Funakko
Higashifunabashi, Funabashi
Restaurant in Funabashi, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
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.
About Funakko
Funakko is a Funabashi venue with a dinner price range of JPY 4,000–4,999. Its 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 to know 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. For specifics about the menu, seating layout, service format, reservations, payment methods, smoking policy, access, or individual dishes, check directly with the venue before visiting.
A casual evening option in Funabashi
Funakko’s hours make it a dinner-only option: 5 PM–11 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday. The 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. For a broader plan, consider Funakko alongside other dining in Funabashi, and compare current menus or service styles directly when planning.
If you are deciding whether to go, the safest expectations are simple: plan for an evening visit, avoid Monday, budget within the 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-37-12 Higashifunabashi, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0002, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/275_104higafuna
- Phone
- +81 47-425-1851
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed neighborhood izakaya with a lived-in, port-town feel: close to the station, cozy and bustling at dinner, with walls and decor evoking a traditional seaside fish joint rather than a polished modern bar.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
- Iwashi sashimi
- Iwashi sushi
- Iwashi no bakudan (sardine & mixed seafood natto dish)
- Sardine-based hot pots (ishiru tsumire nabe, Edo-mae nabe)
- Assorted sashimi platters
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-37-12 Higashifunabashi, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0002, Japan
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-37-12 Higashifunabashi, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0002, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Funakko handle dietary restrictions?
Is Funakko worth the price?
Funakko’s price range is JPY 4,000–4,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from an evening meal in Funabashi; key details include its price band, casual dress code, dinner hours, and Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 listing.
How far ahead should I book Funakko?
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 price range is JPY 4,000–4,999.
What should I order at Funakko?
Review the current menu or ask the venue directly when planning your visit.
