Gessen
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Chinese
Gessen Description
Located in Osaka, Gessen is a renowned restaurant that has been awarded the Bronze prize in 2024 by The Tabelog Award and also selected as one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the West. Specializing in avant-garde Chinese cuisine, Gessen offers a dining experience like no other. Imagine dishes like striped horse mackerel smoked with jasmine tea, prawn taro cooked in clear soup with morning sky chili flavor, and foie gras marinated in Shaoxing wine and steamed at low temperature. These creations not only push the boundaries of traditional Chinese cuisine but also incorporate elements of Japanese and Western culinary techniques, creating a truly unique and imaginative menu that has been praised for pioneering a new horizon in Chinese cuisine.
Headed by Chef Sanshiro Okada, Gessen's culinary philosophy revolves around exploring uncharted territories of cuisine, deconstructing and reconstructing classic dishes with vibrant originality. The restaurant's minimalist and refreshing interior design provides a perfect backdrop for diners to savor the sensory journey of each dish. With a selection of over 2000 bottles of natural wines in the cellar, Gessen offers a complete gastronomic experience that celebrates the artistry and innovation of Chinese cuisine. Whether you are a food enthusiast or a culinary adventurer, Gessen promises a dining experience that will expand your palate and redefine your perception of Chinese cuisine.
Headed by Chef Sanshiro Okada, Gessen's culinary philosophy revolves around exploring uncharted territories of cuisine, deconstructing and reconstructing classic dishes with vibrant originality. The restaurant's minimalist and refreshing interior design provides a perfect backdrop for diners to savor the sensory journey of each dish. With a selection of over 2000 bottles of natural wines in the cellar, Gessen offers a complete gastronomic experience that celebrates the artistry and innovation of Chinese cuisine. Whether you are a food enthusiast or a culinary adventurer, Gessen promises a dining experience that will expand your palate and redefine your perception of Chinese cuisine.
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Gessen Overview
Access
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4 minute walk from Naniwabashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line.
5 minute walk from Kitahama Station.
Operating Hours
Sun: Closed
Mon: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tue: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Wed: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Thur: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Fri: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sat: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Mon: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Tue: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Wed: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Thur: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Fri: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Sat: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Payment Methods
Cash
Restaurant Features
Reservations Accepted
Wine List
Non-smoking
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