Sushi Ichiei
鮨 一永
Sushi in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi, Osaka, 2 min walk from Nippombashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 13 sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi
- ¥25,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥23,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 6 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 1
In our ranking, Sushi Ichiei is 1st of the 13 sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi and 22nd of 202 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,000 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥23,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 32 of the 202 sushi restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (6 of the 13 sushi restaurants in Namba, Dotonbori & Nipponbashi say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥25,000 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge.
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Ichiei | #22 | ¥25,000 | ¥25,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Nanchi Suehiro Zushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nippombashi | Sun |
| Sushi Akasu Shinsaibashi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Yamazakura | — | ¥14,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Nippombashi | Wed, Sun |
| Sushi Uchiyama | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Nippombashi | Sun |
| Jukusei Sushi Rita Namba Shinsaibashi | — | ¥9,800 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Ōsaka Namba | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Sushi Ichiei
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-1476 (+81-50-5456-1476 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase CourseMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Hairy crab
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | October 2023 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Nippombashi Station, Exit B26.
Also near: Namba (Exit B4): 8 min · Ōsaka Namba (Exit B4): 8 min
- Leave Nippombashi Station by Exit B26 and walk west for 120 m.
You arrive at Sushi Ichiei.
Look for
鮨 一永
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
千寿ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 一永大阪府大阪市中央区千日前1-6-10 千寿ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-10 Sennichimae Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 542-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Kintetsu Namba Line, Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station, 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Dōtonbori, 290 m, about 5 min walk
- Kuromon Market, 380 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sushi Ichiei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sushi Ichiei in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ichiei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ichiei?
Nippombashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Namba Station is about 7 minutes away.
Is Sushi Ichiei in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sushi Ichiei is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.