Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Kurumi

Name: Kurumi
Address: リアライズ新栄, １Ｆ, 2 Chome-1-44 Shinsakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0007, Japan, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-242-1915
Price range: JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

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About Kurumi

A Tabelog 100-listed okonomiyaki specialist in Nagoya's Shinsakae neighborhood, offering teppanyaki-izakaya dining at JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999. The 50-seat space includes counter seating and private tatami rooms, with a shochu-focused drink program and a structured booking window (advance reservations 2-5 PM or after 9 PM). Closed Sundays.

Kurumi is a Nagoya venue with verified dinner pricing of JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999 and evening hours from Monday through Saturday. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection, and its dress code is casual.

For planning purposes, the confirmed schedule is straightforward: Kurumi opens from 5:30 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. No verified lunch service is listed, so plan around dinner. Beyond the confirmed price range, hours, dress code, and recognition, specific details such as seating layout, reservation rules, menu items, drinks, payment methods, and private-room availability are not verified here.

What the Tabelog Selection Means for Your Booking

Kurumi appears in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 list. That recognition is the clearest verified distinction available for the venue, and it is the main reason diners comparing Nagoya options may want to look at Kurumi more closely.

Within Nagoya, Kurumi can be considered alongside other dining options such as Maruko and PORKMAN, though the verified information here supports only a limited comparison: Kurumi’s confirmed dinner price range is JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999, and its confirmed hours are evening-only from Monday through Saturday.

When to Book and What to Expect

Kurumi’s verified opening hours are 5:30 PM to 10 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Because no verified lunch hours are listed, dinner is the appropriate planning window.

The confirmed dress code is casual. Other specifics often useful for planning, such as seat count, counter or room type, reservation windows, signature dishes, drinks, smoking policy, parking, and payment options, are not verified in the available data, so they should be checked directly before visiting.

Kurumi is in Nagoya. For a broader view of the city’s dining landscape, explore our full Nagoya restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a first-timer know about Kurumi?

Kurumi is in Nagoya and is listed in Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025. Verified dinner pricing is JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999, and the confirmed dress code is casual.

Can I eat at the bar at Kurumi?

Bar or counter seating has not been verified in the available data. Check directly with Kurumi if seating style matters for your visit.

Is lunch or dinner better at Kurumi?

Dinner is the verified service window. Kurumi is open from 5:30 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday; no verified lunch service is listed.

How far ahead should I book Kurumi?

Specific reservation rules are not verified in the available data. Plan around the confirmed dinner hours of 5:30 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.

Location

リアライズ新栄, １Ｆ, 2 Chome-1-44 Shinsakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0007, Japan

Nagoya, Japan

Also Consider

Chuka Soba Mugi no Hoshi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Maruko, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
prospero, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
PORKMAN, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
フランス惣菜と串カツマルブラード, Notable alternative

At JPY 5,000 to JPY 5,999, Kurumi sits between Chuka Soba Mugi no Hoshi (JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999, ramen-focused, easiest on the wallet) and Maruko (JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 dinner, kaiseki-leaning teppanyaki with premium positioning). If you're comparing okonomiyaki quality alone, Kurumi delivers Tabelog 100 recognition without the JPY 10,000+ spend that Maruko demands for its multi-course format. PORKMAN (JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999) undercuts Kurumi slightly on price but lacks the shochu depth and Tabelog pedigree, PORKMAN is better for casual pork-centric dinners, while Kurumi suits drinkers who want a curated spirits list alongside their okonomiyaki.

Prospero (JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 dinner, JPY 8,000 to JPY 9,999 lunch) occupies a different category entirely, Italian-leaning, higher ceremony, and positioned for special-occasion dining. Kurumi's izakaya-teppanyaki format is more flexible: counter seats for quick dinners, tatami rooms for groups, and a 50-seat capacity that handles larger parties without consultation. Booking difficulty is low across all peers except Maruko, which requires more advance planning. For value-conscious diners who want award-recognized okonomiyaki without the premium upcharge, Kurumi is the clear pick. For splurge-worthy teppanyaki with kaiseki influence, Maruko justifies the extra JPY 5,000 per head.

If you're bouncing between Nagoya specialists and want a shochu-forward experience, Kurumi's drink program is more developed than PORKMAN or Chuka Soba Mugi no Hoshi. For pure okonomiyaki craft with minimal fuss, book Kurumi three weeks out for Saturday (the venue's busiest night) or aim for weekday evenings when same-day availability is more common. The one-month advance reservation cap means you won't compete with bookings made six months out, a practical advantage over Tokyo's top okonomiyaki spots.