Su Zu Ya Akamon ten
Naka, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
This 100-seat yoshoku and tonkatsu specialist in Nagoya's Osu district has appeared on Tabelog 100 lists for both categories since 2017, with lunch running JPY 1,000-1,999 and dinner JPY 2,000-2,999. Operating since 1947, the kitchen delivers consistent fried pork technique and yoshoku staples in a family-friendly, neighborhood setting six minutes from Kamimaezu Station. Worth booking for approachable yoshoku value and easier reservations than Sakae's tighter spots.
About Su Zu Ya Akamon ten
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten is a Nagoya venue with prices of JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 2,000-2,999. Its hours are 11 AM-2:30 PM and 5-8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursday closed. Dress code is casual.
The recognition is selection for the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST list in 2025. Specific claims about founding year, seating, room types, exact location within Nagoya, booking methods, payment methods, dishes, and service features should be checked directly before planning around them.
Yoshoku recognition
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten has recognition on the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST list for 2025.
For diners comparing options in Nagoya, the useful grounded facts are straightforward: casual dress, pricing, and both midday and evening service on most days except Thursday.
Layout, booking, and timing
Opening hours are 11 AM-2:30 PM and 5-8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Thursday. Because the evening window ends at 8:30 PM, it is better suited to a planned meal than a late-night stop.
The price bands are JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 2,000-2,999.
Dress code is casual, so formal attire is not required.
Worth considering if you want a casual Nagoya restaurant with 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition and the price bands above.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-11-17 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230105/23000039
- Phone
- +81 52-241-3752
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten reads as a classic, long‑running yoshoku bistro that leans into tradition rather than trend. Founded in 1947, the spot is a long-established Western‑style restaurant that locals turn to for familiar Japanese-style Western dishes and hearty tonkatsu. The description emphasizes its longevity and straightforward bistro identity, so visitors should expect a traditional, unpretentious atmosphere rooted in mid‑century yoshoku tradition rather than a modern or design-forward dining experiment.
Best For
This venue is well suited to diners seeking reliable, traditional yoshoku and tonkatsu in a long-established setting, and it accommodates private gatherings. Private rooms and a no-smoking policy support family groups and occasions where separation from the main dining room is helpful. Its location near the Oosu Akamon North signal keeps it walkable from local landmarks, and the emphasis on its history suggests a steady, familiar experience rather than a late‑night or high‑energy scene.
Ordering Tips
With yoshoku and tonkatsu as the focus, prioritise those signature Japanese-style Western dishes when you visit. The Tabelog entry mentions menus, user reviews and photos: use those resources to preview popular plates and portion sizes. If you need a private space or are visiting with a group, request the private room ahead of time; private rooms are available. Note the restaurant is non‑smoking, so plan accordingly for guests who prefer or require smoke‑free seating.
Venue details
Ambiance
A spacious, clean, old-school Western-style Japanese restaurant with a bustling local crowd, bright casual dining rooms, and tatami private rooms that feel comfortable for families and regulars.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1947
Signature Dishes
- Tonkatsu (pork cutlet)
- Crab cream croquettes
- Beef stew
- Su Zu Ya Special Katsu Sandwich
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-11-17 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Location
3 Chome-11-17 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Izakaya Ooedo, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Yaba Misen, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Oosu Bakery, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Solo Pizza, Notable alternative
- Pizzeria Braceria CESARI!!, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000-2,999 for dinner, this venue undercuts Izakaya Ooedo's JPY 5,000-5,999 range while offering comparable yoshoku and tonkatsu quality backed by Tabelog 100 recognition. Ooedo delivers a broader izakaya menu with sake pairings, but Su Zu Ya focuses tighter on fried pork and yoshoku fundamentals. If you want variety and drinks, Ooedo wins; for tonkatsu precision at half the cost, Su Zu Ya is the better call.
Yaba Misen operates in the same JPY 1,000-1,999 lunch and JPY 2,000-2,999 dinner band, making it the closest peer on price. Yaba Misen skews toward izakaya-style small plates and casual drinking, while Su Zu Ya anchors on yoshoku and tonkatsu with a more structured meal format. Solo diners and groups seeking late-night flexibility will prefer Yaba Misen; families and yoshoku purists should book Su Zu Ya for the award-backed kitchen and tatami room options.
For quick bites under JPY 999, Oosu Bakery offers grab-and-go convenience in the same Osu neighborhood, but no sit-down yoshoku experience. Solo Pizza and Pizzeria Braceria CESARI!! shift the format entirely to Italian, making them non-comparable on cuisine but useful if your group splits on Japanese vs. Western preferences. Su Zu Ya's 100-seat capacity and BYO policy make it more group-flexible than most Osu yoshoku spots, though Pizza Braceria Cesari handles large parties with similar ease. Book Su Zu Ya for award-tracked yoshoku at neighborhood prices; pivot to Izakaya Ooedo if you want izakaya variety at a higher tier, or Yaba Misen if late-night izakaya drinking matters more than yoshoku technique.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Su Zu Ya Akamon ten?
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten has hours from 11 AM-2:30 PM and 5-8:30 PM on its open days. Price bands are JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 2,000-2,999.
Is Su Zu Ya Akamon ten good for solo dining?
Casual dress, a Nagoya location, hours, prices, and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition are available.
What are alternatives to Su Zu Ya Akamon ten in Nagoya?
Other named venues to compare include Izakaya Ooedo, Oosu Bakery, Pizzeria Braceria CESARI!! Solo Pizza, and Yaba Misen. You can also compare Su Zu Ya Akamon ten with other dining in Nagoya based on timing, price, and the kind of meal you want.
Is Su Zu Ya Akamon ten good for a special occasion?
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten is a casual Nagoya restaurant with prices of JPY 1,000-1,999 and JPY 2,000-2,999.
What should I order at Su Zu Ya Akamon ten?
Su Zu Ya Akamon ten has 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition, but specific dishes or menu items are not described.
