Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Obanzai Anko

Name: Obanzai Anko
Address: 1 Chome-10-19 Meiekiminami, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0003, Japan, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-581-3101
Price range: JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

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About Obanzai Anko

A ten-seat counter izakaya in Nagoya's Meiekiminami neighborhood that earned Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST recognition in 2022, 2024, and 2025 for obanzai cooking — Kyoto-style small vegetable plates with sake pairings — at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 dinner. The cash-only, phone-reservation format and hideout location (nine minutes from Fushimi Station) suit regulars more than first-time visitors, but the sourcing and technique justify the walk.

Obanzai Anko is a Nagoya venue with verified evening hours and a casual dress code. Its listed price bands are JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, but the verified public hours begin at 3 PM, so this guide does not assume a separate lunch service. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition data. Beyond those points, details such as seating layout, payment rules, reservation method, menu format, and specific dishes are not verified here and should be confirmed directly before visiting.

Verified Visit Basics

For Obanzai Anko, the reliable planning facts are simple: it is in Nagoya, the dress code is casual, and service is listed from 3 PM to midnight on every day except Wednesday. That makes it easier to think of the venue as an afternoon-to-evening stop rather than a confirmed lunch destination. The verified data does not establish seat count, counter-only service, ownership, opening date, payment policy, or beverage focus, so those details should not be treated as fixed. If you are comparing options in Nagoya, keep Obanzai Anko alongside other dining rooms generically rather than relying on unverified specifics about format or menu style.

Recognition, Price Bands and What to Confirm

The strongest grounded reason to pay attention to Obanzai Anko is its presence in the Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025 recognition data, together with listed price bands for Nagoya dining. The verified information does not include supplier names, a Tabelog score, a take-out policy, a tasting menu, signature dishes, allergy accommodations, or a drinks program. It also does not confirm that the venue offers lunch, even though one of the listed price bands is lower than the dinner band. For a fuller sense of Nagoya's dining range, consult our full Nagoya restaurants guide.

Reservations: Reservation requirements and booking method are not verified here; confirm directly with the venue. Hours: 3 PM–12 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; closed Wednesday. Budget: Listed price bands are JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Payment: Payment methods are not verified here. Dress: Casual. Atmosphere: The verified data does not confirm seating layout, smoking policy, family suitability, or a specific service format. Location details should be treated simply as Nagoya unless confirmed directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat at the bar at Obanzai Anko?

The verified data does not confirm whether Obanzai Anko has bar seating, counter seating, table seating, or a specific seat count. Confirm the seating arrangement and reservation needs directly before visiting.

Is there a tasting menu at Obanzai Anko?

A fixed tasting menu is not verified here. The reliable planning details are the Nagoya location, casual dress code, listed price bands of JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, and hours from 3 PM on operating days.

Is lunch or dinner better at Obanzai Anko?

The verified hours begin at 3 PM, so this page does not treat Obanzai Anko as a confirmed lunch option. Plan around the listed 3 PM–12 AM hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed.

What should a first-timer know about Obanzai Anko?

First-timers should know that Obanzai Anko is in Nagoya, has a casual dress code, and is listed with hours on all days except Wednesday. Details such as payment method, phone booking, English menus, specific dishes, and dietary accommodations are not verified here.

What should I wear to Obanzai Anko?

The verified dress code is casual. No formal dress requirement is listed in the verified data.

Location

1 Chome-10-19 Meiekiminami, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0003, Japan

Nagoya, Japan

Compare Obanzai Anko

Worth the Price? Obanzai Anko vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Obanzai Anko	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
BUCYO COFFEE	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Steak House Sue	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Ichibiki	JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Salamanger de Casino	JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
451	JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

What to weigh when choosing between Obanzai Anko and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

BUCYO COFFEE, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Steak House Sue, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Ichibiki, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Salamanger de Casino, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
451, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

At JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, Obanzai Anko sits in Nagoya's mid-tier izakaya pricing, well below the JPY 10,000+ you'd pay at Steak House Sue for beef-focused courses or the JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999 threshold at 451. The obanzai format, vegetable-forward small plates with minimal technique, delivers a quieter, more neighborhood-scaled experience than either of those splurge options. Ichibiki runs a similar counter-izakaya setup in the same price band (JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 dinner) but emphasizes grilled fish over vegetables; if you prefer protein-forward cooking, Ichibiki is the closer comp. Salamanger de Casino costs JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999 and adds European technique to Japanese ingredients, which makes it a step up in formality but not necessarily in ingredient quality.

For value, Obanzai Anko's lunch at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 undercuts almost every Tabelog-ranked spot in Nagoya except BUCYO COFFEE, which operates in the same lunch price range but serves coffee and light meals rather than izakaya cooking. If you're comparing strictly on recognition, Obanzai Anko's three Tabelog 100 selections (2022, 2024, 2025) put it ahead of most neighborhood izakaya in Nagoya's Nakamura ward. The ten-seat counter and cash-only policy make it harder to book than credit-card-friendly spots with larger dining rooms, but the trade-off is a more intimate, sake-focused experience without the noise level you'd encounter at a standing bar or larger izakaya. Book here if ingredient-driven vegetable cooking and sake selection matter more than menu variety or English support; skip it if you want a la carte flexibility or prefer grilled proteins over obanzai small plates.