Hajime

September 9, 2025

Stepping into Hajime was an unforgettable experience. As a fan of vegetables, I was blown away by the massive variety of incredible veggie dishes. Each one was a delightful surprise. The grilled amadai fish was a standout—perfectly cooked with a delicate flavor that was simply divine. Another highlight was the hacho miso fish chip, which was just so cute and tasty. The cheese dish is something I can eat everyday and I'm not even a cheese person. The creativity of the menu really shines through with dishes like the foie gras sandwich, which I've never seen anywhere else. The entire meal was a feast for the eyes as well as the palate; the presentation was so fun, with a lot of dry ice adding a dramatic, magical touch. It’s a truly special place and worth every bit of hype.

September 14, 2025

Eating at HAJIME in Osaka was an experience I will never forget. Chef Hajime Yoneda is doing something really special here. The menu, Dialogue with the Earth 2024, is more than food on a plate. Each dish felt like a story, beautifully presented and full of flavor that made me stop and think while still being such a joy to eat. The service was just as incredible. Every single person on the team was kind, professional, and thoughtful in a way that made the whole night feel effortless. Honestly, it was five diamond service from start to finish. HAJIME is not just a restaurant. It is a place that makes you feel connected to something bigger through food. I walked away not only full but moved, and I know this will stay with me for a long time. Japanese food

August 30, 2025

Hajime Restaurant Osaka - Honestly where do I start, the level in which this restaurant performs is exceptional, the quality of food is on a total other planet, Not only was the Service amazing, it was personalised and bought tears to my wife’s eyes, they listened and made changes to make our night unforgettable, we went for the full experience including the wine pairing and oh was it worth every penny, the way in which the food is served to you created a relationship with the food in front of you, the flavours and presentation are nothing short of perfection, the most honourable and memorable experience for dinner that we have ever had, I thank Hajime Yoneda and his amazing team for such an amazing experience. We will recommend to many others for years to come and will definitely dine with Hajime again when in Osaka. Hajime you certainly deserve your Michelin 3 Star.

February 9, 2025

My visit was in Nov 2023 and it was my first 3 Michelin star experience in Japan. The entire experience was out of this world and there were a lot of photos I couldn't share because of the picture limit. Service was top notch and the restaurant assigned an English speaking staff to me. Food was incredible and I went all in to get the full experience. Even though the entire meal was expensive, I thought it was worth every cent!

April 28, 2025

Memorable date night with quality food and ambiance. The theme of our menu was “dialogue with earth” and the pictures don’t do chef hajime justice for portraying so beautifully! They also sent us with a yummy tea flavored spread as a gift. Highly recommend, and be sure to book months in advance.