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Update-Date: Jun 3, 2025

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5 Restaurants in Nagoya with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus

Is it safe now to eat out in Nagoya? Is it not? It is still in the gray area. But if you need some time to refresh your mind and belly, it might be the time to go out and eat, as long as you follow the safety protocol. It is now more important than ever to carefully choose where to eat. Many restaurants are taking extra steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus. How does the new normal in Japan look like for restaurants?*Business hours of the restaurants may differ due to the State of Emergency.

1. Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya

Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya, located approximately a six-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station on Nagoya Municipal Subway Sakuradori Line, is a restaurant renovated from an old Japanese house in a town filled with an Edo atmosphere. Inside, you will see a sophisticated space, applying a modern sense to a traditional Japanese building with old columns. As the name of the restaurant implies, their specialty is unagi (eel) cuisine. Also, enjoy the wide variety of side dishes that match perfectly with alcohol and unique unagi dishes such as Liver Ahijo, and Hitsumabushi (broiled and chopped eel on rice) with garlic pepper. Their innovative dishes go well not only with sake and shochu (Japanese alcohols) but also with wine.

Extra Hygiene Measures against Coronavirus:
☑ Freestanding body temperature scanner.
☑ Giving away a free mask case.
☑ Automatic alcohol disinfection sprayer installed.
☑ Partitions are installed.
☑ Frequent ventilation and disinfection performed.

Unagi-ka Shibafuku-ya

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: A 6-minute walk from exit No.2 of Kokusai Center Station on Nagoya Municipal Subway Sakuradori Line
Address: 1-23-10 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya city, Aichi Map
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2.Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Dai Nagoya Building Branch

Eels grilled to perfection by the artisans using the bincho charcoal―as indicated in the name Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho―is crispy and fragrant with the fluffy inside. With their deep understanding of Japanese eel and charcoal, the artisans will change the way the ingredient is grilled depending on its condition. The secret taste of the tantalizing sauce lies in the unique thick soy sauce from Nagoya and carefully-selected sugar and rice wine. At this restaurant, you may enjoy a variety of eel cuisine such as Shirayaki, Kimoyaki, Umaki, and so on. The rich selection of drinks including Japanese sake, shochu, wine, etc., is a great match with the Japanese eel. With their genuine hospitality and pursuit of the best ingredients, charcoals, technique, and service, you will surely have a wonderful time with your valued guests.

Extra Hygiene Measures against Coronavirus:
☑ Staff members are required to wear masks.
☑ Staff members are required to check their body temperature before working.
☑ Staff members are required to clean their hands carefully.
☑ Thorough disinfection is performed inside the building.
☑ Services are provided at an appropriate distance.
☑ The restaurant is ventilated frequently.

Hitsumabushi Nagoya Bincho Dai Nagoya Building Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm）
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 1-5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any line

Address: 3F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Map
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3. Japanese Food Restaurant and Bar: Kanda SAKUMA

The founder of the Japanese restaurant & bar Kanda Shinpachi in Tokyo has opened his first restaurant in Nagoya. At this restaurant, you can enjoy the natural seafood and select Japanese sake. They also use the locally caught seafood in Himakajima Island, Aichi Prefecture and natural ingredients directly delivered from producers around Japan. In addition, one of the big three local poultries in Japan, Nagoya Cochin and Aomori Fighting Cock can be served. Finally, they have over 80 different kinds of selected junmai sake at its best temperature.

Extra Hygiene Measures against Coronavirus:
☑ Sanitizers are provided at the entrance.
☑ Staff members are required to wash their hands and gargle frequently.
☑ Staff members are required to wear masks.
☑ Staff members are required to check their body temperature before working.
☑ Thorough cleaning and disinfection are performed.
☑ All cooking utensils and dishes are sanitized.
☑ The restaurant is periodically ventilated.
☑ Information regarding cough etiquette is displayed in the restaurant.
☑ To prevent the Coronavirus outbreak, the restaurant provides private rooms for small groups.
☑ Space of more than a seat is opened between seats.
☑ The restaurant’s current status for the measures against COVID-19 is displayed.
☑ Capacity limits are set for the number of guests.

Japanese Food Restaurant and Bar: Kanda SAKUMA

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. for Food 10:00 pm, L.O. for Drinks 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any line
Address: 3F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Map
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4. RHUBARBE

This is a casual restaurant driven by the owner's passion to spread genuine French galette and crepe, bistro cuisine and natural wine in Nagoya. The third restaurant in Nagoya city was opened on the 3rd floor of the Dai Nagoya Building, followed by the ones in Shouwa-ku and Chigusa-ku. Guests will feel the atmosphere of the real café in France at this restaurant. The set menu with soup or salad is available for both lunch and dinner. Guest may check the recommended menu on the fashionable blackboard at the entrance.

Extra Hygiene Measures against Coronavirus:
☑ Staff members are required to wash their hands.
☑ Staff members are required to check their body temperature.
☑ Staff members are required to clean their hands carefully.
☑ Thorough disinfection is performed inside the building.
☑ Services are provided at an appropriate distance.
☑ The restaurant is ventilated frequently.

RHUBARBE

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any line
Address: 3F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Map
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5. Kyushu Hakata Motsunabe Sachi

At Sachi, the guests will enjoy Beef Giblet Hot Pot with excellent flavor spreading in one's mouth. The delicate balance between the secret soy sauce and soup makes the dish even more fascinating. The interior has a chic and quiet atmosphere based on Japanese style. This restaurant is highly recommended for lunch and dinner after work because of its great access to the station. Inside, guests will see the counters with presence and tables for group customers. Tables can be arranged depending on the number of customers. In addition, there are plenty of Hakata's soul dishes on the menu. The restaurant also has a lot of Japanese sake―mainly shochu―to match the dishes. The restaurant is suitable for many occasions, such as when spending a lonely time with a wine glass in hand or sharing one-pot cooking with familiar friends.

Extra Hygiene Measures against Coronavirus:
☑ Sanitizers are provided at the entrance.
☑ Staff members are required to wash their hands and gargle frequently.
☑ Staff members are required to wear masks.
☑ Staff members are required to check their body temperature before working.
☑ Thorough cleaning and disinfection are performed.
☑ All cooking utensils and dishes are sanitized.
☑ The restaurant is periodically ventilated.
☑ Information regarding cough etiquette is displayed in the restaurant.
☑ The restaurant’s current status for the measures against COVID-19 is displayed.

Kyushu Hakata Motsunabe Sachi

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. for Food 10:00 pm, L.O. for Drink 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,100 JPY
Access: 1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any line
Address: 3F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Map
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Those are the 5 restaurants in Nagoya that are actively striving to combat the spread of COVID-19. Remember, if you must go out, wear your mask, wash your hands regularly, and keep the 2-meter distance with other people. Stay healthy and stay safe!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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