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Osaka Chinese Sawada Restaurant

大阪中華サワダ飯店

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Control spice and numbness with tabletop sansho pepper: stylish Chinese cuisine hidden underground in Umeda

  • Signature mapo tofu dish
  • Dandan noodles infused with mackerel flakes
  • Fluffy snow-white fried rice
  • Adjust flavors freely with tabletop sansho pepper
  • Free rice refills at lunch
  • Easy to visit even alone
  • Stylish Hong Kong-inspired interior
  • Fully non-smoking with counter seats available

The signature dish of Osaka Chinese Sawada Restaurant is its mapo tofu, offering an exquisite balance of spiciness and numbness. Enriched with miso and doubanjiang chili paste, this deeply flavorful dish pairs perfectly with white rice, and lunch guests can choose from large, medium, or small rice portions with free refills. The Japanese-inspired dandan noodles, infused with the aroma of dried mackerel flakes, coat the medium-thick noodles wonderfully, while other popular dishes include snow-white fried rice topped with an egg-white sauce and salmon roe, chewy-skinned gyoza, and juicy shrimp and pork shumai. Red sansho, green sansho, ichimi chili pepper, and chili oil are provided on every table so you can customize the spiciness to your liking. The casual and stylish Hong Kong-inspired interior is illuminated by pink neon lights, fully non-smoking, and equipped with counter seats that welcome solo diners. While offering the secluded charm of the building's B2 level, it boasts convenient access from all Umeda transit lines.

Details

Address
2-4 Komatsubaracho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0018, Japan (Fukoku Seimei Bldg. B2F)

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区小松原町2-4 富国生命ビル B2F

Nearest station
Budget
Lunch
¥1,000–¥1,999
Dinner
¥3,000–¥3,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentAccepted(PayPay)
Seats
32 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Table seats
  • Sofa seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Power outlets
Yes
Private hire
Not available
Opened
January 10, 2021

Opening hours

Mon–Fri
  • 11:00–15:00Last order 14:30
  • 17:00–22:00Food last order 21:00Drinks last order 21:30
Sat–Sun
  • 11:00–17:00Last order 16:00
  • 17:00–22:00Food last order 21:00Drinks last order 21:30
Holidays
  • 11:00–17:00Last order 16:00
  • 17:00–22:00Food last order 21:00Drinks last order 21:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Non-smoking
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

2-4 Komatsubaracho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0018, Japan (Fukoku Seimei Bldg. B2F)

Address in Japanese: 大阪府大阪市北区小松原町2-4 富国生命ビル B2F

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