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Update-date: Dec 16 2024

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Categories: Kaiseki Yakitori Unagi (eel) Sweets Aichi

A restaurant where one can enjoy the flavors of Japan, from kaiseki cuisine to eel and wagashi | Aichi

Japanese cuisine encompasses a wide variety, ranging from traditional kaiseki dishes to options like eel and yakitori. This time, they introduce recommended restaurants in Aichi where one can enjoy delicious Japanese food. Each menu reflects the chef's dedication, and every dish offers a satisfying taste. Let's search for a favorite!

See full listings of Sweets, Kaiseki, Yakitori, and Unagi (eel) restaurants found in and around Aichi.

1. International Center[Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch]

A beloved local restaurant where one can enjoy carefully crafted hitsumabushi.

Located just a 4-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station, [Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch] is a locally supported eel restaurant. The flavor of the eel, grilled over charcoal and served with a sauce made from tamari soy sauce, is highly praised. Customers can enjoy this taste through menu items such as 'hitsumabushi', 'unadon', and 'umaki'.

A restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine, from kaiseki to sushi, eel, and kushikatsu | Aichi

The restaurant will open in May 2024 at "GEMS Nagoya Meieki 3-chome," which promotes food culture. Upon entering through the entrance that evokes a Japanese atmosphere, a space unified in a modern Japanese style unfolds inside. In addition to counter seats, there are table seats, semi-private rooms, and private rooms available, allowing guests to choose according to their mood and needs.

Maruya Honten Meieki 3-chome Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Kokusai Center Station (Exit 1) / 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station (Exit 10, Unimall)
Address: 5F, GEMS Meieki 3-chome, 3-18-19, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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2. Tsurumai [Char-Grill Yakitori Mamecho Tsurumai branch]

Enjoy exquisite skewers made with fresh Mikawa jidori chicken, freshly sourced every morning.

Relax with Mikawa jidori skewers - A special dining experience at our restaurant

At the restaurant "Char-Grill Yakitori Mamecho Tsurumai branch", just a two-minute walk from Tsurumai Station, guests can enjoy a variety of delicious chicken dishes, including freshly grilled yakitori made from morning-caught chicken. The restaurant's specialty, "Mikawa jidori skewers", features fresh Mikawa jidori chicken grilled over charcoal to enhance its delightful aroma. Additionally, there is a wide selection of drinks available, and reasonably priced courses with all-you-can-drink options are also offered.

A restaurant where one can enjoy the flavors of Japan, from eel and grilled chicken to traditional Japanese sweets | Aichi

The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy their meals at a leisurely pace. There are also counter seats where guests can have fun chatting with the staff while watching the cooking process, making it easy for solo diners to visit. They can enjoy exquisite dishes made with fresh local chicken in the cozy space of [Char-Grill Yakitori Mamecho Tsurumai branch].

Char-Grill Yakitori Mamecho Tsurumai branch

Open: Normal hours: 17:00 - 00:00
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: Two minutes on foor from the #2 exit of Tsurumai Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Lines/South of Chihaya intersection, west of Nagoya University Hospital
Address: Mancho Bldg. 1F, 3-8-10 Chiyoda, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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3. Inuyama [Honmachi Saryo]

Sweets enjoyed in a traditional wooden house full of the charm of a castle town.

Located on the way from Inuyama Station to the castle, Honmachi Saryo is a restaurant that boasts a charming atmosphere created by a 100-year-old traditional wooden house designated as a cultural property. The "Aburi Ta Gozen" features unique presentations and flavors, including dengaku made with tofu, konnyaku, and nama-fu, ranging from classic toppings like wood buds and yuzu miso to creative variations like tomato and cheese pizza. Additionally, customers can enjoy sweet treats such as zenzai and summer-only kakigori.

The interior of the restaurant has a modern Japanese taste that feels like a time slip, allowing guests to experience the good old atmosphere of Japan. Additionally, one of its features is the incorporation of local specialties, such as tea from Inuyama and tableware from 'Inuyama-yaki'. How about spending a special time in this cozy restaurant, loved by both tourists and locals?

Honmachi Saryo

Open: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: It's located along Honmachi Street, on the way to Inuyama Castle from Inuyama Station
Address: 673, Higashikoken, Inuyama-shi, Aichi
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4. Kaiseki Cuisine [Awabi Japanese Restaurant Nishikiryu]

Exquisite cuisine in a cozy space

At [Awabi Japanese Restaurant Nishikiryu], located a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station, one can enjoy exquisite kaiseki cuisine with a creative twist. Recommended dishes include a variety of abalone dishes made with carefully selected abalone, such as 'Abalone Dancing Grill' and 'Abalone Shabu-Shabu'. The restaurant also takes pride in its seasonal offerings, featuring vibrant dishes made with meticulously selected ingredients.

A restaurant where one can enjoy the flavors of Japan, from kaiseki cuisine and eel to wagashi | Aichi

The restaurant has a calm and soothing atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy their meal at a leisurely pace. The private rooms, which have a traditional Japanese aesthetic, are perfect for special occasions. One of the attractions is the ability to relax in the sunken kotatsu seating. Additionally, there are counter seats where guests can enjoy delicious dishes without worrying about their surroundings.

Awabi Japanese Restaurant Nishikiryu

Open: Lunch 11:30-14:00 / Dinner 17:00-22:00
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Nagoya Station on the Higashiyama Subway line, walk along Taiko Dori towards the Expressway Ring Route for 10 minutes. Turn left at the 5th crossroad.
Address: 2-18-3 Noritake, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
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5. Sakae [Private Room Dining - HAKOYA - Sakae branch]

Enjoy exquisite Hida beef and fresh seafood in a private room.

The private dining restaurant "Private Room Dining - HAKOYA - Sakae branch" offers a menu focused on fresh vegetables, seafood, and premium wagyu beef. In this restaurant, guests can enjoy the renowned Japanese beef "Hida Beef" grilled slowly on a hot lava stone, which helps to lock in the juices and provides a moist texture. Additionally, fresh seafood is sourced every morning from a local fish market, and popular sashimi such as salmon, tuna, and sea bream are beautifully and lavishly arranged on a single plate.

The restaurant, filled with a rich Japanese atmosphere, features private rooms in all areas, making it perfect for private dining. With various options such as sofa private rooms and sunken kotatsu private rooms, it can be used for any occasion. It is a restaurant where guests can leisurely enjoy dishes made with high-quality ingredients.

Private Room Dining - HAKOYA - Sakae branch

Open: Normal hours: 17:30-02:00 (last order 01:00; last drink 01:30)
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: Go directly west along Hirokoji avenue from exit 8 of Sakae station, and then south on Hommachi avenue for 1 minute. Alternatively, go directly east along Hirokoji avenue from exit 4 of Fushimi station, and then south on Hommachi avenue for 1 minute.
Address: 3-10-29 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
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