isai
French in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 3 min walk from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 14% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Kanro | #2 | ¥22,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Minami-morimachi | — |
| Shimanami French Murakami | #6 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,200 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ōsakatemmangū | Wed |
| epa | — | ¥13,500 | ¥4,850 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Minami-morimachi | Wed |
| Le Logis h | — | ¥7,700 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ōsakatemmangū | Tue |
| isai | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme | — |
| Grand champs | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Minami-morimachi | 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book isai
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-2727 (+81-50-5595-2727 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Seasonal Omakase Course: Expressing the Charm of Vegetables on a Plate. Unique Hospitality of isai
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
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 | Counter seating |
| Opened | August 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nagara: 6 min · Nakazakichō (Exit 2): 12 min
- Leave Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Turn left onto Osaka City Road Tenjinbashi Tennoji Line and walk 220 m.
isai is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区天神橋7-11-13
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-11-13 Tenjinbashi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0041 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does isai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to isai?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to isai?
Tenjimbashisuji Rokuchōme Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Nagara Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.