是しん — Restaurant in Osaka

Wow, this might be my favorite meal of the year! We chose this place for our last dinner in Japan and made a reservation made in advance. It is Kaiseki style with a set menu. All dishes are elaborately prepared and presented, with a focus on seasonal eating and well-sourced ingredients. Every single course felt special, and watching them carefully prepare it all at the counter as a plus. My wife, who is normally very picky with fish tasting fishy etc. ate and enjoyed every piece of fish they served. The plates, glassware, and even tea bowls (for matcha at the end of the dinner) are all exceptionally well-chosen and many do not match, so it gives each drink a sense of uniqueness which adds charm to the experience. They have a long drink list (although I don’t believe it’s written down), and you can ask the staff for recommendations for pairings or based on your own taste preferences. Staff was welcoming and friendly, and the service was extremely detailed. Please note that the staff does not speak much English (we got by with some basic Japanese) and the restaurant...

Abalone with Ponzu sauce and seaweed. So good 2.Shitake mushroom chicken with salt and peper. I like it 3.Amadai fish with clear brooth, mushroom and vegetable 4.Sashimi, squid, uni and white fish This perfect, next level from the previous omakase that I had. The sweet prawn very creamy, squid texture was perfect and the chewiness was restrained. Octopus, Yam , fish sushi , crab , prawn and oyster. Prawn with cheese was the star for me. The grill octopus was so good with delicious bittersweet sauce. Fish sushi ( I dont know the name of fish) so good. Salmon with mushroom and with thick dashi sauce. Well balanced and so good Rice with grill fish and mushroom, seaweed sauce and Daikon I am not a fan of this dish. Too fishy for me. But the rice was good Mountain Potato with red bean Yummy just a little bit too sweet for me. Real matcha so good but in fact well balance with Mountain Potato. Service was good and polite Price 12.500 yen for 1 person, reasonable for michelin star...

One of the best dining experiences of my life! The food was absolutely outstanding – every dish was fresh, perfectly prepared, and a delight for the senses. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming, and even though their English wasn’t perfect, they went above and beyond to make us feel at home and ensure a memorable experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant was cozy and inviting. I highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates amazing food and excellent service. Thank you for this...