Matasaburo

We made a reservation for the special course here a few weeks before we came. It was our first dinner in Osaka, and we were put in a luxurious private room. The chairs were very comfortable, and there was a view of the street outside where we watched the sunset as we dined.

Our waiter started by introducing our steaks to us, and began the grilling/resting process while our courses were brought out. While the staff do not speak much English, they were very friendly and did their best to explain each dish to us. Google translate is helpful if you have more in-depth questions.

Our first course was a mouthwatering steak tartare with caviar, followed by a wagyu slider. The meat was incredibly tender and cooked to perfection. The following course was king crab served in a half shell, with tartar sauce made from the crab tomalley, a refreshing and subtly sweet break from our beef courses. Next was the wagyu consommé, a brief tasting introduction to our main course. The wagyu steaks were melt in your mouth, buttery soft. We ordered one of each of the two rice options. At the end, we ordered an affogato and a fruit parfait for dessert to wake us up after the incredibly rich meal.

This is a must try restaurant for any person who loves beef. We will be returning when we visit Osaka again!