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Fugu Maru - Osaka Kitashinchi Fugu Specialty Restaurant
Experience the ultimate in freshness with live fugu in a serene Japanese setting.
Located in the heart of Kitashinchi, a district lined with various dining establishments, Fugu Maru specializes in fugu (blowfish) cuisine. Leveraging their expertise in live fish wholesaling, they source the freshest live fugu from the best regions in Japan, ensuring top-quality ingredients. Their motto, "Simple is Best," guides their preparation methods to highlight the natural flavors of the fugu.
The most popular offering, the "Marumaru Course," includes a comprehensive lineup of dishes: parboiled fugu, fugu sashimi (tessa), fried fugu, charcoal-grilled fugu, fugu hot pot (tecchiri), rice porridge, and dessert. During the summer, they offer the "Grilled Fugu Course" and the "Fugu Claypot Steamed Course," which exclude the hot pot. In addition to fugu, they also take pride in their summer pike conger (hamo) dishes. The "Selectable Hamo Hot Pot Course" allows you to choose from hamo sukiyaki, hamo shabu-shabu, or tomato hot pot. A variety of à la carte items are also available.
The interior features private rooms and an overall serene atmosphere, making it ideal for dates, business meetings, and special occasions.
Highlights
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A fugu specialty restaurant located in the bustling Kitashinchi area of Osaka Kita.
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Utilizes expertise and connections from live fish wholesaling to source the best live fugu from across Japan.
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Known for its fugu dishes as well as its popular summer hamo (pike conger) dishes.
Photos
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![Marumaru Course: Enjoy a variety of fugu dishes like sashimi and hot pot.]()
Marumaru Course: Enjoy a variety of fugu dishes like sashimi and hot pot.
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![Their summer hamo (pike conger) dishes also have a strong following.]()
Their summer hamo (pike conger) dishes also have a strong following.
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![In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also offers private rooms.]()
In addition to counter and table seating, the restaurant also offers private rooms.
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![Located in the heart of Kitashinchi.]()
Located in the heart of Kitashinchi.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Yes, there are menus available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
A simple introduction to the menu for foreign visitors is available through the reference link.
https://vir.jp/fugumaru
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Can I get take-out?
Some items are available for takeout.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
Yes, it is.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Yes, it is.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Smoking allowed in the restaurant.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大阪・北新地のふぐ専門店「ふぐまる」
- Postal Code
- 530-0002
- Address
- Showa Building 1F, 1-11-6 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6343-2901
- Closed
- Sundays and holidays
- Business Hours
- 6:00pm - 11:00pm (L.O.10:00pm)
- Budget
- 10,000yen
- Access
- About 3 mintes walk from JR Tozai Line’s Kitashinchi station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)