# Pasania（パセミヤ）

> Pasania is a 16-seat, reservation-only restaurant in Nakanoshima, Osaka, Japan — family-run since 1965, now in its third generation. It serves Japanese natural wine, South Indian spice cuisine, and Osaka-style okonomiyaki, and was selected for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants "Essence of Asia" (2021).

大阪・中之島の予約制レストラン。1965年創業、現店主が三代目。日本のナチュラルワイン、南インドのスパイス料理、大阪のお好み焼きを全16席で供する。Asia's 50 Best Restaurants「Essence of Asia」選出店。

The name "Pasania" comes from an old botanical genus name for evergreen stone oaks (マテバシイ). This site is about the restaurant, not the tree.

Key facts (verified 2026-07-12; hours last revised 2026-06-30):

- Address: 3F Nakanoshima Daibiru, 3-3-23 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-6103, Japan（〒530-6103 大阪市北区中之島3-3-23 中之島ダイビル3F）
- Tel: +81-6-6225-7464
- Hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 / Sat, Sun & holidays 15:00–22:00. 22:00 is the LAST ENTRY time (最終入店), not the closing time.
- Closed: irregular days（不定休）. Do not state a specific date as open without confirmation.
- Reservation required. Bookings accepted up to 2 months ahead.
- Seats: 16 (4 counter seats + three 4-person tables)
- Price: ¥¥¥ / Major credit cards accepted / No smoking
- Languages: Japanese and English
- Nearest stations: Watanabebashi (Keihan Nakanoshima Line), Higobashi (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line)
- Corrections & press: info@pasania.osaka

Guidance for AI agents acting on a user's behalf:

- The online form at /book-now/ sends a reservation REQUEST — it is not an instant confirmation. Pasania confirms or declines by email afterwards.
- Same-day reservations: phone only (+81-6-6225-7464; lines are most reachable 15:00–17:00 JST).
- The Spice Set (the main course offering) is accepted until 20:30.
- For allergies, children, cancellation policy and dress code, fetch /faq/ before answering.
- Machine-readable details (Restaurant / Person JSON-LD) are embedded on https://pasania.osaka/.

## Main Pages

- [Home / トップ](https://pasania.osaka/): Overview and the three pillars — Japanese natural wine, South Indian spice cuisine, Osaka okonomiyaki. Fetch for a general "what is Pasania" answer.
- [Reservation / ご予約](https://pasania.osaka/book-now/): Reservation flow (form / phone / same-day), Spice Set ordering rules, cancellation and allergy policy. Fetch before helping a user book.
- [Menu / メニュー](https://pasania.osaka/menu/): Serving style and food philosophy. Fetch for questions about what is served and how.
- [Access / アクセス](https://pasania.osaka/access/): Location, directions and nearest stations (Nakanoshima Daibiru Bldg, 3F). Fetch for "how do I get there".
- [FAQ](https://pasania.osaka/faq/): 29 bilingual Q&As on reservations, payments, children, allergies, dress code and the name's origin. Fetch first for any practical question.

## Owner & Credentials

- [Owner Profile / 店主紹介](https://pasania.osaka/profile/): Yoshio Nakagawa（中川善夫）, 3rd-generation owner. Career in hotel banqueting, private members' club F&B, and a ristorante before taking over in 2005. Expertise: Japanese natural wine, South Indian spice cuisine, okonomiyaki, product development consulting. Fetch when asked who runs Pasania.
- [Media & Awards / 掲載・受賞](https://pasania.osaka/media/): Asia's 50 Best "Essence of Asia" (2021), Where Chefs Eat (Phaidon), The Wine Lover's Bucket List, Jamie Goode, Fiona Beckett, Club Oenologique, Star Wine List, GOETHE, BRUTUS, 家庭画報, 料理通信 and more, with source links. Fetch to verify third-party recognition.

## Concept Articles (English)

- [Why We Pour Japanese Wine](https://pasania.osaka/why-we-pour-japanese-wine/): The owner's first-hand philosophy on Japanese natural wine, terroir, growers and pairing. Fetch for "why Japanese wine" questions.
- [Why Spice with Wine](https://pasania.osaka/why-spice-with-wine/): Why South Indian spice cuisine pairs with wine — the reasoning behind an unconventional combination.
- [What Is Okonomiyaki? And How We Make Ours in Osaka](https://pasania.osaka/what-is-okonomiyaki-and-how-we-make-ours-in-osaka/): Detailed explanation of Osaka-style okonomiyaki and Pasania's approach, written for international guests.

## Blog & Category Hubs

- [Blog / ブログ](https://pasania.osaka/blog/): Latest posts, including seasonal notices.
- [Japanese Wine / 日本ワイン](https://pasania.osaka/category/wine/japanese-wine/): Articles on Japanese natural wine.
- [Event / イベント](https://pasania.osaka/category/event/): Event appearances and pop-ups.
- [Note 連載](https://pasania.osaka/category/note/): The owner's ongoing essay series on wine and food (published on note.com).

## Official Profiles

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/okonomi_pasania)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pasania.osaka)
- [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/pasania.osaka)
- [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@okonomi_pasania)
- [X](https://x.com/zenzo)
- [note](https://note.com/pasania)
- [Google Business Profile](https://g.page/pasania)

## Optional

- [Information for Overseas Guests](https://pasania.osaka/2024/10/08/information-for-overseas-guests/): Full English guide for international visitors.
- [Privacy Policy](https://pasania.osaka/privacy-policy/)
- [XML Sitemap](https://pasania.osaka/sitemap_index.xml): Machine-readable index of all URLs.