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Amimoto Bekkan: Crab Multi-course Meal and Lunch Set in Shinsaibashi
From Osaka Namba Station, it takes about six minutes on foot towards the west direction of Shinsaibashi to reach ‘Amimoto Bekkan.’ This crab restaurant is part of the Kani Doraku group, featuring private rooms and a hall, with both chairs and sunken seating, making it perfect for enjoying a leisurely crab meal with family or friends. Walking into the restaurant feels like entering an old Japanese inn by the sea. On the first floor, live crabs swim slowly in aquariums, creating a quiet and dignified atmosphere, which feels particularly serene compared to typical tourist area crab restaurants. This is a high-end establishment of the Kani Doraku group, often referred to as ‘private inner dining room,’ positioned at a higher level than regular restaurants, offering multi-course meal cuisine centered around crab.
Lunch options include crab sets served before four in the afternoon. For example, the ‘Kaguya’ meal includes snow crab vinegar dish, crab and tofu skin raw seafood, crab claws, as well as Japanese steamed egg custard, battered fried dish, and crab pot-cooked rice; ‘Karin’ and ‘Kaori’ each have different combinations of crab dishes.
Crab is the star here. The restaurant uses seasonal crabs airlifted from Hokkaido, offering different varieties such as Matsuba crab and King crab according to the season. A typical meal usually starts with raw seafood, followed by steamed egg, battered fried dish, grilled or stewed dishes, and concludes with a small hot pot or pot-cooked rice. The raw seafood crab meat is pale and delicate, with a pronounced sweetness and a chewy texture; the crab meat in the steamed egg is soft, blending the egg liquid with the crab’s umami; the battered fried dish has a thin, crispy exterior while the crab meat inside remains juicy. Many people particularly mention the hot pot with extra-large crab, where thinly sliced crab meat is quickly dipped in clear broth, resulting in firm yet tender meat, with the broth becoming sweeter as it cooks. The final pot-cooked rice or crispy rice incorporates all the fresh flavors into the white rice, leaving one feeling satisfied after the meal.
In addition to snow crab, a la carte options include King crab dishes, whole boiled horsehair crab, and crab sushi. For those who enjoy sharing, options like nigiri sushi, pressed sushi, or thick rolls are available; adding a serving of crab Japanese steamed egg custard or baked crab can also satisfy different tastes.
If it’s a group meal, the restaurant also offers an all-you-can-drink package, which requires a reservation for two or more people. Beverages include beer, sake, shochu, and non-alcoholic options. First, choose a lunch set or multi-course meal, then add dishes according to your companions’ preferences, enjoying everything from appetizers to rice or rice porridge.
The interior has a Japanese inn style, with private rooms and tatami seating, suitable for those who want a quiet dining experience. Unlike street-side crab restaurants that focus on visuals, this place emphasizes the layers and rhythm of the dishes. A typical set menu usually includes several crab-based dishes, from appetizers to main courses and rice, allowing diners to appreciate the fresh taste of crab through different cooking methods. Some describe the lingering subtle sweetness in the mouth after eating, rather than just a rich or greasy feeling.
However, compared to other crab-centric restaurants, the portion sizes and quality here are relatively stable. The overall cost is approximately between ten thousand and fifteen thousand yen, depending on the chosen set menu. It is suitable for those who want to seriously enjoy a round of crab without being crowded.
This place offers a different rhythm. There are no excessive performances, just live crabs, clear soup, and steam, along with dishes that present seasonal crabs in various ways. After finishing a round and stepping out of the restaurant, the street is still lively, but the mouth retains the sweet taste of the freshly dipped crab meat.
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Below are selected lunch sets, crab courses and à la carte dishes, with prices in yen including tax. Lunch sets are served until four in the afternoon. All-you-can-drink plans require a reservation for at least two people and last two hours; the last drink order is fifteen minutes before the end of the plan. Menu checked on 2026-11-3; dishes may change with the season and supply.
