20 Teppan-yaki Spots in Osaka City with Great Live Cooking, from Steak to Okonomiyaki (savory pancake)

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Tanpopo Kitashinchi Honten is a place where you can enjoy Osaka specialty okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and seasonal ingredient Teppan-yaki. It is located on the 6th floor of a building right by Exit 11-23 of JR Kitashinchi Station.

The interior is a refined space, with counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating available. It is a good idea to make a reservation.

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The lively counter seats are popular. You can enjoy your meal while watching the food grill right in front of you.

Another feature is the wide selection of Italian wines. They also pair perfectly with the "Special gyu steak (beef steak)," which is said to be cooked to just the right doneness and wonderfully tender and tasty.

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Okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake), made by mixing cabbage and other ingredients into a wheat flour batter and grilling it, is popular.

You can choose the filling from pork, squid, octopus, or shrimp. It is said to be crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and some reviews even say it is the best okonomiyaki they have ever had.

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Osaka Teppan-yaki Kobe Beef Steak Zin Namba Ten is a Teppan-yaki restaurant on the 8th floor of a building along Kuromonemoncho-dori, about a 3-minute walk from Namba Station.

The restaurant has counter seating only, and one of its charms is the night view from the windows. In this high quality space, you can enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes with a Japanese touch made with Kobe beef and other ingredients.

A standout feature here is that every seat gives you a close-up view of the live Teppan-yaki cooking. You can also enjoy the dynamic sight of flambéing right in front of you.

The Japanese Black Wagyu Strip loin in the photo is said to have a nice sweetness and great flavor. It is included in several courses, such as the "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Strip loin OMAKASE course."

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The restaurant mainly serves courses. Every dish has a strong reputation for being highly satisfying.

The photo shows “Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) aburi meat sushi,” topped with a sauce reduced on a teppan (iron griddle). It is said to be so tender that it melts the moment you put it in your mouth. It is included in the several kinds of “OMAKASE Course” available.

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Osaka Teppan-yaki (Teppan-yaki) Kobe Beef TATARA is a place where you can casually enjoy high quality ingredients such as Kobe beef and A5 Domestic kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu).

The chic and calm interior has counter seats, table seats, and Private room seating. It is located on the 3rd floor of a building on Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin Dori, just steps from Higashi-Umeda Station.

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The counter seats are recommended for people who want to enjoy the chefs' craftsmanship right in front of them. You can also watch the dynamic flambé up close.

The photo shows "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu)" and "Domestic brand beef" being grilled as part of a course where you can compare different meats. Both are said to be so good they melt in your mouth.

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Every dish in the course, from the amuse-bouche to the dessert, is said to be delicious.

The photo shows the "sautéed live Omaru ebi (lobster) with cumin-flavored cream sauce," which is said to have plump, tasty meat. They also put on a little presentation by showing it to you while it is still alive before cooking. You can enjoy it in several different courses.

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Kobe is on the 22nd floor of Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka, directly connected to Exit 30 of Osaka Metro Namba Station.

The interior is said to be a refined space with all counter seating. One of its main draws is that both at lunch and dinner, you can enjoy Teppan-yaki made with high quality ingredients while taking in the view from the large windows.

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They offer course meals for both lunch and dinner. At night, you can spend a luxurious time enjoying the beautiful night view right in front of you, along with impressive artisan skills and tasty Teppan-yaki dishes.

The evening "Awaji-Awazi-" course is said to be highly satisfying, letting you fully enjoy premium ingredients such as Ise ebi (spiny lobster), Kuroge Wagyu tongue, and steak.

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On clear days at lunchtime, you can enjoy a spectacular view all the way to Rokko-san (Mount Rokko) in Kobe. Another nice point is that you can enjoy the performance course meal at a better price than at dinner.

Each dish is carefully prepared, and the presentation is beautiful, so all five senses can leave Manzoku.

