Kichiri Tennoji at Go Shinjuku

Casual-dining Kichiri branch in central Osaka serving modern Japanese dishes, share plates and a relaxed after-work atmosphere.

Kichiri Tennoji is a casual-dining branch of the well-known Kichiri chain, set on the fifth floor of a building directly outside Tennoji Station in central Osaka. The concept is a more relaxed take on the group’s usual modern Japanese dining, with share-friendly small plates, hand rolls, sake-based cocktails and a menu designed to work equally well for after-work drinks, family dinners and casual celebrations.\n\nThe room is bright and contemporary, with a long bar, table seating and a steady flow of locals, particularly in the early evening. Service is brisk and the kitchen is consistent, which has helped make this a dependable stop in a busy part of the city.\n\nFor a Kichiri experience that is lighter, more casual and easier to drop into than the flagship restaurants, Kichiri Tennoji is an easy recommendation. Book ahead for groups and ask the staff to walk you through the seasonal small plates.