Update-date: Nov 14 2024
Famous 'sukiyaki' is, of course, a staple, but Japanese meat dishes offer a wide variety of options including hot pots, teppanyaki, charcoal grills, and dishes known as 'tonchan' and 'motsu' which feature organ meats in both pot-cooked and grilled forms. From high-end branded meats to unknown cuts and cooking methods, why not try various meat dishes and discover your new favorite?
Suijoteien[aquatic garden] and Kyoto Kaiseki, Yakiniku, Nabe Cuisine Isshin
Enjoy the finest 'Hida Beef' while overlooking the garden and pond.
At Isshin, located in Ichinomiya City, you can savor the renowned Gifu Prefecture brand beef, Hida Beef, in a variety of dishes. The restaurant uses grade 4-5 meat, which captivates gourmets with its marbling and flavor. Furthermore, about 20% of these cuts are rare parts served as 'premium meat'. Guests can enjoy these in their preferred cooking style, such as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu.
This restaurant offers a relaxing dining experience in a tatami room arranged around a water garden and pond. Guests can choose between traditional tatami seating or seats with tables and chairs placed on the tatami, according to their preference. The availability of children's chairs is also a delightful feature. Additionally, guests can feed the carp in the pond, making it a memorable place for families to experience a piece of Japan.
Suijoteien and Kyo Kaiseki, Yakiniku, Nabe Cuisine - Isshin
Open: [Monday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) *If we are open on Tuesdays due to consecutive holidays, we may take an extra day off. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday (open on Narional Holiday). Closed on December 31.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,400 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: At the Ryogo intersection on Route 22, head to the Konan direction (the main local road between Ichinomiya to Inumiya), and then turn toward North at the Meitetsu bus stop, [Sebe]
Address: 127-1 Kawahara, Sebe, Ichinomiya, Aichi
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Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday (open on Narional Holiday). Closed on December 31.
Average price: [Dinner] 4,400 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: At the Ryogo intersection on Route 22, head to the Konan direction (the main local road between Ichinomiya to Inumiya), and then turn toward North at the Meitetsu bus stop, [Sebe]
Address: 127-1 Kawahara, Sebe, Ichinomiya, Aichi
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Teppanyaki Madoi
Enjoy teppanyaki of premium Wagyu beef and fresh seafood in a reservation-only setting
Located just a 6-minute walk from Hisaya-Odori Station, Teppanyaki Madoi is a restaurant where guests can enjoy carefully selected ingredients such as Matsuzaka beef, Kobe beef sourced directly from producers, and fresh fish and seasonal vegetables delivered straight from the market, all cooked on a griddle. While watching the chef skillfully prepare dishes right before their eyes, guests can savor the freshly cooked flavors. For Wagyu lovers, there is also a delightful course available that offers a comparison between Matsuzaka beef and Kobe beef.
The restaurant features an open kitchen with counter seats, as well as private rooms equipped with teppan counters that can accommodate up to six people. Families and friends can reserve a private room to enjoy the exquisite pleasure of teppanyaki. The restaurant also boasts a walk-in wine cellar, offering a selection of over 100 types of wine to choose the perfect bottle for the evening.
Teppanyaki Madoi
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hisaya-odori Station. Located on the southwest corner at the intersection of Kaminaka and Gofukucho streets
Address: 1F, LIBERTA CARINO, 3-10-8, Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hisaya-odori Station. Located on the southwest corner at the intersection of Kaminaka and Gofukucho streets
Address: 1F, LIBERTA CARINO, 3-10-8, Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Amiyakitei Meieki Nishiten
High-quality meat selected by professionals, available at reasonable prices!
Located just a 4-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Amiyakitei Meieki Nishiten is a yakiniku restaurant that originated as a wholesaler. Meat experts select premium cuts from across the country, slicing them per order to serve. The restaurant prides itself on its "Beef Top Salt Tongue," seasoned with herbs and spices. Also recommended is the "Assorted Three Types of Domestic Beef," which allows guests to sample popular cuts in small quantities at a great value.
The exterior of the restaurant is easily identifiable from a distance, marked by large signs and banners. Inside, all tables are private booth seats, enhancing the sense of privacy. There are also private rooms available for added privacy. Additionally, the restaurant offers 'horigotatsu' style seating, where guests can relax without their shoes, making it highly recommended for families with small children or elderly members.
Amiyakitei Meieki Nishiten
Open: [Monday - Thursday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Saturday] 11:30 am - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Taiko-dori South Entrance of Nagoya Station
Address: 9-5, Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Taiko-dori South Entrance of Nagoya Station
Address: 9-5, Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Sumiyakigoya [Charcoal Grill Hut]
Enjoy the taste of downtown by grilling pork and offal on charcoal!
Located just a 4-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station, Sumiyakigoya offers reasonably priced pork-based barbecue and grilled 'tonchan' (offal). Using small clay stoves called 'shichirin' and charcoal, the flavors of the meat are sealed in, resulting in a juicy taste. The restaurant manager recommends the "Miso Tonchan," which features a special sauce made with 'Hatcho Miso' originating from Aichi, perfectly complementing beer.
Located near Nagoya Station along the river, this traditional downtown yakiniku restaurant is run by a female owner affectionately called 'Mom' by the guests. The restaurant's homey atmosphere is part of its charm. It offers table seating, tatami seating, and semi-private rooms. For groups of four or more, the "All-You-Can-Eat Banquet Course" (reservation required) is highly recommended. It includes dessert, ensuring a thoroughly satisfying experience!
Sumiyakigoya
Open: [Weekday, Saturday, Day Before Holiday] Normal hours: 5:00 p.m.-midnight (last order 11:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Take Exit 3 out of the Metro International Center station and proceed eastward on Sakura do-ri (with Nagoya station to your back), then turn right after passing Horikawa and go straight.
Address: 1-14-5 Nishiki , Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY
Access: Take Exit 3 out of the Metro International Center station and proceed eastward on Sakura do-ri (with Nagoya station to your back), then turn right after passing Horikawa and go straight.
Address: 1-14-5 Nishiki , Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Hakata Mizutaki-style Motsunabe Motsu Fuji
Try the exquisite "Motsunabe" that inherits the taste of the Fukuoka main restaurant!
A 7-minute walk from Hisaya-Odori Station. Motsu Fuji, proud of its "Motsunabe" and "Motsuyaki", offers a Hakata-style motsunabe. Their menu, rich in collagen from 'motsu (offal)' and loaded with vegetables, is also recommended for women. After enjoying the "Motsunabe", don't miss trying the "Goma Soba" made by adding noodles to the remaining soup and mixing in plenty of sesame.
The restaurant is located a bit away from the bustling downtown area, with a narrow frontage that makes it a hidden gem. Inside, there are counter seats and relaxing 'horigotatsu' style seats where guests can take off their shoes. On the shelves behind the counter, a selection of shochu, carefully chosen to pair with motsunabe, is impressively displayed. If unsure, why not ask the staff for a recommendation and try their suggestions?
Hakata Mizutaki-style Motsunabe Motsufuji
Open: Normal hours: 5:00 p.m.-midnight
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes on foot from the Meijo subway line Hisaya Odori Station exit no. 2.
Address: 3-5-40 Marunouchi , Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes on foot from the Meijo subway line Hisaya Odori Station exit no. 2.
Address: 3-5-40 Marunouchi , Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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