Nishihara
📍 4-12 Kitashinmachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0023, Japan
Weighted rating from:
Google: 4 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Located in the vibrant city of Osaka, Nishihara is a charming little eatery that specializes in unagi, or grilled eel, bringing a delightful experience to both locals and tourists. This quaint spot offers an intimate atmosphere, seating only nine guests, ensuring personalized attention and a unique dining experience. The restaurant is known for its exceptional charcoal-grilled eel, which patrons rave about, describing it as soft, tender, and full of flavor. The menu, while primarily in Japanese, features generous portions and a selection of eel on rice sets, making it a must-visit for seafood lovers. With a perfect Google rating of 4 and numerous five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Nishihara's reputation for excellence is well established, making it a top choice for couples, families, and friends seeking a memorable meal in Osaka.
Signature Dishes
- •Unagi Don (grilled eel on rice)
- •Fried eel bones (appetizer)
Overall rating 4.0 / 5 (333 reviews)
Google: 4 (315 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (18 reviews)
Customer Reviews
One of the best meals of my trip. Came a bit early (~1130) and had to wait for coals to heat up, but would wait again. Can’t recommend enough
I am a fan of unagi don, and this one is by far the best among all. Soft and tender, and I could taste it was charcoal grilled. It explains why it is always fully booked. It is even better than some michilen restaurants. The portion is big, so I ordered a medium size, and I was perfectly filled. I will definitely come back with my friends and family.
Walked in but got rejected straightaway! But there were empty seats. Asked if the place is fully reserved, but d staff couldn’t explained clearly. He further mentioned that they only accept reservations made via Japanese telephone number! Wow!! 😱 Ok, foreigners, think twice before u wan to visit this place.
We arrived half an hour before closing and they turned us away saying that they were closing. It was odd since we were right behind a couple of Japanese businessmen who were seated in an otherwise empty restaurant. While we were outside figuring out what to do next someone else (of Asian decent) walked in and was seated. We tried going in again and were refused entry again. They might just have a permanently closed to tourist policy.