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Keyaki, on the 18th floor of Hotel New Otani, is a 3-minute walk from JR Osakajokoen Station. While taking in the grand view of Osaka Castle, you can enjoy Teppan-yaki made with seasonal ingredients throughout the year.

The refined and calm interior offers counter seating as well as Private rooms.

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A nice point is that every seat lets you enjoy the real appeal of Teppan-yaki, with all five senses engaged.

The restaurant mainly uses kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) and Saga-gyu (Saga beef), serving them with perfect heat control. The photo shows the preparation of the "Saga-gyu A-5 filet," which is said to be tender and delicious. You can enjoy it either as part of a course or a la carte.

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The course lets you enjoy Special ingredients from Appetizers to dessert. For the final dish, you can choose from options such as "domestic Koshihikari rice" or the "classic garlic rice" shown in the photo. It also comes with pickles and miso soup.

If you want to enjoy Teppan-yaki in a casual way, lunch is the best time to visit.

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Teppan-yaki Icho is on the 3rd floor of Hotel Nikko Osaka, directly connected to Exit 8 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro. This hideaway-style Teppan-yaki restaurant lets you enjoy Special Kuroge Wagyu and Special seasonal ingredients.

The interior has a calm feel with indirect lighting, and it comes with two counter seating areas, one large and one small.

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A key feature here is that from every seat, you can chat with the chef and enjoy the lively Teppan-yaki cooking up close.

The photo shows the preparation of the “Special kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) A-4 rank filet.” This steak is available in several courses, including “Ginnan (ginkgo)” and “Midosuji.” It is said to be tender and delicious.

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For those who want to eat fish rather than meat, the "Seafood Dinner Course" is recommended.

You can enjoy Teppan-yaki of seafood recommended by the chef, such as awabi (abalone), Omaru ebi (lobster), and hotate kaibashira (scallop adductor muscle). The menu varies depending on what is available that day, but everything is said to be fresh and excellent.

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Steak & Wine Okuson is a long-standing steak specialty restaurant founded in 1974. You can enjoy A5 steaks of kuroge mesu Kobe gyu (A5 female Japanese Black Kobe beef) and Teppan-yaki of seasonal ingredients.

The interior has the feel of a luxury cruise ship, with counter seats, table seating, and Private room options. It is located on Shinyashiki-suji, a 5-minute walk from Namba Station.

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The counter seats are a highlight, letting you enjoy the skilled chef's craftsmanship right in front of you.

The photo shows the preparation of the "Kyushu-sourced kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn) Teppan-yaki," which is included in the "Gokujo Okuson Bansan Course." For the meat dish, you can choose either "Kobe Beef Strip loin Steak" or "Kuroge Wagyu Chateaubriand."

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After enjoying high-quality and delicious Teppan-yaki dishes, guests are shown to an antique-style room downstairs, where they can relax and enjoy dessert time.

Three kinds of cake are served, along with coffee or tea. Not only are the cakes good, but the coffee, carefully brewed in a siphon, is said to be tasty as well.

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Tucked away on the basement level of a building on Kyutosabori-dori, right by Exit 3 of Osaka Metro Higobashi Station, is Teppan-yaki Taien.

The interior has the warmth of wood and a calm atmosphere, with counter seats and Private room seating. You can enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes made with Special meat, fresh vegetables, and seasonal seafood without feeling formal.

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At the counter seats, you can enjoy the real appeal of Teppan-yaki as it engages all five senses. You can order from either the course menu or a la carte, and lunch is popular as an easy way to enjoy Teppan-yaki.

The photo shows the hearty "American Steak Outside skirt" being grilled. It is said to be an excellent dish that lets you fully enjoy the meat's rich flavor.

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Among the several dinner courses, the "Foie Gras and Carefully Crafted Hamburger Steak Rossini Style" is said to be especially good. The juicy meat and rich foie gras are said to be a perfect match.

For lunch, they offer the casual "Carefully Prepared Kiwami Hamburger Steak." You eat it simply with salt and wasabi.

