Chinese Restaurant SANGU and Sky Lounge STARDUST, both on the 39th floor of Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, have started taking reservations for their Christmas dinners. The dinners will be held from December 23 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026, in two sittings: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Chinese Restaurant SANGU Christmas Dinner 2026
At Chinese Restaurant SANGU, the chef visits production areas in person and talks directly with producers. Receiving "the potential of the land and environment" and "the producers' feelings about their ingredients," the chef finishes each dish with passion.
Two Types of Seats
Window seats with a view of Osaka's night skyline through large round windows
These seats look out over Osaka's sparkling night view through the restaurant's distinctive large round windows. Guests can spend a special time with someone important in a festive space decorated with a Christmas tree.
Sittings: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (two sittings)
General seats
Guests are shown to seats other than the window seats. In a refined space decorated for Christmas, guests can take their time over a Christmas dinner that blends SANGU's tradition and innovation.
Sittings: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (two sittings)
Neo Classic
The Christmas-only dinner courses from SANGU, where the traditions and skills of Chinese cuisine live on, use carefully selected ingredients including braised whole shark fin from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Ise lobster, Japanese black beef, and foie gras. Each dish skillfully incorporates the essence of French and Western cooking.
Based on the Cantonese cooking techniques handed down since the restaurant's founding, the courses combine Western sensibilities such as the aroma of truffles and berries and pie-wrapped baking. The result is a gourmet experience woven from tradition and innovation that is available only in this season.
Shark Fin from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture
All of SANGU's Christmas courses feature shark fin from blue sharks (yoshikiri-zame) from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture.
Raised by the bounty of the rich Sanriku sea, Kesennuma shark fin is finished one piece at a time by skilled artisans. The skin and bones are carefully removed, and the fin is dried slowly at a low temperature so as not to lose its nutrition and umami. It is then rehydrated with care over time and simmered gently in the superior broth, the cornerstone of Chinese cuisine handed down since the restaurant's founding, which brings out the shark fin's delicate texture and rich umami.
In the Christmas courses, a different part of the blue shark's fin, each with its own appeal, is prepared for each plan.
Pectoral fin: rich umami and a soft texture (course: Noel, from ¥17,000)
Dorsal fin: moderately fibrous with a deep, nourishing flavor (course: Carol, from ¥22,000)
Tail fin: a thick, substantial texture and concentrated umami (course: Wish, from ¥27,000)
Guests can enjoy the shark fin from Kesennuma, each part with its own appeal, according to the plan they choose.
SANGU's Christmas plans come with an admission ticket to the Floating Garden Observatory (Kuchu Teien Observatory). After the meal, guests can take in Osaka's night view from the observatory and linger in the afterglow of Christmas.
Christmas Dinner Course: Noel
- An assortment of colorful appetizers to herald Christmas:
- Roast duck with black vinegar jelly
- Salt-simmered angel shrimp
- Chilled dish of wagyu beef cheek and white fungus
- Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese marinated in apricot liqueur, styled as a snowman
- Salmon marinated in Shaoxing wine
- Braised whole pectoral fin of blue shark from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture – Delicate flavors nurtured by the Sanriku sea
- Stir-fried Hokkaido scallops and seasonal vegetables
- Steamed king crab with seafood soy sauce
- Ise lobster "Rendezvous on a Holy Night" with mango mayonnaise and chili sauce
- Pie-wrapped baked Japanese black beef and foie gras – with red berry and truffle black pepper sauce
- Salmon and ikura (salmon roe) risotto in paitan broth, presented in red and white
- Christmas sweets
Plans and prices (reserve online)
- General seat, Noel: ¥17,000 – Reservation and details
- Guaranteed window seat, Noel: ¥19,000 – Reservation and details
- General seat with a glass of champagne, Noel: ¥19,500 – Reservation and details
- Window seat with a glass of champagne, Noel: ¥21,500 – Reservation and details
Christmas Dinner Course: Carol
- An assortment of colorful appetizers to herald Christmas:
- Roast duck with black vinegar jelly
- Salt-simmered angel shrimp
- Chilled dish of wagyu beef cheek and white fungus
- Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese marinated in apricot liqueur, styled as a snowman
- Salmon marinated in Shaoxing wine
- Braised whole dorsal fin of blue shark from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture – Rich umami and a luxurious fibrous texture
- Stir-fried Hokkaido scallops and seasonal vegetables
- Steamed king crab with seafood soy sauce
- Ise lobster "Rendezvous on a Holy Night" with mango mayonnaise and chili sauce
- Pie-wrapped baked Japanese black beef and foie gras – with red berry and truffle black pepper sauce
- Salmon and ikura (salmon roe) risotto in paitan broth, presented in red and white
- Christmas sweets
Plans and prices (reserve online)
- General seat, Carol: ¥22,000 – Reservation and details
- Guaranteed window seat, Carol: ¥24,000 – Reservation and details
- General seat with a glass of champagne, Carol: ¥24,500 – Reservation and details
- Window seat with a glass of champagne, Carol: ¥26,500 – Reservation and details
Christmas Dinner Course: Wish
- An assortment of colorful appetizers to herald Christmas:
- Roast duck with black vinegar jelly
- Salt-simmered angel shrimp
- Chilled dish of wagyu beef cheek and white fungus
- Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese marinated in apricot liqueur, styled as a snowman
- Salmon marinated in Shaoxing wine
- Braised whole tail fin of blue shark from Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, with sea urchin – A luxurious serving of the finest part, of which Kesennuma is proud
- Stir-fried Hokkaido scallops and seasonal vegetables
- Steamed king crab with seafood soy sauce
- Ise lobster "Rendezvous on a Holy Night" with mango mayonnaise and chili sauce
- Pie-wrapped baked Japanese black beef and foie gras – with red berry and truffle black pepper sauce
- Salmon and ikura (salmon roe) risotto in paitan broth, presented in red and white
- Christmas sweets
Plans and prices (reserve online)
- General seat, Wish: ¥27,000 – Reservation and details
- Guaranteed window seat, Wish: ¥29,000 – Reservation and details
- General seat with a glass of champagne, Wish: ¥29,500 – Reservation and details
- Window seat with a glass of champagne, Wish: ¥31,500 – Reservation and details
Chinese Restaurant SANGU Christmas Dinner Details
- Dates: December 23 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Sittings (all seats): 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (two sittings)
- Reservations are accepted for parties of two or more.
