Best Restaurants in Nara

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

1Sukiyaki to Gyumabushi Momoshiki

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 139m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

A popular sukiyaki specialty restaurant in Nara, attracting reservations from all over the country.

3.61

Very good

639

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

2Una Kiku Nara honten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 671m / Unagi (Eel)

A specialty eel restaurant with a tradition of about 130 years. Be sure to stop by when visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine!

3.66

Very good

363

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tuesday

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

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3Taishu Sakaba Kushiage Naraism

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 198m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Motsu-nabe

3.14

42

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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4Riko

Kyobate Sta. 759m / Japanese Cuisine

Take your time selecting seasonal ingredients and savor authentic Japanese cuisine in a hidden gem for adults. Private rooms available for exclusive use.

3.59

Very good

84

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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5Furyu Mikaku Ryozanpaku

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 555m / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy seasonal dishes paired with fine sake in a calm atmosphere, perfect for business meetings or celebrations. Private rooms available.

3.44

184

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

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6Nagomi

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 1084m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Innovative

3.18

32

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Halal options

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7Kinatei

Nara Sta. 381m / Organic, Vegetable dishes, Creative

3.06

11

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

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8Restaurant Suiyo

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 735m / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine

3.57

Very good

82

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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9Kuimono Ya Wan Kashihara jinguu mae

Kashiharajingu Mae Sta. 141m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just 2 minutes from Kashihara Jingu-mae Station! Enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private izakaya, with banquet rooms available for up to 61 guests.

3.01

12

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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10Trattoria Maezawa

Yagi Nishiguchi Sta. 125m / Italian, Pasta, Pizza

Just 3 minutes from Yagi Nishiguchi Station! Enjoy exquisite dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients at a great lunch price. Perfect for girls' parties and sightseeing!

3.12

34

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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11Niku Bar Dakara Yamatosaidaiji

Yamato Saidaiji Sta. 54m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Italian

Perfect for winter parties and farewell/welcome gatherings! Order all-you-can-drink on the day! A course with food only is now available!

3.07

89

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- JPY 999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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12Private rooms Kanbi Taishu Torisakaba Toriichizu Nara shin'omiya ten

Shin Omiya Sta. 202m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Mizutaki

A Great Value Chicken Specialty Izakaya! Freshly Squeezed Lemon Sour & Highball, Secret Recipe Chicken Skewers for JPY 109!

3.01

7

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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13Kappa Sushi Nara futana ten

Tomio Sta. 1525m / Kaiten sushi (Conveyor belt sushi), Seafood, Sushi

Enjoy seasonal sushi at Kappa Sushi! All-you-can-eat available with advance reservation. You can also order by the plate!

3.04

34

JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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14Namakura Sakae Kooriyama ten

Koriyama Sta. 235m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

JR Koriyama Station is just around the corner! Only one stop from JR Nara Station! Right in front of Koriyama Aeon! Relax with a beer in a private horigotatsu room! Shuttle service available within Koriyama City!

3.07

20

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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15Niku Toieba Matsuda Yamato Yagi Ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. 112m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Just steps from Yamato-Yagi Station, enjoy a lively counter experience featuring Nara's premium beef and carefully selected wines.

3.00

3

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Monday, Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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16Kitashinchi Harami Shin-omiya

Shin Omiya Sta. 194m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

Reservation only. Private rooms available for up to 6 guests.

3.22

77

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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17Kushiya Monogatari Ionmoru kashihara ten

Kanahashi Sta. 355m / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Buffet

Various Banquets ☆ "The Fun of Frying. Choose Your Favorites." A wide selection of carefully selected skewers! All-you-can-eat starting from JPY 1,499♪ [Aeon Mall Kashihara 1F]

3.04

31

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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18Wagyu Sukiyaki Niku no Asatsu Kintetsu Nara Ten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 94m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Sushi, Japanese Cuisine

Just 3 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station! Enjoy authentic sukiyaki bursting with the flavors of Kobe beef and black-haired Wagyu. Perfect for meals during sightseeing or special occasions.

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