YOSAKURA at Dotonbori, Osaka

YOSAKURA

Dotonbori Kurofune Restaurant Exterior

A modern shop front with a concrete facade and glass entrance. A white banner hangs above the door, displaying Japanese characters. To the right, a vertical signboard features illuminated signage reading '道頓堀船' (Dotonbori Kurofune) along with English text 'JAPANESE RESTAURANT YOSAKURA'. The building has a textured brick upper wall and a minimalist design.

Japanese Tea Pairing Menu

A printed menu card featuring descriptions of three Japanese green teas (Kyoto Hojicha, Kyoto Uji Green Tea, Yuzu Green Tea) with pairing suggestions. It also lists prices for a Japanese Tea Tasting Flight and Single Japanese Tea Refill from Tasting Set at 1,100 JPY each. A Wi-Fi section includes an ID and PASS number. There is a warning against bringing outside food or drinks into the store, written in English, Korean, and Chinese.

Japanese Tea Tasting Menu

A close-up of a printed menu titled 'Pairing with Japanese-Tea', featuring descriptions and pairings for Kyoto Hojicha, Kyoto Uji green tea, and Yuzu green tea. Below the teas are prices for refills (1,100 JPY each). In the background, three small glass cups containing different colored liquids sit on a wooden tray next to a black ceramic container.

Omakase Course Menu Display

Two illuminated A-frame signs outside a restaurant at night. The left sign advertises 'Best Japanese food full course' with QR codes and operating hours (MON-SUN 12:00-22:00). The right sign displays an 'OMAKASE Course Menu' featuring images of sushi, sashimi, and other dishes.

Japanese Restaurant Menu

A close-up of a three-panel menu held by hands, featuring Osaka, Wagyu, and Omakase courses with prices in yen.

Sushi Bar Interior

A modern sushi bar with a long wooden counter, light wood stools, and warm lighting. Several patrons are seated at the counter, while staff members work behind the counter. The walls feature textured panels and hanging fabric elements. A glass door entrance is visible on the left side of the image.

Japanese Tea Tasting Set with Menu Card

A close-up of a Japanese tea tasting set featuring three small glass cups filled with different teas arranged on a wooden tray. Below the tray is a printed card detailing the pairing options, including descriptions and prices for Kyoho Hojicha, Kyoto Uji green tea, and Yuzu green tea. The card also includes Wi-Fi information and a notice prohibiting outside food and drinks.

Japanese Kaiseki Meal Spread

A top-down view of a traditional Japanese kaiseki meal featuring various dishes including grilled eel, skewered meat, raw beef with rice, sushi rolls on a bamboo mat, matcha tea in a ceramic bowl, and small side dishes like pickled vegetables and seaweed.

Sushi Platter with Side Dishes

A wooden tray holding a sushi platter featuring sashimi pieces, tamagoyaki, and green onions. Accompanying items include rice in a small bowl, soy sauce, wasabi, and chopsticks. A card provides instructions on how to eat the sushi.

Temaki Sushi Set

A wooden tray displaying a Temaki sushi set with rice, nori, cucumber, tamagoyaki, shrimp, and bacon strips arranged on a slate board. Small bowls of water and sauce accompany the set, along with chopsticks and a descriptive card explaining the dish's history.

Sushi Platter with Eel and Salmon

A wooden tray holding a selection of sushi pieces, including salmon nigiri, eel nigiri, and other varieties, arranged on a green leaf atop a textured stone surface. A glass of water and a small container of soy sauce are visible in the background.

Dish with Beef, Tofu, and Egg Yolk

A bowl of stew featuring sliced beef, a block of tofu, and a raw egg yolk, accompanied by pieces of watermelon. The dish is served in a dark bowl on a red placemat, with three small glasses arranged on a wooden stand in the background.

Grilled Eel in Wooden Box

A close-up of grilled eel (unagi) served in a light wooden box with Japanese characters and 'JAPANESE RESTAURANT YOSAKURA' engraved on the side. The eel is glazed, sliced into strips, and arranged neatly inside the box.

Sushi Platter on Wooden Tray

A vertical wooden tray holds a selection of sushi pieces arranged along a green leaf. From top to bottom: salmon nigiri, grilled fish (possibly tuna or mackerel), scallop nigiri, and eel unagi with dark glaze. A small portion of pickled ginger sits in the upper right corner. The background includes part of a red wall and glassware on the side.

