Best Restaurants in Nara

1Una Kiku Nara Honten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

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

3.68

Very good

268

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 Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Momoshiki

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

3.62

Very good

457

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

3PUBLIC HOUSE Ritz

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Mexican, Baru (Spanish style bar)

Just 5 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station! Enjoy exciting Tex-Mex cuisine and a wide selection of tequila! Perfect for a quick drink or a full party!

3.36

72

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

4Kitsune

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

3.73

Very good

259

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

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Yakitori Mochizuki

Nara Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.59

Very good

146

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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6Kuimono Ya Wan Yamato Yagi Ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / 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

32

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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7Restaurant Suiyo

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine

3.56

Very good

59

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

Online reservationCheck availability

8Kyushu Tamashii Yamato Yagi Ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe, Dumpling

3.25

31

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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9kyuushuu damashii Yamato Nishi Daiji Ten

Yamato Saidaiji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe, Dumpling

3.16

25

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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10Kuimono Ya Wan Jeiaru Oji Ekimae Ten

Oji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

A private izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Oji Station, where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes. Private rooms available for up to 40 guests!

3.01

9

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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11Yakitori Fujimoto

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.16

12

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
-
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area

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12Teppan Rikyu Ashuran Steak

Shin Omiya Sta. / Teppanyaki, Beef dishes, Steak

3.09

18

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
-
Monday

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

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13Yamato Yakushokudokoro Narayama Sakan

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Medicinal, Regional Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine

3.26

50

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

Non smoking

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14Oshinobi Robata Isshin Yamato Yagi Ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Robatayaki

[Smoking Allowed] Open for business from New Year's Day 2026! Private rooms available!

3.23

55

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area

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15Kuimono Ya Wan Kashihara Jingu Mae

Kashiharajingu Mae Sta. / 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

10

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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16Kineya Kashihara Kintetsu Hyakkaten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Udon (Wheat noodles), Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy strong and chewy Sanuki Udon made by skilled artisans. Savor it casually with fresh soy sauce or Kansai-style dashi!

3.03

13

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- JPY 999
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Credit card accepted
Children welcome

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17Sakura Machi Bar Ru

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / 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.

3.30

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