If you fancy two, one Michelin-starred dining experiences in west Japan under one roof, then The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is an ideal pick. Recently, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant Tempura by Hanagatami and French restaurant La Baie have both been awarded one Michelin star each in the Michelin Guide to Kyoto and Osaka 2020. With this, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka becomes the only hotel property in Western Japan to have two Michelin-starred restaurants.
For some fine French fare, there is La Baie that combines modern cuisine made with traditional techniques. Using local ingredients is at the core of the restaurant’s culinary practices. Some delicacies from their dinner menu include duck foie gras terrine with pigeon, gingerbread, sherry vinegar and pickles and crispy amadai fish, vegetable compote and spicy crustacean sauce. Over 60 guests can be accommodated here.
Time: Lunch: 1130 to 1430 hours
Dinner: 1730 to 2100 hours
Offering an exclusive space for seating ten, Tempura by Hanagatami features a live cooking station where guests can see Tempura prepared from seasonal ingredients, coated in a special batter, and fried to crisp in fine safflower oil. Wagyu beef tenderloin, kuruma prawn and cuttlefish are some dishes served at the restaurant.
Time: Lunch: 1130 to 1430 hours
Dinner: 1730 to 2130 hours
