If you go for lunch in Subway or Starbucks you're probably going to end up paying close to 1000yen, so why not try a lunch time deal at some of Nagoya's top restaurants? Here are 20 of the best.
Japanese
Utage Tempura
Cost: 1580yen Location: Midland Square, 4F
Tendon (tempura on rice) with miso soup and a small dessert. Oishii-soo!
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Uoki Sushi
Cost: 180-360 per plate. Location: JR Nagoya Station, at theSouth Exit.
Good quality, low price sushi- and they have an English menu to help you. You might need to order most of your food from the chefs, since the best stuff is not on the conveyer belt. It may not be the best sushi you will ever find, but the location and price is very convenient.
052-587-2278
Nigiri No Tokube
Cost: 180-360 per plate. Location: Oasis 21, in Sakae.
You can walk there from the underground shopping mall. They offer all kinds of sushi, and also do tempura. You can even have tempura sushi. Again, this is not a place for sushi connoisseurs, but it has a great location and will really suit most foreigners and tourists.
052-963-6656
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Italian
Salvatore Cuomo- The Kitchen
Cost: 2800yen Location: Nagoya station, 12F
If you go at lunchtime you can get a delicious and very filling Italian lunch. It includes a large buffet of starters (with meatballs, pasta, salad) a main dish (pizza or pasta) a very good desserts buffet, and coffee.
052-564-0065
You will also find Salavtore Cuomo pizzerias in Nagoya. Their lunch buffet costs just 1000yen, but is nowhere near as good as the flagship restaurant.
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Vicino
Cost: 1700yen for 3 course lunch with coffee. 3000yen for 4 course lunch
Vicino is a popular Italian restaurant in Kakuozan. The menu changes every day.
052-762-3986
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De Cesari
Cost: 1200yen Location: Osu shopping arcade, South Street.
052-762-3986
This is the place to go after some shopping in the Osu arcade. Very nice stone baked pizza.
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French
Le Martin Pecheur
Cost: 3500yen (for 3 course meal with coffee) Location: Near Fukiage station.
Martin Pecheur has long been regarded as one of Nagoya's best French restaurants. 3,500yen is not cheap, but it is worth it if you like fine food.
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Chez Toto (052-265-2002)
Cost: 900yen Location:Shinsakae- machi
This bistro was originally run by a Frenchman, and is located about 5 mins walk South of Shinsakae-machi station. They still serve up traditional style French food at great prices. The lunch deal for 900yen includes a main course, bread and coffee. For 300 extra you can get a nice dessert. Highly recommended.
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Creperie Breizh (052-569-1185)
Cost: 500-1500yen per crepe. Location: Nagoya Station
This creperie is located on the 13th floor of Nagoya station but there is nothing unlucky about it. Just about every kind of crepe and galette you could think of, all cooked in the traditional Bretagne way. The crepes range in price from 500-1500yen, which is pretty good value, but the drinks are a bit more expensive. You can eat your meal on the open air terrace, which has a great view of the city.
L Auberge De I'Ill
Cost: 2,940yen-10,000yen. Location: Midland Square tower.
If you want to dine in luxury, this is the place.
The original L'Auberge restaurant in France has maintained the '3 Michelin star' rating for over 30 years. The Nagoya branch is located on the 42nd floor of Midland Square, with a superb view. It's a high class place, even at lunch, so it's best to make a reservation and dress accordingly. The cheapest lunch set costs 2,940 (which is a lot cheaper than the evening meals).
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Le Table- Joel Robuchon
Cost: 2,800-5,000yen Location: Sakae
Joel Robuchon is a world renowned chef- he has restaurants in Tokyo, Las Vegas and Macau with the coveted '3 Michelen Stars' award.
The Nagoya branch is at the top of Matszakaya department store in South Sakae. The food is delicious and expertly prepared. It is not all that filling, but it just about feels right for a nice lunch.
There's a Maitre d' looking over proceedings in the restaurant, so don't turn up looking too scruffy- or he might turn you away!
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Paul Bocuse (052-563-4455)
Cost: 1800yen. Location: Nagoya Station bdg, 12F.
For around 1800yen you get a three course meal with as much bread as you like. You can pay extra if you want steak. Very tasty, nicely prepared and a convenient location.
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Asian
Shanghai Classical Kitchen
Cost: 1680yen Location: Midland Square
Located on the 4th floor of Midland sqaure, Shanghai Classical Kitchen is a good mid-range chinese restaurant. The above picture shows the lunch food.
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Sawasdee Sumiyoshi
Cost: 900yen Location: Sakae and Tsurumai.
2 restaurants, offering delicious Thai dishes at really good prices. The lunch deal includes either Phad Thai, Thai curry or Thai rice, plus salad, a small soup and unlimited soft drinks. Very nice!
One branch is in Sakae, and one is at Tsurumai (also has a massage center). They are open from 11:30am- 11:00pm.
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Dynasty
Cost: 3500-5000yen. Location: 1F Hilton Hotel Nagoya, Fushimi
Luxurious and wonderfully decorated Chinese restaurant.
052-212-1111
American
Wolfgang Puck (052-957-5756)
Cost: 1200yen for soup, main course and unlmited drinks. Dessert is 400 extra.
Location: Sakae
Wolfgang Puck is the official chef of the Academy Awards. He might not be there in person, but that doesn't stop them from serving up the best American food in Nagoya.
I had soup, a small roast chicken and then Mississippi mud pie. Another time I had a pure beef cheeseburger followed by white chocoloate cheesecake. It is top quality american food, although you need to watch those calories! The attentive waiters bring you as much soda, ice tea or coffee as you want.
Located on the 10th floor of the Aichi Arts Center, in Sakae, right next to Oasis 21.
It's open from 11:00-23:00 everyday except Mondays and National Holidays (when the whole arts center is closed)
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Hard Rock Cafe
Cost: 1200yen Location: Fushimi
The famous rockin' restaurant serves up various types of American food. You're sure to get a tasty (and big) burger or steak here. The bill mounts up quite fast, especially if you drink alcohol.
However, you can eat cheap here before 4pm. A Cheeseburger or steak costs 1200yen, with as many soft drinks as you like.
In Fushimi
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Healthy
Innuniq (Organic food)
'Every day is Earth Day' according to the menu. Inuuniq is the cure for people who can't stand MacDonalds and Mos Burger. It only serves freshly prepared, organic food. There are one or two meat dishes, but it is mainly vegetables on offer here, making this a great place for vegetarians. Chilled out guitar music and a leafy, green garden add to the feeling that you have escaped the world of concrete and convenience stores- if only for an hour.
Situated just South of Kurokawa station. check map
052-916-5390
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Hanakoju
Cost: 2000yen (for full lunch and dessert)
Location: Just South of Takabata station. (Last stop on yellow subway line)
Nagoya's longest running vegetarian eatery. Very nice choice for vegetarians.
052-353-6970
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Indian
Akbar
Cost: 850-1600yen depending on how much you want
One of Nagoya's most popular and authentic Indian restaurants.
There are 2 outlets:
Sakae. On Hirokuji Dori, just along from Maruzen. 052-261-0986
Nagoya station area. It is in the basement of Castle Plaza, which is on Sakura Dori.052-583-0986On Nagoyahoo you can post your own articles and tips about shops, bars, restaurants, tourist attractions, events and clubs.
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