Kitashinchi Hakko 【Japan's Premium Eel Restaurant】 — Restaurant in Osaka

I went to an eel restaurant called Hakkou in Kitashinchi with my friends, and honestly, it was insane.

The moment we stepped inside, we were surrounded by a warm, wooden, traditional Japanese atmosphere — calm and elegant.

We ordered the special premium eel, and when it arrived, our excitement went through the roof. Just looking at it, everyone said with a laugh, “That’s definitely gonna be amazing.”

Even the aroma was on another level — totally unfair. At that point, I already knew this meal was a winner.

The staff’s manners were so refined that I instantly thought, “This place is the real deal.” It felt like we got a little peek into the grown-up world.

The eel was thick, fluffy, and just melted in my mouth, releasing a wave of flavor that made me say out loud, “Wow, that’s delicious!”

Even the chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) had big chunks of eel inside — absolutely incredible. My friends went completely silent while eating — the “everyone’s in heaven” kind of silence.

This is the kind of place I’d want to recommend to my family. It’s definitely the number one in Kitashinchi — maybe even in all of Umeda.

I was honestly blown away that Kitashinchi has restaurants...

先輩のご紹介で、「北新地 白光」さんで会食。3人の仕事関係の方と、贅沢な逸品に期待して来ました。

梅田から歩いて向かいましたが、道もわかりやすく、静かな通り沿いにあってすぐ見つけられました。

思っていたより近くて、「北新地ってこんな落ち着いたお店もあるんだ」とちょっと驚き！

入店すると、スタッフの方がすぐに気づいてくださって、丁寧に挨拶。

一階はカウンターで、木の温かみが感じられる空間。

地下へ案内していただくと、石畳を抜けた先に、黒と木目を基調にした落ち着いた個室がありました。

BGMには琴の音が流れていて、雰囲気がとても良い。 「あ、いいお店見つけたな」と最初の一分で思いました。

まず最初にいただいたのは、予約特典の「茶碗蒸し」。

蓋を開けた瞬間、出汁の香りがふわっと広がって、思わず「うわ、いい香り！」。 中には鰻が一切れ。出汁の旨みと鰻の風味が合わさって、優しくて上品な味わいでした。

続いて「う巻き」と「白焼き」。

う巻きは鰻のふっくらした身を、厚めの出汁巻き卵が包み込んでいて、食感も味も抜群。

白焼きは、外が香ばしく中がふわっと柔らかい。「これ、わさびで食べると最高やな」と思わず声が出ました。

薬味の茎わさびと、和歌山県産のぶどう山椒の香りの変化も楽しめます。

また、白州のハイボールとの相性が抜群でメインの前に大満足。

そしてメインの「特上鰻重」。 京都・八代目儀兵衛の一等米を使ったご飯の上に、秘伝のタレで焼かれた国産鰻がどーんと乗っています。

タレの香ばしさとお米の甘み、鰻のふっくら感のバランスが完璧。

「うなぎって、こんなに上品で軽やかなんや」と感動しました！

女性でもちょうど良いボリュームです。

スタッフの方の所作や声かけも控えめで心地よく、料理を楽しむ時間を大切にしてくれるお店だと感じました。

お皿の下げ方や料理の提供タイミングも自然で、すべてがスムーズ。

「どれもこれも完璧やな」と思いました。

「落ち着いた空間で、ちゃんと美味しい鰻を食べたい」 そんな日にぴったりのお店です！

接待・会食・記念日にも間違いなくおすすめできます。 外国の方にも喜ばれると思います。 次は家族でも来たいと思いました。

食べたもの ・茶碗蒸し(竜の卵・予約特典) ・う巻き ・白焼き（薬味：茎わさび・ぶどう山椒） ・特上鰻重 ・白州ハイボール

営業時間 11:30〜14:30（昼）／17:00〜22:00（夜） 定休日：日曜・祝日

アクセス ・JR「北新地駅」徒歩約3分 ・大阪メトロ「淀屋橋駅」「西梅田駅」から徒歩圏内 ・梅田からも徒歩でアクセス可能

We were introduced to “Hakkou Kitashinchi” by a senior colleague and came here for a business dinner with three associates, excited to enjoy some exquisite dishes.

It’s an easy 10-minute walk from Umeda Station, located on a quiet side street — easy to find and surprisingly close. I thought, “Kitashinchi can be so calm and elegant!”

The staff noticed us right away and greeted us politely.

On the first floor, there’s a cozy wooden counter, warmly lit and peaceful. Beautiful Kutani porcelain chopstick rests decorate the table — a lovely touch of Japanese craftsmanship that foreign guests will definitely appreciate.

We were guided downstairs, passing a small stone path leading to a private room with dark wood and soft lighting. Traditional koto music played in the background, creating a serene atmosphere. Within a minute, I knew this place was special.

We started with a special Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) — available only for reservations. Opening the lid released a wonderful aroma of dashi broth, and inside was a slice of eel. Rich yet delicate, smooth, and full of umami.

Next came Umaki (eel rolled omelet) and Shirayaki (grilled eel without sauce). The umaki was thick, fluffy, and comforting. The shirayaki had a light crispy surface with a soft, juicy texture — “This goes perfectly with wasabi!” Served with wasabi stems and Wakayama Budo Sansho pepper, every bite brought a new layer of flavor. I paired it with a Hakushu Highball, which matched beautifully.

The main dish, Special Unagi Don, was stunning. Perfectly grilled domestic eel glazed with secret sauce, laid over Kyoto Hachidaime Gihee premium rice. Each grain soaked up the sauce perfectly. The flavor balance — sweet, smoky, and rich — was just amazing. Even for women, the portion size is perfect.

The service was professional yet calm. Plates were cleared naturally, timing was perfect, and everything felt smooth and thoughtful. I couldn’t help but think, “Everything about this place is perfect.”

If you’re looking for authentic Japanese unagi in a calm, refined atmosphere, Hakkou Kitashinchi is ideal — for business dinners, anniversaries, or special evenings.

Highly recommended for both Japanese and international guests. I’ll definitely...

It’s a short 9 min walk from Yodoyabashi Station M17 red line. Small cozy place with 8 seats with more private dining rooms available downstairs. We came for lunch on a Sunday and there was another couple. We ordered the 4000 yen special. You get a whole big fat succulent juicy grilled eel and it was very very delicious. The texture and taste were superb. Not too salty. They provide Sancho and extra sauce. But no wasabi. They gave complimentary chawanmushi and it was very smooth and silky. The hot tea was also complimentary. I would recommend ordering the hithumbashi as you still get 3/4 eel and there are more pickles and dashi soup to break the monotony of eating a lot of eel delicious...