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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
Location
Cuisine
Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) / Bar
Average cost
Dinner: ¥10,000 - ¥20,000
No soft drinks, wine or whiskey — sake takes precedence over anything else in this husband-and-wife-run izakaya joint.

Restaurant Details

No food and beverage pairing tops the harmonious marriage between sake and izakaya food, and Benikurage knows this too well. Driven by a shared passion for sake, the husband-and-wife team behind this Michelin-recognized izakaya in Osaka visited sake breweries in Japan to curate their favorite variety. Attention to detail is paramount in prepping the rice wine: hot sake is gently warmed in a pot, and its temperature is monitored with a thermometer. The tokkuri, or sake flask, is pre-warmed with hot water. The owner’s wife takes a little sip for a final taste test before serving it to guests; her smile widens as they nod in approval. Beer sometimes makes a guest appearance, but whiskey, wine, and soft drinks are notably absent. Naturally, the menu is geared towards compatibility with the beverage. A platter of three types of sashimi is paired with the recommended sake. The owner suggests a sprinkle of salt over the fish instead of the typical soy sauce dip. Newcomers can spot Benikurage by its chic concrete exterior and heavy wooden door. Service is a warm, late-night embrace, and each visit is an invitation for another.

Benikurage Access Info

Benikurage is a 5-minute walk from Sakaisuji Honmachi Station.

Benikurage Phone Number

06-7710-2698

Benikurage Business Days

Sunday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Monday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Tuesday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Wednesday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Thursday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Friday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM
Saturday
06:00 PM
11:00 PM

Benikurage Address

5-4 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-0029, Japan

Benikurage Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Restaurant location

Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.
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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate
10 meals
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