ssense
ステーキ鉄板エッセンス
Teppanyaki in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 3 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,080
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 14% below the ¥14,080 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,050 on Tabelog and ¥18,755 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥22,000 on Tabelog and ¥24,200 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Teppanyaki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumibi Steak Lemon | — | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kitashinchi Harami Bettei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Steak Devon | — | ¥14,850 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| KITASHINCHI Teppanyaki sia | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| ssense | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
| Steak Masada | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, 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 | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Gluten-free, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Menu with photos, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book ssense
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-5459 (+81-50-5590-5459 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
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
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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Live Abalone Course Special
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Truffle
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (13)
- <An Example of a Day>
- Appetizers
- (e.g., Yukhoe with Wagyu sirloin cap and truffle essence)
- Specialty
- Teppan-yaki live abalone
- Salad
- Seasonal fruit and colorful vegetable salad
- ～ Special dressing made with onions from Awaji Island ～
- Grilled Vegetables
- types of seasonal vegetables selected by the chef
- Steak
- Special A5 Wagyu fillet steak
- Meal
¥17,050
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Special A5 Wagyu Beef Fillet, Lobster, Foie Gras, Caviar, and other luxurious dinner! Please call us on the day
Anniversary Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Lobster
- Foie gras
- Caviar
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (13)
- <An Example of a Day>
- Appetizers
- Seafood Teppan-yaki
- Grilled lobster
- ~With caviar and chef's special seasonal vegetable sauce~
- Salad
- Seasonal fruit and colorful vegetable salad
- ~With special dressing made from onions from Awaji Island~
- Meat Dish
- Sautéed foie gras with seasonal fruits
- ~With homemade Mont Blanc sauce~
- Grilled Vegetables
- types of seasonal vegetables selected by the chef
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,950 more than the one above
Luxurious! Ise Lobster Course - Guaranteed over 300g
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
- Truffle
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (14)
- <An Example of a Day>
- Appetizers
- (e.g., Yukke with Wagyu sirloin cap and truffle essence)
- Ise Lobster
- Grilled live Ise lobster on the teppan
- Salad
- Seasonal fruit and colorful vegetable salad
- ~Special dressing made with onions from Awaji Island~
- Grilled Vegetables
- types of seasonal vegetables selected by the chef
- Steak
- Special A5 filet steak of Wagyu (branded beef)
- Meal
- Rice
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥1,100 more than the one above
Special A5 Wagyu Tenderloin, Braised Shark Fin, Live Abalone, Lobster, Caviar, Truffles, Sea Urchin and other Luxurious
Special Course
11 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Wagyu
- Shark fin
- Abalone
- Lobster
- Caviar
- Truffle
What is served (9)
- <An Example of a Day>
- Appetizers
- Seafood Teppan-yaki (2 dishes)
- Live Abalone Teppan-yaki
- Lobster Teppan-yaki
- Salad
- Seasonal Fruit and Colorful Vegetable Salad
- ~ Special dressing made with onions from Awaji Island ~
- Special Dish
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥9,900 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed 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. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu, Menu with photos |
| Opened | March 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Kenraku and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Kenraku and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
ssense is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ステーキ鉄板エッセンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
新地萬年ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ステーキ鉄板エッセンス大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-3-33 新地萬年ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-33 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 460 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 560 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does ssense cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does ssense have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is ssense closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to ssense?
Kitashinchi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.