Nagahori 1 ★ ★ 4.6
Nagahori became the first izakaya in the world to earn a Michelin star in 2010 and retains it in the 2026 guide; chef Shigeo Nakamura serves heirloom.
CuisineSushi omakase
Tasting menu¥38,000
NeighbourhoodKitashinchi and Fukushima
ChefTakayuki Saki
Book ahead4-8 weeks
Location
Address: 1-5-7 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0002
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