I visited the Italian restaurant "YUNiCO" in Kita-Shinchi, Osaka for dinner. Chef Yamamoto honed his skills at "Ristorante Hiro" for a long time before opening this restaurant in the spring of 2020. Despite the challenges of opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant overcame the difficulties with its solid cuisine and heartwarming service, earning a one-star rating in the "Michelin Guide Osaka 2023". The set course is priced at 13,000 yen, with a seating charge of 600 yen + tax, totaling 14,960 yen (as of June 2023). The ingredients and menu may vary depending on the season, which is something I appreciated. 1. New Potato Amuse: A delicate and flavorful new potato puree amuse bouche. 2. Octopus, Asparagus, Genovese: A Genovese dish of octopus and asparagus, a delightful Italian appetizer. 3. Swordfish, Shiitake: Fried swordfish and shiitake mushrooms, incorporating Japanese elements into the dish. 4. Crab, Spring Onion, Consomme: A French-style dish of crab with consomme jelly, delicious and elegant. 5. 552, Osaka, YUNiCO: A playful dish named "552", reminiscent of a certain Penglai dish, surprising in taste. 6. Fruit Tomato, Burrata, Miyazaki Mango: An ultimate version of Caprese with fruit tomato, Miyazaki mango, and delicious burrata. 7. Red Snapper, Caviar, Champagne Sauce: Baked red snapper in pastry with caviar and elegant champagne sauce, a fantastic fish dish. 8. Sea Urchin Spaghetti: A delightful sea urchin spaghetti, a must-have pasta dish in Italian cuisine. 9. Black Wagyu Beef: Roasted black Wagyu beef, a mouthwatering main course. 10. Melon, Yogurt: A satisfying dessert to end the meal. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, all of which are delicious. I had a great dining experience, thanks to the chef's friendly conversation and exquisite dishes. I look forward to returning to try the seasonal menu. Thank you for a memorable evening!

The restaurant offers a variety of elaborate dishes to enjoy at the counter. The dishes are served promptly, and the young staff members are very friendly. The portion size was just right for a typical male. The flavors were not overpowering and easy to eat.

I visited this Italian restaurant for dinner, which has earned one Michelin star. Although the restaurant's rating on Tabelog is low, I was very satisfied with the food. The young and energetic staff and the lively atmosphere at the counter were very pleasant. The dishes were delicious, and the wine recommended by the staff was also excellent. I had a great time and would like to visit this restaurant again when the season changes.

Italian restaurant in Kitashinchi with Michelin stars (^ ^) Creative Italian cuisine created by a handsome chef! From intricately crafted dishes like tai fish pie to simple dishes that bring out the flavors of the ingredients, each dish was exquisite with attention to detail (^ ^) If they had slightly more affordable courses, I would visit more often.

Located on the 4th floor of the building right outside Kitashinchi Station, this restaurant has a prime location along Sonezaki Street. I wonder how much the rent is for this spot. I was surprised that the owner chose to open here when they could have chosen a different location to start their business. However, I later found out that the owner is also the chef. They must have a lot of confidence in their skills. The restaurant has a unique layout and offers a sense of stability. I will have to come back at night next time.

I was invited by gourmet friends to a place they had been wanting to go for a long time, and finally, we made it happen. The inviting atmosphere of the restaurant with an L-shaped counter and adult vibes. Have you been here before? It seems like it used to be where Ristorante Pinocchio was located. I love the ambiance of this place ♡ While enjoying delicious wine, we could watch the process of the dishes being prepared. The live feeling at the counter seats was the best. As I'm getting older, I find overly salty flavors tiring, but I do enjoy dishes that go well with alcohol. The course menu was well-structured, and the wine smoothly found its way into my stomach, leaving me very satisfied ♡ For the main course, I had black wagyu beef with just the right amount of marbling. The meat, with its creamy and elegant fat, woke me up with just one bite! It was truly a good-looking and delicious piece of meat! Lately, I've been eating a lot of lean meat, so my stomach was a little surprised by the fat in the meat. My stomach, now that I'm older, was even more surprised, tears. This is my first post in a long time. My last update was in 2018... I've always been lacking in vocabulary and expression, and it's been so long that I feel even duller. It's difficult to express my feelings in words. I think I'll start posting more casually again. Unico, it was a really good restaurant! I'm sorry for starting with a post after about 5 years. And it's a scheduled post. I hope to visit again. Thank you very much.

This restaurant truly deserves its Michelin star. They start with carefully selecting ingredients, all of which are fresh and skillfully utilized to create flavors that go beyond traditional Italian cuisine. Dining at the counter allows you to witness the presentation of each dish, adding to the overall experience. A place I would definitely revisit.

