Shuko Osaka Manpukudou （酒肴 大阪まんぷく堂）

Shuko Osaka Manpukudou offers a warm and inviting Japanese dining experience inside a lovingly restored traditional home, where guests can enjoy a diverse array of dishes crafted to pair beautifully with sake.

The owner began his culinary journey as a chef at a Chinese-style izakaya, but was captivated by the depth and charm of Japanese sake—an encounter that led him to pursue the path of Japanese cuisine. Since opening in 2003, he has remained devoted to treating each ingredient with sincerity, creating dishes that draw out their seasonal character and natural appeal.

While grounded in the fundamentals of Japanese cooking, the restaurant is also celebrated for its playful creativity. Unexpected dishes featuring seasonal fruits and appetizers that spark conversation—“This is a starter?”—offer delightful surprises born from the harmonious interplay of ingredients.

The sake selection is curated through thorough tastings by the entire staff, who experience each pairing firsthand. Their shared expertise allows them to confidently recommend the ideal sake to complement each dish.

Great care is also given to the tableware. The owner personally selects each piece at pottery fairs, solo exhibitions, and antique markets, choosing only those that resonate with him both visually and emotionally. These thoughtfully chosen vessels harmonize with the food and sake, creating a cohesive and immersive dining experience.

Surrounded by the warmth of sugidama (cedar sake balls) at the entrance, antique chests, and intricately carved ranma panels, guests are invited to enjoy a truly fulfilling “manpuku (fully satisfied)” moment—one that satisfies both the heart and the palate.

• Price Range:

  Dinner: USD 63.39 - USD 71.32

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

• Children:

  Not allowed

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.