Leone Yoshikawa Kentaro
Leone 吉川 健太郎

The ever-popular innovative restaurant “Leone Yoshikawa Kentaro”, formerly located in Osaka’s lively Kitashinchi district, has relocated to the much-anticipated Grand Green development in Umeda — the city’s most talked-about area of urban transformation.

Chef Kentaro Yoshikawa, who honed his skills at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy, presents a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at Leone.
Using Japanese ingredients as his foundation, he skillfully blends them with a wide range of elements and seasonings from Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Caribbean. The result is a genre-defying cuisine that transcends traditional labels such as Italian, French, or Japanese.

Guided by a uniquely Japanese sensibility, Chef Yoshikawa draws inspiration from international culinary traditions and reinterprets them through local ingredients and techniques. His theme — “Japan within Asia” — reflects a desire to share these flavors with diners from around the world, especially international visitors to Japan.

Each dish is crafted to deliver pure joy, surprise, and emotional resonance. Even the plateware is part of the experience — personally curated by the chef based on instinct, the collection features diverse shapes and colors that not only enhance visual beauty, but also elevate the natural flavors of the ingredients they hold.

At the 8-seat counter, guests can immerse themselves in the excitement of live preparation, receiving dishes directly from the chef’s hands. For a more intimate setting, a private room is available (for parties of 3 to 4 guests).

Leone offers a refined yet welcoming space where luxury and comfort come together — inviting guests to savor an unforgettable moment of culinary artistry.