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Tucked in the stone-paved alley of Hozenji Yokocho in Osaka, Hozenji Sushidokoro Nakatani was born from chef-owner Hiroyuki Nakatani’s love for sushi. His career beginning was a humble one; started as a part-time worker at a sushi joint while still a student, Nakatani dedicated four years to mastering his skills in Tokyo before spending another six years at the famed Noguchi in Osaka. On the day he opened his independent venture in 2015, Nakatani began with a familiar ritual: visiting his long-standing fish vendors to handpick the best catch.
Even after earning four consecutive Michelin stars from 2017 to 2020, you’ll still find him behind the 8-seat hinoki wood counter, preparing fresh seafood sourced from the same trusted suppliers. He is particular about how the fish are raised and caught, and local ingredients form the bedrock of his Edo-style sushi.
For first-time diners, coming to his restaurant can seem daunting, but his sushi is meant to be effortlessly enjoyable and, most of all, approachable. Ever the attentive host, he leans over as he asks what seafood you like, and nods when you mention your favorite dish while shaping the next nigiri. He doesn’t raise an eyebrow when you ask for a reorder and is happy to tell you that he uses kasuzu (red vinegar made with sake lees) to remain true to traditional Edomae sushi.
Then there’s a final touch of personalization: Nakatani invites diners to choose from ten types of seasonal sake, including Junmai Daiginjo and Daiginjo, to compliment your sushi selection.
Guests are requested to note that the staff do not speak English, nor is there an English menu available.
Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies are requested to inform the restaurant beforehand.
The restaurant is unable to make accommodations for guests who only inform the restaurant on the day itself.
The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.
SUN
15
Today
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
MON
16
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
TUE
17
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
WED
18
Closed
THU
19
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
FRI
20
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
SAT
21
Dinner
5.00 - 11.59 PM
5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Vegetarian
Not Available
Vegan
Not Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Vegetarian
Not Available
Vegan
Not Available
Halal
Not Available
Pescetarian
Available
Gluten-free
Not Available
Kosher
Not Available
Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the restaurant when you book.
Counter seating
Face the chef directly at the teppan iron. Best for solo dinner and couples.
Seat type is assigned by the restaurant. You may request a seating preference via concierge but it is subject to availability, not guaranteed.
No refund within 1 month of the reservation or no-shows.
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Daniel HinmanNovember 2026 • byFood
I highly recommend a visit to anyone in Osaka interested in tasting sushi prepared by a true artist in the craft! We tried a variety of different seafood prepared in a manner that masterfully highlighted the flavor of the star ingredient! The atmosphere is very intimate and was reminiscent of a family dinner because that’s how you are made to feel by the hosts. Again, I can’t emphasize enough on how memorable this experience was and will always be remembered as the best sushi I have ever tried!
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Alexander GoldOctober 2026 • byFood
We had a lovely evening with Taisho Nakatani and Mrs. Nakatani.
My wife and I were lucky enough to have a private seating as the only guests for our anniversary. The intamite setting allowed us to learn about the couple’s relationship, they are a very cute and humorous husband-wife duo running the show.
Watching Nakatani-san’s precision and execution was a unique The courses Were a work of art And tasted delicious also.
Afterwards Mrs. Nakatani went above and beyond by escorting us through th...read more
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Juan Carlos ChavarriaOctober 2026 • byFood
We had a fantastic dinner at this restaurant. It’s worth every penny. The chefs discipline and mastery is impressive and the quality of the food and its preparation is in-maculate. His wife is also amazing. We ended up having a great conversation with them about our home country in Costa Rica and we even took some pictures together. Loved the experience, venue and of course the food. Will recommend it a thousand times times!
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Arie ShermanOctober 2026 • byFood
A unique experience. The service, the place and above all the taste. WOW!!!
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Ty FullbrightOctober 2026 • byFood
This was, by far, one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. As a true sushi and omakase fan, I make it a point to try various venues in both the US and Japan.
The pacing of the dinner was perfect and each course was beautiful in its presentation. I was dining solo and it was clear to see the rapport that the chef had with the other seven people in attendance.
I would definitely return to Nakatani on my next trip to Osaka. It's small, quaint, and truly an experience to watch the chef wo...read more
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