Hongen
本源
Chinese in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Nagahoribashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥16,000 median of the 18 Chinese restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiho Kyu | — | ¥11,000 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Osaka-Umeda | — |
| Sufan Tsai Hare | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Higashi-Umeda | Mon, Sun |
| 11 | — | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Tanimachi Rokuchōme | — |
| Hongen | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nagahoribashi | Sun |
| Tajiden | — | ¥13,000 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Hommachi | Sun |
| Shin Ryugin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Namba | — |
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 | Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Chinese |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Hongen
- Call 050-5868-2445 (+81-50-5868-2445 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.
Can't get a table? Chinese restaurants nearby you can book online
TomonoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.01
atelier HANADAKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.79
Kushin GarandoUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.77
Kamigatachuka ShintaniUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.77
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
![Omakase Course [Hongen - First Dish] ◆ A plan to casually enjoy 14 classic dishes including 5 main dishes, rice, and sou, in the restaurant's photo](/p/27154260/345708-eeebd9e67f94e26030968caff5439a34.webp)
Omakase Course [Hongen - First Dish] ◆ A plan to casually enjoy 14 classic dishes including 5 main dishes, rice, and sou
14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
What is served (7)
- Example Course Menu
- Appetizers: 5 items
- Cheers Dish: 1 item
- Main Dishes: 5 items
- Soup: 1 item
- Rice: 1 item
- Dessert: 1 item
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Omakase Course [Hongen - Miyabi En] ◆ A plan to casually enjoy 14 carefully selected dishes, including 5 main dishes, ri
14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
What is served (7)
- Example Course Menu
- Appetizers: 5 items
- Cheers Dish: 1 item
- Main Dishes: 5 items
- Soup: 1 item
- Rice Dish: 1 item
- Dessert: 1 item
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥11,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course [Hongen - Special Delicacies] ◆ Enjoy a variety of exquisite Chinese dishes made with carefully selected
14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
What is served (7)
- Example Course Menu
- Appetizers: 5 items
- Toast Dish: 1 item
- Main Dishes: 5 items
- Soup: 1 item
- Rice: 1 item
- Dessert: 1 item
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥11,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course [Hongen - Gokkyou] ◆ Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine with a main dish utilizing seasonal ingredients, alo
14 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–14 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Example Course Menu
- Appetizers: 5 items
- Cheers Dish: 1 item
- Main Dishes: 5 items
- Soup: 1 item
- Rice: 1 item
- Dessert: 1 item
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥11,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course [Hongen - Custom Made] ◆ A diverse selection of authentic Chinese cuisine that fully satisfies your reque
2–14 guests
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| 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 | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 36 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out, Simplified Chinese menu, Chinese-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Nagahoribashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Matsuyamachi (Exit 4): 8 min · Nippombashi (Exit 6): 10 min
- Leave Nagahoribashi Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 10 m.
- Turn right onto Sakai Suji Street and walk 80 m.
- Turn left at Sukiya and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Sukiya and walk 170 m.
Hongen is on your right.
On your right
Look for
本源
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
REALCUBE SQUARE
Written this way on the building
Floor
4F
3 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
本源大阪府大阪市中央区島之内1-12-28 REALCUBE SQUARE 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-12-28 Shimanouchi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0082 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Hongen is a 3-minute walk from Nagahoribashi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hongen cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Hongen have an English menu?
It lists a menu in Chinese (simplified), but not in English.
When is Hongen closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Hongen?
Nagahoribashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Matsuyamachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.