Shokudo chisan
Nakamura, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 – Italian EAST 2025 selection in Nagoya's Meieki district, focused on charcoal-grilled fish, pasta, and steak with a sommelier-backed wine program. Dinner runs JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999, lunch JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. Best for special occasions or seasonal seafood cravings; book two weeks ahead for weekend evenings.
About Shokudo chisan
Shokudo chisan is a Nagoya venue with lunch and dinner hours, a casual dress code, and price bands of JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 – Italian EAST 2025. Beyond those basics, public details are limited, so plans should be built around the hours and price ranges rather than assumptions about menu format, seating, service style, or specific dishes.
Current Offerings and Planning Notes
Specific dishes, ingredients, and menu rotations are not available. Shokudo chisan operates at lunch and dinner: Monday to Friday from 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 6–11 PM.
The price bands give a broad sense of planning: JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 for the lower price range and JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 for the higher one. Treat those as guide rails rather than a promise of a particular course structure, dish count, or dining format.
Format and Service Structure
The dress code is casual.
For timing, Shokudo chisan is open Monday through Friday from 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 11 AM–2 PM and 6–11 PM.
Within Nagoya, Shokudo chisan is best approached as a casual-dress venue with lunch and dinner hours, published price ranges, and Tabelog 100 – Italian EAST 2025 recognition. For more options across the city, check our full Nagoya restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-5-13 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
- Website
- s.tabelog.com/aichi/A2301/A230101/23082768
- Phone
- +81 52-685-6177
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shokudo chisan presents itself as a modern charcoal-grill interpretation of Italian cooking, pairing classic pasta and steak offerings with a contemporary grilling focus. It is a thoughtfully updated take on local Italian fare. The dining environment is straightforward, smoke-free, clean and contemporary. Guests can expect pasta, steak, hearty grilled proteins and Italian staples in a modern format.
Best For
Shokudo chisan is best for diners seeking a concentrated Italian experience centered on charcoal-grilled steaks and pasta. The venue is noted as a Top 100 local Italian eatery on Tabelog, indicating a strong local reputation that appeals to visitors who prioritize quality Italian dishes with a grilled focus. The emphasis on a grill-driven dining experience and steak-centric menu makes it a natural choice for an evening meal where richer, savory dishes are typically enjoyed.
Ordering Tips
The Tabelog listing for Shokudo chisan explicitly notes that the restaurant is non-smoking and accepts online reservations, so booking ahead is recommended. The site also provides menus, maps, user reviews and photos: useful resources for previewing dishes and portion sizes before you go. Given the restaurant’s focus on charcoal-grilled steaks and pasta, checking the menu and reserve options online helps ensure availability and lets you confirm any dietary preferences or timing concerns prior to arrival.
Venue details
Ambiance
A modern, atelier-inspired Italian eatery with a small 28-seat layout, counter and table seating, relaxed but polished service, and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere suited to dates and small groups.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer, Non alcoholic
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2022
Signature Dishes
- Charcoal-grilled Chita beef steak
- Aichi duck dishes
- Toyota venison dishes
- Homemade fresh pasta with seasonal Aichi ingredients
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-5-13 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 6–11 PM
Location
3 Chome-5-13 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Shoya Meieki, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- THE SEJONG GEMS meieki ten, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Taishu Korean Korean Chudoku Nagoya Eki Ten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- tonkatsu joni, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Bar Neat Meieki ten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 for dinner, Shokudo chisan sits above Shoya Meieki (JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999) and THE SEJONG GEMS meieki ten (JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999) but below the kaiseki tier that dominates Nagoya's Tabelog 100 list. Shoya delivers sushi and kaiseki in a tighter room without the Italian-grilled focus or sommelier presence; SEJONG GEMS leans Korean-Japanese fusion at a similar mid-tier price but without the charcoal-grill format. If you want Italian technique and fish-forward plates with wine service, Shokudo chisan justifies the premium over both. For value, Taishu Korean Korean Chudoku Nagoya Eki Ten (JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 dinner) and tonkatsu joni (JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999) deliver satisfying meals at half the cost, though neither offers the seasonal rotation or sommelier guidance that defines a Tabelog 100 experience.
Shokudo chisan has a two-week lead time for weekend dinners versus the tighter windows at kaiseki counters or omakase spots. The 28-seat capacity and family-friendly lunch service make it more accessible than exclusive 12-seat venues, though the JPY 500 dinner service charge and 2-hour seating limit signal that the kitchen expects a special-occasion audience rather than casual drop-ins. If you're comparing Italian options in Meieki, this is the charcoal-grill and seasonal-fish choice; for lower-priced Italian without the Tabelog 100 badge, you'll trade the sommelier and fish emphasis for simpler pasta-and-pizza menus elsewhere in the district.
For a different format at a similar price, Bar Neat Meieki ten (JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999) offers cocktails and small plates in a bar setting, better for drinks and lighter bites, not a full grilled-fish dinner. If you want the Tabelog 100 recognition and are willing to spend JPY 10,000+ per head, Shokudo chisan delivers the format with easier booking and more table capacity than most competitors in its award tier.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the menu format at Shokudo chisan?
A fixed menu format is not available. The price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, and the venue is open for both lunch and dinner.
Is Shokudo chisan worth the price?
The price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Shokudo chisan is also listed in Tabelog 100 – Italian EAST 2025. Whether it is worth the price depends on your budget and what the venue is offering at the time of your visit.
Is Shokudo chisan good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion services, private dining, birthday plates, seat layout, and beverage service are not available. Details include the Nagoya location, casual dress code, published price ranges, lunch and dinner hours, and Tabelog 100 – Italian EAST 2025 recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Shokudo chisan?
Lunch and dinner are both offered. Hours are Monday to Friday 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM, and Saturday to Sunday 11 AM–2 PM and 6–11 PM. The price ranges are JPY 3,000–3,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999; confirm the current offering directly before choosing a service.
