上方中華 新瓊 SHINTANI

Located in an area that doesn't seem to have other fancy restaurants, hidden away on the main floor of a plain looking apartment building, is a culinary gem. We were led to a private room for our lunch, and the 15 item course menu was already laid on the table. Since they limit the description to 4 characters per dish, we knew there would be lots of surprises in store. There's typical top tier ingredients like sea cucumber, and crab, also more Japanese ones like fugu and hirame. Be sure to let them know ahead of time if you don't want sharks fin. We see delicate knife work, traditional Chinese sauces, fresh local vegetables. The spring roll is worthy of mention as it is usually not a fine dining food. But the chef stuffed it with such a variety of shellfish like whelk, abalone, etc, that it totally elevates this pedestrian snack. The duck is also interesting is that it is served like a French dish, but the dried plum flavoring on top is so flavorful it's like several packets of plum sauce (but better). Finally, the dessert was served like a petit fours in a little box. Here the chef shows he can use skills beyond those of typical Chinese restaurants. What a terrific meal, and how unfortunate that Chinese cuisine in many Western cities are often a race towards the bottom rather than to explore the possibilities at the higher end.

Outstanding experience that features beautifully presented, creative, and flavorful dishes that marry Chinese and Japanese flavors. Chef Akihito Shintani is a masterful chef, and warm interactions with the staff (including Chef Shintani), low lighting, and gentle background music make Kamigatachuka SHINTANI feel inviting and unpretentious. Absolutely deserving of its Michelin star.

The BEST meal of my life. The staff is so kind and knowledgeable. The wine paired beautifully with the food. Chef Shintani even walked me out and waited with me for my taxi. A truly wonderful experience!

Amazing food, the best Kamigata cuisine I’ve ever had! Highly recommended

This was an exceptional meal. A blend of Chinese and Japanese cooking combined with seasonal ingredients. Highlights were the kawachi duck cooked in sukiyaki style and the green tea jelly and strawberry goldfish dessert. Recommended if you’re in Osaka.

中崎にあるイノベーティブな中華。 高級中華でも町中華とも違う 工夫された繊細な料理が提供されます。 派手さはないですが、とても美味しい。 創作性があふれています。 ワインのペアリングも抜群に良いです。 器も凝ったものばかりで楽しい。 （料金もそこそこしますが、料金以上の価値はあります） カウンター7席ほどと個室があります。 店内は 照明をおとして、かなり落ち着いた雰囲気・内装です。 接客もとても丁寧。💮💮 要予約ですが一人でも利用可能です。 定期的に通いたくなるお店です。

会社の接待で伺いました。 とにかく全てが美味しかったです！ 上方中華という新しいジャンルをしっかり体現していると思います。 見た目や想いやその料理の経緯など、全てが楽しかったです。 フカヒレやナマコも食べたこと無い味で特に美味しかったです。 季節毎に料理は変わるようなので、また伺いたいです。

中崎町にある新瓊 さん ⁡ 中国と関西の食文化の融合となる“上方中華”という新ジャンルでは、培った伝統料理に昆布だし、薄口醤油や白味噌、和素材を掛け合わせて 今まで食べたことない中華料理を食べることができました ⁡ 中華料理といえば、ちょっとこってりなイメージでしたが上方中華は優しくて見た目も中華っぽくないようなお洒落なお料理も楽しめることができました(*^_^*) ⁡ ⁡ 合わせて飲んだワインも美味しくて幸せでした… また食べに行きたいです^ ^