Course
コース
Lunch Set Kaguya
昼御膳 かぐや
Lunch Set Karin
昼御膳 かりん
Lunch Set Kaori
昼御膳 かおり
Crab Kaiseki Yunagi
かに会席 夕凪
Crab Kaiseki Gekka
かに会席 月華
Crab Kaiseki Fuga
かに会席 風雅
Premium Crab Kaiseki Tasting Course
極かに会席 味くらべコース
Free Drink Fan
フリードリンク 扇
Free Drink Tsumugi
フリードリンク 紬
Free Drink Nishiki
フリードリンク 錦
Free Drink Aya
フリードリンク 綾
Crab Hot Pot
かに鍋
Snow Crab Hot Pot
ズワイかに かにすき
Snow Crab Chiri (Boiled)
ズワイかに かにちり
Snow Crab Shabu-shabu
ズワイかに かにしゃぶ
Rice Porridge after Hot Pot
お鍋の後の雑炊
Udon Noodles
うどん
Extra Snow Crab for Hot Pot
かにすき用 ズワイかに身
Snow Crab Meat for Crab Shabu-shabu
かにしゃぶ用 ズワイかに身
Snow Crab A La Carte
ズワイかに一品料理
Boiled Snow Crab
ズワイかに茹物
Snow Crab Sashimi
ズワイかに造り
Snow Crab Tempura
ズワイかに天婦羅
Deep-fried Snow Crab
ズワイかに唐揚
Charcoal-grilled Snow Crab with Crab Miso
ズワイかに炭火焼 甲羅みそ付
Grilled Snow Crab
ズワイかに焼物
King Crab A La Carte
タラバかに一品料理
Boiled King Crab
タラバかに茹物
King Crab Sashimi
タラバかに造り
King Crab Tempura
タラバかに天婦羅
Deep-fried King Crab
タラバかに唐揚
Charcoal-grilled King Crab
タラバかに炭火焼
Grilled King Crab
タラバかに焼物
Crab Sushi
かに寿司
Snow Crab Premium Sushi Roll
ズワイかに上巻
Snow Crab Nigiri Sushi
ズワイかににぎり
Snow Crab Pressed Sushi
ズワイかにバッテラ
Snow Crab Thick Sushi Roll
ズワイかに太巻
Snow Crab and Cucumber Roll
ズワイかに胡瓜巻
Crab Miso Nigiri Sushi
ズワイかにみそにぎり
Snow Crab Chirashi Sushi
ズワイかにちらし
Raw Snow Crab Nigiri Sushi
生ズワイかににぎり
Assorted Snow Crab Sushi
ズワイかに寿司盛合せ
Other Crab Dishes
その他一品料理
Snow Crab Rice Porridge (for 2)
ズワイかに雑炊
Snow Crab Miso (Crab Innards)
ズワイかにみそ
Snow Crab Steamed Egg Custard
ズワイかに茶碗蒸し
Snow Crab Gratin
ズワイかにグラタン
Snow Crab Croquette
ズワイかにコロッケ
Grilled Snow Crab Miso in Shell
ズワイかにみそ甲羅焼
Boiled Whole Live Horsehair Crab
活毛かに姿茹
Free Drink Plan
フリードリンク
Beer
ビール
Sake
日本酒
Sweet Potato Shochu
芋焼酎
Barley Shochu
麦焼酎
Whiskey on the Rocks
ウイスキー ロック
Whiskey with Water
ウイスキー 水割り
Highball
ハイボール
Asahi Zero
アサヒゼロ
Lemon Chuhai
レモン酎ハイ
Lime Chuhai
ライム酎ハイ
Grapefruit Chuhai
グレープフルーツ酎ハイ
Yuzu Chuhai
柚子酎ハイ
Coke
コーラ
Apple Juice
アップルジュース
Orange Juice
オレンジジュース
Cider
サイダー
Ginger Ale
ジンジャーエール
Oolong Tea
ウーロン茶
Calpis
カルピス
Sparkling Water
炭酸水
Amimoto Bekkan | Store Location
Amimoto Bekkan | Store Information
Store Name: Amimoto Bekkan (Kanidouraku’s Private Room Amimoto Bekkan)
Address: 〒542-0086 大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋2-9-16
Phone: 06-6213-0055
Transportation: About 6 minutes on foot from Osaka Namba Station, about 10 minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station.
Business Hours: 11:30 to 22:00; last order time is announced on-site by the restaurant. Closed on New Year’s Day.
Seating: Private rooms, sunken seating, chairs, and hall; all seats are non-smoking, with a designated smoking area.
Reservation: AutoReserve online reservation; also availableusing the restaurant’s reservation system。
Data verification: 2026 year 11 month 3 day.
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