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Top 5 Restaurants in Nagoya

I previously shared my favourite cafes in Nagoya, one of Japan's foodie hot spots. Below are my Top 5 picks around the city (in alphabetical order) from a hole in the wall lunch to world-renowned fancy dinner, scroll down for more info!

  1. Reminiscence, Modern French

  2. Shishimaru, Ramen

  3. Suzuya, Tonkatsu

  4. Unafuji, Grilled Eel

  5. Unaharu, Grilled Eel

 

Reminiscence

  • A two-Michelin starred Modern French restaurant, inspired by "resonance and memory" - the Chef's playful and stunning cuisine is guaranteed to make the meal an unforgettable experience

  • Book online (Japanese only)

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Shishimaru

  • A unique ramen shop that serves noodles in a white and creamy soup instead of the traditional transparent-brown base

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Facebook | Google Maps

 

Suzuya

  • Enjoy the special Nagoya-style Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), served with “Miso-Katsu”, a sweet-and-savoury miso-based sauce made from dried bonito stock, sugar and other moorish ingredients

  • Book via phone: +81 (0)52-241-3752

  • Tabelog | Google Maps

 

Unafuji

  • This renowned Unagi (grilled eel) spot in Nagoya is so popular with domestic tourists, expect to queue 1-2 hours during peak hours. Renowned for their "Hitsumabushi", which is crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Unaharu

  • A lesser well-known "Hitsumabushi" (grilled eel) option compared to the above, but just as good! This is the perfect alternative if you don't have the patience to queue for your meal

  • Book via phone: +81 (0)52-962-8055

  • Website | Tabelog | Google Maps


 

Top 5 Restaurants in Gifu

If you're making a trip down to Nagoya, I recommend renting a car and driving to Gifu, which is a neighbouring mountainous prefecture. Below are my Top 5 picks (in alphabetical order) from a walk-in lunch to an introduction-only dinner, scroll down for more info!

  1. Curnontue, Delicatessen

  2. Kotte-Ushi, Wagyu Sushi

  3. Shinanoya, Udon

  4. Tsubameya, Wagashi

  5. Yanagiya, Fire Grilled

 

Curnontue

  • This charcuterie cottage is located in the middle of the mountains - the breathtaking nature-filled drive en route makes it worth the trek

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Facebook | Google Maps

 

Kotte-Ushi

  • This wagyu sushi specialty store is located in "Takayama", a beautiful town near the "Hida" region, which is famous for its premium beef

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Google Maps

 

Shinanoya

  • This small cottage serves handmade udon (thick Japanese wheat noodles) and is only open 3 days a week on Thursdays to Saturdays

  • Walk-in only

  • Tabelog | Facebook | Google Maps

 

Tsubameya

  • Highly recommend their takeout "Warabi-Mochi" (a traditional jelly-like confection, made from Bracken starch and dipped in kinako, or sweet toasted soybean flour)

  • Walk-in only

  • Website | Tabelog | Instagram | Google Maps

 

Yanagiya

  • This introduction-only restaurant is located in the middle of the mountains in rural Gifu - it consists of multiple private rooms, each with its own “irori” style central fireplace

  • Reservation via introduction-only

  • Tabelog | Google Maps


 
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