Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Koran

Name: Koran
Address: 愛知県名古屋市中区栄5-1-21 MLアシスト栄ビル 2F, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81522914830

125Pearl Points

Compact Counter

About Koran

Eleven-seat Chinese counter in Nagoya's Sakae district, earning Tabelog 100 Chinese EAST recognition within two years of opening. Dinner runs JPY 15,000–19,999 with a 10% service charge; bi-weekly Instagram-only lunch (JPY 1,000–1,999) books out weeks ahead. Counter seating only—no private rooms.

Koran in Nagoya is listed with a dinner price range of JPY 15,000–19,999 and a lower price band of JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also associated with the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 recognition. Beyond those verified points, public claims about seating format, booking method, exact location within the city, hours, payment rules, menu structure, or specific services should be treated cautiously unless confirmed directly with the venue.

What Verified Details Show

Verified information for Koran is limited, so the safest way to frame the restaurant is as a Nagoya venue with a higher dinner price tier and recognition connected to Chinese cuisine. Specific descriptions of the room, service style, course structure, chef, opening date, or beverage program are not confirmed here and should not be assumed.

The confirmed dinner price range is JPY 15,000–19,999. A lower listed price band of JPY 1,000–1,999 is also verified, but the available verified data does not confirm operating hours, booking windows, or the details of any lunch service. Guests should confirm current availability, pricing, reservation rules directly before planning around a visit.

Booking Strategy and Group Size

Because verified details do not include seat count, room layout, reservation channels, phone booking, private rooms, or suitable party sizes, booking strategy should remain simple: contact Koran directly through its current official channels and confirm the date, price, number of guests, any service details before committing.

If Koran is unavailable, diners can compare it with other options such as Hanamaru Kichijitsu, SHUHARI, Sumiyaki Chicken Kababu, Table For Tomorrow, or kawaramachi hisaya ukiyo banare. Treat those as separate venues to research on their own terms rather than assuming they share Koran’s price, cuisine, booking style, or setting.

What to Expect

The verified facts support a concise expectation: Koran is a Nagoya restaurant with a confirmed dinner price band of JPY 15,000–19,999 and a verified lower listed price band of JPY 1,000–1,999. It has recognition connected to the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 list. Details such as smoking policy, payment methods, parking, atmosphere, menu format, dietary accommodations are not verified here.

For visitors building a Nagoya dining itinerary, Koran may be worth considering if the confirmed price range and recognition align with what you are looking for. Confirm the practical details directly before booking, especially if you need specific timing, group arrangements, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or payment options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Koran?

Verified information does not confirm whether Koran has bar seating, counter seating, private rooms, or a separate dining room. Confirm the seating layout directly with the venue when booking. The confirmed dinner price range is ¥15,000–¥19,999, a lower listed price band of ¥1,000–¥1,999 is also verified.

What should I order at Koran?

Verified information does not confirm specific dishes, an à la carte menu, a fixed course format, seasonal ingredients, or beverage pairings. Ask the venue directly about the current menu and ordering format before visiting.

Is Koran good for a special occasion?

Koran may be a suitable special-occasion choice if its Nagoya location and confirmed price range fit your plans. However, verified information does not confirm seating capacity, celebration services, private rooms, or party-size limits, so confirm those details directly with the venue.

What should a first-timer know about Koran?

First-timers should know that Koran is in Nagoya, has a confirmed dinner price range of ¥15,000–¥19,999, has verified recognition connected to the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 list. Details such as opening year, reservation rules, service charges, payment methods, parking, station access are not verified here.

What are alternatives to Koran?

If Koran is unavailable, you can also research Hanamaru Kichijitsu, SHUHARI, Sumiyaki Chicken Kababu, Table For Tomorrow, or kawaramachi hisaya ukiyo banare. Confirm each venue’s location, cuisine, price, booking rules separately before deciding.

Location

愛知県名古屋市中区栄5-1-21 MLアシスト栄ビル 2F

Nagoya, Japan

Compare Koran

Price vs. Value: Koran

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Koran	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
Hanamaru Kichijitsu	JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999	Unknown
kawaramachi hisaya ukiyo banare	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999	Unknown
Sumiyaki Chicken Kababu	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown
SHUHARI		Unknown
Table For Tomorrow		Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Hanamaru Kichijitsu, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
kawaramachi hisaya ukiyo banare, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Sumiyaki Chicken Kababu, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
SHUHARI, Notable alternative
Table For Tomorrow, Notable alternative

Koran sits at the upper end of Nagoya's Chinese dining price tier, matching Hanamaru Kichijitsu at JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner. Hanamaru offers more seating flexibility and easier lunch access (JPY 5,000–5,999), making it a better choice for groups or diners who want a more spacious room. Koran's 11-seat counter format is tighter, more focused, better for solo diners or couples who prioritize proximity to the kitchen over conversational space.

For budget-conscious diners, kawaramachi hisaya ukiyo banare at JPY 6,000–7,999 delivers a different style with far easier walk-in availability. Sumiyaki Chicken Kababu (JPY 10,000–14,999) offers a middle ground in price and a larger dining room, making it more forgiving for last-minute bookings and parties of four or more.

If the counter format is a dealbreaker or you're traveling with a group larger than four, SHUHARI and Table For Tomorrow provide alternatives with more flexible seating arrangements. Koran is the choice for diners who want to watch the cooking process up close and are willing to book ahead for a focused, technique-driven progression at the upper end of Nagoya's Chinese dining price spectrum.