Nako Tei
Nakamura, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 teppanyaki counter on the 18th floor of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, serving A4-and-A5-grade Wagyu, live Ise lobster, and abalone at JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner and JPY 5,000–5,999 lunch. Counter seats offer skyline views; private rooms accommodate groups of six to ten. Reservations book two to three weeks ahead for dinner, but walk-ins succeed at weekday lunch.
About Nako Tei
Nako Tei is a Nagoya restaurant with lunch and dinner hours, a smart-casual dress code, and price bands of JPY 5,000–5,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. It also appears in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 recognition for the Steak / Teppanyaki category.
Nako Tei's profile includes: city, hours, dress code, price range, and the listed 2025 Tabelog recognition.
Before You Go
Nako Tei holds Tabelog's 2025 Steak / Teppanyaki EAST recognition.
How the Price Ladder Works
Price bands are JPY 5,000–5,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. Hours show both lunch and dinner service daily: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM.
Dress code is smart casual. That makes Nako Tei a more polished choice than a fully casual meal.
For a deeper dive into Nagoya's dining scene, see our full Nagoya restaurants guide. You can also compare Nako Tei with other Nagoya options such as MIKUNI NAGOYA or Taka Fuku Nagoya JR sentoraru tawāzu ten, depending on the kind of meal you are planning.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒450-6002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 1 Chome−1−4 名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル 18階
- Website
- associa.com/nma/restaurant/nakotei
- Phone
- +81 52-584-1106
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nako Tei sits high on the 18th floor of the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel and presents itself as a luxurious teppanyaki and steak destination. Service revolves around hearty steak and wine pairings, creating an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere. Private rooms are offered for a more intimate experience, and the restaurant is non-smoking, underscoring a refined, guest-focused environment. Overall, the tone is classic and polished rather than trendy: a place designed for elevated, well-appointed dining rather than casual fare.
Best For
This is a clear pick for celebrations, date nights and business dinners where refinement matters. The hotel location and explicit availability of private rooms make it convenient for corporate meals or family celebrations that need discretion. Teppanyaki and steak, paired with wine, land squarely in the territory of special-occasion dining, and the non-smoking policy supports a composed, grown-up crowd. Guests seeking a high-end hotel restaurant experience, rather than a late-night or casual hangout, will find Nako Tei particularly well suited to milestone meals and formal evenings out.
Ordering Tips
Expect a menu centered on teppanyaki and high-quality steaks with wine available for pairing. Private rooms are offered, so book ahead if you need privacy or are celebrating. Nako Tei is on the 18th floor of the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel and is no-smoking, which may influence seating choices for groups.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined hotel teppanyaki with polished counters, a serene and modern design, and attentive formal service; guests experience the sounds and aromas of the grill in an intimate, quietly luxurious setting suited to dates, celebrations, and business dinners.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Counter dining, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Sake, Beer
- Dietary
- Allergy accommodating, Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- A5 wagyu teppanyaki (including Hida beef and other black wagyu)
- Seasonal seafood teppanyaki
- Garlic fried rice
- Foie gras teppanyaki
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒450-6002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 1 Chome−1−4 名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル 18階
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Location
Japan, 〒450-6002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 1 Chome−1−4 名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル 18階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kounan JR sentoraru tawazu ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- ESTMARE, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- MIKUNI NAGOYA, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Kurimukinton Suya Jeiāru nagoya takashimaya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Taka Fuku Nagoya JR sentoraru tawāzu ten, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Restaurant context
Among Nagoya's Tabelog 100 selections, Nako Tei and Taka Fuku Nagoya JR sentoraru tawāzu ten share a similar dinner price band (JPY 15,000–19,999) but diverge in setting and format. Nako Tei's hotel-tower location delivers floor-to-ceiling windows, private rooms, and a wine-focused beverage program; Taka Fuku offers a more intimate neighborhood counter with less ceremony. For a comparable price, MIKUNI NAGOYA shifts the technique to French, with comparable dinner pricing (JPY 15,000–19,999) and a lunch range of JPY 8,000–9,999, higher than Nako Tei's JPY 5,000–5,999 lunch but with more European influence.
If budget is the priority, Kounan JR sentoraru tawazu ten delivers casual dining at JPY 1,000–1,999, and ESTMARE runs JPY 2,000–2,999, both strip away the teppanyaki theater and hotel polish. For travelers who want the Tabelog 100 credential, a view, and easier walk-in access than Tokyo teppanyaki counters, Nako Tei justifies the price. If you prefer neighborhood energy over hotel formality, Taka Fuku is the closer comparison; if French technique matters more than Japanese grilling, MIKUNI NAGOYA is the alternative.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Nako Tei?
The dress code is smart casual. Avoid relying on more specific clothing rules unless the restaurant provides them directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nako Tei?
Nako Tei has lunch and dinner hours. Price bands are JPY 5,000–5,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999.
What should a first-timer know about Nako Tei?
Nako Tei is in Nagoya, has a smart-casual dress code, and is in the Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 recognition.
