Tempura Kawaharasaki
天ぷら 川原崎
Tempura in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Naniwabashi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 tempura restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- ¥23,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tempura Kawaharasaki is 1st of the 3 tempura restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi and 6th of 33 in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,100 (on Pocket Concierge), 44% above the ¥16,000 median of the 19 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (15 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka say they open then).
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Osaka City 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 Ando | #5 | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Nippombashi | — |
| Tempura Kawaharasaki | #6 | ¥23,100 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Naniwabashi | Wed |
| 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 |
| Shunten Shin | #9 | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Tanimachi Kyūchōme | — |
| Tempura Kissho | #10 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nakazakichō | — |
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 |
How to book Tempura Kawaharasaki
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6450-6817 (+81-6-6450-6817 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase
Dinner
¥23,100
per person, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing strongly scented perfumes. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Naniwabashi Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Kitahama (Exit 1A): 5 min · Minami-morimachi (Exit 2): 7 min
- Leave Naniwabashi Station by Exit 4 and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Sakai Suji Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Tempura Kawaharasaki.
Look for
天ぷら 川原崎
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 川原崎大阪府大阪市北区西天満3-1-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-1-5 Nishitenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0047 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Kitahama Station Exit 26, 5-minute walk. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Tempura Kawaharasaki is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Tempura Kawaharasaki in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Kawaharasaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Kawaharasaki closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Kawaharasaki?
Naniwabashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Kitahama Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Tempura Kawaharasaki have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing strongly scented perfumes.
Is Tempura Kawaharasaki in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tempura Kawaharasaki 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.