Jinsei
Get yourself on the waiting list for some of the best sushi Osaka has to offer.
Restaurant Details
※ As of 2024, Jinsei only takes bookings from hotel concierges. Please consult with the byFood concierge team for alternative dining options.
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Many restaurants in Japan have long queues for bookings, but few are as competitive as Jinsei in Osaka. This sushi restaurant’s six seats are among the most coveted in the world.
The chef-owner was once a promising baseball catcher, and now uses his hands to mold perfect beds of rice — rubbed with white vinegar for a sharp, umami-unlocking kick — upon which to perch some of the best seasonal fish Osaka has to offer.
The rustic, wooden exterior of this small Shinsaibashi shop is deceiving. Though it might look like any other small eatery in town, this is undoubtedly one of the top sushi experiences going.
Michelin Guide:
2020 - 1 Michelin star
Jinsei Phone Number
Jinsei Business Days
Jinsei Address
2-1-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0085, Japan
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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COURSE MENUHozenji Sushidokoro Nakatani
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