[Waldorf Astoria Osaka] Tsukimi—Dinner Sushi Omakase Review. 25% Discount Available for Hilton Diamond Members.

Hello.

I’m Dr. Baek of Rev Dental Clinic, deeply committed to laminates at Sinsa Station.

Today’s post features the final destination in my introduction to the Waldorf Astoria Osaka: Tsukimi, the Japanese restaurant.

It operates as a course-style restaurant, and we made a reservation in advance, visited in the evening, and enjoyed the sushi omakase.

We visited the Waldorf Astoria Osaka using the complimentary night certificate we received with the Hilton Honors Lotte Card.

There are already plenty of reviews on Naver Blog, aren’t there? Haha.

The breakfast was flawless and beyond reproach, but at the same time, I found myself wondering, “Is this all the Waldorf is?” It was that kind of breakfast experience. ㅠㅠ

Tsukimi Sushi & Teppan

The left side of the restaurant serves teppanyaki, while the right side serves sushi. It is located on the lobby level.

The beautiful entrance is a highlight in itself. ^^

As you walk farther in, the restaurant opens up, so we took a commemorative photo in front of it~

The interior design is very stylish.

We were guided to the counter seats, and there was one Japanese family who appeared to be celebrating the birthday of their elderly grandmother.

We were assigned window seats, and the night view outside was absolutely beautiful.

You should be considerate and let your wife sit on the outside. ^^

As is often the case in Japan, the staff were not particularly proficient in English.

The chef, however, spoke English fairly well.

The basic table setting was neat and orderly.

The dinner sushi omakase costs ¥40,000 per person, but with Diamond status, we received a 25% discount, bringing it down to ¥30,000!

If I remember correctly, we received welcome champagne because of our Diamond status.

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options were available.

I had the TELMONT RESERVE BRUT.

I looked it up, and the retail price of Champagne Telmont Réserve Brut is approximately ¥6,000~

Cheers with champagne!

There will be plenty happening during the remainder of 2026, but let’s keep doing our best together~!!

A home is happy when a married couple gets along. Family harmony brings success in everything!! 家和萬事成!!

My English listening skills are lacking, so my descriptions may be somewhat sparse, but I’ll write about it as I experienced it.

This appetizer features a small squid as its centerpiece!

It was an appetizer with various seafood, including shellfish, layered one on top of another.

Its tangy flavor stimulated the appetite.

Three kinds of sashimi appeared.

They were served with sauces and soy sauce to match. There was even a fish-shaped plate together with the sashimi...

The combination was mackerel, medium-fatty tuna, and sea bream.

The leaves that looked as though they were attached to a branch were shiso.

Apparently, you are supposed to sweep the shiso leaves into the soy sauce.

This was mackerel sashimi topped with pickled onions.

Hmm—it tasted just as I expected! It was not fishy and had a pleasantly savory, nutty flavor.

The sea bream sashimi was meant to be dipped in a different sauce.

The reddish color was striking. It was a very pretty, pure pink color.

Pickled radish and ginger were served. I’m not sure what the item on the left was, since I didn’t eat it...

This was flounder sashimi and fin sushi.

The warm, soft texture that melted into my mouth combined with the crunchy texture of the fin.

The second piece was mackerel sushi, topped with seaweed.

The mackerel was tangy and full of umami, while the seaweed on top added a subtle sweetness and made the flavors richer.

The third piece was lean tuna sushi.

As you may know, unlike in Korea, tuna sushi is easy to find in Japan. Fresh tuna is therefore widely available.

The Waldorf must naturally have used good-quality tuna sashimi. Haha.

Even though it was lean tuna, it was so savory that I thought, “So it really can taste this good...”

Next, boiled abalone and octopus appeared.

They were served with liver sauce as well—a dish that is often enjoyed in Korea, right?

Abalone!!! It was firm and wonderfully savory when chewed—really delicious.

The liver sauce was delicious, just as it is in both Korea and Japan. ^^

The octopus had a slightly firm texture.

It felt quite springy when chewed, but the aroma that emerged the more I chewed was very pleasant.

The wasabi was flavorful without being too spicy, so I remember adding quite a lot of it.

They said this sauce was abalone sauce. I looked it up, and abalone means just that—abalone. Haha.

They placed rice on top of the liver sauce, so I happily polished it off once again.

The next item was monkfish liver, called ankimo, right..? Haha.

I thought it tasted heavenly. It was incredibly rich, savory, and delicious!

This was braised sea bream with sea bream roe.

The braising liquid had a rich flavor with a noticeable ginger aroma. It was an impressive dish.

This was the fourth piece of sushi. It was topped with shellfish, though I’m not sure which kind...

It had a slightly crunchy texture. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to enjoy shellfish sushi more than I expected. So refreshing and tangy.

The fifth piece was squid sushi.

There seemed to be dried fish sprinkled on top (?)

It was soft and moist squid sushi. Compared with what I’ve had in Korea, it felt more tender.

The sixth piece was otoro sushi.

Otoro is the fatty belly portion, right? It can be described as the fattiest part.

Eating fresh tuna made me think, “So this is what it means for it to melt in your mouth...” It was rich, but still tasted like something I could eat again!

The seventh piece was white shrimp sushi.

They called it crystal shrimp, or shiroi ebi. Haha.

It was white shrimp with a sweet, chewy texture—an upgraded version of amaebi!!

Hokkaido uni appeared.

I suppose it should be called an uni gunkan.

Unexpectedly, it had a moist texture that seemed to turn almost liquid as I chewed it, but the umami was excellent.

(The inside was filled with sushi rice.)

Once you have some miso soup, it means the end of today’s sushi omakase is gradually approaching.

They made a seaweed roll filled with tuna on top and sea bream inside.

You know this is delicious, right? I was beginning to feel full.

They called it a Japanese omelet.

Tamago! A rolled omelet, haha. It looked like fish cake, but when I tasted it, it unmistakably tasted like eggs.

Once you cleanse your palate a little, the final dessert is next... Haha.

Fruit appeared at the end, and as expected from a country known for its fruit, everything was wonderfully sweet.

The melon was delicious, the strawberries were delicious, and the orange was delicious too...

The sushi omakase really was delicious, even looking back on it now.

The restroom was also incredibly clean and orderly. This was my review of the very well-maintained Japanese dining experience at the Waldorf Astoria.

At Tsukimi at the Waldorf Astoria Osaka, the regular price for the dinner sushi omakase is ¥40,000 per person—approximately ₩380,000...?

It is a five-star hotel, and it is in Japan, so... it is still a bit expensive, right? ㅠㅠ

If you have Hilton Diamond status, you can receive a 25% discount, bringing the price down to the high ₩200,000 range, so give it a try. The outside night view is wonderful, and the setting is quite private, so you can create a memorable experience!

In addition, meals at the restaurant count toward your Hilton spending.

So this may be helpful for those who regularly use Hilton while working toward Hilton Diamond Reserve status~

For payment, the Hyundai Amex Platinum card is more efficient than the Hilton Amex Lotte Card. (9 Hilton points per ₩1,500 vs. 8 Hilton points...)

Please keep that in mind. ^^

That concludes another glimpse into the daily life of Dr. Baek, the dentist!!