Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Kiwami

Name: Kiwami
Address: Japan, 〒450-0002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 4 Chome−22−8 1F, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-551-1766

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About Kiwami

Stand-up sushi counter near Nagoya Station serving Edo-style nigiri at JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch. Named to Tabelog's Sushi EAST 100 in 2022 and 2025, the seven-seat format prioritizes speed and value without sacrificing knife work or fish quality. Cash only, no credit cards, the chef's uni is the reported specialty.

Kiwami in Nagoya has verified price bands of JPY 6,000–7,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, with service hours that include midday and evening windows on most open days. The verified dress code is casual. The available data also lists Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 recognition. Beyond those basics, public details should be treated carefully: specific claims about counter style, seat count, chef, menu format, reservations, payment methods, signature dishes, or other accolades are not confirmed in the available data.

The Format and the Counter

The confirmed location is Nagoya, the verified schedule is straightforward: Kiwami is closed on Monday; open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM; and open Sunday from 11:30 AM–9 PM. Because more detailed service information is not verified here, diners should confirm current arrangements directly before planning around a particular format, seating setup, or occasion.

The listed hours support both midday and evening visits on Tuesday through Saturday, plus a continuous Sunday window. The verified price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, making it useful to check which band applies to the time and meal you are booking. Monday is closed.

What You're Here For

Use Kiwami as a Nagoya option with casual dress, defined opening hours, clear published price ranges, the listed Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 recognition. Specifics such as a tasting format, chef-led counter experience, specialty ingredients, beverage program, take-out, delivery, or dietary accommodations are not verified in the available data, so they should not be assumed.

Among allowed nearby comparisons, our full Nagoya restaurants guide can help place Kiwami alongside other Nagoya dining options such as Chuka Soba Taiga, Joshin Ya, KAKO Yanagibashi ten, Yakiniku & Teuchi Korean Cold Noodles Jiro Yanagibashi ten, Yanagibashi Wa nico. Keep comparisons general unless you have confirmed current details for each venue.

Before going, confirm the latest operating status, price application, booking requirements directly with the venue. The verified data does not establish a phone number, website, official social channel, payment policy, seat count, or reservation rule.

For solo diners, groups, or special occasions, the safest guidance is to match expectations to the confirmed facts: Kiwami is in Nagoya, casual dress is listed, the opening hours, price bands, listed recognition are published. For broader planning around the city, check our full Nagoya restaurants guide for pairing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Kiwami?

The available verified data does not confirm a bar, counter setup, seat count, or payment policy. Confirm the current layout and payment options directly with Kiwami before visiting.

What should a first-timer know about Kiwami?

Kiwami is in Nagoya, the verified dress code is casual, the listed price bands are JPY 6,000–7,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999. It is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM, open Sunday from 11:30 AM–9 PM. The available data also lists Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 recognition.

Does Kiwami handle dietary restrictions?

No verified dietary or allergy policy is available in the available data. check the venue's official channels before visiting if you need specific accommodations.

Is lunch or dinner better at Kiwami?

The verified hours include midday and evening service Tuesday through Saturday, plus Sunday from 11:30 AM–9 PM. The listed price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999; confirm which applies to your visit when booking or before arriving.

What should I order at Kiwami?

The provided verified data does not confirm a dish, specialty, or menu format. Check directly with Kiwami for the current menu before you go.

How far ahead should I book Kiwami?

No verified reservation policy or booking lead time is available in the available data. Confirm current availability directly with the venue, especially for evening or weekend visits.

Is Kiwami good for solo dining?

The verified data does not confirm seating style or service format, so solo-dining suitability should be checked directly with the venue. The confirmed basics are its Nagoya location, casual dress code, listed price bands, published hours, listed recognition.

Location

Japan, 〒450-0002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 4 Chome−22−8 1F

Nagoya, Japan

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Getting a Table: Kiwami and Alternatives

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Kiwami	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
KAKO Yanagibashi ten	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Yakiniku & Teuchi Korean Cold Noodles Jiro Yanagibashi ten	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Joshin Ya	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown
Chuka Soba Taiga	- JPY 999	Unknown
Yanagibashi Wa nico	- JPY 999 - JPY 999	Unknown

A quick look at how Kiwami compares on price and recognition.

Also Consider

KAKO Yanagibashi ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Yakiniku & Teuchi Korean Cold Noodles Jiro Yanagibashi ten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Joshin Ya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Chuka Soba Taiga, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Yanagibashi Wa nico, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999

At JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner, this venue sits in a narrow price tier among Nagoya's award-winning sushi counters. Yakiniku & Teuchi Korean Cold Noodles Jiro Yanagibashi ten matches the same dinner range but shifts focus to grilled meat and cold noodles rather than nigiri, so it's not a direct alternative for sushi purists. The other peers, KAKO Yanagibashi ten, Joshin Ya, Chuka Soba Taiga, Yanagibashi Wa nico, all operate under JPY 1,000 at both lunch and dinner, indicating izakaya, ramen, or casual formats that trade technical precision for accessibility.

The stand-up sushi format is the key differentiator here: it keeps prices in check while maintaining Tabelog 100 quality, something seated omakase venues in Nagoya charge closer to JPY 15,000–20,000 to deliver. If you're looking for a quick, high-skill sushi hit without reservations stress or formal seating protocols, this is the obvious choice. If you want a longer, more ceremonial omakase with drink pairings and tableside interaction, the format won't satisfy, you'll need to step up in price and book a traditional counter elsewhere in the city. For solo diners on a budget who still want award-level fish, this is the value play in Nagoya's sushi landscape.