IL Koyu
Innovative in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Yotsubashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥17,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥18,150 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (40 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka say they open then), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Minami-Senba & Nagahoribashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junsei | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Shinsaibashi | Mon |
| Yabu Distillery Restaurant Yabu Jouryu Sho | — | ¥13,000 | ¥7,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Shinsaibashi | Mon, Tue |
| Japanese Cuisine Hirose | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shinsaibashi | Mon |
| IL Koyu | — | ¥17,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Yotsubashi | Mon |
| Wagen | — | ¥18,150 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Yotsubashi | Tue, Wed |
| Hongen | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nagahoribashi | Sun |
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, Korean |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Allergy information |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book IL Koyu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-7577 (+81-50-5596-7577 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wine pairing
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Visitors in sportswear or casual clothing may be refused entry. |
| Setting | Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Korean) |
| Opened | September 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Yotsubashi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Nishiōhashi: 6 min · Namba (Exit 26-C): 7 min
- Leave Yotsubashi Station by Exit 5 and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Matsuya and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at CAFE FLORIAN and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
IL Koyu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
GONTAX BLD 501
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市西区南堀江1-14-27 GONTAX BLD 501
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-14-27 Minamihorie Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0015 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 8-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinsaibashi, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- W Osaka, 800 m, about 13 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does IL Koyu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does IL Koyu have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is IL Koyu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to IL Koyu?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to IL Koyu?
Yotsubashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Nishiōhashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does IL Koyu have a dress code?
Visitors in sportswear or casual clothing may be refused entry.
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.