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Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune
Just a short walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, this back-alley sukiyaki restaurant is reinventing Meiji-era cuisine with French-influenced starters and Nara-grown local ingredients.
Lunch: ¥7,000-18,000
Dinner: ¥18,000-18,000
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Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu
Time, innovation, and flavor converge in an old soy sauce brewery that’s earned a Michelin Green Star. Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu is revitalizing taste buds while preserving a slice of Nara's history with every perfect dish.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Akordu
Get a taste of Nara through Spanish dishes, while overlooking the blooming trees of Nara Park.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Wa Yamamura
Seasonal dishes birthed from kindness and care — such is the lovingly vibrant Japanese cuisine at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Nara.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Chugokusai Naramachi Kuko
This double-starred Michelin restaurant whips out fun Sichuan-meet-Cantonese dim sums using vegetables harvested from its own garden and farm.
Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Kitashinchi Harami Shin-Omiya
This Nara specialty restaurant spreads the gospel of the harami. Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef skirt steak is presented in a number of increasingly luxurious ways, incorporating premium ingredients like truffles and caviar.
Dinner: ¥5,000-15,000
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Nikusho Geihinkan Tenri
Style meets comfort at this popular yakiniku restaurant nestled Tenri, Nara, where every dining table has a private room for A5-grade beef fares without interruption.
Dinner: ¥4,000-6,000
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Nikusho Geihinkan Tawaramoto
Whole wagyu cattle become sets of sectioned in-house cuts of beef in this crowd-pleasing yakiniku joint in Tawaramoto, Nara.
Dinner: ¥4,000-8,000
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Nikusho Geihinkan Tomio
Always fresh-cut to order, taste Nikusho Geihinkan’s yakiniku made with local Yamato beef from their cattle ranch. The cozy lodge atmosphere is the perfect spot to grill diverse expertly hand-cut meats.
Lunch: ¥1,000-2,000
Dinner: ¥4,000-5,000
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Nikusho Geihinkan Nara
Yamato beef grown on its own ranch served up on the platter in Nikusho Geihinkan’s flagship course, where adventurous rare cuts, luxurious sirloin and offal become seemingly endless.
Dinner: ¥4,000-8,000
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Masala an Takumi
Nestled in a renovated traditional farmhouse in Nara, Masala an Takumi defies expectations as a Michelin-approved Indian fusion spot with its smart reinterpretations of spice blends and warm, home-bound hospitality.
Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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Azekura (JW Marriott Hotel Nara)
Teppanyaki, sushi, and traditional kaiseki menus satisfy a variety of guests at this excellent hotel eatery. The JW Marriott Hotel Nara proudly offers guests a unique dining experience in the heart of one of Japan’s most historic cities.
Lunch: ¥5,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-35,000
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La Trace
Michelin star-studded La Trace, the chic French restaurant in Nara, isn’t a new kid on the block, but its hyper-seasonal ingredients and the chef’s brilliance keep mealtime refreshingly innovative.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Okada
A lesson in perseverance that prevails: a Michelin-starred chef spent 16 years honing his skills at an esteemed store in Osaka before opening his own counter-style kappo in 2019, right by the banks of Sarusawa Pond.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Matsuki
In the corner of the idyllic Naramachi and within a heritage townhouse, Matsumuro Katsuya’s love for the dainty flows from his kaiseki menu, choice of crockery to effervescent hospitality.
Lunch: ¥5,000-6,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Musoan
The sun-drenched, Michelin-beloved Musoan in Nara Park celebrates traditional Japanese cooking as it should be: produce-led, rich and traditional.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Gokan Uogin
A dynamic, multisensory traditional Japanese cuisine dedicated to celebrating one exquisite ingredient: rice — glossy, plump, and mildly sweet, cooked under high pressure in custom-made ceramic pots.
Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Koikiryori Aji Manso
Some restaurants stand against the test of time — Koikiryori Aji Manso thrives with it, so head here for a historic meal led by one of Japan’s most acclaimed chefs.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Aji no Tabibito Roman
The stunningly beautiful and seasonal dishes of kaiseki intersect with the owner’s deep respect for home cooking in this Michelin-starred locale brimming with a menu that evolves monthly.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Aji No Kaze Nishimura
A Michelin-starred gem in ancient Sakurai, Nishimura Norihosa’s traditional cuisine is a masterclass in subtlety: intentional, sincere and pristine.
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Inada
Three generations of the Inada family have guided the restaurant through changing times and an eventual path to Michelin status.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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L'Auberge de Plaisance Sakurai
A Michelin-starred stalwart, where the canon of French cuisine is reimagined with local produce in the sunlit dining room overlooking the spectacular Yamato Plains.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-25,000
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Lega’
Sugawara Shuga's love for Italian food and his home country radiates through this stalwart restaurant in Katsuragi, which received a coveted Michelin star in 2024.
Lunch: ¥6,000-12,000
Dinner: ¥9,000-12,000
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Kaiseki Morimoto
In a sleepy town where Japan’s first emperor ascended the throne, a Michelin-starred chef remains rooted in simplicity and sincerity.
Dinner: ¥8,000-10,000
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Nara Nikon
With a practice informed by old masters, Chef Shimizu Shojiro earned two Michelin Stars by demonstrating that there is still space to play in the world of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Da Terra
After renovating part of his family’s century-old house into a dining room, Chef Nakai invites guests to sample some of the 100 vegetables from his family farm in his signature Michelin-starred omakase course.
Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-15,000
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Sushi Kawashima
In a region well known for being distant from the sea, Nara’s Sushi Kawashima takes creative liberties that cut a stark but celebrated line in the world of fine dining.
Dinner: ¥25,000-30,000
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La Terrasse Irisee
Behind its wooden door, is a romantic French dining experience in Nara over looking the water, will satisfy guests who desire savoring carefully selected French and local ingredients.
Lunch: ¥8,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-26,000
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Recent Reviews from GuestsFood was great, the staff was waiting for us right at opening and were very kind. The hostess spoke enough english for us to understand everything, and was just a joy to be around. Very happy with the experience, thank you japanbyfood for showing us this great spot and helping us get a reservation!
Jared Vinnedge
May 23, 2024
Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune
Restaurant in Nara
We had an amazing experience. From the service to the food, all exceptional!!
Billy Lopez
May 17, 2024
Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune
Restaurant in Nara