THE
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Yakitori in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 5
Entrance 2
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 10% of its yakitori restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 7 of the 24 yakitori restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (2 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Yakitori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noguchi Jiro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Watanabebashi | — |
| Yakitori YAMATO | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| THE | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Yutori | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Yakitori Torisen | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Watanabebashi | — |
| Sake to Onna to Tori to Men | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2024 | 1 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 |
How to book THE
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-5730 (+81-50-5456-5730 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Yakitori nearby you can book online
Yakitori IchimatsuUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 4.00
Yakitori MatsuriUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.67
Yakitori TorisenUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.57
Sake to Onna to Tori to MenUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.45
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Savor Exquisite Dishes to Your Heart's ContentMost booked
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (7)
- Example Course
- Appetizer
- Takosaka Chicken Thigh Tartare
- Skewers
- Salad
- Side Dishes
- Rice Dishes
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
From October [Omakase Course] Enjoy Carefully Selected Delicacies to Your Heart's Content
2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (7)
- 【Course Example】
- Appetizer
- Takosaka Chicken Thigh Tartare
- Skewers
- Salad
- Side Dishes
- Types of Rice Dishes
¥13,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥600 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Dress Code at THE: Please dress elegantly when dining with us. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | March 2024 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Kitashinchi Station.
Also near: Watanabebashi (Exit C-92): 3 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station and walk south-east for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at THE.
Look for
坐
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Rich K.BLDG
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
坐大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-5-36 Rich K.BLDG 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-36 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozaisen Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 370 m, about 6 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does THE cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to THE?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to THE?
Kitashinchi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Watanabebashi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does THE have a dress code?
Dress Code at THE: Please dress elegantly when dining with us.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.