Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu
天ぷら 極 草哲
Tempura in Fukushima & Noda, Osaka, 6 min walk from Fukushima Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥7,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥7,500 median of the 15 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 12 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), Sundays (15 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,000 on Tabelog and ¥7,700 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥10,000 on Tabelog and ¥11,000 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Fukushima & Noda 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 Osakaya Sotetsu | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Fukushima | Mon |
| Tempura Riki | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Fukushima | — |
| Tempura Urakami | — | ¥15,400 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Fukushima | Tue |
| Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Fukushima | Tue |
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, Private rooms |
How to book Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-3197 (+81-50-5456-3197 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
New Moon (Lunch Only Course)
Lunch · 9 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Full Moon (Lunch Only Course)
Lunch · 10 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
- Salmon roe
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Osaka Tempura Course
14 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥5,000 more than the one above
Autumn Delicacies Special Matsutake Course, available until the end of Matsutake season
Recommended for Business Meetings
15 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
What is served (9)
- Seasonal Vegetable Platter with 3 Types of Miso
- Live Nagasaki Prawns
- Black Wagyu Beef Fillet with Sea Urchin Tempura
- Matsutake Mushroom
- Matsutake Dobin Mushi (Teapot Steamed Matsutake)
- Seasonal Seafood
- Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Shaved Ice
- Fruit Candy
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥8,000 more than the one above
Recommended for Business Meetings: Seasonal Ingredients Course (Reservation Required by the Day Before)
15 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
- Abalone
What is served (8)
- Seasonal Vegetables with 3 Types of Miso
- Live Nagasaki Prawns
- Black Wagyu Beef Fillet with Fresh Sea Urchin Tempura
- Live Abalone
- Seasonal Seafood
- Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Shaved Ice
- Fruit Candy
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
Chef's Special Selected Luxury Course (Reservation required by the day before)Most booked
16 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We may refuse entry if the scent of perfume is too strong. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | May 2025 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Fukushima Station.
Also near: Shin-Fukushima: 7 min · Nakanoshima (Exit 5): 13 min
- Leave Fukushima Station and walk north for 100 m.
- Turn left onto Naniwa Street and walk 70 m.
- Turn left at Mister Donut and walk 10 m.
- Turn right at Mister Donut onto Naniwa Street and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu.
Look for
天ぷら 極 草哲
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
寺川ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 極 草哲大阪府大阪市福島区福島7-9-19 寺川ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-9-19 Fukushima Fukushima-ku Osaka, Osaka 553-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 680 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu?
Fukushima Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Shin-Fukushima Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Tempura Kiwami Sotetsu have a dress code?
We may refuse entry if the scent of perfume is too strong.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.