Umeda Sushi Sushiwatari

Restaurant Details

Umeda Sushi Sushiwatari brings a unique combination of tradition and technology to Edomae sushi.

The first thing guests notice as they take their seats at Umeda Sushi Sushiwatari’s counter is the massive screens that occupy the wall behind the chefs. Depending on the season, they display serene bamboo forests, blushing cherry blossoms, or the dazzling city lights of metropolitan Osaka — each one quietly showing the seasonal beauty of Japan.

But that in no way is to say that Sushi Sushiwatari is all style and no substance. It brings with it every hallmark of good Edomae sushi, with careful attention paid to the quality of the fish, rice and vinegar. Each fish is personally chosen at their prime by the chef every morning at the market, then expertly sliced up and shaped into a nigiri that perfectly represents the current season of Japan in a single bite. A varied selection of local sake is also available for guests to enjoy alongside the chef’s vast repertoire of nigiri sushi and a la carte dishes.

Most customers, of course, choose to sit at the counter for the essential Sushiwatari experience — nothing like eating master-crafted Edomae sushi as one gazes out into mountains and valleys. Nonetheless, the restaurant’s private room seating also enjoys significant popularity for business meetings or other special occasions in the heart of Osaka’s downtown.