mikami limited50

What to Expect

mikami limited50 opened on 8 August 2021 under the name shizuku limited50, later rebranded to its current name. The rename signals a meaningful shift in identity: the venue has consolidated around its membership model rather than operating as a conventional reservation-available restaurant, which sharpens the experience considerably. With only 50 members and 8 counter seats, the ratio of kitchen attention to guest is higher than almost anywhere at this price point in Osaka.

The room itself is described as a stylish, relaxing counter space, which at 8 seats means the atmosphere reads quiet and controlled rather than energetic or theatrical. This is not the kind of sushi counter where the room buzzes with ambient noise. Expect a still, focused environment where the counter becomes the entire stage. For a diner who wants to track the progression of each course without distraction, that containment is a feature, not a limitation. Compare this to larger omakase rooms where the energy of neighbouring tables bleeds into your experience: at mikami, what you get is close to a private performance.

The kitchen's stated focus is on fish quality, and the drinks list is curated with the same selectivity: sake and shochu are programme highlights, with wine also available. The venue notes a particular commitment to all three, which suggests the pairing approach is considered rather than incidental. At a spend level of JPY 50,000–59,999 in practice, you should expect that beverages are integral to the total cost, not an afterthought.

Tasting format runs counter-only, omakase-style, which at this membership-gated level means the sequence is built around the kitchen's current fish sourcing rather than a static menu. That architecture — progression driven by what is leading on the day — is what separates this kind of counter from restaurants where the menu is fixed weeks in advance. For the food-focused traveller, the lack of a published menu is a plus, not a gap.

Private room hire is not available, but the venue can be taken over for private use for up to 20 people, which is worth noting if your group exceeds the standard 8-seat maximum. Credit cards are accepted across the major networks (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners), and the venue is entirely non-smoking. Paid parking is available nearby, but there is no on-site parking.

For context beyond Osaka: the membership-gated counter model mikami uses has parallels with venues like Harutaka in Tokyo, where access controls become part of the quality signal, and Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, which operates with similar counter intimacy. Internationally, the closest structural comparisons are omakase-focused counters like Atomix in New York City, where a restricted guest count and a set progression define the experience. mikami is, by any measure, operating in that tier of intentionality.