Sasuke
嵯助
Teppanyaki in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, Osaka, 6 min walk from Ōsaka Namba Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 teppanyaki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi
- ¥18,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sasuke is 1st of the 10 teppanyaki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi and 11th of 51 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,700 (on Ikyu), 25% above the ¥15,000 median of the 21 teppanyaki restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 10 of the 51 teppanyaki restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until midnight), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasuke | #11 | ¥18,700 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Ōsaka Namba | Sun |
| Steak & Wine OXON | #15 | ¥15,000 | ¥4,840 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Ōsaka Namba | Sun |
| Hikari | #16 | ¥13,915 | ¥9,075 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Namba | — |
| Teppanyaki Kobe Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Namba | Tue |
| Gekko Kamen | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Namba | — |
| Kobe Beef Wa no Miya Doutonbori Honten | — | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Nippombashi | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sasuke
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-3957 (+81-50-5593-3957 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Osaka.
Can't get a table? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
Teppanyaki Keyaki Hotel nyu ohtani OsakaKyobashi, OBP & Morinomiya, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.53
Teppanyaki WAJOHonmachi & Semba, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.52
Steak & Wine Cheval RougeUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.47
Teppanyaki KiryuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.46
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【オフィシャルコース】嵯助コース
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- サラダ
- スープ
- 旬の魚介類とお野菜の逸品（3～5品）
- 極上黒毛和牛
- 旬の土鍋ご飯
- デザート＆コーヒー
¥18,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Dinner course
【一休限定コース】鮑鉄板焼きを含む嵯助コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- サラダ
- スープ
- 旬の魚介類とお野菜の逸品（3～4品）
- 鮑の鉄板焼き
- 極上黒毛和牛
- 旬の土鍋ご飯
- デザート＆コーヒー
¥22,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥4,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【一休限定コース】伊勢海老鉄板焼きを含む嵯助コース
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Spiny lobster
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜
- サラダ
- スープ
- 旬の魚介類とお野菜の逸品（3～4品）
- 伊勢海老鉄板焼き
- 極上黒毛和牛
- 旬の土鍋ご飯
- デザート＆コーヒー
¥23,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥1,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Charge: A fee of 500 yen per person will be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | October 2014 |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Ōsaka Namba Station, Exit 26-B.
Also near: Namba (Exit B4): 7 min · Shin-Namba: 9 min
- Leave Ōsaka Namba Station by Exit 26-B and walk north for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right onto Tonbori River Walk and walk 50 m.
- Turn right onto Tonbori River Walk and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto Tonbori River Walk and walk 130 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Sasuke.
Look for
嵯助
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
道頓堀宝泉ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
嵯助大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀2-4-2 道頓堀宝泉ビル 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-4-2 Dotonbori Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0077 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 3 minutes walk from Namba Station Exit 25. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Dōtonbori, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Shinsaibashi, 410 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sasuke cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Charge: A fee of 500 yen per person will be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sasuke closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Sasuke?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sasuke?
Ōsaka Namba Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Namba Station is about 5 minutes away.
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.