Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare
和牛中國菜 熊ノ花レ
Chinese in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 2 min walk from Watanabebashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥5,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥6,900
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥5,500 (on Tabelog), 20% below the ¥6,900 median of the 13 Chinese restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 12 of the 35 Chinese restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushin Garando | #10 | ¥16,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Mon, Tue |
| Kamigatachuka Shintani | #11 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Nakazakichō | Sun |
| Shantao | — | ¥18,500 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Tomiyuki UMEKITA | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Umeda | Sun |
| Shin Chinese HARAKAWA Kitashinchi | — | ¥12,000 | ¥3,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sat, Sun |
| Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 2 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5890-1838 (+81-50-5890-1838 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Aka - Only Lunch
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Wagyu
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (13)
- Example
- Low-temperature cooked Wagyu beef with rice flour vermicelli
- Autumn conger eel and Daikoku shimeji mushroom soup
- Seasonal spring rolls
- Spicy stir-fried Wagyu beef and eggplant
- Braised Wagyu cheek meat with black vinegar sauce
- Choose any 2 from the following:
- Mapo Tofu
- Fried Rice
- Soup Noodles
- Dan Dan Noodles…etc
- Dessert
- Chinese tea
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Haku - Only Lunch
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Shark fin
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,300 more than the one above
Ao - Standard Course to Enjoy at Kuma no Hanare
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Wagyu
- Eel
- Crab
- Duck
What is served (13)
- Example
- Roast Beef of Wagyu Top Sirloin
- Hokkaido Soft-Shell Crab Marinated in Shaoxing Wine
- Stir-Fried Knife Fish with Mao Zedong Spices
- Braised Wagyu Cheek Meat with Black Vinegar Sauce
- Beijing Duck Style Wagyu Chateaubriand
- Choose 2 types for the finale
- Mapo Tofu
- Fried Rice
- Noodle Soup
- Dan Dan Noodles…etc
- Dessert
- Chinese Tea
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥4,200 more than the one above
Rin - rin - [Recommended Course to Experience the Essence of Kuma no Hanare] This course represents the unique world of
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Shark fin
- Eel
- Matsutake mushroom
- Crab
What is served (14)
- Example
- Roast Beef of Wagyu Top Sirloin
- Clear Soup with Autumn Conger Eel and Matsutake Mushrooms
- Stir-Fried Spanish Mackerel with Mao Zedong Spices
- Braised Wagyu Cheek Meat with Black Vinegar Sauce
- Beijing Duck Style Wagyu Chateaubriand
- Braised Shark Fin from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture
- Choose 2 types for the finale
- Mapo Tofu
- Fried Rice
- Noodle Soup
- Dan Dan Noodles…etc
- Types of Dessert
- Chinese Tea
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
¥5,000 more than the one above
Murasaki - A Gem Course Aiming for the Best Hospitality from Chef Yokoyama, Luxuriously Featuring A5 Rank Wagyu Beef and
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–12 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added during dinner time. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | June 2020 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Watanabebashi Station, Exit C-92.
Also near: Kitashinchi: 3 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Watanabebashi Station by Exit C-92 and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare is on your left.
On your left
Look for
和牛中國菜 熊ノ花レ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
アクア堂島フォンターナ
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
和牛中國菜 熊ノ花レ大阪府大阪市北区堂島浜1-4-4 アクア堂島フォンターナ 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-4 Dojimahama Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 300 m, about 5 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 500 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added during dinner time.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare?
Watanabebashi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Kitashinchi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Is Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Wagyu Chugokusai Kuma no Hanare 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), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.



















