Taian

This is a Michelin three-star hotel in Osaka. The wagyu beef here is the most famous and is also its specialty. The appetizers include puffer fish sashimi, and the tofu soup is delicious. The soup is made with the original puffer fish soup.

Taian is a Japanese restaurant in Osaka with good value for money. What I like most about them is the fresh sea urchin, which is so delicious and melts in your mouth. The tempura is also fried crispy and is especially refreshing with vinegar. There is also a sashimi platter, which is generous in portion and fresh in ingredients. It tastes like the ocean. Very good!

It took 3 hours to prepare several dishes. From the fresh, sour and sweet appetizers to the Wagyu main course, the eel was fragrant when it was served. The meat can be separated with chopsticks. It was juicy and tender. I had another bowl of rice with it.

It's a Michelin restaurant, so it's very expensive, about 1,000 yuan per person. Their tempura is indeed delicious, but to be honest, the price-performance ratio is still relatively low. If you are not short of money, you can come and experience it. In fact, the tempura in many places is very delicious.

The sashimi here is very fresh and the portions are large. The tempura is also very well made, with the prawns and vegetables cooked to the perfect temperature. The grilled seafood is also very delicious. Two people spent more than a thousand dollars and were quite satisfied.

Given the 2-star Michelin rating, I had high expectations, but it was nothing like similar kaiseiki restaurants I've been to in Tokyo and Kyoto. The bar is so high that the waiters have to reach over the customers to deliver the plates to the diners, rather than the chefs presenting each dish directly to the customers. The food was mediocre and the presentation was average. Although the grilled Kobe steak (2 slices) was delicious, they charge 2,000 yen more than the standard 14,000 yen, which I think is too expensive.