Fine Dining in Osaka
It is no secret that Japan has an incredible culinary landscape. Its fine dining scene features a plethora of world-renowned restaurants that perfectly combine the incredible Japanese cuisine with the culinary expertise of esteemed chefs, outstanding service, innovative concepts, and of course, the genuine hospitality that the people of Japan are known for. On my trip to Osaka this year, I was fortunate enough to experience a wide variety of Japanese cuisines and experiences. To narrow it down, we’ve listed our top restaurant picks in within the food capital of Japan, where you can enjoy the ultimate fine dining experience that would satisfy your sophisticated palate.
Kitashinchi Kushikatsu Bon
What: Kushikatsu deep fried breaded skewer restaurant located in Osaka’s Kitashinchi area, a neighborhood with an abundance of first class and renowned restaurants. This famous restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star.and focuses on four areas: ingredients, oil, temperature, and spirit, serving true culinary gems woven together from seasonal ingredients ordinarily reserved for the highest classes of cuisine woven together by the hands of a master.
Where: 〒530-0003 Osaka, Kita Ward, Dojima, 1 Chome−3−16 B1
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Kashiwaya Osaka Kitashinchi
What: This restaurant is a new approach by Kashiwaya, a ryotei in Senriyama. Like the flagship restaurant, the Kitashinchi location’s menu follows the 24 traditional divisions of the lunisolar year known as nijushi sekki. Here, however, the menu is crafted so that the chef can prepare everything at the counter, a feature the ryotei lacks. Wielding his knives to prepare sashimi and arrange it on plates, dressing appetisers and so forth, the chef displays all his skill. This ‘peek behind the curtain’ of the techniques usually not shown to guests is an expression of love for the craft.
Where: 〒530-0002 Osaka, Kita Ward, 曽根崎新地1丁目7番4号 YAMANA K-2 BLDG. 5F
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Yakitori Ichimatsu
What: For the depth and delicate umami of chicken, Yakitori Ichimatsu tops the list, delivering culinary bliss through the sumptuous flavors of yakitori in a full-course dinner. Because of its straightforward chargrilled preparation, yakitori demands great-tasting quality ingredients and a chef’s skilled eye. The combination of this chef’s love for chicken, dedication to his art, and passion for delighting guests has elevated yakitori from food for the masses to a genre of its own.
Where: 〒530-0002 Osaka, Kita Ward, 曽根崎新地1丁目7番4号 YAMANA K-2 BLDG. 5F
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Sushi Amano
What: At Sushi Amano, enjoying the best fish is not just about tasting, but also about learning where they came from. Formerly a fishmonger, Chef Yoshihiro Amano is an expert at sourcing the freshest seafood from across Japan, and knows precisely the best way to prepare them. From simple recipes like snapper sashimi and steamed abalone transform into exquisite bites, only made possible with true craftsmanship.
Where: 1 Chome-6-4 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, 553-0003