Osaka, Japan｜海鮮居酒屋 夢とんぼ

Completely seriously, this may have been the best dining experience I have ever had. We wandered in tonight and had an amazing welcome. The owner was so friendly and made us a countless number of special dishes at his recommendation. We had: - Otaru sashimi - tuna back sashimi - snapper sashimi - seared bonito with ginger root, ginger bulb, and onion - a mountain of uni with nori and wasabi - a massive oyster with whiskey and lemon - plum wine - whiskey - beer - so much more seared sashimi I can’t even remember the name of The owner spoke fantastic English and gave us an amazing and personalized experience. He accommodated tricky allergies with ease and made us feel very safe. It’s hard to find, but it was the best food we have had in Japan, and maybe ever. Worth your time and money to go!!

This is a tiny Izakaya restaurant - 5 seats at a counter - serving only fish. Not to be missed. What a lovely experience. Delicious large fresh raw oyster from Okinoshima Island (a specialty of our chef) served with a dash of The Yamazaki single malt whisky. A sashimi platter of toro (fatty tuna), red tuna, and lightly seared nodoguro (black throat sea perch) - my new favorite fish after this meal. Last, seared bonito sashimi with a dash of fresh ginger and garlic. Our chef collects Japanese ceramics and creates ikebana and bonsai arrangements in his home when he is not cooking.

If you’re in need of a touristy reprieve, you need to stop in here. A very small space, so Uncle YumeTonbu-san feels like your personal chef! AMAZING food and experience. The sashimi was the best I’ve had, and I felt so welcomed in this space! Would highly recommend!