Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu
天ぷら 大坂屋 草哲
Tempura in Fukushima & Noda, Osaka, 6 min walk from Fukushima Station
Our analysis
- #1of 4 tempura restaurants in Fukushima & Noda
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu is 1st of the 4 tempura restaurants in Fukushima & Noda and 4th of 33 in Osaka. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 47% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 41% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. 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 or 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget), and Sundays (15 of the 33 tempura restaurants in Osaka say they open then). 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
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Menu with photos |
How to book Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5592-4151 (+81-50-5592-4151 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? Tempura nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
New Moon (Daytime)Most booked
8 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Full Moon (Daytime)
10 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Chef's Omakase Osaka Tempura Course
13 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (7)
- Vegetable Platter
- ~Tempura~
- Live Shrimp
- Tempura of Wagyu Beef Fillet and Fresh Sea Urchin
- Seasonal Seafood
- Several Seasonal Vegetables
- Shaved Ice
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥6,000 more than the one above
Early Autumn Seasonal Ingredients CourseMost booked
14 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Abalone
What is served (8)
- Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
- Live Shrimp Tempura
- Wagyu Fillet and Fresh Sea Urchin Tempura
- Live Abalone Tempura
- Seasonal Seafood
- Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Rice (Choose from Tencha, Tendon, or Curry to finish off)
- Shaved Ice
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,000 more than the one above
Autumn Flavor Matsutake Course - Available until the end of the Matsutake season.
14 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Matsutake mushroom
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Tempura
What is served (9)
- Seasonal Vegetables with 3 Types of Miso
- Live Sweet Shrimp from Nagasaki
- Wagyu Fillet and Fresh Sea Urchin Tempura
- Matsutake Mushroom
- Matsutake Mushroom Dobin Mushi
- Seasonal Seafood
- Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- To Finish Off: Rice
- Homemade Shaved Ice
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
Reservation Only Special Luxury Course (Reservation required by the day before)
15 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Spiny lobster
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Vegetable Tempura
- Live Ise Lobster
- Live Abalone
- Live Shrimp
- Tempura of Wagyu Beef Fillet and Fresh Sea Urchin
- Seasonal Seafood
- Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
- Meal (Choose from Tencha, Tendon, or Curry to finish)
- Shaved Ice
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥1,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge (10% for lunch) (10% for dinner) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking space in the garden |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please note that if you are wearing strong perfume, you may be refused entry. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, 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, Multilingual menu available (English, Simplified Chinese), Menu with photos |
| Opened | August 2016 |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Fukushima Station.
Also near: Shin-Fukushima: 10 min · Umeda: 11 min
- Leave Fukushima Station and walk north for 150 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Bear right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu is on your left.
On your left
Look for
天ぷら 大坂屋 草哲
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
サントビル
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 大坂屋 草哲大阪府大阪市福島区福島6-8-2 サントビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-8-2 Fukushima Fukushima-ku Osaka, Osaka 553-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 420 m, about 7 min walk
- The Westin Osaka, 570 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Osakaya 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% for lunch) (10% for dinner)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (simplified).
When is Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu?
Fukushima Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Shin-Fukushima Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Tempura Osakaya Sotetsu have a dress code?
Please note that if you are wearing strong perfume, you may be refused entry.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.