Genso menu highlights
Nestled in the heart of Osaka’s Naniwa Ward, Genso offers an extraordinary dining experience where innovative French cuisine meets the elemental forces of fire, earth, wind, and water. This Michelin Guide recognized restaurant, set in a beautifully restored ironworks building, invites guests to a secretive and elegant space accessible only by a special PIN, enhancing the sense of exclusivity and adventure.
Starters
Begin your culinary journey with a delicately crafted amuse-bouche featuring a herb sable that sets the tone for the meal. Enjoy an artistic plate inspired by iron, combining iron-rich tuna with foie gras and black apple, a harmonious blend of flavors that surprise the palate. Savor the clear consomme made from Setouchi Inland Sea pomfret bones paired with tender conger eel, highlighting the purity of water. Experience the temari sushi inspired marinated mackerel with mullet roe and sesame, evoking the gentle breeze and freshness of the wind.
Mains
The mains showcase the bounty of the earth and fire elements with remarkable dishes such as succulent Ise lobster and sea urchin wrapped in perilla leaves and adorned with autumn truffles. Delight in Osaka’s seasonal vegetables, prepared with care and served as a warm salad accented by summer truffle slices and corn sauce—this signature dish is a vegetable lover’s dream. The aged Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu sirloin, enriched with Kinzanji miso and hazelnuts, offers a sublime indulgence that melts effortlessly on the tongue. For those seeking variety, the boar meat with sticky barley sauce inspired by the traditional peony pot is a hearty, flavorful choice.
Desserts
End your meal with playful yet elegant desserts that marry traditional French techniques with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy a unique puff pastry ice cream paired with caramelized apples, reminiscent of a refined apple pie. Another highlight is the persimmon, gyuhi mochi, and tonka bean dessert featuring stretchy rice cake textures that surprise and delight. Finally, savor the osmanthus and apricot ganache presented in an iron pipe inspired vessel, a fitting tribute to the restaurant’s industrial heritage.
Drinks and pairings
Complement your dining experience with expertly curated alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings. The alcohol pairing menu offers a sophisticated selection designed to harmonize with each course, including delicate non-alcoholic wines and inventive beverages featuring herbal teas and fruit infusions. Highlights include a non-alcoholic rosé bursting with apple and pickle acidity, a refreshing herbal water with shine muscat essence to cleanse the palate, and a spicy wine with hints of allspice and nutmeg that accentuates the richness of the Wagyu sirloin.
Special offerings
- Secretive entry with PIN access to a uniquely restored ironworks venue creating an exclusive ambiance.
- Menu inspired by the four elements: fire, earth, wind, and water with seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques.
- Multi-sensory dining experience combining elegant plating, inventive pairings, and an industrial-chic atmosphere.