【Visit Date】Dinner on July 14, 2022 【Order】Seasonal course: 9-10 dishes using black wagyu beef, caviar, truffle, and sea urchin, with 5 types of wine pairing The day before yesterday, I went to Unico in Kitashinchi after work. It may not have a high rating on Tabelog, but it's a one Michelin star restaurant. I made a reservation through Ikkyu for a course with wine pairing at 7:00 pm. The restaurant is located on the 4th floor of a building along a main street, making it easy to find. The interior has only a counter seating. There were two couples and myself on this day. As for the dishes, you can see the menu for details, but the fried conger eel, burrata cheese dish, and sea bream pie were memorable. The tagliolini was a bit too rich for my taste. Oh, and the bread was exceptionally delicious. That might have been the most memorable part. Thank you for the meal.

Good evening~♡( ◜︎◡︎◝︎ )♡I will be posting today as well♪Birthday Celebration①【YUNiCO】2022 Michelin Kyoto Osaka One Star Italian with only 9 reviews, a hidden gem. Today is my birthday month and I have been enjoying happy days filled with celebrations. My close friend Eri-chan, who is active as a celebrity in Ashiya, was the first to celebrate with me♡ And to top it off, Eri-chan even wore miimi's clothes to the celebration, which made me so happy♡ The restaurant we went to is YUNiCO, which recently earned one Michelin star in the 2022 Kyoto Osaka guide. This Italian restaurant in Kitashinchi, opened in 2019, has always caught my attention☼*―――――*☼*―――――*☼*―――――*☼ ■Ameba Official Top Blogger: ♡miimi's 365 Days♡ ■Instagram: miimi__miimi Lots of stories and videos to enjoy ■miimi's clothing online store: www.miimi-co.jp ★All the clothes I wear are available for purchase online and can be delivered within 1 day★ If you found this helpful, please like it. And if you liked it, please save it and follow me(❁ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)⁾⁾⁾*☼*―――――*☼*―――――*☼*―――――*☼* The latest edition of the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2022, the talk of the town YUNiCO, is an Italian restaurant opened by Jun Yamamoto, who honed his skills at Ristorante Hiro for 10 years. Using European ingredients as well as Kyoto's Kyo-yasai vegetables and Awaji Island fresh fish, among others, the Japanese Italian cuisine is simple in style, bringing out the potential of the ingredients. They also emphasize wine pairings, with a lineup focused on Italy and France. The restaurant has only counter seats, creating an immersive atmosphere where guests can watch the dishes being prepared right in front of them. Located just a 2-minute walk from Kitashinchi Station in Osaka, it was literally 0 minutes away from the exit I took! ■Profile Owner Chef Jun Yamamoto Born in 1984. He was fascinated by cooking during his student days and went to a culinary school. After graduating, he trained at an Italian restaurant in Kyoto before joining Ristorante Hiro. He served as head chef at Ristorante Hiro Osaka for 2 years and Ristorante Hiro Aoyama for 3 years, also involved in launching new stores. In April 2020, he finally opened his own restaurant, YUNiCO, in Kitashinchi, Osaka. ■Location 4F, 1-5-17 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka 2 minutes walk from Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, exit 11-21 Depending on the exit, it could be 10 seconds away ■Space Only counter seats, with a total of 11 seats ■Menu Dinner courses: 2 types ¥10,500 and ¥14,900 (including tax and seating fee of ¥600) *I'm not sure which course we had this time, as Eri-chan invited me. She also included a wine pairing♥︎︎∗︎*ﾟ - Welcome Drink: Instead of the expected new potato, we were served a chilled potato soup Vichyssoise in a champagne glass. It had a smooth texture and a simple potato flavor. - Ainame: Deep-fried scales of Ainame. The crispy scales and fluffy soft flesh create an enjoyable contrast in textures. The elegant flavor of Ainame with a curry twist spreads in your mouth. - Shiitake: Not almond, but a fried dish of Tenkeiko Shiitake mushrooms from Tokushima. With its rich umami content, it has about three times the umami of regular shiitake mushrooms, offering a flavorful taste and a satisfying texture. - Ishidai Garlic: Carpaccio of Ishidai from Awaji Island. Aged slightly, the refined umami of Ishidai, combined with a hint of garlic, spreads in your mouth.

"Michelin Osaka 2022" has been awarded one star for their Japanese-Italian seasonal omakase course paired with Pinot Noir 100% Champagne. The menu includes chilled new potato vichyssoise, curry-flavored red snapper scales, fried shiitake mushrooms from Tokushima, and a white wine from Italy with a spring-like flavor. Other dishes feature Awaji Island stone bream carpaccio with garlic pepperoncino sauce, a dish of Wakayama firefly squid, clams, and sea grapes in white balsamic vinegar, a sandwich made with homemade sausage on Chinese steamed bun dough, and a rose made from red wine grapes. The meal continues with homemade rosemary focaccia, a caprese salad with Kochi fruit tomatoes, Italian burrata cheese, setoka oranges, and caviar, as well as a baked sea bream pie with champagne and herb sauce. The main course includes smoked Awaji Island conger eel pasta with oil-based sauce, fava beans, and bottarga, followed by Okinawan royal pork Milanese cutlet with watercress salad. For dessert, there is a selection of tangerine, yogurt ice cream, panna cotta, and crushed meringue. Overall, everything was delicious.

