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Update-date: Nov 26 2024

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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants for Satisfying Japanese Cuisine in Nagoya

Father's Day is the perfect occasion to express the gratitude that is often hard to convey in everyday life. Why not spend it in a private room at a restaurant, enjoying delicious meals and engaging in private conversations? Relax and indulge in a variety of dishes expertly prepared by the chef. Each restaurant offers a unique ambiance in their private rooms, so find the type that will bring the most joy.

See full listings of Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Nagoya and Aichi.

1. Te-uchi Soba Makino (Yagoto Nisseki)

A locally beloved restaurant where one can enjoy seasonal ingredients and homemade soba noodles

Te-uchi Soba Makino is a restaurant renowned for its authentic soba noodles, made from freshly milled buckwheat seeds, primarily native varieties sourced from the Soba-producing regions of the Chugoku Mountains and Nagano Prefecture. The menu features a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients, including a crispy "Tempura Assortment" fried in a blend of mainly Taihaku sesame oil, and a "Seasonal Omakase Set" using fresh ingredients procured from Yanagibashi market. The drink selection is also extensive, ranging from classic sake to seasonal limited-edition brews.

Top 5 Recommended Restaurants for Fulfilling Japanese Cuisine in Nagoya

The interior of the restaurant is divided by partitions between tables, creating a homely atmosphere while maintaining privacy. It is ideal for meals with friends, dates, anniversaries, or birthdays. Loved by locals, this restaurant offers authentic soba and seasonal dishes for your enjoyment.

Te-uchi Soba Makino

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday, Closed on New Year's holidays and Obon holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,250 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from Yagoto Nisseki Station on Nagoya Municipal Subway
Address: 1F, Hills OKD, 41 Yamazato-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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2. Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda near Takaoke

Creative kushiage by a chef who trained in frying techniques at a Michelin one-star restaurant

Located just a 5-minute walk from Takao Station, Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda is a restaurant where guests can enjoy creative kushikatsu prepared by a chef who learned frying techniques at Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka. The restaurant is committed to using only the freshest ingredients, including fish and shellfish fresh enough to be eaten raw, and delicious local produce. The lightly fried kushikatsu is easy on the stomach, even if one indulges in many. The "Omakase Course" offers an abundance of specialty kushikatsu, served one skewer at a time, until guests signal to stop.

The restaurant offers a tranquil atmosphere with 20 seats available at the counter and tables. They cater to various customer situations such as dates, family outings, and business entertainment. Guests can enjoy the creative kushiage crafted by a chef with Michelin experience. Please try it at least once.

Sosaku Kushiage Tsuda

Open: Normal hours 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 22:30)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: Five minute walk from Takaoka Station. Proceed straight ahead from the #2 exit. Turn left at the first set of lights, proceed straight ahead, and it will be located on the first floor of the ALA-Izumi on your right-hand side.
Address: ALA Izumi 1F, 2-8-2 Izumi , Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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3. Fujiwara near Hisaya-Odori

Seasonal Japanese cuisine that offers a warm welcome

They offer hospitality with Japanese cuisine brimming with seasonal flavors.

Fujiwara is a kappo restaurant where one can enjoy Japanese cuisine brimming with seasonal flavors. Here, a chef who has trained for many years at a renowned restaurant in Osaka uses masterful techniques to create exquisite dishes. With the desire to please customers, over 100 menu items are prepared, including an assortment of locally sourced and carefully selected seafood called "Moriawase no Tsukuri" and "Unagi no Nishoku Yaki," which features tenderly grilled natural eel. Each dish is a must-see masterpiece.

The interior of the restaurant is simple, featuring white wood and creating a calm atmosphere. The private tatami rooms, perfect for entertaining important guests, can accommodate up to 8 people. Additionally, the counter seats, where one can consult with the chef to choose the menu, are recommended for those who wish to savor their meal thoroughly. Why not spend a wonderful time at Fujiwara enjoying an authentic kaiseki course?

Fujiwara

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, Monday on National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Station (Nagoya Municipal Subway lines). Take exit 1A and head north.
Address: White Mates 309, 1-14-23 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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4. Otobashi Sumiya near Otobashi

Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and soft-shelled turtle

Located just a 5-minute walk from Otobashi Station, Otobashi Sumiya is a Japanese restaurant where guests can enjoy kaiseki cuisine and softshell turtle dishes made with seasonal, high-quality ingredients. Reservations are limited to three groups per day, a testament to the owner's commitment to providing heartfelt hospitality. The softshell turtle hotpot, sourced from a Nagasaki farm, is a delicacy known for its yellow fat, offering a taste close to that of natural, high-quality products.

Upon passing through a corridor bathed in soft lighting that follows a quiet entrance, one is greeted by a charming tatami room adorned with snow-viewing shoji screens. The Japanese-style room, crafted with intricate ceilings by skilled shrine carpenters, offers a closer appreciation of Japanese beauty by featuring table seating with chairs. It is a restaurant where one would want to visit for special occasions, offering a blissful moment to cherish.

Otobashi Sumiya

Open: [Thursday, Saturday, Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 12:00 pm) *Lunch starts at 12:00 pm. Please be sure to enter the restaurant before that time. / [Tuesday-Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) *The last entry is until 7:30 pm.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,600 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Otobashi Station on JR Line. It is on the 2nd floor of the building along National Route 107, where you go from the station to Kanayama and cross the pedestrian bridge under the expressway.
Address: 2F, City Copo Otobashi Bldg.1, 1-1-35, Otobashi, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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5. Sushi Rebo near Sakae

Enjoy meticulously selected toppings and seasonal ingredients prepared with supreme skill

Tucked away in the bustling district of Nishiki in Nagoya, Sushi Rebo operates as a reservation-only sushi restaurant, reminiscent of a hideaway for adults. They use fresh ingredients delivered daily from the Toyosu Market, featuring irresistible menu items such as the "Kuruma Ebi" nigiri, inspired by the golden shachihoko of Nagoya Castle, and the "Rebo's Futomaki" with its smooth-tasting red vinegar. Additionally, the restaurant's appeal includes the option to order individual pieces, not just full courses.

The restaurant features counter seats and private rooms for four, allowing guests to choose between enjoying conversations over the counter or savoring their meal quietly in a private room, depending on the occasion. Additionally, the master's high-quality service enables guests to enjoy their meal without pretense, making it ideal for hosting important guests or celebrating special occasions. Why not spend a blissful moment at Sushi Rebo?

Sushi Rebo

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Thursday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Sakae Station. Turn right from Nishiki-dori to Shichikencho-dori, and it's located on the first basement floor of the building on the next corner.
Address: B1F, Star Nishiki Bldg., 3-20-10, Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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