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

661

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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2Kitashinchi Harami Shin-omiya

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

Reservation only Enjoy exquisite outside skirt in a tranquil setting at this yakiniku restaurant.

3.20

78

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

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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

3Shabushabu Kanoko

Shin Omiya Sta. 144m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Beef dishes

Just 2 minutes from Shin-Omiya Station! Enjoy tender Ikoma beef shabu-shabu with our homemade dashi in a warm space where people of all ages gather.

3.61

Very good

78

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

4Una 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

385

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

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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Yakitori Mochizuki

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

3.71

Very good

177

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

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6Pizzeria da Sergio

Narayama Sta. 1912m / Pizza

Authentic wood-fired pizza adorned with Italian ingredients and seasonal vegetables. Perfect for dates or business meetings!

3.60

Very good

76

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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7Kuimono Ya Wan Yamato yagi ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. 129m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[1-minute walk from Yamato-Yagi Station] Enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private izakaya. Private rooms available for up to 70 guests.

3.03

34

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

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8Nara Ekimae Oendan Oita Kara-age to Teppanyaki Katsuo

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 64m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Kara-age (Deep-fried chicken), Teppanyaki

Enjoy as many drinks as you like! Premium Malt's for JPY 180 and Highball for JPY 150! All-you-can-eat Kara-age starting from JPY 3,000!

3.03

25

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Smoking allowed

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9Yamato Yasai to Jijake Yamato no Sanzoku Sanjou toori ten

Nara Sta. 240m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Regional Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine

3.08

21

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Smoking allowed
Menu with photos

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10Baby Face Planets Kouryou ten

Tsukiyama Sta. 994m / Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Pasta, Cafe

3.06

63

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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11Yamato Yagi Sakaba Houshuku

Yamato Yagi Sta. 87m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just a 1-minute walk from Yamato-Yagi Station! Introducing Toyoshuku, a sake bar from the brewery, now open in Kashihara City, Nara!

3.10

48

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed

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12Kushi Ten Riki Ichi Shin oomiya ten

Shin Omiya Sta. 123m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

3.17

58

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Monday, Sunday

Credit card accepted
Smoking allowed
Wi-Fi available

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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13steak&wine Lamp

Yagi Nishiguchi Sta. 208m / Steak

3.64

Very good

100

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Tuesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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14Riko

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.

3.58

Very good

85

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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15Toukoku Rou Saidaiji ten

Yamato Saidaiji Sta. 244m / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha, Medicinal

Limited Edition: "Premium" Hiyashi Chuka made with the finest brand peach, "Ichinomiya Premium."

3.18

99

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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16Jidori Sumibiyaki Toriatsukai Setsumeisho Gakuenmae ten

Gakuemmae Sta. 93m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

Just 2 minutes from Gakuenmae Station! Enjoy dishes that make the most of carefully selected ingredients like salt, rice, and vegetables. Perfect for banquets with private rooms available!

3.07

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