anu delivers the inherent deliciousness and vitality of each ingredient through every dish.

From the open kitchen, guests can watch ingredients transform into cuisine up close, experiencing the joy of dining through aroma, sound, and temperature—engaging all five senses.

Chef Taiki Monzaki graduated from Tsuji Culinary Institute and built his foundation in Italian and French cuisine at hotels and restaurants in Osaka and Yokohama. He later served as sous chef at BERNINI HONOLULU in Hawaii. Today, he travels directly to producers across the Kansai region, capturing not only their ingredients but also the passion and stories behind them, expressing these elements in every plate.

The vision at anu is Osaka Terroir—a culinary experience that reflects the land, season, and spirit of Osaka in a given year. By incorporating exceptional local ingredients into every dish and using them fully without waste, the restaurant conveys the pure flavors of the ingredients and the blessings they carry.

Temperature is one of the most important elements in their cooking philosophy. By understanding the composition and structure of each ingredient, Chef Monzaki carefully controls how temperature affects texture, aroma, and flavor, drawing out the ingredient’s finest qualities with deep gratitude and respect for both the produce and its growers.

The interior features natural tones of earth, wood, and stone, including a counter crafted from the solid timber of the restaurant’s predecessor, sfida, and custom tiles made with ash from repurposed vegetable scraps. The space expresses nature’s gifts and the connections between people, offering a calm and welcoming atmosphere. A private dining room accommodating up to twelve guests provides a comfortable setting for family gatherings, business dinners, and special occasions.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: JPY 10,890 - JPY 32,428
  Dinner: JPY 14,520 - JPY 49,368

• Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

  Our dishes are prepared using chicken and meat-based stocks as the foundation of all flavors.

  [Meat Allergies]

  Due to the core concept of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate guests with allergies to meat or meat-based stocks. For safety reasons, we must regretfully decline reservations from guests with such allergies.

  [Other Allergies and Dietary Restrictions]

  If you have any other allergies or ingredients you prefer not to eat, please inform us at the time of reservation. Depending on ingredient availability, we may not be able to accommodate requests made on the day of your visit.

  Please note that we use significant amounts of dairy products and wheat flour, and depending on the nature and severity of your allergies, we may not be able to meet your request. We kindly ask that you consult with us in advance.

• Arrival time:

  Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and are 30 minutes late for your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

  To ensure each dish is served at its absolute best and at the most delicious temperature, all meals at our restaurant start simultaneously for all guests at designated times.

  If you arrive late, we may have to serve your course starting from whichever dish is currently being prepared, or we may be unable to provide certain dishes altogether.

  Please note that we cannot offer refunds for any missed courses or dishes in such events, so we kindly ask that you allow plenty of time for your arrival.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the course meal.(Each guest is required to order one full course.)

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.