Osaka
in Japan

The neutral colours, open windows, and a design-enthusiasts haven, Fujiya 1935 is instantly welcoming, full of ambience, and a place that will have you wanting to return to time and time again. Serving a lunch or dinner tasting menu, chef Tetsuya Fujiwara aims to create 'a dining table of seasons and memories'. And we think he does just that. 

Though the interiors are paired back, minimalist, and ever-so-simple, the food is anything but. In an experience where cameras are forbidden, Hajime is a restaurant as iconic as it gets. Perhaps best renown for the dish 'Planet Earth', this place is beyond sensational. Save it for that special occasion. 

With only eight seats and two sittings, KAHALA is intimate and so world-renowned it's essential to book well in advance. Chef Yoshifumi Mori iconically blends Japanese tradition with an ode to French cuisine; the flavours are unimaginable, the presentation just phenomenal. A man of many talents, even the crockery you dine on is handcrafted by Mori. 

With rooms designed by architect Toshinori Nakamura, this is a dining experience like no other. Overlooking the idyllic oasis beyond the open windows, dive into a menu focused on the seasons. The 'Dragon Cloud Grill' will constantly play into our dreams!

The space is excellent. The food even more so. Chef Yusuke Takada serves up food that is nothing but exquisite, and almost too pretty to eat! Fusing together French cuisine with Japanese style and ingredients, a trip to La Cime is certainly going to be special. 

Sake and sushi: name a better duo! Serving the freshest fish from blue crab, monkfish, octopus, to Harika squid there is an endless amount to try. So go with an empty stomach and an open mind, as Masaru sushi won't let you down!

Sushi Ohata makes a name for itself for many reasons, one of which is its creative use of vinegar. Unusual, perhaps, but once you've tasted the conncotions chef Ohata Masamichi creates you can fully understand why. Treating vinegar in the same way a sommelier would treat wine, be prepared for some top-notch sushi. 

Head here for the chicken yakitori, stay for the excellent vibe and dreamy-design setting. Chef Yoshitomo Ishii has furnessed the skill of fine dining, serving up the most delicious food in the neighbourhood. Sit by the bar and watch the magic unfold beneath your very eyes. 

Calling all meat lovers out there, if you're in the market for some of the best chicken in Osaka then look no further than Yakitori Ichimatsu. Perfectly seared on the grill, the chicken is served in more ways and varieties than you would think possible. Alongside a sake and wine pairing, watch the magic unfold. 

Another fine dining experience to add to the multitude of culinary greatness in Osaka; it's known as the 'Kitchen of Japan' for something after all! Local ingredients, and seasonal produce are used to make some of the finest Kaiseki in Osaka.