Additionally, the seasonal natural fish delivered directly from production areas across the country is exceptionally fresh, allowing guests to savor the vibrant flavors just as they are from the source.
Not only does it want guests to savor the cuisine, but it also hopes they enjoy the dining space, which is filled with elaborate interior designs. The restaurant features a recreated atmosphere of Kyoto's charming streets, complete with a teahouse from Gion and the Gojo Ohashi bridge. Antique decorations placed throughout the space contribute to the Kyoto-like ambiance. There is a wide variety of seating options available, including table seats, sunken kotatsu seats, sofa seats, and side-by-side couple seats, all designed as cozy private rooms.
Kyonomachi Umeda Branch
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line / 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Hankyu Line / 7-minute walk from Osaka Station on JR Line
Address: 3F, Moko Bldg., 1-16, Komatsubara-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Osaka Metro Midosuji Line / 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Hankyu Line / 7-minute walk from Osaka Station on JR Line
Address: 3F, Moko Bldg., 1-16, Komatsubara-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Gyuhire Yakiniku Meimon Shinjin
Savor exquisite black Wagyu beef in a space that allows one to feel the beauty and culture of Japan.
Located a 7-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, the restaurant Meimon Shinba specializes in grilled beef tenderloin. Surrounded by a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, guests can enjoy the finest A5 rank black wagyu. The main ingredients include tenderloin from various regional brands of wagyu, such as Kobe beef, Matsusaka beef, and Yonezawa beef. Depending on the timing, it is also possible to encounter rare cuts like "Chateaubriand," which can only be obtained in small quantities from a single cow.
From the moment the door opens, guests are welcomed by beautifully arranged seasonal flower arrangements and exquisite furnishings. Despite being located in the city, there is a calm atmosphere that makes one forget the hustle and bustle outside. The room, filled with a sense of heaviness and adorned with a kabuto helmet, is a popular space where guests can enjoy charcoal-grilled dishes (private room usage fee: 11,000 yen). Create cherished memories of your important journey with this special space and flavors.
Beef Tenderloin Yakiniku Restaurant SHINBA
Open: [Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: Within walking distance of JR Kitashinchi Station. Close to ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel. There is an intercom on the right at the front of the building.
Address: 1F, Palmary Inn Dojima, 1-2-7, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: Within walking distance of JR Kitashinchi Station. Close to ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel. There is an intercom on the right at the front of the building.
Address: 1F, Palmary Inn Dojima, 1-2-7, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Kitashinchi Muku
Delicious and healthy! Domestic ostrich shabu-shabu and Kawachi duck hot pot.
Located just a minute's walk from Kitashinchi Station, Kitashinchi Muku offers domestic ostrich shabu-shabu and duck hot pot made with Kawachi duck. Domestic ostrich is characterized by its mild flavor, tenderness, and rich taste. The rare Kawachi duck, with its deep flavor, reveals a new charm of duck meat. Both types of meat are high in protein and low in calories, providing satisfaction while remaining healthy. It is also recommended for health-conscious individuals.
A hidden restaurant located down a narrow alley. The calm interior consists of two floors, with the first floor featuring counter seats that have a bar-like atmosphere. The second floor has table seats that can be used as semi-private rooms when partitioned. Additionally, the selection of wines is highly regarded, with quality and balance that impress even wine enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy their meals alongside their ideal wine.
Kitashinchi Muku
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 6:00 pm - 2:00 am, [Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-21. Go south on Nishiguchi-suji Street and turn left at the end of the street. It is on the left side of Sonezakishinchi Hondori Street.
Address: Shinyo 3rd B Bldg., 1-5-11, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-21. Go south on Nishiguchi-suji Street and turn left at the end of the street. It is on the left side of Sonezakishinchi Hondori Street.
Address: Shinyo 3rd B Bldg., 1-5-11, Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Karen Osaka Shinsaibashi
A restaurant where one can fully enjoy the charm of Kagoshima with premium meat and shochu.
Located a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, on the basement level of a building along Midosuji, KAREN Osaka Shinsaibashi is a restaurant that showcases the culinary delights of Kagoshima. The restaurant features Kagoshima's pride, the 'three types of black': 'Kuro-ushi' (black beef), 'Kuro-buta' (black pork), and 'Kuro-satsuma-dori' (black Satsuma chicken), along with vegetables nurtured by the rich natural environment. Guests can savor these flavors through courses of shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, seiro-mushi, and steak. Additionally, the restaurant offers a wide selection of shochu, a famous alcoholic beverage from Kagoshima, allowing for enjoyable pairings with dishes from the same region.
The interior is designed with a 'Wa' concept, creating an elegant and relaxing space. The available seating consists only of private and semi-private rooms, allowing guests to enjoy their meals and conversations without worrying about their surroundings. The proud shochu selection is curated by a sake sommelier who pursues the perfect pairing with the dishes. It is also delightful that premium shochus from Kagoshima, such as 'Moriizo', 'Murao', and 'Maou', are available. Guests can fully indulge in the delicious food and fine sake of Kagoshima.
Karen Osaka Shinsaibashi Branch
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Last entry at 9:00 pm.
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 300 meters from Exit 4 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. 500 meters from Exit 14 of Namba Station on the Midosuji Subway Line.
Address: 2-7-18, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 300 meters from Exit 4 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. 500 meters from Exit 14 of Namba Station on the Midosuji Subway Line.
Address: 2-7-18, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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