Update-date: Jul 16 2024
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Osaka
When it comes to the staple food of the Japanese, it's rice. The clay pot rice and kamameshi made with carefully selected rice will make you glad you were born in Japan! This time, we have selected five restaurants in Osaka where you can fully enjoy such rice. Please savor the profound depth of rice, which can be enjoyed in various arrangements along with seasonal ingredients!
1. Shinsaibashi [Kisau]
Enjoy a menu that abundantly uses seasonal ingredients in a hidden, cozy space
Located just a 2-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, 㐂左右 [Kisau] offers dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients such as natural sea bream from Akashi and premium Japanese black beef. Among the must-try items is the 'Akashi Natural Sea Bream Rice Cooked in a Clay Pot,' meticulously prepared one by one. Enjoy this with a selection of drinks personally chosen by the owner to complement the dishes.
The restaurant is located near Shinsaibashi Station, one of Osaka's most famous entertainment districts, yet it offers a hidden, cozy atmosphere. With its striking red walls and chairs at the counter seats, as well as relaxing table seats, it is designed to let patrons enjoy a leisurely time. The calm ambiance makes it perfect for a romantic date for adults.
2. Shinsaibashi [Uoshou Ginpei Shinsaibashi-ten]
Enjoy an abundance of fresh seafood in a traditional Japanese setting
Located a 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, [Uoshou Ginpei Shinsaibashi-ten] offers exquisite Japanese cuisine made with fresh seafood. The restaurant sources its fish mainly from Wakayama, as well as from Kyushu and western Japan. The signature dish is 'Tai-meshi,' a sea bream rice dish cooked to order. Guests can savor the fresh and delicate flavor of the sea bream along with the carefully selected rice.
The high-quality and serene interior of the restaurant features not only counter seats but also private rooms. Private rooms with table seating or sunken kotatsu seating are available for use by two or more people, and outside of the year-end party season, there is no time limit, which is a pleasant point. There are three types of courses available for meals, which can be chosen according to the budget, and an all-you-can-drink option is also provided, making it perfect for banquets.
Gyoshou Ginpei Shinsaibashi-ten
Open: [Weekday,Saturday,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday,Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,050 JPY
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Closed: Sunday,Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,050 JPY
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3. Fukushima [Kamameshi and Kaiseki Cuisine Restaurant KIRAKU]
Enjoy the chef's skillful kamameshi, à la carte dishes, and courses
Located just a 5-minute walk from Fukushima Station, the restaurant [Kamameshi and Kaiseki Cuisine Restaurant KIRAKU] offers a delightful dining experience. The chef, who has honed his skills at renowned establishments, prepares dishes using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, available both à la carte and as part of a course menu. Among these, the restaurant's signature dish, the kamameshi, is a must-try. Cooked in a specially made copper pot, it allows diners to fully enjoy its fluffy texture and exquisite flavor.
The warm and calming interior of the restaurant features two floors. On the first floor, there is a single-piece counter seat where patrons can watch the craftsmanship of the chefs, as well as two private rooms. The second floor is a reservable space, making it suitable for large parties. Whether dining alone, as a couple, or in a group, the restaurant caters to various occasions.
Specializing in Kamameshi and Kappo Cuisine Restaurant KIRAKU
Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 12:00 am)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
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4. Namba [Ebisu Premium]
A Japanese izakaya where guests can enjoy specialty clay pot rice and tempura
Located a 10-minute walk from Namba Station, [Ebisu Premium] offers a unique dining experience. Their signature dish, 'Donabe Rice,' features rice cooked with a different fish broth each day and generously topped with fresh salmon roe. Guests can also choose from various ingredients such as steak. The restaurant's 'Tempura,' made with seasonal ingredients sourced every morning, is also popular. Don't miss out on their seasonal limited-time menu items.
Passing through the noren curtain with the words '酒とめし [sake and rice]' written on it, one enters a cozy and homely space. The restaurant uses Kutani ware and Imari ware for its dishes, and they procure local sake three times a week, showing their dedication not only to the food but also to the finer details. It's easy to see why many guests from overseas enjoy a relaxed time here.
Ebisu Premium
Open: [Monday - Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 7:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Enter Soemon-cho from Midosuji Street, pass Don Quijote with a big Ferris wheel, and turn at the Lawson in front of the police box
Address: 1F, Nakaume Bldg., 6-8, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Enter Soemon-cho from Midosuji Street, pass Don Quijote with a big Ferris wheel, and turn at the Lawson in front of the police box
Address: 1F, Nakaume Bldg., 6-8, Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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5. Namba[Gyuou]
Savor bliss with carefully selected meat & offal served with clay pot rice!
Located a 5-minute walk from Namba Station, 牛凰 [Gyuou] is a restaurant where guests can enjoy carefully selected meat and offal, along with specially prepared clay pot rice. The combination of the Five-Star Rice Meister's special blend rice, which includes various brands such as 'Yumepirika,' and high-quality meat is irresistibly delicious.
The restaurant features four semi-private rooms with sunken kotatsu seating, accommodating 2 to 4 people. Guests can enjoy a relaxed time, perfect for dates or dinner gatherings. There are also numerous courses ideal for parties, including a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option. Guests can fully enjoy high-quality meat & offal along with drinks.
Gyuou
Open: [Weekday,Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 5:00 am (last order 4:30 am)
Closed: 《New Year holidays: 12/31～1/4》
Average price: [Dinner] 7,999 JPY
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Closed: 《New Year holidays: 12/31～1/4》
Average price: [Dinner] 7,999 JPY
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
