Rooots Nakanoshima
Innovative in Awaza & Nishinagahori, Osaka, 2 min walk from Nakanoshima Station
Our analysis
- ¥20,790least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,790 (on Ikyu), 40% above the ¥14,800 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥20,790 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥27,720 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Osaka City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitan In | #21 | ¥10,395 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Nippombashi | Wed, Sun |
| Le Pont de Ciel | #22 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon, Sun |
| Koya | #24 | ¥15,400 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Jiangnan Chun | — | ¥17,850 | ¥9,800 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Rooots Nakanoshima | — | ¥20,790 | ¥20,790 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 2 min, Nakanoshima | — |
| Junsei | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Phone only | — | 1 min, Shinsaibashi | 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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Rooots Nakanoshima
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-6010 (+81-50-5456-6010 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Standard Course ◆ Enjoy seasonal specialties crafted by our veteran chefs, unique to Rooots Nakanoshima.Most booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥20,790
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
Cheapest
Upgrade Course ◆ Indulge in a Creative Dish Crafted with Masterful Techniques and Premium IngredientsMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Truffle
¥27,720
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥6,930 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Business hours
- [Daily]
- Lunch
- Starts at 12:00
- Dinner
- Entry at 17:30 (Starts at 18:00)
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing extremely casual clothing. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2023 |
Getting there
2 min walk (190 m) from Nakanoshima Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Shin-Fukushima: 10 min · Awaza: 12 min
- Leave Nakanoshima Station by Exit 2 and walk south-west for 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto Amidaike-suji and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Amidaike Street and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Amidaike-suji and walk 20 m.
Rooots Nakanoshima is on your right.
On your right
Look for
フクエイ中之島
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区中之島6-1-45 フクエイ中之島 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-1-45 Nakanoshima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Nakanoshima Station on the Keihan Railway Nakanoshima Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, 190 m, about 3 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Rooots Nakanoshima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Rooots Nakanoshima in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred innovative restaurants in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Rooots Nakanoshima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Rooots Nakanoshima?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Rooots Nakanoshima?
Nakanoshima Station, about 2 minutes on foot (190 m). Shin-Fukushima Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Rooots Nakanoshima have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing extremely casual clothing.
Does Rooots Nakanoshima have a Michelin star?
Yes. Rooots Nakanoshima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.