Italian restaurant in Kitashinchi. You can see the staff's efficient work behind the counter. All the food is delicious. The pasta with bamboo shoots and karasumi was especially tasty. Saw a couple dining together in Kitashinchi. Whether with friends or as a couple, it's a great place to go.

I used it on my birthday. The chef, who trained at a famous restaurant in Aoyama, served delicious dishes with a soft demeanor and a strong commitment to the sauce. The small counter-only interior is perfect for a date with a woman. The chef didn't boast about having won a Michelin star, but rather talked about wanting to compete on taste alone, which I thought was a great attitude towards Italian cuisine. I promised the chef that I would come with my girlfriend next time, so I definitely want to revisit with her.

It's been a while, but the Italian restaurant in Kitashinchi. The restaurant had only counter seats and we were the only ones there that day. We had a luxurious time watching the chef prepare the dishes. The focaccia was too delicious. Everything was very delicious.

Recently, I've been feeling mentally exhausted due to various things happening. So, I decided to take a break from work. I had a delicious Italian meal as a way to reward myself. It was my first time at this restaurant, but it used to be another Italian restaurant before, which felt a bit nostalgic. I sat at the counter where I could see the cooking happening right in front of me, which was a special seat. We toasted with white wine and enjoyed eel and mushroom tempura, which was so delicious. The bonito carpaccio with citrus was refreshing. Steamed abalone with ink sauce was a perfect match with wine. The flan with plenty of red king crab was irresistible. The sea bream pie with sea urchin and caviar was luxurious and tasty. We ordered another bottle of white wine. The pasta with fresh porcini mushrooms, truffles, and cheese was incredibly delicious. The Satsuma beef was so flavorful that it only needed a bit of salt. The Mont Blanc dessert was light and melted in the mouth. Every dish was delicious, and I had a great time. I will definitely visit again soon. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

This is a famous restaurant that I believe will soon become difficult to reserve. It evolves daily, providing not only delicious food but also a visually appealing experience. The chef, Yamamoto, and the staff are very friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to, not to mention quite handsome. The dishes created by the chef are elegant and delicious, leaving you feeling happy. The spoons and forks are taken from a drawer on the table, adding to the beauty of the experience. For first-time visitors, I recommend savoring the delicious bread and enjoying the conversation. There still seems to be some availability now, so I highly recommend it. I look forward to many more visits in the future.

I had a course meal. Despite the appearance of the building, when I opened the door of the restaurant, I found a lovely space with only counter seats. I was a little nervous when I entered, but the chef talked to me in a friendly manner, so I was able to enjoy not only the food but also the time and space itself. The course consisted of a total of 10 Japanese-Italian dishes. I was satisfied with being able to enjoy a variety of dishes little by little. Among them, the most popular menu item in the restaurant, the baked pie, was amazing! The crispy thin pie crust, the tender sea bream, and the fluffy texture were superb. Personally, the focaccia is my favorite bread I have ever had. I want to come back just for that focaccia! As the course progressed, I felt a bit sad to see the cutlery in the drawer decreasing because each dish was really delicious. Thank you for the meal!

The stylish and calm interior, friendly chef, and delicious dishes make this restaurant irresistible once you visit. There were a total of 10 dishes, allowing us to enjoy a variety of flavors. While all the dishes were tasty, my favorites were the 551 Osaka Yunico and the sea bream in puff pastry. The 551 Yunico had tender beef cheeks inside, and it was so cute that I didn't want to finish it in one bite! The sea bream in puff pastry was cut in front of us after being baked. The moment I took the first bite, the deliciousness made time stand still. It paired perfectly with the champagne sauce. Each dish was delicious, making it a blissful dining experience. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Kitashinchi, near the former Daikokudrug store, a new restaurant called Unico opened during the Corona pandemic. As soon as it ended, I went there and was impressed. The dishes had a perfect balance of hot and cold elements, like the Gold Rush soup. The temperature difference made the experience enjoyable. The Prata cheese with tomatoes was delicious, and the pie with champagne sauce was exceptional. The dessert with mango sauce was also great. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was pleasant. We had the 13,000 yen course, but there is also a 9,000 yen option. The wine pairing is around 6,000 yen.

I used it for a celebration. This is my second time, but it's really delicious. Great cost performance. ♬

A plate full of soul ☆ A variety of exquisite dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients. I visit once a month! The chef, who always responds with a smile, and the staff with lovely smiles make a great team!

Yesterday, I had dinner at Unico with my friends for the third time in the past month. I really wanted to share this with someone! The truffle pasta in particular is absolutely delicious!