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The birthplace of pressed mackerel sushi, known as battera, was revived when the fourth owner-chef reopened the store in 2016.
Restaurant Details
Some restaurants follow the path of history — Sushitsune forges it. Founded in 1891 and nestled near the back gate of Osaka’s Tenmangu Shrine, this Michelin-rated establishment is where pressed mackerel sushi was born. The founder, Naka Tsunekichi, invented this iconic sushi by filleting two pieces of fish and wrapping them in a towel. Later, he replaced the towel with a wooden boat-shaped mold of his own design, leading customers to dub the sushi "battera," after the Portuguese word "bateira" (small boat).
The passing of the third-generation chef in 1988 seemed to spell the end for Sushitsune, which closed for nearly three decades. However, in 2016, the restaurant saw a stunning revival under the new owner-chef, Ishikawa Satoru. Satoru, who had apprenticed at a pressed sushi shop, now showcases his craft at this cozy venue. Temari sushi — Kyoto-style round sushi rice ball — horse mackerel bozushi (stick sushi), and, of course, battera are served amidst the anticipation of thrilled diners waiting to take a bite into the past.
Lunchtime offers set meals, while evenings present an expanded menu with an omakase lineup of nigiri and rolled sushi
Michelin Guide accolades:
2024 - Bib Gourmand
Sushitsune Access Info
Sushitsune is a 2-minute walk from Tenmangu Station.
Sushitsune Phone Number
06-6351-9886
Sushitsune Business Days
Sunday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
Saturday
05:00 PM
09:30 PM
-
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
Sushitsune Address
2-4-3 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan
Sushitsune 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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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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