Mato
魔都 MATO
Chinese in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin, Osaka, 3 min walk from Ōsakatemmangū Station
Our analysis
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
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 57% of its Chinese restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 10 seats).
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Minamimorimachi, Tenma & Tenjin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gessen | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Naniwabashi | Sun |
| Kamifukawa | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Naniwabashi | — |
| Mato | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ōsakatemmangū | — |
| Chi-Fu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,655 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2018 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 8 min, Minami-morimachi | Sun |
| Chinese Sai Shinka | — | ¥15,400 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2024 | 3 min, Minami-morimachi | 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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Mato
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- Not fixed
- ■Closed on
- Not fixed
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | No dress code |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Ōsakatemmangū Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Minami-morimachi (Exit 3): 6 min · Temmabashi: 14 min
- Leave Ōsakatemmangū Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Turn left at Tenma Itoya Guest house and walk 70 m.
Mato is on your right.
On your right
Look for
魔都 MATO
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
えびすビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
魔都 MATO大阪府大阪市北区天満3-11-7 えびすビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-11-7 Tenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0043 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8-minute walk from JR Osaka Tenmangu Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Imperial Hotel, Osaka, 700 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Mato is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Mato in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Mato?
Ōsakatemmangū Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Minami-morimachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Mato have a dress code?
No dress code
Is Mato in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Mato 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.