Naniwa Tempura Ishin
なにわ天ぷら 維心
Tempura in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,000 (on Tabelog), 50% below the ¥16,000 median of the 19 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2023. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 13 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥12,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitashinchi Tempura Juko | — | ¥14,000 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Naniwa Tempura Ishin | — | ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| 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 | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Tatami room |
How to book Naniwa Tempura Ishin
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6342-1194 (+81-6-6342-1194 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Numata SouUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.03
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Washoku Rakushin AnUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.45
Japanese cuisine Osaka Ukihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka)Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.42
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

Simple Tempura Short Course
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Champagne
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest

Tempura Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
What is served (9)
- This is a tempura course featuring seasonal ingredients.
- <Sample Course Contents>
- Appetizer (such as a soup or chawanmushi)
- Tempura - 8 items
- Rice Dishes - Choose from the following 4 options:
- (Fresh Truffle Egg Rice)
- (Tempura Rice Bowl, Salt Tempura Rice Bowl, Tempura Tea)
- Dessert
- (Salt Ice Cream drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$50

Seasonal Ingredients Omakase Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Truffle
- Sea urchin
What is served (9)
- Appetizer (Seasonal Soup)
- Assorted Appetizers (8 types including sashimi)
- Seasonal Dish (such as Chawanmushi)
- Choose from 4 types of rice to finish off the meal:
- Fresh Truffle Egg Rice
- Sauce Tempura Rice Bowl
- Salt Tempura Rice Bowl
- Tempura Chazuke
- Dessert
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$80
¥4,000 more than the one above

Tempura and Seasonal Dishes with Premium Ingredients CourseMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Sea urchin
Drinks extra
What is served (14)
- Luxurious course featuring high-quality ingredients
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Tempura
- Seasonal Dishes
- Rice (choose one)
- Truffle Egg Rice
- Sea Urchin Egg Rice
- Truffle Tempura Rice Bowl
- Tempura Rice Bowl (sauce or salt flavor)
- Tempura Chazuke
- Sweets
- Fresh Truffle Egg Rice
- Hokkaido Sea Urchin Egg Rice
- Special Truffle Tempura Rice Bowl
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$100
¥3,000 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 | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 5% applies during dinner time only. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 13, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | There is nothing in particular. Please feel free to come in whatever clothes you like. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2016 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-21.
Also near: Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 3 min · Osaka-Umeda (Exit D-33): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-21 and walk south-west for 50 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 70 m.
Naniwa Tempura Ishin is on your right.
On your right
Look for
なにわ天ぷら 維心
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
竹新ビル
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
なにわ天ぷら 維心大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎新地1-3-36 竹新ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-36 Sonezakishinchi Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 450 m, about 8 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Naniwa Tempura Ishin 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 of 5% applies during dinner time only.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Naniwa Tempura Ishin closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Naniwa Tempura Ishin?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Naniwa Tempura Ishin?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Nishi-Umeda Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Naniwa Tempura Ishin have a dress code?
There is nothing in particular. Please feel free to come in whatever clothes you like.
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.






















