Aji Kandagawa
味 神田川
Tempura in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 4 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,000 (on its website), 13% above the ¥16,000 median of the 19 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥22,000 on Tabelog and ¥24,200 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kita Zuien | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥3,960 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Hanano | — | ¥18,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Osaka Ukihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka) | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,630 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ōsaka | — |
| Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji | — | ¥9,800 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Grand Green Osaka | — | ¥16,000 | ¥6,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Umeda | — |
| Aji Kandagawa | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Tatami room |
How to book Aji Kandagawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6346-1980 (+81-6-6346-1980 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Osaka.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Numata SouUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.03
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Washoku Rakushin AnUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.45
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Tempura Kaiseki Course
2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
Cheapest
Omakase Tempura Course
2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Tempura
- Sashimi
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
Aji Kandagawa Specialty Collagen-rich Soft-shelled Turtle Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
Ultimate Omakase Tempura Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Tempura
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Ōebashi (Exit 5): 4 min · Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
Aji Kandagawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
味 神田川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ジロービル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
味 神田川大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-1-40 ジロービル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-40 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Exit the south side of Umeshin Intersection at JR Kitashinchi Station. Turn right at the third alley going south. 1st floor of Giro Building. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 750 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aji Kandagawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Aji Kandagawa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Aji Kandagawa?
Kitashinchi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Aji Kandagawa have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.