Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji
北新地 天婦羅 ぼん次
Tempura in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥9,800 (on Ikyu), 39% below the ¥16,000 median of the 19 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoku Rakushin An | — | ¥19,800 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kita Zuien | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥3,960 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Hanano | — | ¥18,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Osaka Ukihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka) | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,630 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ōsaka | — |
| Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji | — | ¥9,800 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Grand Green Osaka | — | ¥16,000 | ¥6,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Umeda | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3184-1086 (+81-50-3184-1086 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.
Koshin no Tonkatsu" Lunch
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
¥2,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$10
Cheapest
Seasonal Selected Ingredients", "Cottonseed Oil × Pure White Sesame Oil". A carefully crafted Tempura Course fried with
Special 8 Dishes
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
What is served (7)
- Fresh Vegetables
- Appetizer
- Tempura (8 items)
- Seasonal fresh fish
- Seasonal vegetables
- Rice dish
- Dessert
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥7,600 more than the one above
Seasonal Selected Ingredients", "Cottonseed Oil × Pure White Sesame Oil". A gem of a Tempura Course fried with ingredien
Special 10 Dishes
14 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sea urchin
- Caviar
- Wagyu
What is served (7)
- Fresh Vegetables
- Appetizer
- Tempura (10 items)
- Seasonal fresh fish
- Seasonal vegetables
- Rice Dish
- Dessert
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,200 more than the one above
Seasonal Selected Ingredients", "Cottonseed Oil x Pure White Sesame Oil". A course to enjoy exquisite tempura and Japane
Special 10 Dishes + 3 Japanese Varieties
14 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sea urchin
- Caviar
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- Fresh Vegetables
- Appetizer
- Tempura (10 items)
- Seasonal Fresh Fish
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Chateaubriand Wagyu, Sea Urchin, Caviar
- Rice Dish
- Dessert
- Tasting of 3 seasonal Japanese sakes
¥12,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,500 more than the one above
Seasonal Selected Ingredients", "Cottonseed Oil × Pure White Sesame Oil". A Masterfully Crafted Tempura Course Fried wit
Special 12 Dishes
16 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sea urchin
- Caviar
- Wagyu
What is served (8)
- Fresh Vegetables
- Appetizer
- Tempura (12 items)
- Seasonal Fresh Fish
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Wagyu Chateaubriand
- Rice Dish
- Dessert
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥500 more than the one above
Seasonal Selected Ingredients", "Cottonseed Oil x Pure Sesame Oil". A course to enjoy exquisite tempura and Japanese sak
Special 12 Dishes + 3 Japanese Varieties
16 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
¥14,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥2,000–2,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥2,000–2,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
| Opened | October 2019 |
Getting there
2 min walk (160 m) from Kitashinchi Station.
Also near: Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station and walk south-east for 120 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji is on your right.
On your right
Look for
北新地 天婦羅 ぼん次
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
堂島メリーセンタービル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
北新地 天婦羅 ぼん次大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-3-16 堂島メリーセンタービル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-16 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 1 minute walk from Exit C-92 of Nishi-Umeda Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 400 m, about 7 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥2,000–2,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (160 m). Ōebashi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.