Tenpei serves bite-sized gyoza within a Chinese format, with Tabelog’s 2024 number 6 ranking adding a concrete reason to plan around it.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-8-12 Sonezakishinchi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0002, Japan
- Phone
- +81 6-6341-1972
- Website
- tenpei.jp
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Bite-sized gyoza and tsukemono
Bite-sized gyoza anchors Tenpei’s Chinese focus, with gyoza and tsukemono among its signatures. Quick-bite pacing makes it a practical fit when dinner or late-night plans need a compact meal.
Tabelog number 6 and counter service
Tabelog placed Tenpei at number 6 with 3.7 points in 2024, while Opinionated About Dining ranked it number 24 among casual restaurants in Japan in 2025. Counter service and an open kitchen suit diners who want the cooking close by.
Budget Reality Check
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpei | Kita, Bite-Sized Gyoza | $$ | ||
| Fukuryu En | Kita, Sichuan & Tantanmen Chinese | $$ | , | |
| Tenshin Kobo Kowloon | Higashisumiyoshi, Dim sum & Yum cha | $$ | , | |
| Suigyoza no Mise Harbin | $$ | , | Ibaraki, Traditional Chinese dumpling house | |
| Raofu Tsai Hanshin umeda ten | Kita, Modern Sichuan Chinese | $$ | , | |
| Opus One | $$$ | , | Chūō, Seasonal Fine Chinese with Shark Fin & Seafood Courses |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #135
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #24
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #30
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #6 · No. 6
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Dumplings - 2024
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Well Known
- Lively
- After Work
- Casual Hangout
- Late Night
- Open Kitchen
- Beer Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cramped, smoky, greasy air from constant frying; intimate counter seating with open kitchen view; filled with local after-work crowds; minimal English signage but welcoming to foreigners.