Sinae
French in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Kitahama Station
Our analysis
- #2of 10 French restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,790
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sinae is 2nd of the 10 French restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi and 12th of 91 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Tabelog), 20% above the ¥20,790 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,500 (on Tabelog) is 50% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. 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; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥16,500, 34% below its least expensive dinner course) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥25,000 on Tabelog and ¥27,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥25,000 on Tabelog and ¥27,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinae | #12 | ¥25,000 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kitahama | — |
| Presqu'île | #13 | ¥21,780 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon |
| Différence | #16 | ¥18,000 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Hommachi | Tue |
| 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 |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sinae
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-2975 (+81-50-5456-2975 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course: Enjoy a Casual Lunch Featuring Seasonal Delights.
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner Course - Savor exquisite dishes made with seasonal ingredients.Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥8,500 more than the one above
Sunday and Public Holiday Lunch Course - Available only on Sundays and public holidays for enjoy exquisite dishes made wMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- ■Lunch starts at 12:00
- ■Dinner starts at 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, and 19:00
- Closed on irregular days.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2022 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Kitahama Station.
Also near: Yodoyabashi: 6 min · Naniwabashi (Exit 4): 8 min
- Leave Kitahama Station and walk south for 60 m.
- Turn right at Elmers Green Cafe onto Sakai Suji Street and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at Elmers Green Cafe and walk 180 m.
Sinae is on your right.
On your right
Look for
クスノキビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F / 3F
One floor up from the street; 2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市中央区伏見町2-4-12 クスノキビル2F・3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-4-12 Fushimimachi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 541-0044 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 11 of Yodoyabashi Station on the Midosuji Line, and a 4-minute walk from Exit 6 of Kitahama Station on the Keihan and Sakaisuji Lines. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The St. Regis Osaka, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sinae has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sinae in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Osaka
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sinae cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sinae have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Sinae?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Sinae?
Kitahama Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Naniwabashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Sinae have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sinae 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.