Otobashi Sumiya

Kaiseki is a dining style which often emphasizes the hospitality of the host, and the connection between them and the guests. That’s why the counter seats are the best in the house at this Michelin-starred kaiseki in Nagoya (although private rooms are available). You’ll be able to watch the chef create exquisite traditional dishes such as clam soup, firefly squid gratin, conger eel hotpot, and charcoal grilled vegetables. There’s a heavy seasonal focus in everything they serve, and as such the menu regularly changes to match the climate and produce of the day. Otobashi Sumiya offers excellent value for lunch meals, but the dinner omakase course really lets you get a full taste of the seasons, and showcases the full range of skills of the chef.