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

678

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

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2Sosaku Sakaba Kakeru

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 583m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 8 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station, enjoy fresh fish and creative dishes in a hidden gem. Featuring 30 types of shochu and carefully selected draft beer!

3.14

10

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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3Furyu 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

189

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

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4Tsujihira Bekkan

Nara Sta. 259m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Just 3 minutes from JR Nara Station! Enjoy fresh seafood, Wagyu beef, and Japanese pork. Private rooms available, no need to take off your shoes!

3.04

4

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

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5Shabu Kura

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 195m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

3.07

11

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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6Sukiyaki to Gyu Mabushi Momoshiki Hanare

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 138m / 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 - now with a second location!

3.36

99

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 Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Kitsune

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 425m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

3.76

Very good

326

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

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8Sakura Machi Bar Ru

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 105m / Italian, Bistro, Baru (Spanish style bar)

A convenient bar near the station where you can casually enjoy creative dishes that blend Japanese, Italian, and French cuisines, all made with local ingredients from Nara.

3.33

135

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

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9ACQUA PULITA

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 512m / Italian, Steak, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.08

39

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10LA TRACE

Nara Sta. 218m / French

Featured in Go & MiYo 2023 and awarded a Michelin star in the Nara Guide 2022-2025.

3.72

Very good

129

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Tuesday, Sunday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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11Niku no Jo

Nara Sta. 749m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese

3.50

Very good

49

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

12# Niku to ieba Matsuda Nara honten

Yamato Yagi Sta. 91m / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

A theatrical experience of Wagyu cuisine that delights all five senses

4.11

Excellent

244

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

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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

13Una 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

402

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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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

14Yakitori Mochizuki

Nara Sta. 305m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.71

Very good

180

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

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15Sushi Appare

Yagi Nishiguchi Sta. 171m / Sushi

3.54

Very good

16

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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16Wa Asuka

Tomio Sta. 240m / Japanese Cuisine, Tempura

3.11

32

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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17Taishu Sakaba Kushiage Naraism

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

3.17

45

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

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18Namakura 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!

3.06

20