SPICEBOX
Kanazawa
Restaurant in Kanazawa, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A casual Indian and Sri Lankan spot in Katamachi that stays open until midnight, offering spice-forward cooking at JPY 1,000–1,999 per person. Recognized on Tabelog's Asian / Ethnic 100 Best (West) list four years running, with counter seating, tatami rooms, walk-in availability; a practical late-night alternative to Kanazawa's kaiseki-dominated scene.
About SPICEBOX
SPICEBOX is a casual venue in Kanazawa with a verified price range of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its confirmed recognition is a 2024 selection on Tabelog's 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST list, giving diners one verified point of reference when considering it.
Beyond those basics, the verified record is limited. Specific details about opening hours, seating layout, payment methods, reservations, take-out, dietary accommodations, family policies, menu format are not confirmed here, so plan with that uncertainty in mind and check directly before making it part of a tight itinerary.
What to expect
Expect a casual dress code and a modest verified spending range. Compared with some other Pearl-listed venues such as Zeniya, SPICEBOX has a lower verified price band in the provided record, which may make it a practical option for a simpler meal during a visit to Kanazawa.
Because details such as seat count, walk-in policy, service hours, payment options are not verified here, avoid relying on assumptions about late-night availability, group capacity, or counter seating. If timing or party size matters, confirm directly before going.
How it sits among Kanazawa's dining options
SPICEBOX can be considered alongside other Pearl-listed venues such as A＿RESTAURANT, Otomezushi, or Zeniya, but the clearest verified planning detail for SPICEBOX itself is its JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 range.
The 2024 Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST recognition is the only confirmed accolade in the provided record. Claims about other award years, earlier selections, exact ratings, or rankings should not be treated as verified from this data.
The trade-off is simple: SPICEBOX can be framed honestly as a casual Kanazawa option with a modest verified price range and a confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 category selection. More specific claims about dishes, drinks, service style, special-occasion suitability, or late-night usefulness should be checked directly rather than assumed.
Planning details
- Location
- 石川県金沢市片町2-30-8
- Website
- spicebox-kanazawa.gorp.jp
- Phone
- +81762343313
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Zeniya, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
- Kabuna, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- ラ ネネグース, Notable alternative
- A＿RESTAURANT, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Otomezushi, Sushi, Sushi
Restaurant context
SPICEBOX sits at the opposite end of Kanazawa's dining spectrum from Zeniya and A_RESTAURANT, at JPY 1,000–1,999, it costs one-tenth as much and requires none of the advance booking. If you're choosing between it and Kabuna (JPY 6,000–7,999), pick Kabuna for a more refined evening and SPICEBOX when you need a quick, late meal (midnight close versus Kabuna's earlier wrap). La Nenegoos offers a different mid-tier option but lacks the late hours and Tabelog track record.
For groups, the 20-seat tatami room at SPICEBOX handles parties that would struggle to book Otomezushi on short notice. Solo diners who've already cycled through the city's kaiseki anchors will find the counter serviceable for a simple dinner before exploring Katamachi's bars. The value proposition is clearest when you're staying multiple nights and need a reset from elaborate tasting menus, or when you arrive late and everything else is closed.
If kaiseki is your priority, skip SPICEBOX and book Zeniya or A_RESTAURANT weeks in advance. If you're looking for a casual, reliable meal under JPY 2,000 that accommodates walk-ins and families, SPICEBOX makes sense, especially after 10 PM, when most of the city's formal restaurants have already sent their staff home.
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Compare SPICEBOX
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPICEBOX | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024 · #15 |
| Zeniya | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2082025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2422023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended | |
| Kabuna | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| ラ ネネグース | Unknown | No published awards | |
| A＿RESTAURANT | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| Otomezushi | Unknown | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #346Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #342025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #2162025 Tabelog Bronze2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1832023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended |
How SPICEBOX compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to SPICEBOX?
Casual dress is verified for SPICEBOX. The confirmed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, so there is no documented formal dress expectation in the provided record.
Is SPICEBOX good for a special occasion?
SPICEBOX is verified as casual and in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range. If you are planning an occasion meal, compare current details directly with other options such as Zeniya or A＿RESTAURANT before choosing a venue.
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