Difference

Perfect Michelin-star experience It’s a definitely a journey to a gastronomy world! There is a set with different fulfillment - striking appetizers, interesting main dishes with unusual ingredients combinations and awesome desserts (I can’t forget that one with a pear!). Sauces in every dish accomplish them in a high level. Separately I want to say “bravo” to Chef for not being afraid of experiences and combining different products. For drinks you can choose sparkling, wine by glass/by bottle, beer and liquors. Juices and soft drinks are also available. There are not so many tables, so I advise you to plan your visit in advance. Staff is polite and well-mannered, but not very talkative.

Difference definitely lives up to its name! Came here on a mellow Monday night with my partner. We were looking for a special dinner and are so happy we found this place. The menu states the food in simple ways yet we were continually surprised and intrigued by how unique, delicious, and beautiful each dish was. New ingredients we’ve never experienced were introduced to us and familiar flavors were expressed in new ways. The service was also impeccable. The staff were extremely professional, knowledgeable, attentive and kind.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Every dish was so unique and flavorful. Everything was made to perfection. Service was amazing! The waiters were very attentive and explained every dish in details. Definitely a must visit when in Osaka!

A wonderful culinary experience. Starting from corn ice cream with corn soup ( absolutely delicious) to various combos of fish and pear that just work beautifully. The food quality is absolutely top notch. There are quite a few dishes for lunch and we had fish, beef and pork in one lunch menu. The wine selection is good and the service is fast and friendly. For lovers of french cuisine id highly recommed this place.

Difference was an exceptional experience. I've been to 4 Michelin restaurants at this point and this meal was by far my favorite and best experience. The price is a great value for the meal and experience you receive, but price aside the food stands out above any other I have had. We did not have a "least favorite" dish in any of the courses, and each new dish surprised us. The service was outstanding and we enjoyed the wine recommendations greatly. Seeing other reviews mention entirely different food from what we had makes me want to come back for another fantastic experience when I am back in Osaka.

I'm a very fussy eater with very high standards for food, be it very yummy street food or fine dining and honestly, This is by far the best fine dining french food I have eaten in my life. And I have dined in quite a few diverse cuisines inc 3 Michelin star places in Singapore (Odette). It's excellent french technique with japanese flavours so while it is very punchy, it is not sickly heavy to the point you cannot eat. My partner really does not prefer french food but she finished all her dishes. The technique here is excellent, probably the best I had with creative gastronomy and some molecular gastronomy techniques. Insane number of courses, I think like almost 15 and the desserts were insanely good. I mean, how do you even put together the cheesecake dish with like salad lol. 10/10 would definitely recommend. And it's just 18,000 yen per pax inc tax. (I paid 700 sgd per pax in Singapore for Odette 3 Michelin but difference is nicer lmao). I'm very pleasantly surprised. Not only by the level of the food and cooking and clever use of ingredients (not overpowering with butter or cream), so the food still tastes rich but isn't as heavy as most french places that just spam butter and cream. The flavour dimensions are also more robust here (instead of just salty and creamy). I learnt alot from their food and thoroughly enjoyed myself!!! 10/10 would recommend you experience their food before they become like 300-400 per pax.

Had been looking forward to dining here for lunch ever since coming across it in the Michelin guide and seeing their very reasonably priced menu. From the moment we stepped in, service was excellent. Food was spectacular with a few standout favourites. I particularly remember the pacific saury which was a creative combination of textures and flavours, the beef which was sublime and the yuzu and green pepper ice cream dessert which was surprisingly amazing. At the end, they even came by our table with something to commemorate our anniversary day which was something we mentioned while booking. I will definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something special for very reasonable prices (and this was even after they had to raise some prices). Thank you for the excellent meal and experience.

The food was amazing, it was hard to pick a favorite. Ambience classy and comfortable. Service was excellent. Each dish was full of new and familiar flavors expressed in thoughtful ways. So happy we found this place. Great value. The experience is more than worth it!

Good food if you're looking for French in Osaka. Rated at one Michelin star, Difference provides an excellent meal with good service. The restaurant itself is hard to find. Very understated entrance. The dining area is small, with just 4 tables (although there may be another dining area). Perfect for a quiet meal. They serve 12-14 course set menu. Each dish as relatively small, so I wasn't overly stuffed by the time the meal was complete. Just pleasantly full. The menu changes regularly. The meal itself was well prepared and the progression of flavors was quite nice and well thought out. The chef incorporated french tastes with japanese flavors to create a fun experience. Notable through the meal was liberal use of fruit flavors that gave a number of dishes a nice bright flavor. I think this is a restaurant worth trying in Japan.