Chinese Sai Hinotori
中国菜 火ノ鳥
Chinese in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Kitahama Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 Chinese restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Sundays
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Chinese Sai Hinotori is 1st of the 4 Chinese restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi and 3rd of 35 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 57% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 15 in Osaka in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2026. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Sai Hinotori | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Kitahama | Sun |
| atelier HANADA | #8 | ¥13,200 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Yodoyabashi | Sun |
| Bullet | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Higobashi | Sat, Sun |
| Miramar | — | ¥14,080 | ¥6,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitahama | — |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Chinese Sai Hinotori
- Chinese Sai Hinotori publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Chinese restaurants nearby you can book online
atelier HANADAKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.79
TomonoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.01
Kushin GarandoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.77
Kamigatachuka ShintaniUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.77
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | June 2015 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Kitahama Station.
Also near: Yodoyabashi: 6 min · Naniwabashi (Exit 4): 8 min
- Leave Kitahama Station and walk south for 60 m.
- Turn right at Elmers Green Cafe onto Sakai Suji Street and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at Elmers Green Cafe and walk 180 m.
Chinese Sai Hinotori is on your right.
On your right
Look for
中国菜 火ノ鳥
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
中国菜 火ノ鳥大阪府大阪市中央区伏見町2-4-9
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-4-9 Fushimimachi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 541-0044 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 2-minute walk from Kitahama Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The St. Regis Osaka, 740 m, about 12 min walk
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
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Chinese Sai Hinotori cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Chinese Sai Hinotori closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Chinese Sai Hinotori?
Kitahama Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.