Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Buta Inagaki

Name: Buta Inagaki
Address: Japan, 〒467-0804 Aichi, Nagoya, Mizuho Ward, Sugumocho, 3 Chome−26 Blois Cerezo, T-1A, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-841-3968
Price range: JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

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About Buta Inagaki

A 25-seat house restaurant in Mizuho-ku serving Tabelog 100-recognized tonkatsu at JPY 2,000–2,999. No reservations—lunch and dinner run until sold out, with counter seating for seven and tables for groups of four to six. Walk-ins only, cash-only, four minutes from Sakurayama Station.

Buta Inagaki is a Nagoya venue with a verified price range of JPY 2,000–2,999. Its listed schedule includes both midday and evening service on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed. Dress is casual, so the practical appeal is straightforward: a Nagoya stop that sits in an accessible price band and does not require formal attire.

The verified hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed. Beyond those basics, details such as seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, parking, station access, children’s amenities, and sell-out timing are not verified here, so plan with the confirmed hours and price range rather than assuming a specific service format.

What the Tabelog 100 Selection Means in Practice

Buta Inagaki is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026 selection. That recognition is the clearest verified accolade available here, and it supports describing the restaurant as a recognized tonkatsu venue in Nagoya for 2026. Earlier award years, exact ratings, rankings, scores, and detailed selection methodology are not verified here and should not be treated as confirmed.

For diners comparing options, the most reliable confirmed facts are simple: Buta Inagaki is in Nagoya, its price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, its dress code is casual, and its posted opening periods cover both lunch and dinner windows on operating days. Specific menu items, pork sourcing, portion sizes, frying style, and seasonal variations are not verified here.

Practical Trade-Offs and Decision Factors

The main practical considerations are timing and expectations. Buta Inagaki is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and on open days the listed hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM. Because details such as reservations, payment options, seating, and queue patterns are not verified here, diners should confirm current logistics directly before making a special trip.

If you are weighing Buta Inagaki against other dining in Nagoya, keep the comparison grounded in confirmed information. Koyo Ken, Patsu Curry, ブブ, Kitchen Ribbon, and Hama Gen may be considered as named peers only where relevant, but this page does not verify their prices, formats, payment options, or service details. For a broader view, consult our full Nagoya restaurants guide.

The decision is therefore straightforward: Buta Inagaki is a Nagoya venue in the JPY 2,000–2,999 range, with casual dress and verified operating windows on Monday and Thursday through Sunday. If those basics fit your plans, it is a reasonable candidate to consider; if you need certainty on reservations, seating, payment, or specific dishes, verify those details before going.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buta Inagaki good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. The confirmed details are that Buta Inagaki is in Nagoya, has a JPY 2,000–2,999 price range, and lists service from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday.

What should a first-timer know about Buta Inagaki?

First-timers should know the verified basics: Buta Inagaki is in Nagoya, the price range is JPY 2,000–2,999, dress is casual, and the restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. On open days, listed hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM. Details such as reservations, payment methods, and queue timing are not verified here.

Can Buta Inagaki accommodate groups?

Group accommodation details are not verified here. Seating layout, table sizes, children’s amenities, and party-size policies should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting.

Is lunch or dinner better at Buta Inagaki?

Both lunch and dinner windows are listed on operating days: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday. There is no verified basis here to say that one service is easier, faster, or better than the other.

What are alternatives to Buta Inagaki in Nagoya?

Other named peers that may be considered include Koyo Ken, Patsu Curry, ブブ, Kitchen Ribbon, and Hama Gen, along with other dining in Nagoya. This page does not verify their prices, formats, awards, or service details.

What should I order at Buta Inagaki?

Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. The verified recognition available is Buta Inagaki’s listing in Tabelog 100 - Tonkatsu - 2026, and the verified price range is JPY 2,000–2,999.

What should I wear to Buta Inagaki?

Casual dress is verified for Buta Inagaki. Formal attire is not required based on the confirmed dress code.

Location

Japan, 〒467-0804 Aichi, Nagoya, Mizuho Ward, Sugumocho, 3 Chome−26 Blois Cerezo, T-1A

Nagoya, Japan

Compare Buta Inagaki

Quick Value Check: Buta Inagaki

Venue	Price
Buta Inagaki	JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
ブブ
Koyo Ken	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Patsu Curry	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Hama Gen	JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Kitchen Ribbon

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Also Consider

ブブ, Notable alternative
Koyo Ken, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Patsu Curry, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Hama Gen, Sushi, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Kitchen Ribbon, Notable alternative

At JPY 2,000–2,999, Buta Inagaki slots above budget tonkatsu chains but well below Tokyo's omakase-style cutlet counters that start at JPY 8,000. Koyo Ken and Patsu Curry both operate in the JPY 1,000–1,999 band, offering faster service and easier walk-in access, but neither carries Tabelog 100 recognition. If you're optimizing for price and convenience, those two work fine. If you want the quality signal that comes with three consecutive Tabelog awards, Buta Inagaki justifies the extra thousand yen and the wait.

ブブ is the closest peer in Nagoya's Tabelog-certified tonkatsu set, though pricing and hours aren't publicly listed. For diners willing to shift categories entirely, Hama Gen operates at the high end of Nagoya's dining scene with sushi omakase at JPY 30,000–39,999, a different occasion altogether. Kitchen Ribbon offers an alternative format if you're hunting Western-leaning comfort food rather than fried pork.

The booking-difficulty gap matters more than price. Buta Inagaki's no-reservation model and sold-out closures mean you need meal-hour flexibility, while Koyo Ken and Patsu Curry handle walk-ins all day. If your Nagoya schedule is tight, the budget options are the safer play. If you're hunting the highest tonkatsu quality Nagoya offers under JPY 3,000, Buta Inagaki is the address, just plan to arrive at opening.