Sugimoto Honten
Naka, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A meat specialist's hot pot restaurant in Sakae, operating from a 1900-founded butcher shop. Tabelog Hot Pot 100 recognition in 2024 reflects sourcing depth across sukiyaki and shabu-shabu formats, with private rooms available for two to twenty. Dinner runs JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999; lunch is JPY 1,000–JPY 2,000 and walk-in friendly.
About Sugimoto Honten
Sugimoto Honten is a Nagoya venue with a casual dress code and published price bands of JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999 and JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition, giving diners a useful reference point when considering it in Nagoya.
Public-facing planning should stay simple: use the Nagoya location, casual dress code, listed price bands, confirmed recognition as the reliable facts, confirm current menu details, seating arrangements, payment methods, availability directly with the venue before booking.
What is about Sugimoto Honten
The venue's specific sourcing arrangements, cuts, marbling grades, preparation methods, menu formats are not detailed here. Rather than assuming a particular service style, diners should use Sugimoto Honten's Nagoya location, casual dress code, listed price bands, Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition as the reliable basis for deciding whether it fits the occasion.
Compared with other named options such as Sen Kame, takumi, Udon Ryori Sen, ル・レストラン シンジ コガ, and THE CONDER HOUSE, Sugimoto Honten is best described by the facts above: it is in Nagoya, has a casual dress code, has the listed price bands above, appears on the 2024 Tabelog Hot Pot 100 list.
When to book and what to expect
Specific opening hours, closing days, room types, seat counts, counter availability, service charges, reservation policies are not listed here. If timing or seating format matters, confirm those details directly with Sugimoto Honten before making plans.
Parking, payment methods, smoking policy, Wi-Fi, family services, other amenities are also best confirmed directly with the venue before your visit.
For visitors exploring Nagoya's full dining landscape, Sugimoto Honten is a grounded option to consider in the city, especially if the listed price bands and Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition match what you are looking for.
Planning details
- Location
- 愛知県名古屋市中区栄3-1-35
- Website
- oniku-sugimoto.com
- Phone
- +81522612065
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sugimoto Honten presents a classic, historic atmosphere anchored by its origins: a butcher shop established in 1900. The listing emphasizes its identity as a meat specialty restaurant, offering sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and steak, which reinforces a traditional culinary focus rather than a modern experimental approach. Private rooms are available and the venue is listed as non-smoking, so the overall impression is of a respectful, time-honored dining spot that leans into its long history and meatcraft. The mood reads as classic and historically rooted rather than trendy or minimalist.
Best For
Sugimoto Honten is best suited to evening meals and occasions where meat-centric dining is the focus. The private rooms make it a natural choice for family gatherings, small celebratory dinners or private business meals that value privacy. Because the menu centers on sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and steak, the restaurant works well for guests seeking a traditional Japanese hotpot or steak experience rather than casual grab-and-go dining. Review listings and maps on Tabelog are recommended for logistics and user impressions before booking.
Ordering Tips
The venue listing explicitly highlights sukiyaki, shabu-shabu and steak—order from those categories to experience the restaurant’s meat specialty. Private rooms are available, so reserve ahead if you need privacy or plan a special occasion. The listing also notes the establishment is non-smoking; mention any seating or accessibility preferences when booking. For practical information, consult the Tabelog entry referenced in the description for menus, maps, user reviews and photos before you go.
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Japanese interiors with all-private rooms in table, tatami, and sunken kotatsu formats create a calm, slightly upscale but relaxed atmosphere suited to lingering hotpot meals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Beef sukiyaki
- Beef shabu-shabu
- Matsusaka beef steak
- Hamburg steak lunch
- Beef curry
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Udon Ryori Sen, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
- Sen Kame, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- takumi, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- ル・レストラン シンジ コガ, Notable alternative
- THE CONDER HOUSE, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 8,000–JPY 9,999 for dinner, this venue sits above takumi (JPY 5,000–JPY 5,999) and Sen Kame (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999), but the butcher-shop sourcing and private-room availability justify the increment if beef quality is your priority. Udon Ryori Sen (JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999) offers a lighter, noodle-focused meal at half the price, making it the better choice if you want a quick, casual lunch rather than a seated hot pot experience. For French or kaiseki formats in a similar evening price range, THE CONDER HOUSE (JPY 6,000–JPY 7,999) provides a more formal dining room, though without the sourcing transparency or cut customization available here.
Booking is straightforward, no weeks-long waits, the 80-seat capacity with multiple private rooms makes this one of the easier Tabelog Hot Pot 100 venues to secure on short notice. If you are comparing across hot pot formats in Nagoya, this is the best option for beef-forward meals where you want to specify marbling and cut; Sen Kame and takumi offer fixed menus with less sourcing input. Families with children will find this more accommodating than most mid-tier hot pot restaurants, thanks to the kids' menu and sunken seating that simplifies group logistics.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sugimoto Honten accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private-room availability, seat counts should be confirmed directly with Sugimoto Honten before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Sugimoto Honten?
Counter or bar seating should be confirmed with the venue before booking.
Is Sugimoto Honten worth the price?
Choose it if you want a Nagoya venue with a casual dress code, listed price bands of ¥8,000–¥9,999 and ¥1,000–¥1,999, Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition. Specific menu inclusions and service details should be confirmed directly.
What should I order at Sugimoto Honten?
The venue's specific dishes, courses, cuts, menu formats are best checked on the current menu before visiting.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Sugimoto Honten?
A tasting-menu format should be confirmed directly with the venue. If you are looking for a specific course structure, check the current offering before booking.
Does Sugimoto Honten handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodations should be confirmed directly before booking if you have dietary restrictions or allergy concerns.