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"Teppanyaki×Wine Akakuro" is on the 7th floor of Herbis PLAZA ENT, right by Osaka Metro Nishi-Umeda Station. You can enjoy Teppan-yaki made with Special ingredients such as Noto-gyu (Noto beef) from Ishikawa Prefecture.

The interior feels open and airy, and the views are part of the appeal. It also has counter seats where you can watch the cooking from a short distance.

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They offer several kinds of courses and an à la carte menu.

The "Akakuro Course" is the most popular dinner course, with a total of 9 dishes. You can fully enjoy a comparison of two kinds of Noto gyu (Noto beef) as the main dish, along with Ezo awabi (Ezo abalone) and Special vegetable Teppan-yaki. Every dish is delicious, and it is said to be highly satisfying.

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One of the best things about lunchtime is that you can enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes more casually than at dinner. Looking out over JR Osaka Station while you eat is said to make the food taste even better.

The menu varies depending on what is available that day, but the vegetable Teppan-yaki is well known as an excellent dish where you can enjoy rich flavor and natural sweetness.

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Teppan DINING O is a Teppan-yaki restaurant conveniently located about a 2-minute walk from JR Fukushima Station. It is on the 5th floor of a building along Naniwa-suji (Naniwa Avenue).

The restaurant has counter seats, table seats, and Private room options. In a calm setting, you can enjoy creative Teppan-yaki made with Special meats such as A5 Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), vegetables, and seafood.

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Of course the food is great, but if you want to fully enjoy the fun that is unique to Teppan-yaki, the counter seats are recommended. You can watch skilled techniques such as flambé right in front of you.

You can order from either the course menu or a la carte. The photo shows the "THE Teppan-yaki" course's main dish, "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Steak," the most popular option. It is said to be tender and delicious.

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Another draw is that you can enjoy Osaka's famous local dish, okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake). It is made with a wheat flour batter mixed with ingredients like cabbage, then cooked until crisp on the outside and soft and creamy inside.

The sweetness of the cabbage is also very good, and it seems many people visit just for the okonomiyaki. You can enjoy it either as part of a course or à la carte.

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Teppan-yaki RURI is on the 20th floor of Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower, a 3-minute walk from Bentencho. In a refined modern space, you can enjoy chef-selected steaks.

In addition to counter seats with a view and Private rooms with teppan grills, there is also a separate table seating room just for desserts.

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From every seat, you can watch the chef’s skillful performance, including dramatic flambéing.

The dishes, served cooked to just the right doneness, are all said to be very good. If you want to enjoy both the Teppan-yaki cooking and the great view, the counter seats are by far the best choice.

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Not only is the meat great, but the seafood dishes are also said to be delicious, and they even show you the seafood while it is still alive before cooking. Both lunch and dinner offer courses where you can enjoy both meat and seafood.

What is served varies by course, but the awabi (abalone) Teppan-yaki is said to be especially outstanding, letting you really enjoy its rich umami.

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New Matsuzaka Namba Midosuji Ten is a long-established Teppan-yaki restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality ingredients such as Matsusaka beef, Kobe beef, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables.

The refined interior offers counter seating and Private room options. It is located on the 9th floor of the building right in front of Exit 11 of Osaka Metro Namba Station.

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One of the main draws is that all seats are counter seats facing the cooking area. Guests can watch the chefs' dynamic skills up close, including flambé with flames rising high.

At lunch, the appeal is being able to casually enjoy high-quality Teppan-yaki dishes along with an impressive performance. They offer a wide range of reasonably priced set menus that come with salad, grilled vegetables, rice, and more.

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The most popular course, the “New Matsuzaka Course,” lets you enjoy two main dishes: steak and seafood. You can choose your favorites from several options for both, though some selections require an additional charge.

The “omaaru ebi (lobster) sauté” in the photo is said to be excellent, with plump, springy meat.

