Honto Sushi Kaiba

Can you believe a hipster neighbourhood like Kita-Horie has great sushi? Honto Sushi Kaiba near Yotsubashi does, indeed, serve up some delicious sushi. But if you don’t like raw fish, don’t fret - there’s plenty of cooked items on the dinnertime menu for a tasty meal.

[Honto Sushi Kaiba - image © Florentyna Leow]

With scores of independent boutiques and hipster cafes, Kita-Horie is the kind of district which evokes yummy-mummy brunches rather than sushi lunches. But just a short walk from Yotsubashi Station is the main branch of Honto Sushi Kaiba, a warm and inviting sushi restaurant that’s great for an inexpensive lunch or a more stylish dinner with friends or a special date. It’s definitely absorbed a little of the vibes of its Kita-Horie surroundings: the decor is like traditional Japanese restaurant meets chic cafe.

[Honto Sushi Kaiba - image © Florentyna Leow]

Pop in at lunchtime for their chirashi sushi bowls - either pay JPY900 or so for the basic bowl (already tasty) or shell out JPY2000 for a deluxe version. JPY1500 will net you a sushi and mixed tempura set for that perfect balance of cool sushi and hot fried food. Essentially, if you’re willing to pay a little more, you get a rather generous portion and variety of food here!

[Honto Sushi Kaiba - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you’re going to have dinner at Honto Sushi Kaiba, try coming with friends - all the better to share and try a wider variety of food. You can order nigirizushi (sushi pieces with toppings) by the 5-piece, 10-piece, or 16-piece, but that’s just the beginning. Snack on funky, fermented side dishes along with your sake. Sample a variety of fresh sashimi. If someone with you prefers not to have raw fish, there’s plenty of cooked fish for them: think salt-grilled fish head, fried oysters, mixed tempura, steamed egg custard, and more. It’s not the cheapest dinner around, but it’s not terribly expensive either.

For more Osaka sushi choices, see our Best Sushi In Osaka page.

English name:
Honto Sushi Kaiba

Japanese name:
本等鮨 海馬

English address:
1-15-22 Kita-horie, Nishi-Ku, Osaka-shi, 550-0014

Japanese address:
〒550-0014 大阪市西区北堀江1-15-22

Opening hours:
11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11:30pm

Price:

Non-smoking section:
Yes

Reservations:
Possible

Nearest Transport:
Subway: 3-minute walk from exit 6 of Yotsubashi Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line.

Telephone:
+81-6-6532-2918

Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Honto Sushi Kaiba on TripAdvisor.

Near To Here:
Honto Sushi Kaiba is located in Osaka’s Minami district. See our complete list of things to do in Osaka’s Minami district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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