Update-date: Apr 08 2025
Nakameguro is a stylish neighborhood popular for its sophisticated shops, cafes, and restaurants. On the other hand, it also has traditional shopping streets, which add to its warm atmosphere. In spring, the cherry blossom trees along the Meguro River are famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot in the city. Here, we introduce the must-visit trendy restaurants in Nakameguro.
Tempura Miyashiro
Tenpura Miyashiro, located just a 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, is a restaurant where one can enjoy exquisite tempura, carefully fried with the skill of artisans. It is a renowned establishment that earned a Michelin star in 2020. The popular dish 'Nori Maki Ebi no Tempura' features large sweet shrimp and is a must-order item. In addition to tempura, the restaurant also offers sashimi and a variety of dishes that utilize the experience of its Japanese cuisine chefs.
The restaurant, renovated from a 100-year-old traditional house, has no sign and exudes a hidden, cozy atmosphere. Inside, there are only 8 seats at a counter made of warm wood, creating a comfortable and calm space. The drinks, carefully selected to enhance the appeal of the ingredients, include sake and wine. Guests can enjoy crispy tempura and seasonal dishes in a Japanese-style setting.
Tempura Miyashiro
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner Part 1 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm / Dinner Part 2 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 18,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line
Address: 1F, 2-18-11, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 18,000 JPY / [Lunch] 18,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line
Address: 1F, 2-18-11, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Sushi Onikai
Sushi Onikai, located just a 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, is a restaurant that offers sushi made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. The 'Omakase Course,' which consists of sushi and side dishes, starts with a serving of tuna nigiri. Additionally, the 'Nori Maki Ebi Tempura,' made with tempura from Tempura Miyashiro located on the first floor of the restaurant, is also a popular dish.
The restaurant is located on the second floor of a renovated 100-year-old traditional house, featuring a nostalgic exterior. Inside, there are 10 counter seats that allow guests to feel the warmth of wood, creating a modern and calm atmosphere. A wide variety of wines, curated by a wine sommelier, are also available to enjoy alongside Japanese cuisine.
Sushi Onikai
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line
Address: 2F, 2-18-11, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line
Address: 2F, 2-18-11, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin
Ishshin, a wagyu yakiniku restaurant located just a 2-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, offers a dining experience where guests can savor the rich flavor and sweetness of lean meat. Focusing on carefully selected A4 rank or higher black-haired wagyu heifers, they serve the best cuts of meat of the day with preferred seasonings. In addition to a course menu that allows guests to enjoy plenty of lean meat, there is also a wide variety of side dishes, including rice and soup.
The interior features a distinctive circular counter seating and has a sophisticated atmosphere. It also offers private rooms that provide an ideal sense of privacy for groups and families. Guests can enjoy their meals while watching performances by the grill masters at the counter seats. In this high-quality space that incorporates entertainment along with dining, they can savor carefully selected black wagyu beef.
Wagyu Yakiniku Isshin
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 2-minutes walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Hibiya-Nakameguro Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Address: 7F, GEMS Nakameguro, 2-13-3, Kami-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 2-minutes walk from Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Hibiya-Nakameguro Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line
Address: 7F, GEMS Nakameguro, 2-13-3, Kami-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Toriyoshi Nakameguro Branch
Located just a 3-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, Toriyoshi Nakameguro Branch is an upscale yakitori restaurant where one can fully enjoy the charm of the brand chicken, Date Chicken. The Date Chicken, sourced whole, is fresh and offers rare cuts. The homemade 'tsukune' pairs perfectly with the sauce that has been passed down since the establishment, featuring a fluffy and tender minced meat with a remarkable texture from the cartilage.
The interior features a distinctive single-slab counter, creating a calm space where one can feel the warmth of wood. This restaurant's unique style involves serving freshly grilled yakitori directly over the counter. In addition to the counter seats, there are also horigotatsu seats available for groups of four or more. It is also recommended to experience the pairing of the chef's recommended yakitori with rosé wine.
Toriyoshi Naka-Meguro Branch
Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Go left from the South Ticket Gate of Naka-meguro Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 3-minute walk from the East Exit
Address: 2-8-5, Kami-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Go left from the South Ticket Gate of Naka-meguro Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 3-minute walk from the East Exit
Address: 2-8-5, Kami-meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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quinto
Located a 15-minute walk from Nakameguro Station, quinto is a restaurant where guests can enjoy creative dishes that satisfy both the mind and body. The recommended 'Miran Beef Hamburger' starts with the preparation of coarsely chopped chunks of meat right in front of the guests. The seasoning is simple, using only salt, which enhances the meat's flavor and results in a juicy dish. It is characterized by its unique flavor and excellent meat quality.
The restaurant has only six counter seats, providing a quiet and calm atmosphere. There is a focus on the beauty of the dishes, using carefully selected tableware from artists to present each plate as a work of art. Additionally, a selection of wines curated by a sommelier is available, allowing guests to enjoy the harmony with the dishes.
quinto
Open: Part 1: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Omakase course only) / Part 2: From 8:30 pm (Short course)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: From Nakameguro Station, walk straight toward Nozawa-dori and cross the Shukuyama intersection. The restaurant is located on the right-hand side. 15-minute walk from Ikejiri-ohashi Station.
Address: 1-31-6, Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: From Nakameguro Station, walk straight toward Nozawa-dori and cross the Shukuyama intersection. The restaurant is located on the right-hand side. 15-minute walk from Ikejiri-ohashi Station.
Address: 1-31-6, Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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