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Kobe Gyu Teppan-yaki Rio Osaka Midosuji Ten is a Teppan-yaki restaurant where you can casually enjoy Kobe beef, one of the highest-grade kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black cattle), along with Special ingredients.

The refined interior includes counter seats, table seats, and Private room. It is a 3-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Osaka Metro, and is located on the first floor of a building along Midosuji.

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If you want to enjoy the real appeal of Teppan-yaki, the counter seats are recommended. You can also watch the flambé, where rising flames add aroma to the food.

The fully private room, which can accommodate up to 7 people, also has counter seating, so you can enjoy the live atmosphere. The food is said to be perfect as well, and it has a reputation for high satisfaction.

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They offer courses both at lunch and dinner, but if you want to enjoy Teppan-yaki at a good price, the lunch menu that comes with salad, rice, and soup is recommended.

Starting with the "Steak Lunch" in the photo, you can casually enjoy Japanese Black Wagyu Hamburger Steak, seafood, and more along with the Teppan-yaki performance.

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Mahoroba Teppan Shinsaibashi is a hideaway-style Teppan-yaki restaurant located along Tamayacho-suji, a 5-minute walk from Nagahori Station on the Osaka Metro. Here you can enjoy Special top-grade kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef), seafood, and seasonal vegetables.

The interior has counter seats and Private rooms, creating a refined space where you can relax and enjoy your meal.

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The counter seats are appealing because they let you enjoy the real thrill of Teppan-yaki that engages all five senses. You can also enjoy flambe dishes with dramatic flames rising up.

At night, you can order not only courses but also a la carte. During the day, they also offer value lunch menus that let you casually enjoy Teppan-yaki dishes.

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The steaks are said to have excellent cooking, with a tender texture and plenty of meat flavor. All of the other dishes are also said to satisfy both the palate and the eyes.

They also offer a course where you can choose the okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake) in the photo as the final dish. It is one of Osaka's popular local specialties, made by grilling a wheat flour batter with ingredients such as cabbage mixed in.

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SAI．teppan Tenjinbashi is about a 5-minute walk from Temma Station, the next stop from JR Osaka Station. This hidden gem lets you enjoy A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), seasonal seafood, and vegetables cooked Teppan-yaki.

The interior is a stylish Japanese modern space, with both counter and table seating.

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If you want to enjoy your meal while watching the chef’s skilled techniques, including the spectacular flambé with huge flames rising up, the counter seats are recommended.

The menu is extensive for both courses and à la carte. One of the big draws at lunchtime is that you can enjoy tasty Teppan-yaki dishes and the performance at a better value than dinner.

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They offer a wide variety of options, including the "Special Kuroge Wagyu A5 Rank Tenderloin Steak" shown in the photo and courses where you can enjoy steak made with the rare cut Chateaubriand. There is also a course that lets you compare different cuts of meat.

Every dish is said to be very delicious and beautifully presented, with a high level of Manzoku (satisfaction).

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Located on the basement level of Dotonbori Shotengai, a 4-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station, Teppan Jinja Dotonbori Ten is a creative skewer restaurant where you can enjoy skewers made with fresh ingredients shipped directly from their production regions, cooked Teppan-yaki style.

In addition to counter seats where you can watch the Teppan-yaki cooking, and calm table seating, the restaurant also has terrace seats.

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You can order from either the à la carte menu or a course. The popular choice is the “Teppan Jinja Omakase course,” where creative Teppan-yaki skewers keep coming until you say stop.

The Teppan-yaki skewers are all said to be delicious. Since the skewers are lightly grilled in olive oil, many people end up eating more than they expected.

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There are about 50 kinds of creative Teppan-yaki skewers, and every one of them goes great with drinks.

One item that gets a lot of praise is the "zuwai-gani (snow crab) kadaif roll." It wraps snow crab meat in shiso (perilla leaf), then fries it in a kadaif coating. The crispy coating has a unique texture, and it is said to be so light that you can finish it in no time.

