Yiwanshui
一碗水
Chinese in Awaza & Nishinagahori, Osaka, 4 min walk from Awaza Station
Our analysis
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and FridaysBook online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 47% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 43% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for Sundays (13 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka say they open then).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mato | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ōsakatemmangū | — |
| Chi-Fu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,655 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2018 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Minami-morimachi | Sun |
| Yiwanshui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Awaza | Mon, Fri |
| Shantao | — | ¥18,500 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Opus One | — | ¥8,690 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Nippombashi | Mon |
| Tomiyuki UMEKITA | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Umeda | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
How to book Yiwanshui
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 06-6448-0580 (+81-6-6448-0580 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | June 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Awaza Station.
Also near: Hommachi (Exit 26): 9 min · Nishi-Nagahori (Exit 1): 13 min
- Leave Awaza Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right onto Amidaike Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 90 m.
Yiwanshui is on your right.
On your right
Look for
一碗水
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
本町Seビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
一碗水大阪府大阪市西区靱本町2-6-13 本町Seビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-6-13 Utsubohonmachi Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 387 meters from Awaza. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Yiwanshui is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Yiwanshui in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yiwanshui cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Yiwanshui closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
What is the nearest station to Yiwanshui?
Awaza Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Hommachi Station is about 14 minutes away.
Is Yiwanshui in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Yiwanshui is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.