Michelin-Starred Lunches in Osaka for Under $100

Many Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Osaka Offer Lunch for Under $100

According to the Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2025, a total of 231 restaurants in Osaka are featured.

For this article, we've selected restaurants based on the following criteria:

1. Prestigious fine dining establishments with one or two Michelin-stars
2. Lunch courses priced under $100
3. Exceptional value compared to dinner, which often exceeds $150–$200
4. Available for online reservation via omakaseje.com

Enjoy a high-end lunch experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant for under $100.

When making a reservation, we recommend not only booking your seat but also selecting your course or desired dishes in advance for a smoother dining experience.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of top-tier Michelin one- and two-star restaurants available for online booking through OMKASEJE — perfect for solo diners as well.

Michelin-Starred Lunches in Osaka for Under $100

1. Konoha (このは) / Japanese, Tempura / Yodoyabashi

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

Konoha is a celebrated Japanese restaurant that has earned a Michelin star for four consecutive years. It offers an exceptional dining experience, featuring tempura (battered and deep-fried vegetables and seafood) freshly prepared before your eyes and refined kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal-)-style dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients from both land and sea.

The lunch offering is an 8–9 course omakase (chef’s choice) menu, available by reservation only. A standout is served at the end — delicately crisp with a light texture that highlights the natural aroma of the ingredients, allowing the essence of each season to unfold with every bite.

The interior exudes warmth and elegance, with wood accents that create a serene and sophisticated setting. Guests can choose from counter seating, where they can fully appreciate the chef’s artistry up close, or semi-private tables for a more relaxed and intimate experience — making Konoha an ideal choice for a variety of dining occasions.

2. Yugen (幽玄) / Japanese / Tanimachi

Two Stars

Michelin Guide, 2025

Yugen is an exclusive, reservation-only Japanese restaurant that has been awarded two Michelin stars for two consecutive years. The chef, who honed his craft over 13 years at the esteemed restaurant Ajikitcho, presents refined kaiseki cuisine that reflects a deep mastery of traditional Japanese culinary arts.

Committed to a philosophy of “local production for local consumption,” Yugen sources fresh, seasonal ingredients directly from farms across the Kansai region. These thoughtfully selected ingredients are ideal for bringing out the pure, natural flavors central to kaiseki dining.

An extensive and carefully curated selection of beverages is available to pair perfectly with each dish. The lunch offering features an elegant seven-course menu, crafted to highlight the beauty of the season.

3. LIAISON (リエゾン) / French / Umeda, Kitashinchi, Fukushima

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

LIAISON is a French restaurant that has proudly maintained its Michelin one-star rating for six consecutive years and has been named one of Japan’s Top 100 by a leading food review site. The restaurant offers a unique experience that allows guests to savor the essence of Japan’s terroir through the changing seasons.

The open kitchen creates a lively atmosphere, where the chef expertly brings out the natural flavors of seasonal ingredients, serving freshly prepared, exceptional French cuisine. Wine pairings are offered with each course, providing the perfect complement to the meal and enhancing the harmony between French food and wine.

Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line, LIAISON is easily accessible for all guests.

4. Naniwakappou Noboru (浪速割烹 昇) / Japanese / Umeda, Kitashinchi, Fukushima

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Naniwakappou Noboru is a Japanese restaurant that has earned one Michelin star for two consecutive years. Nestled in a refined setting that offers an escape from the city’s hustle and bustle, the restaurant serves exquisite kappo (multi-course) cuisine that beautifully captures the changing seasons with both elegance and vibrancy.

The restaurant is renowned for its meticulously prepared dashi broth, made by combining natural kombu kelp and bonito flakes. This rich, umami-packed broth is featured in dishes like "wanmono" (soups) and "nitakimono" (simmered dishes). A standout on the menu is the seasonal "hassun," a beautifully presented platter that changes monthly, based on a unique theme, allowing guests to experience the season’s finest flavors.

Lunch courses are available by reservation only.

For a truly immersive experience, the counter seating lets smaller groups enjoy watching the chef’s skillful preparations while taking in the aromas and sounds of the ingredients being cooked.

5. Presquile (プレスキル) / French / Yodoyabashi

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

Presquile, a French restaurant awarded a Michelin one-star for three consecutive years and ranked among Japan's Top 100 on a major gourmet review site, is operated by Maruki Winery, the oldest existing winery in Japan. The restaurant offers French cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, creating dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious, with tender textures and rich flavors that linger on the palate. With private rooms available, it’s a popular choice for families, including those with young children. Special menus can also be arranged upon request.

