A New Spot in Osaka! Grand Green Osaka South Building, Where Fine Gourmet Food is Gathered

Hello, this is Rina, Kodawari Times writer.
The area around Osaka Station is undergoing rapid changes with the opening of new spots such as KITTE Osaka and Inogate Osaka. In addition, a new spot, “Grand Green Osaka,” has opened on the north side of Osaka Station.
Kodawari Times went to a preview of the building prior to its opening! In this issue, we will provide you with information on the food at the Grand Green Osaka South Building, which is attracting a lot of attention♪ (information as of March 18, 2025.3.18).

 

Grand opening in the Umekita area north of Osaka Station!

Grand Green Osaka was created in the area commonly known as Umekita, north of Osaka Station. Located between Osaka Station and the Umeda Sky Building, it is a great place to stop by on the way to and from the kuchu teien observatory, a classic tourist attraction.

In September 2024, the Grand Green Osaka North Pavilion, Umekita Park, and other facilities opened as part of the preliminary opening of the city. The lush green plaza and stage of Umekita Park are a relaxing space for many people, where music festivals and other events are held.

Then, on March 21, 2025, the Grand Green Osaka South Building had its grand opening, becoming a new landmark of Osaka Station.

The South Building houses 55 stores and restaurants, as well as offices, a hotel, and wellness facilities. All of them are among the most exclusive restaurants in the Umeda area, offering a special experience that cannot be found in any other facility.
Let’s take a look at some of the recommended dining options at Grand Green Osaka South Building!

 

Gathering of fine Japanese restaurants

First, let us introduce “UMEKITA GRANDTABLES” on the 3rd floor restaurant floor. Here you will find many restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine such as sushi and Japanese beef kaiseki.

Sushi Sawamura

Sushi is a staple of Japanese cuisine. You can enjoy Edomae Sushi made with seasonal fish from all over Japan, which are purchased from the Toyosu Market in Tokyo and the Osaka Central Market. Edomae Sushi is a traditional Tokyo nigirizushi, characterized by the use of Akazu(red vinegar) in the rice. Its mild acidity and richness enhances the taste of the ingredients.

Over the counter, the chef prepares sushi right in front of us. He also tells us one by one where in Japan the fish is freshly caught, making the experience even more flavorful.

Wabi

A Japanese beef kaiseki restaurant where you can enjoy Japan’s proud food culture and the unique Japanese sense of beauty, “Wabi Sabi”. The interior of the restaurant is a Japanese-style space with a slightly dark and calm atmosphere.

Kobe Beef and Omi Beef, Japan’s three major types of beef, are cooked in the most delicious way and served as a course meal.

At the preview, we were served Omi beef steak, which melted in our mouths and filled our mouths with the delicious flavor of the meat!

After the meal, you can experience Japanese tea culture. The warmth of the tea soaked into my body and soul, and I felt very luxurious.

Sumiyaki Una Fuji

Sumiyaki Unafuji, which draws long lines in Nagoya, a city known for its famous eel, a representative of luxurious Japanese cuisine, has opened its first restaurant in Osaka. The restaurant offers luxurious dishes such as unagi donburi, unaju (Eel Rice Bowl), and hitsu-mabushi using rare blue eels.

This is Nagoya’s specialty, Hitsumabushi. You can enjoy the chopped eel on rice, eat it as it is, add condiments such as green onions, or pour broth over it to make ochazuke (rice with soup).

The interior of the restaurant is a cozy Japanese-style space with private rooms. It is nice to be able to spend time with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

Moreover, from outside the restaurant, you can watch the eels being cooked! This is the perfect place for those who want to eat fresh eels.

 

Asia’s first food hall is born

On the first basement floor, Time Out Market Osaka, an upscale food hall owned by Time Out, a London-based city guide, has opened for the first time in Asia.

Ramen, Sushi, Kushiage, Okonomiyaki, Mexican, Korean food, and more. You can enjoy gourmet foods carefully selected by our editors who know the local area well in a stylish space. Here are four recommended restaurants.

kushiage001

The creative shish-kebabs at “kushiage001 produced by kushiage010” look and taste amazing! Recommended for those who want to taste Osaka’s gourmet food.

Watanabe curry

Watanabe Curry is a fusion of Japanese dashi culture and Sri Lankan spice culture. The Beef Katsu Beef Curry is a dish recommended for meat lovers.

PIZZA TIMEWARP ∈ LACERBA

You can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza and pizza made with local Japanese ingredients. We recommend the Okinawa brown sugar and brown pork pizza. It is very hearty, so we recommend sharing it.

Time Out Bar

At Time Out Bar, which offers a menu of beers, cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages, I ordered a stylish cocktail! The lush green Green Mojito is very refreshing.

In addition, live DJ performances are sometimes held on the event stage. Don’t miss the works of art by Osaka-based artists.

 

A new form of patisserie from Kitahama, Osaka

Patisserie “Gokan”, which has its main building in Kitahama, Osaka, opened a new brand “GOKAN PARLOIR”. The lineup includes a variety of seasonal fruit-themed confections and cakes that can only be found at GOKAN PARLOIR.

There is also a cafe inside the restaurant where you can eat in and enjoy a relaxing tea time.

The “Gokan Pudding a la Mode” made with plenty of fresh fruit, the refreshing “Citrus and Yogurt Shortcake,” and the Osaka specialty “Mixed Juice.” All of them were packed with the deliciousness of fruits and made me feel luxurious.

 

Bakery and cafe with natural supermarket

On the basement floor, there was also a gourmet store for daily use.

TOM CAT BAKERY

The second Japanese branch of TOM CAT BAKERY, a bakery originating in New York, has opened its first store in Kansai. The store is a must-see for cat lovers, marked by a sign with a cute cat.

With a variety of high quality handmade breads made with homemade fermented white louvain, it is hard to decide which one to choose.

We recommend the “Dumbo Focaccia”, “Cat Pretzel”, “Mr. Cinnamon” and the original sandwiches. All are original and delicious, and you will want to eat them again and again. You can take them out or eat them at the eat-in space.

TOM CAT BAKERY original goods such as tote bags and mugs are also cute ♡♡♡.

BIO-RAL

Natural supermarket, a new business model of “Life”, a major Japanese supermarket chain. It offers a wide variety of organic foods and health-conscious products that are gentle on the body. You will find products that you cannot find in ordinary supermarkets, and you will want to buy all of them.

There is also a cafe where you can enjoy lunch plates with a choice of main and side dishes, sweets, and more. It is the perfect place to have lunch or take a break at the cafe while shopping.

 

A culinary experience a cut above the rest at Gran Green Osaka

The Grand Green Osaka South Building was filled with gourmet restaurants that cherish the spirit of Japanese hospitality and are particular about their space and ingredients. Many of the restaurants are the first to open in Osaka or are in a new format, offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience in the Osaka Station area.
You can use the restaurant for various occasions with family, friends, or lovers, so if you are particular about gourmet food, please visit Grand Green Osaka. And before or after your meal, we recommend shopping or taking a walk in the park.