epa
French in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 4 min walk from Minami-morimachi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 French restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin
- ¥13,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, epa is 3rd of the 6 French restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,500 (on Tabelog), 18% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥4,850 (on Tabelog) is 37% below the ¥7,700 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (4 of its 14 seats), a private room (for 6 or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,850, 64% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Kanro | #2 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Minami-morimachi | — |
| Shimanami French Murakami | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,200 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ōsakatemmangū | Wed |
| epa | — | ¥13,500 | ¥4,850 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Minami-morimachi | Wed |
| Le Logis h | — | ¥7,700 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ōsakatemmangū | Tue |
| isai | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme | — |
| Grand champs | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Minami-morimachi | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book epa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-7765 (+81-50-5597-7765 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.
Choose Today's Main Dish and Enjoy a Variety of Seasonal Ingredients Crafted by the Chef
Lunch A
2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Abalone
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouche
- Today's Soup
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Abalone with Barley
- Ice Cream + Coffee or Tea
- This is an example of the course menu.
¥4,850
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch B" Authentic French Course - Fish and Meat Dishes. A wide variety of exquisite dishes showcasing the chef's skills
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Abalone
What is served (8)
- Amuse-bouches
- Soup of the Day
- Seasonal Appetizer
- Abalone with Barley
- Fish Dish of the Day
- Choice of Meat Dish of the Day
- Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
¥8,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,400 more than the one above
Dinner A" Enjoy a choice of today's meat dishes, fish pie, and seasonal dishes inspired by the chef's sensibility.
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Types of Snacks
- Botan Shrimp with Red Shiso
- Gazpacho
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee + Tea
- The course content is an example.
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥5,250 more than the one above
Meat Pie Course" A course centered around meat pies, crafted according to the seasons. Enjoy seasonal dishes that reflec
3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Caviar
- Snow crab
What is served (10)
- Types of Snacks
- Shogo-in Caviar
- Snow Crab with Mochi Barley
- Firefly Squid with White Asparagus
- Seasonal Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Pie
- Dessert
- Coffee + Tea
- This is an example of the course content.
¥15,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Special Dinner Abalone Puff Pastry Course, Enjoy the Chef's Signature Dishes to Your Heart's Content
Dinner
- Abalone
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:00, 17:30–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean) |
| Opened | November 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Minami-morimachi Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Ōsakatemmangū: 6 min · Naniwabashi (Exit 4): 6 min
- Leave Minami-morimachi Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 220 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
epa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
伊藤ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区西天満3-7-20 伊藤ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-7-20 Nishitenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from JR Osaka Tenmangu Station and Subway Minami-Morimachi Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Epa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. epa in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does epa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does epa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Korean.
When is epa closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to epa?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to epa?
Minami-morimachi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Is epa in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Epa is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.