Kawahara — Restaurant in Osaka

It's a house in a back alley, so had a bit of trouble finding it in the dark.

But once we arrived, the staff were very friendly greeting us. They tried really hard to figure out how to communicate with us, as they don't seem comfortable in English. Google translate helped and their service was top notch.

The food was incredibly creative. We had all sorts of fresh fish and vegetables in combinations that I have never seen before. They all tasted great. Some highlights were an amberjack "sandwich" with white radish as the buns, oyster rice in an iron pot, and their take on monaka for dessert.

We'll definitely come back next time...

The atmosphere, staff, and food are at a level of the best restaurants in the world. Being American we decided to celebrate our Thanksgiving here and it was marvelous as the owner and staff made us feel like family. Our knowledge of the Japanese language is little but we had no issues in communication. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants not just a meal but an experience. You can definitely taste the love and skill put...

Unforgettable Omakase experience. Chef is extremely kind and will explain all dishes in English for foreigners. Food is outstanding and extremely creative. Dishes are presented like if it were an art gallery. Definitely must come here...