Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai
北新地 福多亭 The Ukai
Steak in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 1 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 41 steakhouses in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 3×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
In our ranking, Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai is 1st of the 41 steakhouses in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 1st of 71 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 64% of its steakhouses. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award 3 times (2017, 2018, and 2019), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 11 of the 71 steakhouses in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 14 seats) and a private room (for 2, 4, or 6).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai | #1 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Nara Kimiya Bettei Zakuro | #2 | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Ōebashi | — |
| Salon du Kuma3 Kitashinchi | #5 | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | — |
| Kamayaki Steak Fukuda | #6 | ¥20,000 | ¥23,100 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Clattini | #7 | ¥23,958 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Wagyu Kaiseki Tajimaya Umeda | #8 | ¥14,520 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashi-Umeda | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5590-9136 (+81-50-5590-9136 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Couple seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2012 |
Getting there
1 min walk (30 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 3 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-60): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk west for 30 m.
Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai is on your left.
On your left
Look for
北新地 福多亭 The Ukai
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
北新地スタービル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
北新地 福多亭 The Ukai大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1丁目11-19 北新地スタービル B1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 11-19 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 1 minute walk from Kitashinchi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 610 m, about 10 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 620 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Steak “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai?
Kitashinchi Station, about 1 minute on foot (30 m). Higashi-Umeda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai have a dress code?
Smart casual. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants, and sandals.
Is Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Kitashinchi Fukutatei The Ukai 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.