A “Layered Christmas” in Osaka: French Courses, Limited Cocktails & Live Music at THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI
On Friday, December 25, we’re also hosting a Christmas live show exclusively for hotel guests.
THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI is introducing a Christmas course at our lobby dining space, THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI, along with two limited-time Christmas cocktails at our signature bar, THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI. Reservations for the Christmas course opened on October 8 (Thu).
“Layered Christmas”: Where Food, Space, and Music Come Together
For Christmas 2026, THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI presents “Layered Christmas.” The hotel sits in Sakaisuji-Honmachi, long known as Osaka’s “textile district.” Just as threads are woven together to make a single piece of cloth, this neighborhood has been shaped by many people, cultures, and eras layering over one another. That story inspired a Christmas where food, space, music, and more come together.
Along with limited-edition lunch and dinner courses and Christmas cocktails, our lounge will be decorated with lace-inspired details. Hotel guests can also enjoy a live performance by a singer. Whether you’re at the restaurant, the bar, or the lounge, we hope you’ll make some lasting Christmas memories in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI.
A Christmas Course Where the Chef’s Skill and Creativity Give Classic French Cuisine a New Charm
At our lobby dining space, THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI, we’re serving a Christmas dinner and lunch course. Our chef has spent many years in French cuisine, and he crafts each dish with carefully selected ingredients and a lot of care, making this a menu truly worthy of the holiday.
Built on classic French techniques and sauces, each plate layers together flavors, aromas, textures, and even temperatures to create something with many sides to it. In the dinner course, a classic celery root salad is paired with crab, and the celery root essence is turned into a thin sheet that wraps around the filling. It’s a traditional dish with a fresh new look. The foie gras mousse is coated in beet purée, which adds a surprise to both the flavor and the appearance. In the lunch course, a classic scallop en croûte is served with a green laver blini, a playful twist on the ingredient pairing. For the meat dish, duck is matched with pumpkin, fig, and turnip, each prepared in a way that brings out its natural character. Please enjoy the chef’s own take on French cuisine, where classic technique meets new ideas.
We also have two cocktails designed to pair with the food. The dinner course comes with an overnight stay option too, so you can relax and savor the dishes and cocktails through a special evening.
Christmas Dinner & Lunch Course Details
Course names: <Xmas 2026> Christmas Dinner by Our French Chef (5 courses), <Xmas 2026> Christmas Lunch by Our French Chef (5 courses)
Available dates: Dinner: December 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 24 (Thu), and 25 (Fri). Lunch: December 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), and 25 (Fri)
Location: THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI
Price: Dinner: ¥12,500 (tax included). Lunch: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Dinner Course Menu
Amuse-bouche: Foie gras mousse and chiffon cake
Hors d’oeuvre: Red snow crab and celery root cannelloni
Fish: Sautéed Spanish mackerel with pearl barley risotto and herbs
Meat: Roasted Wagyu beef round and chestnut-and-beef-cheek chausson with truffle sauce
Dessert: Pistachio and raspberry mousse with pistachio ice cream
Lunch Course Menu
Amuse-bouche: Cauliflower and French caviar tart
Hors d’oeuvre: Tuna and beet tartare with a hint of orange
Fish: Scallop en croûte with truffle sauce
Meat: Roasted duck breast with spiced Madeira sauce
Dessert: Pistachio nougat glacé with red berry soup
Overnight Stay Plan with Christmas Dinner Course
Plan name: <Xmas 2026> Christmas Dinner by Our French Chef (with dinner and breakfast)
Dates: December 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 24 (Thu), and 25 (Fri)
Price: From ¥41,700 for 2 guests in 1 room
Please select your preferred stay date to check availability and rates.
Chef Kohei Nishiura
Chef Nishiura trained in restaurants in Kobe, Osaka, and France, and has served as head chef at several French restaurants in Osaka, including the modern French restaurant La Chic in Yodoyabashi. In December 2019, he became head chef of THE LIVELY KITCHEN OSAKA HONMACHI. His course appetizers are served in the style of a French delicatessen. Rooted in French cooking, his dishes strike a careful balance between classic and modern, using seasonal ingredients nurtured by Japan’s four seasons to create food that feels full of life and lifts your spirits. Drawing on the skills and knowledge he has built over the years, he shares the appeal of “casual French” cuisine, which is what makes French food feel more approachable at THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI.
Christmas-Only Cocktails at Our Top-Floor Signature Bar
THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI, on the hotel’s top floor, is serving two Christmas-only cocktails. Enjoy a luxurious evening in a refined, out-of-the-ordinary setting. The bar is open to non-guests as well, so feel free to drop by.
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“Woven Rouge” ¥1,800 (tax included)
“White Veil” ¥1,800 (tax included)
Period: December 18 (Fri) – December 25 (Fri), 2026
Location: THE LIVELY BAR OSAKA HONMACHI
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM). Friday and Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (last order 11:30 PM)
Guests Only, Free Admission: A Christmas Live Show with Music, Wine, and Sweets
On December 25 (Fri), we’re hosting a live performance by Osaka-born singer-songwriter NENE in the 1F lounge, timed with our complimentary “Free Beer” hour for hotel guests. Along with beer, we’ll be serving four wines selected by a local wine shop. Each wine comes with a sweet treat created by our French chef to go with it. Please join us for a special moment that makes your Christmas night shine.
Date and time: December 25 (Fri), 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
(NENE’s performance: 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
Location: THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI, 1F
THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI is a lifestyle hotel known for its refined design. With a restaurant, a bar, and a workspace, it suits all kinds of stays.
Hotel Information
THE LIVELY OSAKA HONMACHI
1-5-11 Minamihonmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0054
1-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station (Chuo Line / Sakaisuji Line)
10-minute walk from Hommachi Station (Chuo Line / Midosuji Line / Yotsubashi Line)
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