Aube
Chinese in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 8 min walk from Minami-morimachi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 7 Chinese restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin
- ¥42,350least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Aube is 3rd of the 7 Chinese restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin and 7th of 35 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥42,350 (on Ikyu), 165% above the ¥16,000 median of the 18 Chinese restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,500 (on Tabelog) is 148% above the ¥6,655 median of 13. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2023, 2024, and 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥16,500, 61% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥42,350 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Osaka City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aube | #7 | ¥42,350 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Minami-morimachi | Mon, Sun |
| Jiangnan Chun | — | ¥17,850 | ¥9,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| IFU Fancha Pautsu | — | ¥32,670 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Umeda | Sun |
| Yuecai Chonghua | — | ¥33,000 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Higashi-Umeda | — |
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 |
How to book Aube
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-7777-5378 (+81-6-7777-5378 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Value Lunch Full Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Peking duck
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouches
- Special Dim Sum
- Peking Ducks
- Seafood Dish
- Spicy Mapo Tofu with Meat + Rice
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
AUBE Premium Course
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
¥42,350
per person, tax incl., ≈$280
¥25,850 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | 10% service charge |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Minami-morimachi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Naniwabashi (Exit 1): 8 min · Ōebashi (Exit 5): 8 min
- Leave Minami-morimachi Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 430 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Aube is on your right.
On your right
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区西天満4-4-8 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-4-8 Nishitenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Aube cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (10% service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Aube closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Aube?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Aube?
Minami-morimachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Aube have a dress code?
Smart Casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.