7 Private Room Dining Selections Near Umeda, Osaka ft. Michelin Restaurants

How to reserve a private room

Many diners expect that a Michelin meal is limited to counter seating for kaiseki and sushi experiences. However, a culture of private parties encourages Japan's restaurants to offer luxurious, sometimes hidden rooms for guests who prefer a more intimate meal. Each of the venues below offers private dining options by default or advance request. Rather than a rent-out, use private koshitsu rooms for small groups or business gatherings. Reserve directly through JapanEatinerary to specify your desired party size and date for streamlined private bookings in Umeda.*

When searching for available reservation dates, please select the following options first:

1. Date
2. Number of Guests
3. Time
4. Course

If a private room is available for the selected date, you can choose "Private Room" under "Seat Type."

*Please note that the availability of private rooms is subject to booking status.

7 Private Room Dining Selections Near Umeda, Osaka ft. Michelin Restaurants

1. AKA to SHIRO (あかとしろ) / Sushi

Bib Gourmand

Michelin Guide, 2025

A Bib Gourmand with properly formed and expertly designed sushi for under 10000 yen, Aka to Shiro faces the dilemma of how to approach its shari head on. Osaka has access to fresh fish from its port, lending the area effectively to Edomae sushi, which prefers red vinegar. However it neighbors Kyoto, where Kansai's ancient oshisushi is preserved with rice vinegar and whispers of sugar. Along with a satisfying array of appetizers and small plates, the fresh chef team at Aka to Shari serve both varieties -- white shari rice for white fish, red shari rice for vibrant specimens of tuna and blue or silver fish. The owner-chef, Takao Kozuki, selects fish from ehime, rounding out the regional variation diners enjoy at his counter. The private room is relaxing, with a good balance of both modern and traditional touches for small groups.

2. Naniwakappou Noboru (浪速割烹 昇) / Japanese

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Naniwakappou Noboru is not known for being in a particularly convenient location. However, this adds to its authentic appeal. The neighborly atmosphere created through direct conversation with the chef make travelers feel like regulars as they enjoy a kappo style meal that celebrates Osaka's essence. The city is known for its friendliness and regional pride, both of which come in spades around Noboru's Michelin selected counter. Of particular note, a monthly hassun appetizer consisting of delicately plated morsels evokes the season through petite dishware and local vegetables. The chef's dedication to serving only his favorite sake, changing out his selection of Wajima lacquerware monthly, and his original dashi blend are charming touches. A private space on the second floor is perfect for important meetings and private events of both business and personal nature.

3. IWAKI (いわき) / Japanese

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

Prepare to be surprised by the Japanese cuisine at Iwaki, which has recieved a Michelin Star every year since 2013. Guests will be delighted by welcome intrusions of Chinese cuisine, a la shark's fin and tofu, and Western influence, as in the unagi cutlet with basil sauce. The fish used is all naturally caught, rather than farm raised, a thoughtful approach to provide guests the purest ingredients possible. Drinks to suit every palate are also plentiful, ranging from sake to wine and beyond. A warmly-glowing private room is decorated in the style of a tea room, compelte with ikebana flowers and a seasonal hanging scroll. Solo diners are welcome to dine at the counter, but for a nominal up-charge groups can enjoy the private atmosphere of this tatami mat cavern that perfectly captures Japan's aesthetics.

4. Kitashinchi Okurano (北新地 大嵓埜) / Japanese

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Okurano fits an interesting niche, offering dishes that both spark conversation while adhering to Sen Rikyu's statements upholding the dining room as a place for quiet and mutual respect. With five private rooms and an open but grounded counterscape, the restaurant manages to straddle both of these philosophies with perfect balance. Playfulness slips into subtle treatments that elevate crab croquettes to the next level, while a contemporary mindfulness has led to seat spacing with plenty of elbowroom, even at the counter. Curious diners can see previews of the monthly menus online, a surprising reveal that is certain to put picky diners at ease. Despite keeping with tradition in its service, over the top plating and modern-feeling touches makes Kitashinchi Okurano a wonderful choice for diving into kaiseki.

5. Kawahara (かわ原) / Japanese

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Chef Koji Kawahara's apple cheeks and charming smile look a little like a rounder version of Osaka's famous Billiken mascot. At 39, he decided to open his own restaurant that focused on sincere flavors and shimatsu cooking, a traditional no-waste culinary philosophy. Every day, he mills only the amount of rice that will be used for service. Set in a renovated 90+ year old kominka home, the ambiance and service are appropriately friendly for a Michelin selection. The spaces that have been converted into private koshitsu maintain the privacy of a personal bedroom in this old home. Diners will enjoy a wide selection of Naniwa heirloom vegetables and the fragrance of meat and fish grilled over burning rice stalks. Chef Kawahara's down-to-the-last-detail approach sees two types of kombu employed for coaxing out delicate flavors from broths and proteins, while his takikomi gohan evokes the seasons.

6. Yakitori YAMATO (焼鳥YAMATO) / Yakitori

Yakitori YAMATO is a six-time Michelin Bib Gourmand with an international presence. The original Osaka store is a favorite with locals and visitors for its balance of innovative and creative offerings. The course menu avoids stuffiness thanks to the inherent action of live-grilled chicken and modern treatments of truffle and balsamic vinegar. Dishes include chicken in familiar and novel formats, from fried karaage to sashimi. Chef Kawaguchi is a master of poultry and his expertise is put on display nightly at YAMATO. The restaurant uses four major varieties of chicken and oversees raising, butchering, and even aging themselves. Diners enjoying the private room will experience the mastry of Yakitori YAMATO in a serene setting, where moodlighting a petite Japanese garden elevate the experience further.

7. Yasubee (安兵衛) / Yakiniku

Yasubee, pronounced yasu-bay, doesn't waste time scrutinizing certificates of brand of breed with its cattle. Instead, practiced hands and keen eyes seek out the best black haired domestic cattle every day, selecting for quality over pedigree. As a result, this rustic, true-to-form space serves beef that is consistently rated within the top 100 yakiniku options in Western Japan. The interior is just as efficient, featuring traditional architecture and fixtures rather than opulent decor. Diners looking for an unforgettabe wagyu experience near Umeda can enjoy both offal and premium wagyu in a variety of settings and dining styles. Groups of up to ten can use the Fukushima location's private room, while four-seater tables for casual use are available at the Nishikujo location.