Gourmet Guide: A graduate who opened his own business and realized his dream

Ikusan Isawagawa

Japanese cuisine

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Enjoy fresh seafood and mountain delicacies at Ikisan Isawagawa, located in Shinchi, Osaka.

The name of the restaurant, "Isawagawa," comes from the combination of "ishi" (stone) which means mountain produce, "wa" (harmony) which represents waves and seafood, and "kawa" (river) which means river produce, so this restaurant is a place where you can enjoy the bounty of nature from the mountains, seas, and rivers.
The owner himself travels to the fishing port of Akashiura, brings back live fish from his daytime nets, and serves the finest seafood.
This is a traditional Japanese restaurant that offers beautiful and delicious dishes made with seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy the fresh bounty of the land and sea, savoring the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Close up!Ikusan Isawagawa

The spacious counter seats all have an open kitchen.
Enjoy the cooking process and conversation with the chef.

Alumni who achieved their dreams

Shop owner
Hiroshi Urakami

History

1981 Graduated from Tsuji Gakuen Culinary and Confectionery College
1984 Chef at the Japanese Consulate General in Boston
1986 Kitashinchi Isawagawa opened

A dream that could only be realized at Tsuji Gakuen

What is your most memorable experience during your time at Tsuji Gakuen?

I learned that cooking methods and aromas vary depending on the country.

Please tell us an episode that made you glad to be a graduate of Tsuji Gakuen.

I still have connections with my teachers and classmates.

A message to high school students aiming to work in the cooking and confectionery fields

People feel happy when they eat delicious food, and it is our job to help them achieve this.

Ikusan Isawagawa

1st Miyoshi Building, 1-2-9 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0002
06-6345-5588
11:30-14:00 (LO13:30) / 17:00-23:00 (LO22:00)
Sundays/holidays
Lunch from 1,000 yen / Dinner from 8,000 yen
3 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line
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