Kanizanmai Nagoya Sakae

For seafood and crustacean lovers, an all-you-can-eat crab delight awaits just a 4-minute walk from Sakae Station, close to the greenery haven Hisaya-odori Park in downtown Nagoya. While crab is typically enjoyed as a winter treat in Japan, Kanizanmai Nagoya Sakae believes in spoiling guests year-round with high-quality crab and seafood at affordable prices. These days, the restaurant draws diners in with its massive plate piled high with vibrant crab claws and an assortment of crab-featured items. The popular tarabagani (red king crab) is dense with a mild sweetness, while the fluffy, sweet zuwaigani (snow crab) is a popular favorite due to its distinct umami taste. Diners can enjoy their fresh crab Japanese style by dipping it in ponzu or soy sauce to enhance the meat’s natural flavor. For drinks, sip sake or shochu is specifically chosen to pair with seafood. Guests can entice the senses further with fishhead soup, seafood donburi, and three-piece or five-piece sushi specials showcasing the day’s freshest catch. Crab is always best enjoyed with friends or family, and Kanizanmai Nagoya Sakae offers semi-private and full private rooms for small or large groups seeking to indulge in Japan’s seafood bounty in a warm, comforting atmosphere.