Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

LAO PASA

Name: LAO PASA
Address: Japan, 〒461-0001 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Izumi, 2 Chome−13−4 カスティロ泉 1B, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-932-1710

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About LAO PASA

Singaporean specialist in Nagoya's Izumi district, holding three consecutive Tabelog Asian & Ethnic EAST 100 selections (2022–2024). Dinner runs JPY 4,000–4,999, lunch JPY 1,000–1,999, with counter seating for wok and curry technique. Eight counter seats, twelve at tables; book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings.

LAO PASA is a Nagoya venue with casual dress, verified price bands, a confirmed place on the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024 list. Verified pricing is JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, with service listed from Thursday through Sunday on the current schedule.

What is verified before you book

Publicly verified details do not confirm the seating layout, menu format, dish names, chef, or service style at LAO PASA. What can be stated with confidence is simpler: it is a casual Nagoya restaurant with both lower and higher price bands listed, making it useful to check directly before choosing it for a quick meal, a dinner booking, or a more planned stop.

Verified hours and price bands

LAO PASA's verified hours are limited and should be planned around carefully. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, Saturday are listed as 11:45 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10:30 PM, while Sunday is listed as 5–10 PM.

The verified price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999. Details such as specific dishes, drinks, payment methods, takeout, terrace use, dietary accommodations, cover charges are not verified here, so confirm directly with the venue before relying on them.

Where it fits in a broader dining plan

At a verified JPY 4,000–4,999 price band, LAO PASA can fit into a Nagoya dining plan without requiring the higher spend associated with some premium venues. If you're planning a multi-venue trip through Nagoya's restaurant scene, compare it with allowed Pearl venues such as Bottegon, Ciotto Giotto, Gin no Kura Honten, Gyutei, Mikan Kotohogi, while checking each venue's current details separately.

Because verified information is limited, avoid planning around unconfirmed details such as seat count, station access, booking rules, or neighborhood specifics. Use the confirmed schedule, price bands, casual dress code, 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition as the reliable basis for deciding whether LAO PASA fits your Nagoya itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at LAO PASA?

Specific dishes and menu categories are not verified here. LAO PASA is confirmed as a Nagoya venue with casual dress and a place on the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024 list, but check the venue's current menu directly before deciding what to order.

Is lunch or dinner better at LAO PASA?

Menu differences and price-band assignments by service are not verified here. The listed hours include Thursday through Saturday from 11:45 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10:30 PM, plus Sunday from 5–10 PM; the verified price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999.

What are alternatives to compare with LAO PASA?

Other allowed Pearl venues to compare include Gin no Kura Honten, Bottegon, Gyutei, Ciotto Giotto, Mikan Kotohogi. Check each venue's current price, hours, location, style separately before building an itinerary.

Is the tasting menu worth it at LAO PASA?

A tasting-menu structure is not verified here. The reliable details are the Nagoya location, casual dress code, verified price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999, listed hours, confirmed 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition.

Is LAO PASA good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability can change from verified seating or service details here. The dress code is casual, the price bands are verified, but seat layout and booking preferences should be checked directly with the venue. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

How far ahead should I book LAO PASA?

Booking guidance is not verified here. Plan around the confirmed operating schedule: closed Monday through Wednesday; open Thursday through Saturday during the listed midday and evening hours; and open Sunday from 5–10 PM.

Is LAO PASA good for a special occasion?

LAO PASA has a casual dress code and verified JPY 4,000–4,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999 price bands. Details such as room layout, private use, service style, occasion suitability are not verified, so confirm directly if you are planning a celebration.

Location

Japan, 〒461-0001 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Izumi, 2 Chome−13−4 カスティロ泉 1B

Nagoya, Japan

Also Consider

Bottegon, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Gin no Kura Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Mikan Kotohogi, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Ciotto Giotto, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
Gyutei, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

LAO PASA sits at the accessible end of Nagoya's award-tracked dining tier. At JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner, it costs roughly a third of Ciotto Giotto (JPY 20,000–29,999) and half of Gyutei (JPY 10,000–14,999). If you're after value and Tabelog recognition without stepping into the JPY 15,000+ bracket, LAO PASA delivers Singaporean focus in a compact format. Bottegon (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner) is the Italian alternative if you prefer wine-driven dining; LAO PASA is faster-paced and spice-forward.

Booking difficulty is moderate: weekday dinners (Thursday) are easier to secure than Friday and Saturday evenings, when the 20-seat room fills quickly. Mikan Kotohogi (JPY 30,000–39,999) requires more advance planning and budget, but LAO PASA's three-year Tabelog streak suggests consistent execution without the formality. Gin no Kura Honten (under JPY 1,000) is the budget fallback if you're after yakitori instead of curry, though it lacks the award recognition.

For groups of four or more, LAO PASA's table seating offers better conversation flow than the counter-focused layouts at some smaller venues. Solo diners and pairs who want to watch the wok work should aim for the counter. If you're mapping a multi-day trip through Nagoya's dining scene, LAO PASA fits the midweek, mid-price slot, save the splurge nights for Ciotto Giotto or Mikan Kotohogi, use LAO PASA for a high-quality, lower-stakes meal that still carries Tabelog validation.