New Summer Hamo Menu Launches at Shunpanro Abeno Store on 14th Floor of Harukas

Shunpanro Co., Ltd. operates 'Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno Store' (located in Abeno-ku, Osaka; Store Manager: Kenji Shimazu), a specialty restaurant for fugu and seasonal cuisine. Starting in July, as summer fully arrives, the store will launch a new limited-time 'Summer Course' featuring premium seasonal 'Hamo' (pike conger), available until Monday, August 31, 2026.

Hamo Kaiseki (Hamo Kaiseki) - Image

The Artisan Craft Behind Osaka's Summer Tradition: 'Hamo'

'Hamo' has long supported Osaka's summer food culture. As July brings intense heat, the fish develops richer umami and a refined sweetness.

Hamo contains countless fine, hard small bones, making expert culinary skills essential for safe and delicious preparation. Our chefs perform a meticulous traditional technique called 'honekiri' (bone-cutting), making over 24 precise knife cuts within one inch (approx. 3 cm), leaving only a thin layer of skin.

We present luxurious summer flavors to be enjoyed with all five senses, including 'Hamo chirinabe'—plump and artistically shaped by briefly boiling—and 'sukinabe' served in a golden special broth, all crafted with the refined techniques passed down by the long-established Shunpanro.

1. Overview of the Limited-Time 'Hamo' Menu

Event Period

Until August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Participating Store

Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno Store

545-8545 1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Tower Building 14F, Kintetsu Main Store, Abeno Harukas

https://www.shunpanro.com/location/abeno/

Reservation Method

By phone: 06-6625-2378

※ When making a phone reservation, we will promptly send the application terms document separately upon request.

Three Features of the 'Summer Course – Hamo Menu'

① Beauty and texture like a peony blossom, created by the chef's bone-cutting technique

Delicate knife work achieves a plump, melt-in-the-mouth tenderness. Enhanced with a refreshing plum sauce, it offers a refreshing and luxurious summer delicacy.

② Enjoy diverse styles, from 'chirinabe' to 'sukinabe' and 'bento'

Beyond the classic Hamo chirinabe, we offer three items tailored to different occasions: 'sukinabe' with a rich depth from the special broth, and the 'Hamo Bento,' perfect for a relaxed lunch or gathering.

③ A luxurious collaboration with Shimonoseki's traditional 'fugu'

The 'Hamo Bento' features a special composition unique to this historic restaurant—enjoying Shunpanro's pride, 'torafugu thin sashimi,' alongside the Hamo.

2. Details of the Limited-Time 'Hamo' Menu

【Hamo Kaiseki】7,150 JPY (per person, tax included)

A refreshing kaiseki course showcasing Hamo from start to finish, crafted with masterful techniques.

Aperitif: Umeshu (plum wine)

Appetizer: Small dish

Starter: Mozuku vinegar, Manpukuji pepper sushi, mini tomato

Candied, boiled shrimp with seaweed

Soup: Hamo simmered in broth

Sashimi: Hamo chirinabe with side dishes

Simmered dish: Hamo tamagidome, jade eggplant, maple fu, yuzu zest

Fried dish: Hamo Nanba fry, green pepper

Main course: Hamo sukiyaki small pot

Rice: Hamo tea rice, pickles

Dessert: Seasonal fruit

Hamo Kaiseki - Image

【Hamo Course】12,100 JPY (per person, tax included)

A full-course menu for indulging luxuriously in Hamo.

Aperitif: Umeshu

Appetizer: Small dish

Starter: Mozuku vinegar, candied mini tomato, Manpukuji pepper sushi, boiled jelly, fugu futomaki, duck roast, tea beans

Soup: Botan Hamo, winter melon, water shield, plum

Sashimi: Hamo yaki-shimozukuri with side dishes

Grilled dish: Hamo teriyaki

Simmered dish: Hamo hirousu

Vinegared dish: Hamo chirinabe with plum

Main course: Hamo sukiyaki hot pot

Rice: Inaniwa udon

Dessert: Seasonal fruit

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【Hamo Bento】4,730 JPY (per person, tax included)

A lavish bento perfect for a midday treat or group dining.

Appetizer: Torafugu thin sashimi (small plate)

Boxed items:

〈Appetizers〉Mozuku vinegar, dashi-maki egg, saury with yuzu miso, pickled myoga, futomaki, boiled jelly, tea beans

〈Sashimi〉Tuna, Hamo chirinabe, assorted side dishes

〈Simmered〉Hamo hiryu-to, snow peas, ginger

〈Fried〉Hamo tempura, eggplant, green pepper

Main course: Hamo Yanagawa nabe

Instead of soup: Fugu hot pot

Rice: Young fish rice, pickles

Dessert: Seasonal fruit

Hamo Bento - Image

※ Menu contents may vary slightly depending on the season.

3. Overview of Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno Store

Located on the 14th floor of the Kintetsu Main Store Tower at 'Abeno Harukas,' the Abeno Store is a specialty restaurant where guests in Osaka can enjoy the traditional flavors and techniques of the Shimonoseki Shunpanro main store.

The open space offers panoramic views of Osaka and features private rooms ideal for entertaining or celebrations, as well as box seats for group gatherings or luxurious moments. We offer refined hospitality and rich seasonal flavors throughout the year.

Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno Store - Interior

4. Overview of Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Store

Shunpanro was named in 1888 by Itō Hirobumi, Japan’s first Prime Minister, and was recognized as Japan’s first licensed fugu restaurant.

In 1958 and 1963, it had the honor of hosting Emperor and Empress Showa, and continues to be loved by many guests as Shimonoseki’s premier hospitality venue.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Kanmon Strait—the historic site of the Genpei War and Meiji Restoration—the main store offers guests spectacular views of the strait and its famous fugu cuisine, both shaped by history.

Shimonoseki Shunpanro Main Store - Exterior