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Ippoh has been in business for over 180 years since the end of the Edo period. It is one of Osaka's best-established tempura restaurants, attracting VIPs from home and abroad.
Ippoh is one of Osaka's best-established restaurants, located in Edobori, Nishi-ku, and has its roots in a tempura restaurant founded in 1850 (Kaei 3 ) by the first generation of an oil shop owner as a sideline.It has a history of more than 180 years spanning five generations. Throughout its long history, the restaurant has entertained VIPs from around the world as well as dignitaries from home and abroad.
The extraordinary experience at such a famous restaurant begins when you pass through the magnificent gate with its stone walls, mud walls, and tiled roof. At the entrance, you will be greeted by the proprietress and nakai-san (a staff member who is assigned to each guest or group and provides all-around service) , who naturally make us stand up straight, but there is no need to worry. The proprietress with a soft smile gently welcomes you, saying, "Ippoh's hospitality is to pursue the enjoyment of each guest without being overly concerned with tradition and formality."
From here on, each group will be exclusively led by a nakai-san . First, you will be taken to the waiting room, where the guest will be served tea at a custom-made table made of a single slab of Yakusugi cedar. After a short break, you will be finally taken to your guest room. You are ushered into a Japanese tatami room with a hori-gotatsu style floor, a completely private room used exclusively for each guest.
Here, the first half of the tempura kaiseki cuisine course, appetizers including Sakizuke (appetizer), Hassun (a dish consisting of several kinds of seasonal seafood and mountain produce arranged in small portions on a cedar square tray of about 24cm square ), and seasonal sashimi will be served.
Enjoy the taste of a long-established Ryotei while admiring the view of the garden and the furnishings of the room.
Afterwards, nakai-san will lead you again to another room. You will be taken to a private room with a counter and a deep fryer, where you will enjoy tempura fried in front of your eyes by the chef assigned to each room. The finest safflower oil is replaced by each guest, and the tempura made with the finest ingredients that are carefully selected for their seasonality and freshness. It is truly a masterpiece of this quality restaurant. Indulge in the happiness of tasting it on your mouth.
After entering the restaurant, take a break at the waiting room lined with luxurious furnishings.
The first half of the course is served in a private Japanese tatami room.
A variety of beautiful appetizers filled with the skill and sophistication of skilled chefs.
A room dedicated to tempura. Of course, it is a completely private space.
An excellent dish from the quality restaurant that is light without feeling greasy and has the taste of the ingredients.
You will be impressed by the chef's gestures, techniques, and attention to the details.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
The ingredients are really top-notch, and the service is excellent. Definitely worth dining here!
It's not just about how delicious the food is—each dish is like a work of art.
Elegant Japanese decor and fresh seasonal ingredients—no wonder this is such a famous tempura restaurant.
This is the best tempura I've ever had. Even the overall dining environment was fantastic.
They use only the highest quality ingredients, and the oil for frying tempura is changed after every use. The dining atmosphere is peaceful, and the service is attentive. I'll definitely come back to try it again next time I'm in Osaka.
