Ikeda Kozo
池田紘三
Crab in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 4 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 crab restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 99%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥60,000–79,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ikeda Kozo is 1st of the 5 crab restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 1st of 11 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥60,000–79,999) is higher than that of 99% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 90% of its crab restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 11 crab restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Crab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikeda Kozo | #1 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Nishi-Tenma Tsukiya | #2 | budget ¥40,000–66,000 | — | Online in English (the restaurant's booking form) | — | 5 min, Naniwabashi | — |
| Canigene Kitashinchi | #3 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Kanizen | #4 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kappou Mahoroba Kani | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nagahoribashi | — |
| Shinsaibashi Kanizen | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Nippombashi | — |
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, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ikeda Kozo
- Call 050-5593-0823 (+81-50-5593-0823 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Crab nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Snow Crab Omakase and up (Price may vary based on market) Available from April to Early November
2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Snow crab
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$220
Cheapest
Snow Crab and Matsutake Omakase and up (Price may vary based on market) Available from September to Mid-October
2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Snow crab
- Matsutake mushroom
¥38,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$250
¥5,000 more than the one above
Snow Crab and Hairy Crab Omakase and UpMost booked
2 hr at the table · 2–7 guests
- Snow crab
- Hairy crab
¥45,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$300
¥7,000 more than the one above
November 6 Release, Assorted Matsuba Crab Omakase from - Prices May Vary Based on Supply (Available from November to EarMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Snow crab
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Chopstick Play
- Assorted Crab Dishes
- Clay Pot Rice
- Soup
- Dessert
¥66,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$440
¥21,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | February 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Kenraku and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Kenraku and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Ikeda Kozo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
池田紘三
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
田園ビル
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
池田紘三大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-2-23 田園ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-23 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 500 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 650 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ikeda Kozo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥60,000–79,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ikeda Kozo closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Ikeda Kozo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ikeda Kozo?
Kitashinchi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.