Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
Sushi Gonzaemon
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About Sushi Gonzaemon
A 10-seat Edo-style sushi counter in Nagoya's Sakae district, recognized in Tabelog 100 Sushi East 2025. Dinner omakase runs JPY 15,000–19,999 with last entry at 22:00, making it a practical late-evening option. Easier to book than Tokyo benchmarks, with a straightforward focus on technique over trend.
Sushi Gonzaemon is a Nagoya venue with verified listed price ranges of JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999. The verified dress code is smart casual, so plan for a polished but not overly formal meal.
The venue is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025. Beyond those confirmed details, public-facing specifics such as seating layout, service format, exact hours, booking rules, chef details, beverage program, dietary policies should be checked directly with the restaurant before you plan around them.
Seating and Booking Details
Specific seating counts, private-room capacity, cancellation rules, walk-in availability, holiday closures, booking timelines are not verified here. If your itinerary depends on a particular date, party size, or seating preference, contact Sushi Gonzaemon directly before making travel plans.
Nagoya Dining Context
For context, Tabelog 100 recognition in the Sushi East category places Sushi Gonzaemon within a broader regional selection. Its verified listed price ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999, which can help travelers compare it with other dining options in Nagoya.
If you are comparing meals in the city, you may also look at allowed Nagoya peers such as Le Chinois SANO Nagoya, Kreis, Daijin Honten, Unagi Okafuji, or Beef Junkie, depending on the style of meal you want. For a broader view of the city's dining options, see our full Nagoya restaurants guide, or explore hotels, bars, experiences across the metro.
Sushi Gonzaemon is best approached as a Nagoya venue where the confirmed essentials are the venue name, city, listed price ranges, smart-casual dress code, Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025 listing. For details such as menu format, hours, seating, allergy handling, confirm directly before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sushi Gonzaemon accommodate groups?
Group capacity and private dining details are not verified here. Contact Sushi Gonzaemon directly if you need to confirm seating for a larger party.
Can I eat at the bar at Sushi Gonzaemon?
The specific seating layout is not verified here. If counter seating or another seating preference matters to your visit, confirm directly with the restaurant when booking.
Does Sushi Gonzaemon handle dietary restrictions?
A dietary-restriction or allergy policy is not verified here. If you have allergies, omissions, or dietary requirements, check the venue's official channels before booking.
Is Sushi Gonzaemon worth the price?
Sushi Gonzaemon's verified listed price ranges are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Sushi - EAST - 2025. Whether it is worth it depends on your budget and what the restaurant confirms about current details.
What should a first-timer know about Sushi Gonzaemon?
First-timers should note the verified smart-casual dress code, the listed price ranges of JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 4,000–4,999, the venue's Nagoya location. Confirm hours, reservations, seating, menu details directly before visiting.
What should I wear to Sushi Gonzaemon?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose polished attire appropriate for an upscale meal in Nagoya.
Location
愛知県名古屋市中区栄1-4-16 C Forest X 2F
Nagoya, Japan
Also Consider
- Kreis, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Le Chinois SANO Nagoya, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Beef Junkie, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Daijin Honten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Unagi Okafuji, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
At JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner, Sushi Gonzaemon sits in the middle of Nagoya's omakase landscape, below the JPY 20,000+ tier but above casual sushi counters. For straight value, Kreis and Daijin Honten both land around JPY 4,000–4,999 and offer solid neighborhood sushi without the formality or the Tabelog 100 credential. If you're willing to spend more, Le Chinois SANO Nagoya (French, not sushi) operates at JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner and delivers a more theatrical, special-occasion experience. Unagi Okafuji (JPY 6,000–7,999) is the move if you'd rather focus on Nagoya's eel tradition than raw fish, Beef Junkie (JPY 8,000–9,999) leans into the city's beef culture with a casual, high-energy room.
Sushi Gonzaemon's booking window is tighter than Kreis or Daijin but far easier than Tokyo's marquee counters; three to seven days ahead usually secures a weekday dinner slot. The counter-only format (10 seats) means no background noise from neighboring tables, the late 22:00 last-entry makes it workable for travelers who miss the standard 19:00 slot elsewhere. If you want Tabelog-recognized omakase at a mid-tier price with flexible evening hours, this is the practical choice in Nagoya. If you'd rather skip the formality and spend less, Kreis or Daijin deliver solid neighborhood sushi. If you're celebrating and price isn't the constraint, allocate the budget to Le Chinois SANO for a more theatrical night.
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