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Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) / Bar
Average cost
Dinner: ¥6,000 - ¥8,000

How does an introverted izakaya in Osaka manage to cram in so much character and renown? Two things: outstanding bar snacks and an even better sake.

Restaurant Details

Run by a sake-loving couple, this izakaya’s rise to fame was inevitable, propelled by word-of-mouth acclaim until its Michelin Guide cemented its reputation. But for its big-world potential, Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura remained away from the limelight. Today, chef-owner Yoshimura Yasumasa only accepts a few guests into his narrow dining space. They are requested to “Keep their voice down”' (as indicated by the sign at the entrance) and asked about “How they drink their sake” (by Yoshimura himself).


Naturally, diners typically settle in with a first round of cold or warmed sake before venturing to order traditional bar snacks by way of kappo. The menu is crafted around seafood — “sakana” translates to “fish” in Japanese — and the attention is all in the details. Kombu-marinated shrimp, jellied conger eel broth, charcoal-grilled large-winged sardines and horse mackerel dressed with nuta sauce exemplify the depth of Yoshimura’s brilliance.


But it's his extensive sake collection that truly shines — the very reason he left his corporate job to open the store with his wife. Sakes are stored in two separate coolers based on their variety. The gradual transition from chilled to room temperature creates a subtle change and becomes a drinking experience itself.


Michelin Guide accolades:

2024 - Bib Gourmand

Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura Access Info

  • Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura is a 6-minute walk from Osakatenmangu Station.

Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura Phone Number

06-6353-4460

Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura Business Days

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Wednesday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Thursday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Friday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM
Saturday
05:30 PM
11:00 PM

Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura Address

1-13-21 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan

Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura 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.

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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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