Kamado
Tosara’s new extension in Osaka relies on the raw, elemental power of fire to churn out clever Japanese-Italian dishes from its rustic oven, the kamado.
Restaurant Details
Modern cooking appliances have no place here — the centerpiece inside Tosara’s heat- and smoke-focused sister restaurant is the wood-fired oven that the store is named after: kamado.
To grasp its fire-powered cooking philosophy, the first hint is the unmistakable, rich scent of wood smoke that fills the air. With a washi-paper-lined kitchen counter and seven seats at the bar, the space radiates warmth and rustic wood elegance at every turn.
Kamado’s vision is helmed by Tosara’s former second-in-command, who honed his craft over five years at the flagship and spent 12 years perfecting Italian cuisine. This calculated move has paid off — within just a few months of its opening, Kamado has become one of Osaka's most sought-after dining spots, earning a coveted Michelin Guide feature on the way. Kamado’s success lies in its unique conceptual approach to the oven, with the chef bringing a contemporary finesse to the primal elements of fire and wood.
Flames are both seen and tasted in most of the dishes. Take the Saroma wagyu beef from Hokkaido, paired with Mexican mole enriched with cocoa and fish, which delivers an immediate smoky flavor. Kamakane rice with Pacific saury and radish impart a strong scent of firewood, while grilled barracuda is lined with thin char lines. The Aomori-raised Hakkoda pork is wood-grilled to a crisp, its skin crackling with flavor.
The 10-course tasting menu culminates with a pasta dish that bridges Italian and Japanese culinary traditions. Guests can choose their portion size, with previous offerings including spaghetti tossed with grilled sweet corn and fish, or Senposhi oysters all’arrabbiata bathed in butter. Even the pottery, used to present the dishes, continues the theme — it’s fired in a wood-fueled kiln.
Michelin Guide accolades:
2024 - Michelin Selected
Kamado Access Info
Kamodo is an 8-minute walk from Minamimorimachi Station or a 6-minute walk from Naniwabashi Station.
Kamado Phone Number
Kamado Business Days
Kamado Address
Showei Building South Wing 1F, 4-1-11 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0047
Kamado 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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