Yotaro Honten
与太呂 本店
Tempura in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Watanabebashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,800 (on Ikyu), 45% below the ¥16,000 median of the 19 tempura restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 27% below the ¥7,500 median of 15. 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 (10 of its 48 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 38% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥10,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kita Zuien | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥3,960 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Nishi-Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Hanano | — | ¥18,000 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Umeda | — |
| Japanese cuisine Osaka Ukihashi (Hotel Granvia Osaka) | — | ¥13,000 | ¥6,630 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ōsaka | — |
| Yotaro Honten | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Watanabebashi | Sun |
| Kitashinchi Tempura Bonji | — | ¥9,800 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Grand Green Osaka | — | ¥16,000 | ¥6,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Umeda | — |
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 (traditional) |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Menu with photos, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Yotaro Honten
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-6434 (+81-50-5597-6434 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.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Tempura KawaharasakiKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.66
Numata SouUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 4.03
Shunten ShinTsuruhashi & Uehonmachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.64
tempura fukanaUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.55
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–24 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Side Dish
- Sea Bream Rice
- Dessert
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Course
Lunch · 2 hr 45 min at the table · 2–24 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Side Dish
- Sea Bream Rice
- Dessert
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,500 more than the one above
Yotaro Lunch Course
Lunch · 2 hr 45 min at the table · 2–24 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Side Dish
- Sea Bream Rice
- Dessert
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,000 more than the one above
Limited Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 45 min at the table · 2–24 guests
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
What is served (7)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Seasonal Wrapped Steamed Dish
- Tempura
- Side Dish
- Sea Bream Rice
- Dessert
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,000 more than the one above
Counter Seat Only CourseMost booked
2–10 guests
- Tempura
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,500 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 | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 48, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese), Menu with photos |
| Opened | June 2010 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Watanabebashi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Higobashi (Exit 2): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 8 min
- Leave Watanabebashi Station by Exit 3 and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Yotaro Honten.
Look for
与太呂 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
中之島ダイビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
3F
2 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
与太呂 本店大阪府大阪市北区中之島3-3-23 中之島ダイビル 3F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-3-23 Nakanoshima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Keihan Nakanoshima Line Watanabebashi Station, Exit 2, 1-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nakanoshima, 290 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 160 m, about 3 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 590 m, about 10 min walk
- RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, 690 m, about 11 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Executive chef | 名倉 弘樹 |
|---|
As stated on yotaro.co.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yotaro Honten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Yotaro Honten have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English and Chinese (traditional).
When is Yotaro Honten closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Yotaro Honten?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Yotaro Honten?
Watanabebashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Higobashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.