Hajime
ハジメ
Innovative in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Higobashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 11 innovative restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- ¥87,975least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥80,000–99,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Hajime is 1st of the 11 innovative restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi and 1st of 86 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥87,975 (on Ikyu), 433% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 3 in Osaka in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 15 in Osaka in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a late dinner (open until 23:00) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Hajime
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6447-6688 (+81-6-6447-6688 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
TASTING MENU STANDARD＋NON-ALCOHOLIC PAIRING
Dinner
¥124,545
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$830
Cheapest
TASTING MENU STANDARD＋WINE PAIRING Half (9glasses)
Dinner
¥135,470
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$900
¥10,925 more than the one above
TASTING MENU STANDARD＋WINE PAIRING Standard (9glasses)
Dinner
¥146,970
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$980
¥11,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥80,000–99,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | We ask that male guests wear jackets and leather shoes for both lunch and dinner. Sneakers, shorts, beach sandals, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. Please note that we ask that you refrain from coming to the store dressed in overly casual clothing. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Higobashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Yodoyabashi (Exit 9): 9 min · Watanabebashi (Exit 7): 9 min
- Leave Higobashi Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Hajime.
Look for
ハジメ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
アイプラス江戸堀
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
ハジメ大阪府大阪市西区江戸堀1-9-11 アイプラス江戸堀1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-9-11 Edobori Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 520 m, about 9 min walk
- The St. Regis Osaka, 780 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Hajime has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Hajime 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
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hajime cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥80,000–99,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Hajime have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Hajime closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Hajime?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Hajime?
Higobashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Watanabebashi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Hajime have a dress code?
We ask that male guests wear jackets and leather shoes for both lunch and dinner. Sneakers, shorts, beach sandals, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. Please note that we ask that you refrain from coming to the store dressed in overly casual clothing.
Does Hajime have a Michelin star?
Yes. Hajime has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.