capi
Innovative in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 1 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #9of 37 innovative restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- ¥26,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, capi is 9th of the 37 innovative restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 17th of 86 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥26,000 (on Tabelog), 58% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:15), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥26,000 on Tabelog and ¥28,600 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥31,000 on Tabelog and ¥34,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanada | #11 | ¥25,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| To Sara | #12 | ¥13,200 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| capi | #17 | ¥26,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kushin Garando | #19 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Mon, Tue |
| Shinchi Yamamoto | #20 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2018 · Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Ōebashi | — |
| Koya | #24 | ¥15,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book capi
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3138-6188 (+81-50-3138-6188 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Ingredients Omakase Course" - Savor exquisite dishes born from the infinite possibilities of ingredient combinaMost booked
11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
¥26,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
Cheapest
Omakase Course Using Seasonal Ingredients" Enjoy exquisite dishes born from the infinite possibilities of ingredient com
2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
- Duck
¥30,950
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$210
¥4,950 more than the one above
Premium Omakase Course Featuring Japanese Black Wagyu Chateaubriand" - A dish that pursues infinite possibilities born f
11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
¥31,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$210
¥50 more than the one above
Premium Omakase Course Featuring Japanese Black Wagyu Chateaubriand" Enjoy exquisite dishes born from the infinite possiMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
¥35,950
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$240
¥4,950 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
| Wednesday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
| Thursday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
| Friday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
| Saturday | 17:50–20:30, 20:35–23:15 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please come dressed in casual attire such as sweatpants, shorts, and sandals, but not too casual. Also, please refrain from wearing strong perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | January 2021 |
Getting there
1 min walk (50 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-23.
Also near: Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-60): 3 min · Osaka-Umeda (Exit D-33): 4 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-23 and walk east for 50 m.
capi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
北新地PLACEビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-10-2 北新地PLACEビル 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-10-2 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 500 m, about 8 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 570 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Capi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. capi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred innovative restaurants in Osaka
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Daiki Ogawa |
|---|
As stated on capi-osaka.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does capi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does capi have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is capi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to capi?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to capi?
Kitashinchi Station, about 1 minute on foot (50 m). Nishi-Umeda Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does capi have a dress code?
Please come dressed in casual attire such as sweatpants, shorts, and sandals, but not too casual. Also, please refrain from wearing strong perfumes.
Does capi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Capi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.