Hiraishi
天麩羅 ひらいし
Tempura in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 1 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 18 tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 7 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 3
In our ranking, Hiraishi is 4th of the 18 tempura restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station and 8th of 33 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 59% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Tempura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Hanagatami | #7 | ¥16,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Hiraishi | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Tempura Kissho | #10 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nakazakichō | — |
| Kitashinchi Tentomi | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| tempura fukana | — | ¥23,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Tempura to Osoba Miwa | — | ¥8,580 | ¥4,290 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
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, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Hiraishi
- Call 06-6341-7172 (+81-6-6341-7172 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Numata SouUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.03
Tempura HanagatamiUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.66
tempura fukanaUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.55
Washoku Rakushin AnUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.45
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| 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. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 5): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
Hiraishi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
天麩羅 ひらいし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
菱冨ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
天麩羅 ひらいし大阪府大阪市北区曾根崎新地1丁目9-6 菱冨ビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9-6 Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Tozaisen Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43, 3 minutes on foot. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 630 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Hiraishi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Hiraishi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Hiraishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Hiraishi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Hiraishi?
Kitashinchi Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Higashi-Umeda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Hiraishi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Hiraishi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.