Ista — Restaurant in Osaka

This is a small establishment with big bold delicious taste.

It is a well thought out and put together place with a very knowledgable and professional staff who provide excellent service.

Maillard Banana Shake: A sweet complex deliciously decadent almost chocolaty desert drink in a glass. Chocolate and Bananas galore and there is no chocolate in this drink at all.

Double World: Sweet & Sour Cinnamon and floral notes on the top martini layer in taste and aroma a distinct and noticeable switch between the two layers the bottom Manhattan layer was sweet and complex with a note of velvety or almost creaminess to the finish on the back of the palette the sweetness seemed to linger in the nose after each sip.

Making Story: Deliciousness, is the word that comes to mind. Sweet and fruity with a coffee kick. I pick up the sweetness of the fruit with the smokeyness of the roasted seed this is a  very nice drink. I LOVE THE JAPANESE BAR SCENE!

The owner is not a mere barista nor just a bartender this man is a mixologist.

Thanks for the wonderful service and conversation. Good luck on your future endeavors I look forward to trying more of your creations...

I was so lucky that when I came to this bar it's not busy at that moment. After I had my first drink, more and more guests started to come.

Bar Ista and Fumiaki san definitely worth all the praises they've got. I tried three coffee cocktails and they're all incredibly tasty and delicately built. Fumiaki san and Kazuya san were very friendly and the whole atmosphere of the bar was more than relaxing.

Only bar counter seats are available, which means all the guests can see how the mixologists make those beautiful drinks. English menu and service available.

The only trouble I've got was I wanted to try all the cocktails, but my liver wouldn't allow...

Absolutely loved our visit to this tiny and unique bar! The concept of coffee-inspired cocktails was executed to perfection, combining two of our favorite things—coffee and cocktails—into an unforgettable experience. Each drink we tried (3 each!) was creative, well-balanced, and brought a fresh twist to classic flavors. Mozart and Kozuka were passionate, friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance was cozy yet refined, (bonus jazz music!) making it the perfect spot for a pre dinner drink (or 6!). Highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates quality cocktails with a unique,...