Suggestions for celebratory dinner in Osaka?
Sep 9, 2017, 7:51 pm
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Suggestions for celebratory dinner in Osaka?
I will be celebrating a milestone birthday in Osaka in a few months, and would love recommendations for restaurants for this special occasion.
* We will be staying at the Westin, so reasonably convenient locations are preferred
* We will be a party of 4-6
* We will being going on to Kobe after Osaka, so I'm not looking for a steakhouse
* I've had some great meals in Tokyo (Jiro's son's place in Roppongi; a few of the Iron Chefs' places) and am hoping for something somewhat similar. Authentic Japanese or Japanese fusion, in a setting that is mostly locals and not tourists
I've done some initial research on Trip Advisor, etc. -- really appreciate any advice from this forum. Thanks very much in advance!
* We will be staying at the Westin, so reasonably convenient locations are preferred
* We will be a party of 4-6
* We will being going on to Kobe after Osaka, so I'm not looking for a steakhouse
* I've had some great meals in Tokyo (Jiro's son's place in Roppongi; a few of the Iron Chefs' places) and am hoping for something somewhat similar. Authentic Japanese or Japanese fusion, in a setting that is mostly locals and not tourists
I've done some initial research on Trip Advisor, etc. -- really appreciate any advice from this forum. Thanks very much in advance!
Sep 10, 2017, 7:13 am
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Sep 10, 2017, 2:18 pm
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As someone that has experienced Jiro's, I am assuming that price is really not an issue.
Jib71's suggestion is a three star Michelin restaurant. A very good selection. Also fairly close to your hotel. About a 20 minute walk away.
"Tai an" is another three star Michelin restaurant. About 15 minutes away by vehicle.
Both are very formal Japanese style restaurants.
Jib71's suggestion is a three star Michelin restaurant. A very good selection. Also fairly close to your hotel. About a 20 minute walk away.
"Tai an" is another three star Michelin restaurant. About 15 minutes away by vehicle.
Both are very formal Japanese style restaurants.
Sep 13, 2017, 9:51 pm
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These both look wonderful, thanks.
One follow-up: There's a chance that one member of our party may not be as adventurous as the rest of us. In that case, is there somewhere else you might recommend that would be able to accommodate them while still offering the rest of us a really excellent and memorable dinner?
One follow-up: There's a chance that one member of our party may not be as adventurous as the rest of us. In that case, is there somewhere else you might recommend that would be able to accommodate them while still offering the rest of us a really excellent and memorable dinner?
Sep 13, 2017, 11:09 pm
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The Teppanyaki restaurant on the to pof the Imperial Hotel I found to be quite agreeable and excellent views of the city.
1 person starting from just over 10,000 and very much upwards.
I think most people shoud not have too much issue with the menu unless they have serious allergies heck teppanyaki is about good meat after all.
1 person starting from just over 10,000 and very much upwards.
I think most people shoud not have too much issue with the menu unless they have serious allergies heck teppanyaki is about good meat after all.
Sep 13, 2017, 11:14 pm
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The Imperial Hotel has lovely views; on a nice day, you can also stroll along the river a bit before or after your meal. Their staff should speak English well and be accustomed to dealing with food preferences of foreign guests.
The hotel offers a (free) shuttle service to/from Osaka station, but hotel guests get priority so there can be space limits, especially on weekends.
The hotel offers a (free) shuttle service to/from Osaka station, but hotel guests get priority so there can be space limits, especially on weekends.
Jan 15, 2018, 7:39 pm
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At really expensive traditional Japanese restrarants (eg, kaiseki places), apparently some people (esp regulars) give gratuities. It's called kokorozuke, typically given in envelope.
I think most Japanse don't give such thing, though. I certainly haven't, ever. I really don't think it's necessary. You're charged service fees, anyways.
I think most Japanse don't give such thing, though. I certainly haven't, ever. I really don't think it's necessary. You're charged service fees, anyways.
Jan 15, 2018, 11:52 pm
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one star Tempura Restaurant "Yotaro Honten" in Chuo-ku, Osaka | MICHELIN GUIDE digital
Jan 16, 2018, 7:54 am
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At really expensive traditional Japanese restrarants (eg, kaiseki places), apparently some people (esp regulars) give gratuities. It's called kokorozuke, typically given in envelope.
I think most Japanse don't give such thing, though. I certainly haven't, ever. I really don't think it's necessary. You're charged service fees, anyways.
I think most Japanse don't give such thing, though. I certainly haven't, ever. I really don't think it's necessary. You're charged service fees, anyways.