Nelu Koraibashi
NELU 高麗橋
French in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Yodoyabashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,520least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,520 (on Tabelog), 12% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,260 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,700 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,260, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,260 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥21,780 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Nelu Koraibashi
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-2095 (+81-50-5456-2095 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Lunch Kids Plate ◆ Special plate with Chicken Rice, Fried Shrimp, Hamburg Steak, and more {Private Room Only}
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Beef
¥4,235
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Dinner Kids Plate ◆ Special Plate with Chicken Rice, Fried Shrimp, Hamburg Steak, and more {Private Room Only}
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Beef
¥4,235
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Lunch Saison ◆ Modern French Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
What is served (7)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Seafood Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Post-meal Drinks and Sweets
¥7,260
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,025 more than the one above
Lunch Saison x Anniversary ◆ A Memorable Special Day with Modern French Course Cuisine, Toasting Drinks, and a Whole Cak
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,740 more than the one above
Lunch Saison × Wine Pairing ◆ Enjoy a special wine pairing by a sommelier alongside a modern French course meal.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
What is served (8)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Seafood Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Post-Meal Drinks and Sweets
- The Saison course includes wine pairing.
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch Nature ◆ A Course Unique to Our Restaurant that Elevates Classic French Cuisine
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
What is served (8)
- Course Menu
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Seafood Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Post-meal Drink and Petit Fours
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,520 more than the one above
Lunch Face-to-Face Meeting × Private Room ◆ We prepare celebratory drinks for a special occasion. Enjoy a memorable time
Lunch · 2–10 guests
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Dinner Nature ◆ A Memorable Modern French Course Unique to Our Restaurant
Dinner · 2–10 guests
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Dinner Nature x Anniversary ◆ A memorable special day with a modern French course meal, celebratory drinks, and a whole
Dinner · 2–10 guests
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,480 more than the one above
Dinner NELU ◆ Modern French Course
Dinner · 2–10 guests
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,780 more than the one above
Dinner Nature x Wine Pairing ◆ Enjoy a memorable modern French course meal along with a special wine pairing by our somm
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Wine pairing
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,220 more than the one above
Dinner NELU x Wine Pairing ◆ Enjoy a special wine pairing by a sommelier alongside an innovative modern French course me
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Wine pairing
¥31,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 40 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 60 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Projector available |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Yodoyabashi Station.
Also near: Kitahama: 4 min · Naniwabashi (Exit 1): 7 min
- Leave Yodoyabashi Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Turn right onto Sankyubashi-suji and walk 240 m.
Nelu Koraibashi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
NELU 高麗橋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
NELU 高麗橋大阪府大阪市中央区高麗橋2-6-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-6-4 Koraibashi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 541-0043 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 3-minute walk from Exit 8 of Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The St. Regis Osaka, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Nelu Koraibashi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Nelu Koraibashi in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nelu Koraibashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nelu Koraibashi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Nelu Koraibashi?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nelu Koraibashi?
Yodoyabashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kitahama Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Nelu Koraibashi have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual attire.
Is Nelu Koraibashi in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Nelu Koraibashi 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, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.