Konoha
Tempura / Fried Foods
Seasonal tempura with a distinct, rich egg yolk flavor is front and center at this Michelin-sprinkled restaurant in Osaka.
Restaurant Details
Once upon a time, chef Tanaka Masami worked in Tsuruya Osaka, a revered tempura establishment dating back to 1908. He stayed for 16 years, learning how to manipulate the oil temperature and coat the tempura with batter. When he ventured out to establish his own restaurant, it made sense that tempura became his forte and the main vehicle of his traditional kaiseki menu.
Located along a busy mains treet in the Chuo area, Tanaka menu is designed to highlight local items. Even his choice of crockery conveys the seasonal calendar. During the autumn, he unearths matsutake mushrooms and chestnuts. Summer means showing off the season’s plump eel. A constant is his deep respect for ingredients, beautifully presented in a traditional basket at the start of the meal.
Tanaka’s tempura is rightfully thin and pale yellow. He adds an extra egg yolk to thicken his tempura batter, which mantles the seasonal local items of the day. The fried morsels reaches new heights with a sip of sake at every bight. Pot-cooked rice, simmered with seasonal delicacies, completes the experience. Guided by a kimono-clad proprietress who possesses an expert knowledge of wine and sake, dining at Konoha offers a sensory journey through the changing seasons of Japan.
Michelin Guide accolades:
2024 - Michelin Star
Konoha Access Info
Konoha is a 3-minute walk from Sakaisuji Honmachi Station.
Konoha Phone Number
Konoha Business Days
Konoha Address
Premiere Minamihonmachi 1F, 2-6-22 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka541-0054
Konoha Cancellation Policy
Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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