macua
French in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitahama Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,570least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,570 (on Ikyu), 42% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,890 (on Ikyu) is 40% above the ¥7,800 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,890, 47% below its least expensive dinner course) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Fête Hiramatsu | #17 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higobashi | — |
| Le Pont de Ciel | #19 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon, Sun |
| Varier | #20 | ¥12,100 | ¥5,082 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Watanabebashi | Mon |
| macua | — | ¥20,570 | ¥10,890 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kitahama | Wed |
| L'esprit De Coeur De France | — | ¥11,858 | ¥6,990 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 1 min, Kitahama | Tue |
| Nelu Koraibashi | — | ¥14,520 | ¥7,260 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon |
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 | Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book macua
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-9359 (+81-50-5872-9359 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【 Lunch Course 】前菜5種、魚＆肉のWメインなど
Lunch · 2–8 guests
Drinks pairing included
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜5種盛り合わせ
- サラダ
- 温前菜
- バーガー
- 魚料理
- お口直し
- 肉料理
- アヴァンデセール
- グランデセール
- お茶菓子
¥10,890
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner course
【 Dinner Course 】前菜、魚＆肉のWメイン等
Dinner · 2–8 guests
- Lobster
Drinks pairing included
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 前菜 4品
- オマール海老
- お魚料理
- お口直しのグラニテ
- お肉料理
- 小さなデザート
- デザート
- 小菓子
- 食後のお飲み物
¥20,570
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥9,680 more than the one above
Course
【 Anniversary 】乾杯シャンパン＆ホールケーキ付
Dinner / Lunch · 2 guests
- Champagne
- Lobster
Drinks included
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 乾杯グラスシャンパーニュ
- アミューズ
- 前菜 4品
- オマール海老
- お魚料理
- お口直しのグラニテ
- お肉料理
- 小さなデザート
- アニバーサリーホールケーキ
- 小菓子
- 食後のお飲み物
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥6,930 more than the one above
Course
オートクチュールコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–8 guests
- Shark fin
- Lobster
- Wagyu
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- フカヒレのアミューズ
- 前菜盛り合わせ6~7品
- サラダ
- 温前菜
- ロッシー二バーガー
- オマールブルー3品
- お口直し
- 特選黒毛和牛シャトーブリアン
- 小さなデザート
- メインのデザート
- チョコレート
- フルーツ
- お茶菓子
¥60,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$400
¥33,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | There is no specific dress code, but please refrain from extremely casual attire (such as shorts and sandals). We encourage you to dress stylishly when you visit. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2021 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Kitahama Station.
Also near: Naniwabashi (Exit 4): 7 min · Yodoyabashi: 7 min
- Leave Kitahama Station and walk south for 60 m.
- Turn right at Elmers Green Cafe onto Sakai Suji Street and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at Elmers Green Cafe and walk 90 m.
macua is on your left.
On your left
Look for
伏見ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市中央区伏見町2-2-3 伏見ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-2-3 Fushimimachi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 541-0044 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Osaka Municipal Subway Sakaisuji Line Kitahama Station: 3-minute walk from Kitahama Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The St. Regis Osaka, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Macua is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. macua in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does macua cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is macua closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to macua?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to macua?
Kitahama Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does macua have a dress code?
There is no specific dress code, but please refrain from extremely casual attire (such as shorts and sandals). We encourage you to dress stylishly when you visit.
Is macua in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Macua 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), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.