Numata Sou
ぬまた 双
Also spelled Numata So
Tempura in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 6 min walk from Ōebashi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 18 tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
In our ranking, Numata Sou is 2nd of the 18 tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 2nd of 33 in Osaka. 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 59% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 15 seats), a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), Sundays (8 of the 18 tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numata Sou | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Ōebashi | — |
| Tempura Hanagatami | #7 | ¥16,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Hiraishi | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Tempura Kissho | #10 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nakazakichō | — |
| Kitashinchi Tentomi | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| tempura fukana | — | ¥23,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Numata Sou
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-1587 (+81-50-5597-1587 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% at the counter, 10% for private rooms. *In the case of a full reservation, the counter charge will also be 10%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–22:50 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | January 2024 |
Getting there
6 min walk (500 m) from Ōebashi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Naniwabashi (Exit 1): 7 min · Yodoyabashi (Exit 1): 8 min
- Leave Ōebashi Station by Exit 5 and walk east for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Midou Suji Street and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Kohikan and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
You arrive at Numata Sou.
Look for
ぬまた 双
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
サン・システム西天満ガストロプラザ
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
ぬまた 双大阪府大阪市北区西天満4-7-7 サン・システム西天満ガストロプラザ 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-7-7 Nishitenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes on foot from Naniwabashi Station. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Numata Sou has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Numata Sou in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Numata Sou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5% at the counter, 10% for private rooms. *In the case of a full reservation, the counter charge will also be 10%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Numata Sou?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Numata Sou?
Ōebashi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (500 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Numata Sou have a dress code?
Smart casual
Does Numata Sou have a Michelin star?
Yes. Numata Sou has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.