Fugu Ryori Mae
ふぐ料理 前
Fugu in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Watanabebashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,400least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,400 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥14,500 median of the 10 fugu restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 25 fugu restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 18 seats), a private room (for 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 57% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,400 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Fugu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyogi Torafugu Ikegani Ryori Ajihei Sonezaki | — | ¥7,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Fugu Ryori Mae | — | ¥15,400 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Tecchiri Hikari | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Matsumushi | — |
| Yoshida | — | ¥44,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Ginza Enishi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Ōsakatemmangū | Sun |
| Shin Akashi | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Shinsaibashi | 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, Private rooms |
How to book Fugu Ryori Mae
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-6285 (+81-50-5597-6285 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Osaka.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
The main dish is Tetchiri featuring the rich flavor of Japanese pufferfish. Includes 6 dishes such as Tessa, Kara-age of
Lunch ◆ Tetchiri Course
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)
- ~An Example of a Day~
- Appetizer
- Tessa
- A classic dish in pufferfish cuisine.
- Fried Japanese Pufferfish
- Juicy, deep-fried premium domestic Japanese pufferfish.
- Tecchiri
- Made with over 2 kg of domestic Japanese pufferfish.
- Zosui
- Cooked in a broth rich in the umami of pufferfish.
- Dessert
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
The main dish is grilled fugu cooked with Kishu Binchotan charcoal. Includes 6 dishes such as sashimi, Japanese pufferfi
Lunch ◆ Grilled Fugu Course
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
The main dish is Tetchiri featuring the rich flavor of Japanese pufferfish. Includes 7 dishes such as chunks, Tessa, Kar
Dinner ◆ Tetchiri Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥8,800 more than the one above
The main dish is grilled fugu cooked with Kishu Binchotan charcoal. Includes 7 dishes such as skin blanched, cut pieces,
Dinner ◆ Grilled Fugu Course
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (13)
- ~An Example of a Day~
- Skin Blanched
- This is blanched pufferfish skin.
- It has a crunchy texture and is rich in collagen.
- Chopped Pieces
- Enjoy it with special ponzu sauce and cabbage.
- Sashimi
- Thinly sliced pufferfish fillet, marinated with kombu.
- A classic dish in pufferfish cuisine.
- Grilled Pufferfish
- Enjoy it with seasonal vegetables and special blended salt.
- Kara-age
- Juicy fried Japanese pufferfish, deep-fried to perfection.
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
A total of 6 exquisite dishes featuring hamo, including Hamo Sashimi, Hamo Sukiyaki, and Arare Fried.
Dinner ◆ Hamo Course
6 dishes
- Sashimi
- Sukiyaki
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
A luxurious 7-dish course featuring Japanese pufferfish, including tecchiri, grilled fugu, sashimi, and more.
Dinner ◆ Fugu Full Course
7 dishes
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Sashimi
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 18 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | March 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Watanabebashi Station, Exit C-92.
Also near: Kitashinchi: 3 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 4 min
- Leave Watanabebashi Station by Exit C-92 and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 200 m.
Fugu Ryori Mae is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ふぐ料理 前
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
谷安ルナビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ふぐ料理 前大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-4-6 谷安ルナビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-6 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | ■ Access from the station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 380 m, about 6 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 560 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Fugu Ryori Mae cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Fugu Ryori Mae closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Fugu Ryori Mae?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Fugu Ryori Mae?
Watanabebashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
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.