Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 82
Osaka · Fine Dining
An elite Osaka sushi counter famed for its precise control of shari temperature and inventive seasonal plates. Located in Uchikyuhojimachi, it offers a highly sought-after omakase experience that requires booking far in advance.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
In Osaka's Nishitenma district, Gessen serves a highly sought-after Chinese tasting menu. It's a destination for its theatrical, ingredient-forward reinterpretations of classic dishes, but be prepared for a notoriously difficult booking process.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
An exclusive eight-seat tempura counter in Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district. Numata is a destination for its theatrical omakase, where feather-light batter and precise cooking showcase exceptional seasonal ingredients.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
An acclaimed Italian restaurant in Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district, known for its omakase menu that marries seasonal Japanese ingredients with high technique. A destination for its signature prosciutto and creative pasta dishes.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
A quietly brilliant kaiseki restaurant in Osaka's Kita Ward, known for its flawless dashi and precise technique. It's a destination for diners seeking seasonal signatures like two-way ayu sweetfish and exceptional clay-pot rice.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
An elite sushi counter in Osaka's Miyakojima district, celebrated for its theatrical, multi-course omakase and exceptional value. Access is by introduction from a regular only, making it one of the city's most exclusive reservations.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
A theatrical French dining experience hidden on the 7th floor of the Louis Vuitton Maison in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district. Guests enter through a secret door to an open 'lab' kitchen for a tasting menu celebrating Japan's finest ingredients.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
In Osaka's Sonezakishinchi district, Kahala is the personal culinary theatre of Chef Mori. This intimate, 8-seat counter serves a unique omakase that blends Japanese, Western, and other global techniques.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
An elite kushiage omakase in Osaka's Nishitenma district. Kushikatsu Daibon elevates deep-fried skewers to an art form with its famously light batter and premium seasonal ingredients, making it a destination for connoisseurs.
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Osaka · Izakaya
From the 'omoni' of the former two-Michelin 'Houba', Hoch serves a singular course of refined Korean home cooking in Osaka's Kita ward. Expect subtle, deeply layered flavours in a set menu that is notoriously difficult to book.
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Osaka · Fine Dining
In Osaka's Nishitenma district, this intimate counter restaurant offers a front-row seat to watch a single chef elevate classic yoshoku dishes. It's a destination for its signature creamy omurice and show-stopping beef katsu sandwich.
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Osaka · Gelateria
An award-winning gelateria in Osaka's Tanimachi district, celebrated for its featherlight textures and champion flavours. Visitors make the trip for the signature Creamy-Pista, a duo of airy milk gelato and intense Sicilian pistachio.
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Osaka · Casual Dining
A top-tier ramen shop in Osaka's Toyosaki district, celebrated for its deeply flavorful chicken and sardine broths. Expect long queues for its signature bowls, or try to book a slot for the exclusive Saturday night tasting menus.
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