Kitashinchi Sushi Tempura Iwai / 北新地 鮨 天ぷら いわい

  • Osaka : Kita-Shinchi
  • Japanese cuisine / OMAKASE, Sushi, Tempura

Hyogo Ashiya's hard-to-book restaurant, featured in the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years, "Ashiya Iwai," has newly opened a location in Kitashinchi.

[Ashiya Iwai Tempura & Wine], recognized worldwide for its tempura, now offers Edo-style sushi as well. The head chef's sharp sensibility, developed through numerous experiences, shines in the playful appetizers and tempura, creating a meticulously calculated contrast with the traditional and authentic Edo-style sushi, all perfectly completed within a single course.

Reviews

Japan Food Guide
  • 5.0
  • 2
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Alex
/ February 2026

Grateful Tourist
/ January 2026

There are soooo many restaurants in Osaka, we were fortunate to have found this one for an outstanding Omakase experience. The meal was very well thought out and the variety of food types was interesting and delicious, with the Nigiri being the highlight for us. And the owner/chef was very kind and friendly as was his staff. Highly recommend to anyone for an affordable omakase experience.

Available Menu

  • Lunch only
    6,900(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Lunch Chef's Choice Premium Course *Including Service Charge
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A chef's choice sushi plan featuring carefully selected seasonal tempura.

    Three kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    Four kinds of tempura
    Four pieces of nigiri
    Small sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl
    Egg
    Rolled sushi
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season and procurement conditions.
    The price includes a 15% service charge.
    Please note that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations of 5 or more people, please contact us for consultation.
    Please be aware that even if you make separate reservations, we cannot seat you together at the same table.
  • Lunch only
    11,500(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Premium Lunch Chef's Choice Course *Including Service Charge
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A chef’s choice sushi plan incorporating carefully selected seasonal tempura.

    3 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    Small bowl of sea urchin and salmon roe
    5 pieces of nigiri
    Shrimp dog
    Egg
    Rolls
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu may change depending on the season and procurement conditions. The price includes a 15% service charge. Please note that you cannot choose your seat (counter/table/private room). For reservations of 5 or more people, please consult us through inquiry. Please be aware that even if you make separate reservations for your group, you cannot be seated together at the same table.
  • Dinner only
    14,950(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Most Popular No.1 Kaiseki Course *Service Charge Included
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A chef's choice sushi plan blending carefully selected seasonal tempura.

    3 types of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    7 pieces of sushi
    Salmon roe bowl
    Rolled sushi
    Egg
    Soup
    Fruit dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season and procurement conditions.
    The price includes a 15% service charge.
    Please note that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations of 5 or more people, please inquire for consultation.
    Please be aware that even if you make multiple reservations with divided group sizes, we cannot seat you at the same table.
  • Dinner only
    20,700(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Premium Kaiseki Course *Including service charge
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    An omakase sushi plan featuring carefully selected seasonal tempura.

    3 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    5 kinds of tempura
    7 pieces of nigiri
    Small bowl of salmon roe and sea urchin
    Shrimp dog
    Steamed dish
    Roll sushi
    Egg
    Soup
    Fruit dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season and procurement conditions.
    The amount includes a 15% service charge.
    Please understand that you cannot choose your seating (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations of five or more people, please consult with us via inquiry.
    Please note that if you make separate reservations for a group, we cannot seat you at the same table.
  • Dinner only
    25,300(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Special Kaiseki Course * Including service charge
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    A carefully selected omakase sushi plan featuring seasonal tempura.

    3 types of appetizers
    Sashimi
    5 types of tempura
    7 pieces of nigiri
    Salmon roe, sea urchin, and caviar bowl
    Special dish
    Shrimp dog
    Steamed dish
    Rolls
    Egg
    Soup
    Fruit dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season and procurement conditions.
    The price includes a 15% service charge.
    Please understand that you cannot choose your seat (counter/table/private room).
    For reservations of five or more people, please consult us via inquiry.
    Please note that even if you make separate reservations for your party, seating together at the same table cannot be guaranteed.

Restaurant Info

Map

Kitashinchi Sushi Tempura Iwai / 北新地 鮨 天ぷら いわい

Address
1-9-11 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku Osaka City Osaka
Access
Kitashinchi Station, 2 minutes on foot
Phone
+81 6-6225-8543
Business Days / Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 50%From 1 day before
  • 100%Cancellation on the day
Administration fee
Canceling a reservation after it has been completed will incur a 3.6% administration fee.
This applies regardless of the cancellation fee.
Change Date or Time
  • deadline:2 days before your reservation date
Features
Child-Friendly (Age: 0-6), Child-Friendly (Age: 7+), No smoking, Private rooms
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, Cash (JPY)
Remarks
Electronic money is not accepted.
QR code payments are not accepted.
Please refrain from visiting the store with a large amount of luggage.
Please avoid coming to the store wearing strong perfumes or cosmetics.
If you are more than 30 minutes late for your reserved time, your reservation may be treated as canceled.
Please refrain from actions such as using flashes for photography or shouting loudly, as they may disturb other customers.
From 6,900(JPY) ~
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