Restaurant in Funabashi, Japan

Funakko

Name: Funakko
Address: 1 Chome-37-12 Higashifunabashi, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0002, Japan, Funabashi, JP
Telephone: +81 47-425-1851
Price range: JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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About Funakko

Funakko specializes in 30 sardine preparations backed by a 40-year repertoire and a Tabelog 100 Izakaya (East) 2025 award. The 50-seat room one minute from Higashi-Funabashi Station delivers grilled, fried, and simmered iwashi paired with 20 sake bottles, all for JPY 4,000–4,999. Reservations are easy, the crowd is local, and the format welcomes solo diners at the counter and families in tatami rooms.

Funakko is a Funabashi venue with a verified dinner price range of JPY 4,000–4,999. Its confirmed schedule is Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM to 11 PM, with Monday closed, and the dress code is casual. Funakko is also listed for Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 recognition.

What is verified about Funakko

The reliable public details for Funakko are straightforward: it is in Funabashi, operates in the evening from Tuesday through Sunday, and sits in the JPY 4,000–4,999 price band. Beyond those points, specific claims about the menu, seating layout, service format, reservations, payment methods, smoking policy, access, or individual dishes are not verified here and should not be treated as confirmed.

A casual evening option in Funabashi

Funakko’s confirmed hours make it a dinner-only option: 5 PM–11 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. The verified dress code is casual, so the venue reads as an approachable evening choice rather than a formal occasion restaurant.

At JPY 4,000–4,999, Funakko sits above lower-priced casual meals and may suit diners looking for a more substantial night out in Funabashi. Comparisons with other named venues should be made carefully unless their details are separately verified; for a broader plan, consider Funakko alongside other dining in Funabashi generically rather than relying on unconfirmed differences in cuisine, menu, or service style.

If you are deciding whether to go, the safest expectations are simple: plan for an evening visit, avoid Monday, budget within the verified JPY 4,000–4,999 range, and dress casually. For anything more specific, such as menu highlights, seating requests, allergy needs, or booking requirements, confirm directly with the venue before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Funakko handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary restriction and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. If you have specific needs, confirm directly with Funakko before visiting.

Is Funakko worth the price?

Funakko’s verified price range is JPY 4,000–4,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from an evening meal in Funabashi; the confirmed facts are its price band, casual dress code, dinner hours, and Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 listing.

How far ahead should I book Funakko?

Reservation requirements and availability are not verified here. To secure a specific date or time, check directly with the venue.

What should a first-timer know about Funakko?

Funakko is in Funabashi, has a casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM to 11 PM. It is closed on Monday. The verified price range is JPY 4,000–4,999.

What should I order at Funakko?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. Review the current menu or ask the venue directly when planning your visit.

Location

1 Chome-37-12 Higashifunabashi, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0002, Japan

Funabashi, Japan

Compare Funakko

Value at a Glance: Funakko

Venue	Price
Funakko	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Sarnath	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Le Patissier Yokoyama Yatsu ten	- JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Motsuyaki Doppo Honmachi ten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Gandhi	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
Ayutthaya	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

Sarnath, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Le Patissier Yokoyama Yatsu ten, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Motsuyaki Doppo Honmachi ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Gandhi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
Ayutthaya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999

At JPY 4,000–4,999, Funakko sits well above Funabashi's casual Thai and Indian spots, Sarnath and Gandhi both deliver full meals under JPY 2,000, with quicker service and lighter formats suited to lunch or a fast weeknight dinner. Ayutthaya pushes closer to JPY 3,000 but remains firmly in the Thai comfort-food category, with none of the fish-focused depth or sake pairing Funakko offers. For travelers seeking grilled fish with regional specialization, Funakko's 30 sardine preparations and Tabelog 100 recognition place it in a category of one within Funabashi's izakaya tier.

Motsuyaki Doppo Honmachi ten offers a grilled-offal alternative at JPY 1,000–1,999, closer in format to Funakko's izakaya structure but without the fish emphasis or award pedigree. Le Patissier Yokoyama Yatsu ten sits outside the izakaya conversation entirely, serving French pastries at under JPY 1,000. For solo diners who want a counter seat and a sake-pairing experience, Funakko justifies the higher check; for groups prioritizing value and variety, the casual Thai spots offer better flexibility. If sardine cooking is the goal, Funakko is the only serious option in the immediate area.