Kitashinchi Koryu

Didn't realize that many of the top rated restaurants in the area are smaller, reservation only locations. We came across this gem, which happened to have availability. The staff was great and very attentive. The small setting felt very intimate and had the vibe of a private multi-tasting chefs kitchen, only the menu was a la carte. We ordered 8 plates (all delicious) to share among 2 adults and 2 children, with 2 ginger ales, 2 glasses of wine, and 2 sake cups. The cost came out to $60 (¥8400) per person. The experience, delicious food, and overall great value is a total 5🌟 Highly recommend.

It was my first time here. I didn't feel the wow factor, and the meal didn't suffice. Although the ingredients are of good quality, the dishes were just missing that touch for me. The chef was very friendly, and his apprentices were helpful in explaining the dishes. Not an issue if you don't speak Japanese here as they're very accommodating to foreigners.

Gotten the 6pm seating instead of the reviewed 9pm for foreigners. There are 6 customers in total. We immediately caught slight of the prawn head on skewers hovering above the charcoal flame....can’t wait. Overall, the food is great. I can’t really fault much. There are certainly some highlights (presses sushi, prawn head, porridge) but overall, it’s decent and good pricing. Staff speaks little English and will show you ipad. Kiddo for the effort.

This is an extremely busy Japanese restaurant, where limited seats are available & requires advance booking. Dinner is being served on 2 sessions. Food was good but bit disappointing given that I had high expectation as this was a Michelin 3-star restaurant. Interior decoration was mediocre & quite crowded. Food quality was high & tasted good but nothing that would give a customer a “wow”. Dish presentation was basic but perhaps too basic for a 3-star. Service was good though.

We had no dinner reservation at Osaka and this wonderful restaurant showed up in our app. We called, walk in and wow. Good food, great service and a small and very nice place. The only bad was that We got confused with the price marked on the menu and in consequence did not try all the dishes that we would have liked. At the end, the price was very good for a quality of the dinner.

If you understand food, then you'll love this 3 Michelin star Keiseki restaurant. The dishes blew my mind. Everything was beautifully plated in an unpresumptuous way. The dish that took me aback was the baby eel dish. Another wonderful part of the experience is that it's interactive with the chefs and speaking as a chef, I am amazed at how much they got done in such a small kitchen. Also it was also really cool to see how humble the chef was. You could truly see how much his staff love working with him. This is a must see restaurant in Osaka. Side note: To those who don't seem to understand the Michelin rating system. This restaurant was rated 3 stars based on the type of cuisine. Meaning you can't compare it to Alinea and others, because it's a different type of cuisine, but in its category of Keiseki it reigns supreme.

Unique place, flavors and ingredients. Very nice service. 3 stars Michelin. The best!

Had an amazing dining experience with my family of four. I have eaten at many highly rated restaurants, including four other Michelin star restaurants, and this one reigns supreme. There is not one thing that could have made our experience any better. Thank you for the best dinner of my life. A great way to end a wonderful trip to Japan.

Koryu is situated on a quiet street in the middle of Osaka, and is one of the friendliest, hardest-working, most interesting Michelin 3-Star restaurants in Japan. The chef, Shintaro Matsuo, emphasizes certain flavors and textures in each dish to tell a story- for example, he pairs up a delicious rich yellow egg yolk with rich fatty tuna, and magically the two work perfectly together. For a more detailed course description, go here: ow.ly/WmnW3008kXd. The staff are funny, engaged, and speak great English. The layout of the restaurant is intimate- you can see all the way into the extremely neat and well-laid-out kitchen. Besides minor quibbles like dishes that don't quite suite a Western palate, there are almost no negative things I can say about my experience here. If you're in Osaka and are looking for something truly special- go.