“ A unique and delicious find in Osaka. We had never eaten Japanese oysters before and were pleasantly delighted at how tasty they are. The set was nice because you go from light to rich/creamy, similar to how a sushi chef might go from white to fatty during an omakase meal. The Nagasaki oysters were by far the best. Hokkaido is yummy too. The lemon cream pasta is incredible. It manages to be both so so creamy and rich yet stays light in terms of the weight of the sauce. Sometimes, when a sauce is this rich, it can be too heavy and/or oily, but that wasn’t the case. You have to get the lemon cream pasta if you eat here. The risotto was nice and subtle, which complemented the lemon cream pasta well. You may want something else if you don’t have a very strong dish paired with it. The chicken sashimi was interesting to eat but we probably wouldn’t order it again. We walked in at around 4 PM and were able to get seated immediately since it was off hours. You will want to make reservations if you want prime time seating. ”

“ Oysters were fresh and good. From other reviews, I didn't try the meat. I turned up at late 4pm, almost 5pm so there were not many customers. Server was generally attentive though she made a mistake with my bill and sometimes took time to get her attention. One of the cook (?) was busy chatting while the one shucking the oyster tried her best to communicate. Also, there were dirty glasses lining the area near the counter. My grilled oyster with snow crab and sea urchin was initially missing the sea urchin till I asked about it. ”

“ This establishment was visited primarily for its fresh oysters, which proved to be an exceptional highlight. The experience commenced with the Chef's recommended assortment, featuring oysters sourced from five distinct regions across Japan. Among these, the Hokkaido oyster was particularly outstanding, prompting an additional order of three pieces. The accompanying two sauces complemented the creamy texture of the oysters perfectly. The final oyster was enjoyed in its natural state, providing a delightful conclusion to the fresh oyster experience. Additionally, two deep-fried oysters were ordered. Both the tartar sauce and the presentation of this dish were exemplary. The service provided by the young gentleman serving my table was notably attentive and demonstrated exceptional professionalism. This restaurant is highly recommended for anyone seeking fresh, high-quality oysters in Osaka. ”

“ Good food, Good drink, and good atmosphere, what can you expect more. The boss, Akira San is really nice. I saw him having a very good relationship with his staffs, and put a lot of effort cooking for me. This is what I would expect for a good restaurant. I would definitely come back. ”

“ We had an extra ordinary night at Bistro Akira. Highly recommended for delicious food and very good service! Our waiter Sako was extremely friendly, in English, and he gave several times good advise during our order of the menu. We had an outstanding starter of cold oyster with sea urchin and beef. After that we shared a fantastic dish with oysters in garlic butter (with by Sako advised bread to dip in that mind blowing butter). Our main courses were spot on. We had fish with risotto in champaign and a ramen with oysvers. Simply sensational. We also enjoyed the desserts. All was accompanied by Australian sparkling wine. We think the chef has a great talent for balance and creativity, with a Japnese view on European cuisine (while we are used to a Europa view on Japanese food - the difference is super interesting). Bistro Akira seems to be a hidden gem, since we were the only non-Japanese guests throughout the evening. ”

“ even they are selling nice oysters but their lamb chop is soon good so tender. ”

“ I came across this restaurant on Google and was surprised to find they offered same-day reservations, so I booked a table soon after they opened. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere, and it wasn't crowded when we arrived. The staff were friendly and polite, and they took the time to explain each dish. They have English menus, and the set menu we ordered was very good. I upgraded to a 5-oyster selection for a small additional charge, which I highly recommend. Besides the oysters, the meat dishes were also a highlight, and all the other dishes were delightful. It was a very enjoyable dining experience. ”

“ Excellent place for oysters in Shinmachi (Osaka). They serve them raw, grilled, fried, gratin, and mixed with crab meat and sea urchin. Fast and amicable service although not yet very used to foreigners. Acceptable wine selection. ”