Momen Osaka

While kaiseki dining (associated with Kyoto) tends to be quite sombre and dignified, kappo style (associated with Osaka) is somewhat more relaxed and accessible. This Osaka restaurant falls somewhere in between: kaiseki dining with a kappo slant in its creativity and relaxed atmosphere. Some say this makes it the very best of its kind in the city for solid, unpretentious, high-quality Japanese cooking. Top dishes include crab sashimi, crab dumplings, and sesame tofu, although the food on the menu changes according to the seasons. For anyone who wants to try top Japanese cuisine without the intimidation factor, Momen offers a great opportunity.