Check the Basic Information of Both Restaurants
Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji at 2-4-49 Abenosuji and Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji at 2-4-48 are neighboring restaurants with only a one-digit difference in address. Both use the name 'ZEN,' but their cuisine and pricing systems are different. Always confirm both the 'address' and 'restaurant name' before booking or visiting.
- Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji: 2-4-49 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Avenue Hall 2nd & 3rd Floor
- Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji: 2-4-48 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka
Differences in Cuisine Style and Menu Options
The biggest difference between the two is the type of cuisine and menu choices. Even if you want an all-you-can-eat option, the contents vary greatly.
- Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji: All-you-can-eat Kuroge Wagyu yakiniku, shabu-shabu, or sukiyaki (the cooking style you can choose depends on the group size)
- Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji: Korean buffet with dishes like samgyeopsal and cheese dishes (cannot choose yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki together)
Comparison of Pricing Systems and Tax Categories
Each restaurant has its own pricing. When booking or planning your budget, check whether prices are listed before or after tax.
- Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji: All-you-can-eat courses at 4,000 yen, 5,500 yen, and 7,500 yen (all prices before tax)
- Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji: Buffet at 3,500 yen (before tax)
Differences in Cooking Style Selection Rules
At Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji, the number of cooking styles you can choose depends on your group size. Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji does not have this rule.
- Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku Zen ZEN Tennoji: Groups of 2–3 can choose 1 style; groups of 4 or more can choose 2 styles (from yakiniku, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki). Choosing all 3 at once is not allowed.
- Korean Kitchen ZEN Tennoji: Korean buffet only (cannot choose all three Japanese styles at once)
Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Confusion Before Booking or Ordering
Searching for 'ZEN' will show both restaurants, so follow these steps to avoid mix-ups.
- Decide on your preferred cuisine (Wagyu yakiniku, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, or Korean food)
- Always confirm both 'address' and 'restaurant name' when booking online or by phone
- Double-check the cooking style selection rules based on your group size
- Check whether prices are listed before or after tax
Drink options
Alcohol: JPY 1,500 excluding tax for 90-minute all-you-can-drink. Soft drinks: JPY 500 excluding tax for 90-minute all-you-can-drink. Drinks may also be ordered individually.