Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama

They ain’t awarded Michelin 3 stars for no reason, awesome and oishi. Every dishes has its unique taste that last in your mouth. My favourite, Siizakana, chef made it using the crème brûlée concept with brown sugar torch on the surface and hidden gems underneath that surprises my taste bud. Every dishes are fresh and yummy carries concept that flow with japanese culture and venue. Ended with a black bean and pea paste wagashi, just prefect. Definitely gonna pay another visit if I ever come to Osaka again.

3 Michelin stars - absolutely agree with this assessment. Located in a pretty Japanese style villa in suburban Osaka next to the rail line - it is only upon walking through the gates & up the flight of stone steps that you know you are in for something special. As you reach the top, the sliding front doors open magically and the hostess in a beautiful kimono greets you & bids you welcome. We were ushered up the stairs to a private tatami room on the 2nd level & despite the restaurant being full, it felt very quiet. The omakase meal was explained & drinks order taken & we were given some time to cool down & appreciate our surroundings & views. Once the meal started - it was perfection. Course after course of the most sublime morsels of food arrived each beautifully presented & all tasted heavenly. The pace was perfect & the intervals between courses were almost intuitive as dishes could not have arrived & cleared at a better sequence. The entire meal took just over 2 hours & it was pure foodie heaven. Reservations are essential & it’s a pricey meal but most definitely worth it. Truly worthy of its 3 Michelin stars.

Kashiwaya is a traditional Japanese experience where food meets nature and history. You’ll find flavours here that are unique to your senses. Every Ingredient is seasonal and comes with a story and purpose. A delightful culinary experience.

It was Autumn and the menu has a theme of Chrysanthemum. Kashiwaya possesses all aspects of a top tier Kaiseki restaurants: culinary techniques, minimal but upscale atmosphere, impeccable service, great attention to culture and tradition. Their "Kae" with tilefish, chestnut, gingko and kiku is perfect in terms of flavors and textures combination as well as presentation. Highly recommended.

Very romantic lunch at this purely Japanese restaurant. It lives up to its 3 Michelin stars!! The staff were wonderful. We had lunch in a small Japanese private room with tatami floor. We walked through the garden to enter our private room through a small door. The experience was very romantic and serene. The food was incredible. It celebrated spring and the ingredients in season (cherry blossoms, cherry shrimps, kinome…). Big highlight on fresh seafood and veggies. The food was higher level, but the plates/bowls and cutlery was fabulous as well. Recommend +++ This was a once in a lifetime experience. Worthy of 3 Michelin stars 🌟

It was such a pleasure to have dined here. The ingredients and courses are well thought out and service was perfect. The poem/narrative piece was a nice touch. Some of the courses were less flavourful, but that may have been intentional so that the natural flavours of the ingredients can be appreciated. Overall, very memorable experience and deserving of the Michelin stars! ***

Fantastic dining experience throughout and one of the most memorable experiences in Japan. The menu itself was designed around the cherry blossoms (as we visited in late March), and all the dishes were wonderful, complementary flavours and beautifully presented, but what really sets this place apart is the service. The service is effortlessly perfect - it never felt too formal, we had lovely conversations and never felt like we were “at a restaurant”. The sake and wine pairing was fantastic to complement the menu.

Every part of this experience was beautifully executed and personalized. The sommelier and chef’s wife had made some personal touches for my birthday. Traditional Japanese food in a serene setting. Very inventive and loved that it was sakura themed. Well deserving of their 3 michelin stars!