At Shunpanro Namba, guests can casually enjoy the taste of tradition and professional skills unique to Shimonoseki Shunpanro, the first restaurant publicly licensed to serve fugu (blowfish) dishes.
Our restrant was recently reopened after renovation in September 2013 with increased private rooms, so that guests can use us more conveniently on various occasions, such as entertainment, introductory meetings, and celebration.
Do not miss the chance to appreciate the first-class fugu dishes that are supported by the taste of tradition and professional skills inherited over years, in the sophisticated atmosphere that conveys history.
Shunpanro Namba is proud not only of its fugu (blowfish) dishes, but also of seasonal banquet dishes using high-class materials of the season.
Our head chef has a long cooking experience at established Japanese restaurants in Osaka, and is a skilled professional who has been awarded many prizes, including the Osaka Governor’s Prize. He serves the prime dishes to guests with his professional skills that have been polished over years.
We wholeheartedly entertain our guests so that they can appreciate the taste of the season and of materials with their own eyes, tongue, and three other senses.
Shunpanro Namba also has excellent access, located in the calm restaurant mall with high-class atomosphere on the 9th floor of Takashimaya Osaka Store, directly linked to the Namba Station of major railway lines.
Use us for meals during shopping, introductory meetings and entertainment, celebration, and any other gatherings with your precious persons on precious days.
All our staff wholeheartedly serves guests who choose us, so that they can make wonderful time and memory.
More than 130 years ago in 1888, Prince Ito Hirobumi had fugu (blowfish) dishes at Shimonoseki Shunpanro, which was then honored as the first publicly licensed restaurant to serve fugu dishes. Enjoy the taste of tradition and professional techniques that have been established over many years.
Mellow and mild Yasuoka negi (green onions) are directly delivered from Shimonoseki. Ponzu sauce is made from bitter oranges grown by a contracted farmer and using additive-free, pure-brew soy sauce; Rausu kelp comes from Hokkaido; and carefully selected dried bonito come from Makurazaki, Kagoshima.
Throughout the year, high-quality tiger puffers under thorough control is used, delivered to Shunpanro from its contracted fisheries cooperative in Nagasaki. fugu (blowfish) professionals carefully select each and every fugu, and prepare them in their best conditions with amazing texture and flavor.
Dishes that feature seasonal ingredients unique to Japan, and reassuring and friendly service that help guests focus on the dishes – we honestly entertain guests in a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoy our omotenashi that combines taste, service, atmosphere, and everything.
We have a history of more than 130 years, and many things to be handed down to the future. While we preserve our traditions, we must also keep changing for more enhanced satisfaction of guests. Over time, we identify what must remain the same and what must change in order to improve.