Conveniently located with direct access from Exit 10 of Yodoyabashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, the restaurant is easy to reach.

6. Temmabashi Fujikawa (天満橋 藤かわ) / Japanese / Temma, Temmabashi, Tenjinbashi

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Temmabashi Fujikawa, a Michelin one-star Japanese restaurant for six consecutive years and ranked among Japan's Top 100 on a major gourmet review site, is a reservation-only venue specializing in exquisite tempura and seasonal dishes. The owner, who honed his skills at renowned Japanese restaurants, crafts dishes that capture the essence of each season.

The lunch course features eight carefully crafted dishes made with seasonal ingredients. A standout experience is the aroma and sound of tempura frying right before you at the counter. The restaurant’s clean, traditional Japanese interior, with warm wooden accents, creates a calm and inviting atmosphere, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing and enjoyable meal.

7. Kawahara (かわ原) / Japanese / Umeda, Kitashinchi, Fukushima

Selected Restaurant

Michelin Guide, 2025

Kawahara, a Japanese restaurant awarded a Michelin one-star for three consecutive years and ranked among Japan's Top 100 on a major gourmet review site, is renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine, expertly prepared by a chef with experience at Michelin-starred establishments.

The restaurant offers a set lunch course, featuring a selection of seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on fish. In addition to the dishes, a carefully curated selection of Japanese sake is available, perfectly complementing the meal.

Set in a renovated, over-100-year-old traditional Japanese house, the restaurant provides a hidden, tranquil atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy seasonal dishes in a calm and inviting environment.

8. Ajikitcho Bumbuan (味吉兆ぶんぶ庵) / Japanese / Yodoyabashi

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

Ajikitcho Bumbuan, a Michelin one-star restaurant for 14 consecutive years, serves authentic Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients from various regions, all at reasonable prices.

The restaurant not only focuses on the exceptional taste and presentation of its dishes but also its design, offering guests an immersive experience that captures the essence of Japan's ever-changing seasons. The restaurant features an authentic kaiseki meal, "Wakana," which includes appetizers, soup, sashimi, seasonal side dishes, grilled dishes, simmered dishes, rice, pickles, and fruit, starting at 8,400 yen.

Conveniently located with direct access from Exit 7 of Honmachi Station on the Osaka Metro, the restaurant is easy to reach.

9. a canto (ア・カント) / Italian / Tanimachi

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

a canto, which has earned a Michelin one-star for two consecutive years, is an Italian restaurant where owner-chef Takashi Murata, who spent ten years honing his skills in Italy and worked as the pasta section chef at a three-star restaurant in Florence, offers his creations.

The restaurant's interior, featuring a white theme with natural wood accents, includes seven counter seats and table seating. The warm and inviting space serves an omakase course made from seasonal ingredients. The key feature of the course is the "handmade pasta," which is carefully prepared individually for each guest, showcasing the chef's dedication to freshness and quality.

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10. SINAE (シナエ) / French / Yodoyabashi

One Star

Michelin Guide, 2025

SINAE, a Michelin one-star restaurant for two consecutive years and ranked among the top 100 by a major Japanese gourmet review site, serves French cuisine inspired by the principles of "Simplicity," "Naturalness," and "Essence," highlighting Japan's terroir in every dish.

Served on pure white tableware, the restaurant offers French cuisine that can only be experienced in Japan. The lunch course, consisting of about nine dishes, is available exclusively on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. With just 14 table seats, the restaurant provides a calm and elegant atmosphere, making it the perfect place to enjoy a refined dining experience.

11. Yasuke (弥助) / Sushi / Tennoji, Abeno, Sakai

Yasuke, ranked among the top 100 by a major Japanese gourmet review site, is a long-standing sushi restaurant run by four generations and cherished by locals of all ages.

The restaurant prides itself on using only the finest natural ingredients sourced from all over Japan, including fresh seafood from the Setouchi and Kii coasts. Each piece of sushi is crafted with meticulous care, adjusting the rice—whether white, red or occasionally warm—to complement the fish. Guests can savor expertly prepared, exquisite sushi.

Though the exterior evokes the sophistication of a high-end ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant), the warm and inviting atmosphere creates a comfortable space where guests can enjoy a luxurious and fulfilling dining experience.