Kokuryu
黒龍
Kaiseki in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Namba Station
Our analysis
- #9of 19 kaiseki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥6,630
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kokuryu is 9th of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 66% above the ¥6,630 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 86 of the 302 kaiseki restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (14 of its 32 seats), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥19,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Akasu Shinsaibashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Yamazakura | — | ¥14,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nippombashi | Wed, Sun |
| Jukusei Sushi Rita Namba Shinsaibashi | — | ¥9,800 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ōsaka Namba | — |
| Kokuryu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Namba | — |
| Sushi Akazu Osaka Namba PREMIUM | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Chunagon Sennichimae mirakukan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Namba | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kokuryu
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-6558 (+81-50-5594-6558 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Enjoy Seasonal Delicacies: A Luxurious Japanese LunchMost booked
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–14 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Duck
- Wagyu
- Tempura
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (14)
- ~Appetizer~
- Corn Purée
- ~Seasonal Assorted Dishes~
- Smoked Bonito from Kochi Prefecture
- Aged Salmon
- Sashimi of Swordtip Squid from Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Grilled Chicken Meatballs from Kyoto Prefecture
- Omi Duck Loin Ham
- Grilled Seasonal Fish with Miso and Yuzu
- Dashimaki with Dragon's Egg
- Simmered Kagoshima Black Wagyu Beef
- Winter Melon with Fruit Tomato
- ~Seasonal Fried Dishes and Charcoal Aroma~
- Tempura of Hamo from Tokushima Prefecture with Matcha Salt
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Sashimi, Charcoal Grilled, Tempura, Sukiyaki, and more, featuring Special Japanese Ingredients to Indulge in <20 Dishes>
20 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Sukiyaki
- Abalone
- Duck
- Wagyu
What is served (11)
- Abalone, Winter Melon, and Fruit Tomato Salad
- Kochi Prefecture Smoked Bonito Tataki with Summer Vegetables
- Hokkaido Scallops with Egg Yolk and Summer Turnip
- Shiga Prefecture Omi Duck Roast Ham Salad
- Corn Puree
- Wakayama Prefecture Grilled Knife Fish with Wood Leaf
- Tokushima Prefecture Tempura of Conger Eel with Matcha Salt
- Hokkaido Peach Pork Wrapped Okra Tempura with Yuzu Pepper
- Hyogo Prefecture Tempura of Rokko Champignon
- Yamaguchi Prefecture Tempura of Kuruma Ebi
- Awaji Island Clear Soup with Kisu and Lotus Root Tofu
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥8,800 more than the one above
Charcoal-Grilled Kobe Beef Premium Kaiseki
Lunch · 20 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
- Abalone
- Tempura
What is served (16)
- ~Appetizer~
- Dragon's Egg Cold Chawanmushi with Consommé Jelly
- ~Seasonal Assorted Dishes~
- Tokushima Prefecture Natural Sea Bream with Kombu
- Aged Salmon
- Awaji Island Blanched Pike Conger
- Dragon's Egg Dashi Tamagoyaki
- Seasonal Fish Grilled with Miso and Yuzu
- Domestic Roasted Duck
- Fried Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Boiled Chrysanthemum Greens
- Tender Beef Stew with Potato Bun
- Tender Abalone with Yuba in Sweet Soy Sauce
- ~Seasonal Fried Dishes and Charcoal Aroma~
- Hyogo Prefecture White Okra Tempura
- Swordtip Squid Tempura
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
Alcohol Pairing Included ◆ Luxuriously Enjoy 20 Carefully Selected Japanese Ingredients such as Sashimi, Charcoal Grille
20 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
¥29,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥7,700 more than the one above
Luxury Japanese Course Featuring "Kobe Beef" and Premium Ingredients <20 Dishes>
Dinner · 20 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
- Lobster
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
What is served (13)
- Chilled Chawanmushi with Hokkaido Sea Urchin and Yuzu
- Sashimi of Mie Prefecture Lobster
- Hokkaido Scallops with Egg Yolk and Summer Turnip
- Assorted Tuna Nigiri from Oita Prefecture (3 types)
- Omi Duck Roast Ham Salad from Shiga Prefecture
- Charcoal-Grilled Kobe Beef with Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Corn Puree
- Simmered Hokkaido Kinki Fish
- Tempura of Tokushima Pike Conger with Matcha Salt
- Hokkaido Pork Wrapped Okra Tempura with Yuzu Pepper
- Tempura of Rokko Mushrooms from Hyogo Prefecture
- Tempura of Kuruma Ebi from Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Clear Soup with Abalone and Lotus Root Tofu
¥39,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥10,100 more than the one above
Alcohol Pairing Included ◆ Luxury Japanese Course Featuring "Kobe Beef" and Premium Ingredients <20 Dishes>Most booked
20 dishes · 1–14 guests
- Kobe beef
- Spiny lobster
- King crab
- Seasonal ingredients
¥49,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$330
¥9,900 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–16:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32, including 14 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese, Korean), English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Namba Station, Exit B4.
Also near: Ōsaka Namba (Exit B4): 4 min · Shin-Namba: 5 min
- Leave Namba Station by Exit B4 and walk east for 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 80 m.
Kokuryu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
黒龍
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
戎橋h+ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
7F
6 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
黒龍大阪府大阪市中央区難波1-4-10 戎橋h+ビル 7F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-10 Nanba Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0076 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Namba Station on the Subway Sennichimae Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Dōtonbori, 140 m, about 3 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kokuryu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kokuryu have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), and Korean.
What is the nearest station to Kokuryu?
Namba Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Ōsaka Namba Station is about 4 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.