- Seats are available for up to 2 hours.
- Reservations are required by 8:00 PM on the day before your visit.
- Photos are for illustration purposes. The menu may change depending on ingredient availability.
- Guests with food allergies should tell the restaurant when making a reservation.
- To get to the restaurant, take the high-rise elevator from the 1F of Tower East to the 39F. A route from the Floating Garden Observatory entrance is also available, but it is expected to be very crowded.
Chinese Restaurant SANGU
- Address: 39F Umeda Sky Building, 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-6039
- Hours:
- Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (last order 2:00 PM); Sat, Sun, and holidays 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM (last order 2:30 PM)
- Dinner: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
- Phone: 06-6440-3889 (reception hours: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Official website: Chinese Restaurant SANGU official website
- Plans: View SANGU's plans
Sky Lounge STARDUST Christmas Dinner 2026
Sky Lounge STARDUST, overlooking the night view, offers a Christmas-only dinner. The special course for this season is based on Chinese cuisine and incorporates Western techniques and sensibilities such as pie-wrapped baking, truffles, and berry sauce. Each dish made with carefully selected ingredients such as Ise lobster, Japanese black beef, and foie gras adds elegance to the holy night.
Guests can spend an irreplaceable time with someone important together with the sparkling night view from the 39th floor. The course also comes with free drinks, taking advantage of the wide selection of drinks a sky lounge offers, for a Christmas dinner of fine food and drink.
Out of a wish for guests to enjoy Osaka's night view in a more relaxed way, Sky Lounge STARDUST gives an admission ticket to the Floating Garden Observatory to guests who use the general seats. After the meal, guests can look out over the fantastical night view from 173 m above the ground and linger in the afterglow of Christmas.
Christmas Dinner Course
- Sparkling wine for a toast (one glass per person)
- An assortment of colorful appetizers to herald Christmas:
- Roast duck with black vinegar jelly
- Salt-simmered angel shrimp
- Chilled dish of wagyu beef cheek and white fungus
- Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese marinated in apricot liqueur, styled as a snowman
- Salmon marinated in Shaoxing wine
- Consommé soup with Iberico pork ragout and black cabbage
- Stir-fried Hokkaido scallops and seasonal vegetables
- Steamed king crab with seafood soy sauce
- Ise lobster "Rendezvous on a Holy Night" with mango mayonnaise and chili sauce
- Pie-wrapped baked Japanese black beef and foie gras, with red berry and truffle black pepper sauce
- Salmon and ikura (salmon roe) risotto in paitan broth, presented in red and white
- Christmas sweets
Free drink menu (last order after 90 minutes)
- Beer
- Whisky
- Red wine / white wine
- Barley shochu / sweet potato shochu
- Assorted cocktails
- Assorted soft drinks
¥19,000 per person (tax, service charge, and free drinks included)
Plans (reserve online)
- Guaranteed window seat: ¥19,000 – Reservation and details
- General seat with Floating Garden Observatory admission ticket: ¥19,000 – Reservation and details
Sky Lounge STARDUST Christmas Dinner Details
- Dates: December 23 (Wed) to December 25 (Fri), 2026
- Sittings (all seats): 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (two sittings)
- Phone: 06-6440-3890 (reception hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Reservations are accepted for two guests.
- Seats are available for up to 2 hours.
- Reservations are required by 8:00 PM on the day before your visit.
- Photos are for illustration purposes. The menu may change depending on ingredient availability.
- Guests with food allergies should tell the restaurant when making a reservation.
- The Floating Garden Observatory closes at 10:30 PM, with last admission at 10:00 PM. Depending on how crowded it is, guests may have to queue to enter (hours may change).
- To get to the lounge, take the high-rise elevator from the 1F lobby of Umeda Sky Building Tower East to the 39F. A route from the Floating Garden Observatory entrance is also available, but it is expected to be very crowded.
Sky Lounge STARDUST
- Address: 39F Umeda Sky Building, 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-6039
- Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM (course last order 9:00 PM; drinks and snacks last order 10:00 PM)
Umeda Sky Building
Umeda Sky Building stands in a landscape where the city and nature coexist and the scenery changes with each season. In 2008, it was ranked among the world's top 20 buildings in architecture, alongside historic structures such as the Sagrada Família and the Parthenon. It also drew attention overseas after being featured in the British newspaper The Times.
Floating Garden Observatory
The open-air Floating Garden Observatory, 173 m above the ground, lets visitors feel the wind and enjoy a dynamic 360-degree view. The scenery changes with the time of day, from the sun setting over the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to the night view of sparkling high-rise buildings.
Buy observatory tickets (better value when purchased by the day before)
