Shokudo Kuro Usagi serves Modern Chinese Izakaya in Osaka’s Kita Ward, with 2025 Tabelog 100 #54 recognition and black shumai among its signatures.
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- Address
- 5 Chome-8-6 Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan
- Phone
- +81 6-4400-5696
- Website
- yoyaku-kurousagi.com
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Tabelog 100 #54 in 2025
Tabelog 100 placed Shokudo Kuro Usagi at #54 with 3.7pts in 2025. The Modern Chinese Izakaya format gives the page its clearest frame: dinner or late-night plans with casual service.
Black shumai, black tantanmen, black fried rice
Kuro Usagi black shumai, black tantanmen, and black fried rice define the signature set. Craft cocktails and beer sit alongside local sourcing, making the choice more useful for diners prioritising dishes and drinks over formality.
Budget Reality Check
Comparable venues side-by-side for orientation.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokudo Kuro Usagi | Kita, Modern Chinese Izakaya | $$ | , | |
| Fukuryu En | Kita, Sichuan & Tantanmen Chinese | $$ | , | |
| Yokobori | Chūō, Creative Chinese Stand-up Bar | $$ | , | |
| Tachinomi Izakaya LIBERTY | $$ | , | Kita, Chinese Izakaya / Standing Bar | |
| Chinese Sai Es Sawada | Kita, Modern Chinese Fine Dining | $$$ | , | |
| Raofu Tsai Hanshin umeda ten | Kita, Modern Sichuan Chinese | $$ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #54 · No. 54
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Modern
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Late Night
- Standalone
- Design Destination
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 3 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 3 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A compact, station-close Chinese bar with a chic, dark-toned interior, counter-focused seating, and warm lighting that creates a relaxed adult atmosphere suited to dates, solo drinks, or a second stop of the night.