Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama
Kaiseki restaurant · Suita-shi ·
Three Michelin stars, sustainable kaiseki, private villa setting
Three Michelin stars, sustainable kaiseki, private villa setting
"I observed Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama listed among Michelin's Green Star recipients, highlighting its environmental sustainability alongside its culinary craft." - AFAR
"An intimate kaiseki establishment where the chef-owner and his wife cultivate a welcoming, relaxed service style and serve a roughly dozen-course meal over several hours; the couple’s English fluency makes the experience accessible to international diners and allows for thoughtful attention to dietary needs." - Yukari Sakamoto
"With three Michelin stars and a Green Star for its sustainable practices, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama’s kaiseki is impeccable. Once a ryokan, the family business is now helmed by chef Hideaki Matsuo who honors his ancestors’ traditions (like tea ceremonies and seasonal cooking) while taking a forward-thinking approach to sourcing (such as by partnering with a marine institute to raise sustainable fish). The 12 elegant courses are purposeful and perfectly paced, with an emphasis on seafood and vegetables. In the fall, when chrysanthemum is in season, you might taste the flower petals with chile-marinated Ise lobster and yam, and sea bream fish cake with shiitake mushrooms and chrysanthemum. Vibe check: A picture-perfect Japanese villa in the green outskirts of Osaka. You’ll feel like the only guest on the premises as you walk through the elegant garden to a private room with tatami mats, low tables, and ink scrolls." - La Carmina
"Kashiwaya was the name of a ryokan inn once run by an ancestor of Chef Hideaki Matsuo. A devotee of Japanese culture and familiar with the tea ceremony, Matsuo inherited the restaurant as a family business. The menu pays homage to ancient seasonal festivals and events while adding creative touches with a view to the future. Although he runs the restaurant as a ryotei, Matsuo was an early adopter of the practice of pairing beverages with dishes. He is in constant search for the Japanese cuisine of the future." - Michelin Inspector
"Kashiwaya in Osaka, Japan, is among the restaurants awarded a Michelin Green Star." - Jessie Beck