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COURSE MENUNARA
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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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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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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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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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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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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Oryori Hanagaki
Describing cooking as a “battle against nature”, Chef Furuta Toshihiko sources only the finest ingredients for his Michelin-starred cooking at this highly exclusive Nara restaurant that only serves two parties a day.
Lunch: ¥20,000-110,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-110,000
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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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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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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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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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Sosakukushinomise Rindo
Osaka’s kushikatsu skewers are reimagined through the brilliance of a Michelin-awarded chef with a background in French. To eat, there’s deep-fried risotto, croque monsieur and Western-influenced morsels.
Dinner: ¥4,000-5,000
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Ike Edoyakiunagi Asahitei
From its Edo-style unagi on Koshihikari rice to heirloom cedar furniture, every bit of this award-winning unagi restaurant in Nara breathes excellence and decades of legacy.
Lunch: ¥5,000-6,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-6,000
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Shunsai Chuka Bar Mitsukan
Just about the coolest way to taste Nara-made Sichuan fares in a bright-lit bar with a Chinese resto fit-out, there’s a reason why this award-winning izakaya earns its Michelin status.
Dinner: ¥3,000-4,000
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Simple Comme Bonjour
Sophisticated but approachable, Kagauchi Kotaru’s dynamic French cuisine plays by its own rule with a relatively simple brief: keep things changing.
Lunch: ¥3,000-6,000
Dinner: ¥3,000-6,000
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Toi Inshokuten
Michelin-featured, pan-Indian cooking with heart and soul in Nara, with careful adjustments to classic curries served teishoku-style on a vibrant thali platter.
Lunch: ¥2,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥2,000-3,000
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Menya Ittoku
Menya Ittoku may not be fancy, but if you’ve come this far, it’s all about the chicken-based salt ramen with a Michelin ping to its reputation.
Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥1,000-5,000
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Oryori Honjo
From Tokyo to Paris and now back to Kansai, Ryori Honjo represents a chef's journey dedicated to preserving Nara’s food culture and Kyoto cuisine's traditional flavors.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥8,000-11,000
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La Pie
Chef Hisaoka’s venture, La Pie, brings him back to his hometown in Nara, where he delivers French cuisine's inherent refinement and gastronomic recognition to the cozy streets of Naramachi.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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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