Name: Zeshin
Address: B1F, 2-9-3 Nishitemma, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0047, Japan, Osaka, Japan, JP
Telephone: +81663640118
Price range: ¥¥¥

The Experience

From Michelin Guide

Walk through the building’s front gate and descend the stairs to the underground level, and a space spreads out before you. To greet you are the head chef and proprietor, who together share all the joys and sorrows of running a restaurant. The kaiseki meal, which follows Japan’s old calendar, lavishly expresses the season in its flavours. The dining-ware, collected by both, brilliantly accentuates the cuisine. If you’d like to chat with the head chef as you dine, ask for a seat at the counter. Private rooms, with ceremonial décor based on the old calendar, are a treat.

Unique Things

From Visitor Experiences

Prawn Stuffed with Cream Cheese: A rare kaiseki dish that blends traditional Japanese seafood with Western cream cheese, defying classic kaiseki conventions.
Mackerel with Roasted Rice Embedded in Skin: The chef dots mackerel skin with roasted rice, creating an unconventional texture and flavor profile not typical in standard kaiseki.
Basement Tatami Room with Ceremonial Décor: The restaurant is accessed via a nondescript office building, leading to a hidden, wabi-sabi-inspired basement space featuring tatami rooms and ceremonial décor based on the old Japanese calendar—a stark contrast to its urban surroundings.

Ingredient Stars

From Visitor Experiences

Fresh Fish: Zeshin emphasizes the use of the freshest seasonal fish, such as conger eel in summer and tilefish in winter, highlighting the restaurant's commitment to seasonal ingredients.
Prawns with Cream Cheese: Prawns are stuffed with cream cheese, offering a unique twist on traditional kaiseki dishes.
Mackerel with Roasted Rice: Mackerel is dotted with roasted rice embedded into its skin, showcasing creative use of ingredients.