Japanese Restaurant Table Setting

A wooden tray with various small dishes including pickled vegetables, sliced sweet potato, and other side dishes. A cup of tea is placed nearby on a coaster. Chopsticks rest on a holder next to the tray. The table has a light-colored surface with printed text indicating it's part of a Japanese restaurant setting.

Bowl of Ramen with Green Onions

A white bowl filled with creamy ramen soup, garnished with sliced green onions and thin noodles, placed on a saucer with a matching spoon. The setting includes a red table mat and glass containers in the background.

Matcha Preparation Set

A wooden tray holds a ceramic bowl with matcha whisk and green tea, alongside a small square dish containing three green matcha cakes dusted with powder. A bamboo whisk rests in the bowl, and a small wooden scoop lies nearby.

Sliced Steak with Wasabi and Chips

A close-up of four slices of medium-rare steak arranged on a dark textured plate, accompanied by a dollop of green wasabi and scattered potato chips.

Sake bottles and tasting glasses on a table

Three bottles of sake are displayed on a light wooden table, each accompanied by small glass cups arranged in wooden holders. The left bottle is green with red and white labeling, the middle bottle is amber with gold lettering, and the right bottle is dark green with black and silver design.

Grilled Skewers on Black Platter

Two skewers of grilled meat, possibly chicken or pork, resting on a rectangular black ceramic plate with textured surface. The skewer on the left appears lightly charred and pale, while the right one has darker grill marks and slightly more caramelized edges. Both are placed diagonally across the plate against a light wood-grain background.

Sushi Platter

A wooden tray with four pieces of sushi arranged on a green leaf, accompanied by wasabi and ginger. In the background, there are small glasses containing sauces or liquids.

Dining Group at Restaurant Interior

Three people seated around a light wooden table in a minimalist restaurant with white walls and exposed ceiling pipes. A square window with grid panes emits warm yellow light. On the table are bamboo trays, chopsticks, water bottles, glasses, a beer bottle labeled 'Asahi', menus with QR codes, napkins, and small dishes.

Elegant Japanese Tea and Food Set

A wooden tray set with a ceramic teapot, cup of green tea, bowl of grilled eel (unagi), empty rice bowl, small plate with ginger and wasabi, and a three-compartment dish with pickled vegetables.

Chef Slicing Wagyu Beef

A chef in a white uniform is slicing a large piece of marbled Wagyu beef on a wooden cutting board. The knife is mid-cut, revealing the rich red meat and fat patterns. Two slices have already been cut and lie beside the main block.

Beef and Egg Bowl with Tofu

A close-up of a dark bowl containing sliced beef, tofu, carrots, and a raw egg yolk in broth. In the background, three small glass bowls sit on a wooden tray.

Sashimi Plating with Garnish

A close-up of a Japanese sashimi dish featuring slices of raw fish, garnished with wasabi and sesame seeds, served on a textured green plate. In the background, there is a wooden tray holding four small glass bowls containing water or broth. The setting appears to be an upscale restaurant interior with warm lighting.

Bowl of creamy soup with green onions

A white bowl filled with a light-colored, frothy soup or broth, garnished with chopped green onions. The bowl sits on a matching saucer and spoon, placed on an orange tablecloth. In the background, there is a wooden tray holding four small glass containers, likely containing condiments or sauces.

Grilled Eel in Wooden Box

A close-up of a wooden box containing grilled eel, placed on a pink table with chopsticks nearby.

Sake bottles and tasting glasses on a table

Three bottles of sake are displayed on a wooden tray with six small tasting glasses arranged in two rows. The setting appears to be an interior space, possibly a restaurant or bar, with a modern design featuring metallic walls and warm lighting.

Matcha Tea Set

A close-up of a traditional matcha tea set on a wooden tray. The set includes a ceramic bowl with green matcha whisked in it, a bamboo chasen whisk resting inside the bowl, and a small square dish containing green matcha powder cubes with a wooden stick.

Grilled Skewers on Slate Platter

Two skewers of grilled meat, possibly chicken or pork, resting on a dark slate board. In the background, there is a wooden tray holding four small glass bowls containing liquids, likely sauces or dipping sauces. The setting appears to be an indoor dining environment with a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

Japanese Restaurant Table Setting

A neatly arranged table setting featuring a wooden tray with four small bowls containing various Japanese side dishes, including pickled vegetables and garnishes. Above the tray are three small glasses of water on a dark wooden stand. Chopsticks rest on a holder labeled 'JAPANESE RESTAURANT YOSAKURA' on a white placemat. A menu card is visible in the background.