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At Tottori Wagyu Senmonten Daisen Fujiya Shinsaibashi Honten, you can enjoy rare Tottori Wagyu and seasonal seafood and vegetables cooked Teppan-yaki.

The interior has a modern Japanese feel, with counter seats, table seats, and Private rooms. It is located on the second floor of a building in Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street, about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station.

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Tottori Wagyu is known for its mild, sweet fat and rich, full-flavored lean meat. You can enjoy it through both course meals and à la carte dishes.

The counter seats are popular because you can enjoy the lively Teppan-yaki cooking right in front of you, making it a feast for all five senses. They serve it with the heat adjusted just right to bring out the most flavor.

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There are three types of courses for both lunch and dinner. Each includes 7〜9 dishes from hors d'oeuvres to dessert, and all of them are said to be good.

If you want to enjoy Teppan-yaki casually, lunch is recommended. The photo shows part of the "Casual Lunch Course." You can also enjoy Tottori-produced rice "Kinumusume."

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"Teppan&grill R Shinsaibashi" is a Teppan-yaki restaurant by reservation only where you can enjoy high quality ingredients such as live seafood and kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu). The calm interior is equipped with counter seats and a Private room.

It is located on the second floor of a building, a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station and Yotsubashi Station.

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They offer course meals for both lunch and dinner. There is also a seafood focused course without meat, which is a nice plus for anyone who wants to enjoy seafood Teppan-yaki.

At the counter seats, you can enjoy the full appeal of Teppan-yaki dishes. The food is said to be all undeniably delicious, especially when you can watch the impressive performance such as flambé right in front of you.

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The "Legal Dinner" course stands out for letting you enjoy two kinds of steak as the main dish: "kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) filet & Strip loin."

You eat them with simple seasonings such as salt and wasabi soy sauce, which let you fully enjoy the meat's umami and sweetness. The photo shows the filet, which is said to melt in your mouth.

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Teppan-yaki Steak Juri is in the Higashi-Shinsaibashi area, within a 10-minute walk from both Shinsaibashi Station and Namba Station on the Osaka Metro. This hidden gem of a Teppan-yaki restaurant has only 8 counter seats, giving it a lively, up-close feel.

You can enjoy a course centered on A5 Japanese Black Wagyu steak, along with seasonal seafood and vegetables.

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They offer four types of courses. From Appetizers to dessert, you can enjoy a total of 6〜7 dishes, including Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) steak.

For the steak, you can choose between filet and Strip loin. You can also do half and half. It is served with simple seasonings such as salt and wasabi so you can enjoy the full flavor of the meat.

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The photo shows a mini hamburger served as the "today’s special dish" in the course. It is said to be an excellent item that lets you enjoy the overflowing juices of Wagyu.

Of course, the other dishes are all delicious as well, and they are also known for their beautiful colors and presentation, pleasing both the palate and the eyes with Manzoku.

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"Teppan Osaka" is a place where you can casually enjoy Special carefully selected meat, fish, and vegetables cooked Teppan-yaki style. It is located on Tatamiyacho-suji, about a 6-minute walk from both Osaka Metro Namba Station and Shinsaibashi Station.

The interior is a stylish space with stone walls and wood surfaces, with both counter and table seating available.

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The popular counter seats are not only about great taste but also about the fun of watching, with plenty of excitement. You can enjoy your meal while watching the chefs work right in front of you, from Teppan-yaki cooking to searing and plating.

The "excellent Catalana" in the photo is a chilled dessert made by lightly torching the surface of custard cream until it turns into a fragrant caramelized layer.

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The "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) hele steak (tenderloin steak)" is said to be soft and juicy, and it is the most popular steak on the menu. They finish the rare hele, a cut that makes up only about 3% of a whole cow, with low temperature cooking.

You eat it with three simple seasonings that let you fully enjoy the flavor of the meat: salt, wasabi, and sauce.