Update-date: Feb 13 2025
The "2025 World Expo (Osaka Kansai Expo)" will be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13. As a major international event, Osaka, which is attracting attention from around the world, is introducing recommended restaurants that visitors should definitely check out. Five carefully selected establishments offer a space and flavors that are both high-quality and full of attention to detail. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing time while experiencing the warm hospitality unique to Osaka.
Katsura Hanare
Katsura Hanare is a hidden Japanese restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station. Guests can enjoy seasonal dishes in a completely private space. The menu features a course filled with truly excellent seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's style is to savor a variety of carefully prepared dishes, one by one, slowly. With each bite, guests are moved by the deep flavors.
The interior features a simple yet sophisticated space that subtly incorporates elements of Japanese aesthetics. All rooms are completely private, allowing guests to relax without worrying about their surroundings. The restaurant consists of two floors, with table and counter private rooms on the first floor, and table private rooms that can accommodate 2 to 14 people on the second floor. There are also private rooms with a kids' space, making it easy for families with small children to visit without hesitation.
Katsura Hanare
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Umeda Chayamachi Exit on Hankyu Line, 5-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station on Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line, 248 meters from Nakazakicho Station
Address: 3-2-4, Nakazakinishi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Umeda Chayamachi Exit on Hankyu Line, 5-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station on Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line, 248 meters from Nakazakicho Station
Address: 3-2-4, Nakazakinishi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Sushi Fumi
Sushi Fumi, quietly located just a 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station, is a restaurant that offers authentic Edomae sushi, crafted with care using seasonal ingredients. Among the exquisite nigiri, the melt-in-your-mouth 'Nitsume Anago' made with the finest conger eel and the soft 'Tamagoyaki' filled with pike conger paste are particularly exceptional. Guests can enjoy these delicacies through the 'Omakase Course' paired with seasonal appetizers.
The interior features a refined and tranquil Japanese space centered around a hinoki wood counter. The warm hospitality of the owner helps guests to relax. For those seeking privacy, fully private rooms are also available. Additionally, the sake is carefully selected from renowned breweries across the country, with seasonal varieties that will impress enthusiasts. The delicious sake further enhances the exquisite flavors of Edomae sushi.
SUSHI-FUMI
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, [Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station. Cross the level crossing onto the Seiten-dori Shopping Street and turn right at the second corner. Then turn left at the first corner. It is on the left-hand side of the road.
Address: 1F, 3S Bldg., 7-7-24, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station. Cross the level crossing onto the Seiten-dori Shopping Street and turn right at the second corner. Then turn left at the first corner. It is on the left-hand side of the road.
Address: 1F, 3S Bldg., 7-7-24, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Niku no Akai
Located just a 4-minute walk from both Nishi-Umeda Station and Kitashinchi Station, Niku no Akai, situated in the adult district of Kitashinchi, is a specialty restaurant that offers exquisite black-haired wagyu beef. The main wagyu served includes Omi beef from Shiga Prefecture and premium Waou beef from Kumamoto Prefecture. There are various courses available, including a yakiniku course featuring nine types of meat, such as thick fillets and lean cuts, as well as a course that allows guests to enjoy sukiyaki after having grilled shabu.
The restaurant features a simple decor with touches of red, creating an elegant yet modern impression. There are counter seats where the staff grill meat right in front of the customers, as well as comfortable table seats. The owner, being a wine enthusiast, has curated an excellent selection of wines that pair well with the meat, offering a diverse range of regions and price points. Customers can expect to spend a fulfilling time here.
Niku no Akai
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O.1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O.10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit C72 of Nishi-Umeda Station. 4-minute walk from Kita Shinichi Station on JR Tozai Line.
Address: 1F, Shinchi Mannen Bldg., 1-3-33, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit C72 of Nishi-Umeda Station. 4-minute walk from Kita Shinichi Station on JR Tozai Line.
Address: 1F, Shinchi Mannen Bldg., 1-3-33, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Kawamura Premium Steakhouse Kitashinchi
The Bifteki Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi branch is a 2-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station. It is a restaurant where one can enjoy Kobe beef teppanyaki in a space that offers a sense of extraordinary experience. The 'Kobe Beef Steak,' served at the optimal level of doneness, is an exquisite delight. Additionally, there are innovative menu items such as 'Special Selected Black Wagyu Wrapped Stew in Sukiyaki Style,' which enhances the meat's flavor through steaming, and 'Foie Gras Chawanmushi,' which fuses Japanese and Western cuisine.
The interior features an elegant and luxurious space suitable for adults. At the back of the spacious main counter seats, there is an aquarium that adds to the extraordinary atmosphere. There are also four private rooms with a calm ambiance, meticulously designed with attention to interior decor. This restaurant is popular among both domestic and international travelers, as it offers exquisite Kobe beef enjoyed alongside a magnificent teppanyaki performance.
Bifteck Kawamura Premium Kitashinchi restaurant
Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 1F, 1-4-20, Sonezaki-shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 1F, 1-4-20, Sonezaki-shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Gyuhire Yakiniku Meimon Shinjin
Located a 7-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station, Gyuhire Yakiniku Meimon Shinba offers a space where one can experience the beauty of Japan while enjoying carefully selected black wagyu beef. The restaurant sources tenderloin primarily from Japan's prestigious brand beef, including Kobe beef, Omi beef, Yonezawa beef, and Matsusaka beef. A luxurious course is available that allows guests to fully savor the deliciousness of meat, ranging from yakiniku to a la carte dishes and steaks. Depending on the course, it is also possible to request rare cuts such as Chateaubriand.
Upon opening the entrance door, a seasonal Japanese space welcomes guests. The calm interior, imbued with Japanese aesthetic sensibilities, features a total of seven private rooms, each with a unique charm. All rooms are equipped with sunken kotatsu seating, allowing for relaxation. There is also a completely private room adorned with a kabuto helmet, which exudes a particularly luxurious atmosphere. The combination of this special space and carefully selected wagyu beef is sure to be etched in the heart as an unforgettable memory in Osaka.
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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This article was written by AI Translation.
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