kitashinchi U
French in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 1 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥19,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,800 (on Tabelog), 37% above the ¥14,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until midnight), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amusez-Vous | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Fileru | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-Umeda | Sun |
| Kurokawa Steak House | — | ¥15,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| kitashinchi U | — | ¥19,800 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Gyu Hire Yakiniku no Meimon Shinba | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Elan | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book kitashinchi U
- Call 050-5594-3563 (+81-50-5594-3563 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Les SouvenirsUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.70
PierreUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.59
Jolie BrasserieUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.55
Teppanyaki KiryuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.46
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Full Course: Enjoy the Aroma and Aftertaste of Seasonal Ingredients with the Chef's Omakase Dinner (9-11 Dishes)
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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 not admitted |
| Dress code | Shorts and sandals are not permitted. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
1 min walk (90 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 4 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-60): 4 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 40 m.
kitashinchi U is on your right.
On your right
Look for
一らくビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区曾根崎新地1-11-4 一らくビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-11-4 Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | JR Tozai Line Kitashinchi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 600 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does kitashinchi U cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is kitashinchi U closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to kitashinchi U?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to kitashinchi U?
Kitashinchi Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m). Higashi-Umeda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does kitashinchi U have a dress code?
Shorts and sandals are not permitted.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.