Tenjinbashi Aoki

Those lucky enough to reserve a seat at this in-demand kaiseki restaurant are in for a real treat — chargrilled seasonal items, top quality dashi stock, and one of the best hassun (a seasonal assortment of small bites) in all of Osaka. After being welcomed in by the friendly husband and wife team who own the store, you’ll be treated to a set-course menu of small plates which covers the tastes of the ocean, forests, and mountains, made with premium ingredients such as the rare Rishiri kelp, aged for years before serving. With only eight counter seats available, and a level of demand befitting a two star Michelin restaurant, be sure to stake your place a few months in advance if you want to be guaranteed the time and date of your choice.