Shintaro tempura (1*)

Contemporary Precision faces Osaka Castle Osaka, Japan’s major port city on the island of Honshu, is commercially confident, known for its nightlife and generous street food. Energy defines it. Yet, a few minutes from Osaka Castle, Patina Osaka introduces a different tempo. The location is not incidental. The hotel sits…

Since 2013, I’ve been selecting my 20 favourite dishes each year — moments at the table that truly stood out for their flavour, craft, and feeling. Here’s my personal roundup of the top 20 dishes of 2025, listed in no particular order. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful…