A rare 1-star traditional Japanese cuisine establishment where incredible tempura takes center stage.
Sushi Kaiko
鮨 邂逅
OSAKA
/
Sushi
Sushi with a delicate balance of flavor created by red vinegar which has been used since the Edo period.
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Chef Iwamoto is an accomplished sushi chef with over 30 years of experience.
After training in the way of sushi and a la carte dishes in Osaka and Kyoto Gion, Chef Iwamoto opened Sushi Kaiko in September 2023.
Red vinegar is used in the sushi rice, a historic type of vinegar which has been used since the late Edo period. The shari is firm and made in a size small enough for even female guests to finish in one bite, allowing guests to comfortably and slowly savor its flavors on the palate and to also feel the Chef’s passion for achieving the perfect harmony between the shari and the toppings.
Chef Iwamoto passionately states, “Sushi, unlike other Japanese dishes, allows us to taste the neta and shari, its aromas and flavors, one after the other in quick combination. It enables us to pursue and appreciate the finer aspects and to notice even the smallest of changes. I truly hope that sushi lovers have a chance to taste my sushi.”
The name “Kaiko” means “encounter” or “meeting.” The concept of the restaurant is the encounter between people and the delicious sushi created there.
The calligraphy of Kaiko’s kanji logo was brushed by Master Ogino Tansetsu who is famous worldwide for drawing the logo of the Japanese whisky “Hibiki” and others masterpieces.
| Address | Pierce 8 Bldg 2nd Floor, 1-5-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kitaku, Osaka |
|---|---|
| Business hours | Monday to Saturday 1st Dinner Service: 18:00 2nd Dinner Service: 20:30 |
| Closed | Sundays and National Holidays |
| Directions | 5 minute walk from Kitashinchi Station of JR Line and Nishi-umeda Station of the Subway Line |
| Price | From ￥25,000 |
| Seating | 8 counter seats |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | 13 years old and older who can order and eat a course is allowed. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10％ |
Directions to Sushi Kaiko.
Pierce 8 Bldg 2nd Floor, 1-5-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kitaku, Osaka
Search
restaurants Nearby
Ranked as one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and recognized with a prestigious 2-star rating
Cuisine that doesn't stray from the essense of Japanese cuisine and brings out the best of its ingredients, but with an innovative and modern approach.
A prestigious Japanese restaurant which has served as a gateway for many chefs active in the Japanese culinary world, including those who have gone on to earn stars in acclaimed Japanese dining.
With a vision to bring kushikatsu—Osaka’s soul food with a storied and prestigious culinary reputation—to the world, the restaurant shares this local specialty on a global stage.
Innovative cuisine at an Osaka hideaway restaurant which patrons wanted to keep secret.