Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Sushi Isao

Name: Sushi Isao
Address: Japan, 〒461-0001 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Izumi, 2 Chome−28−24 東和高岳ビル 地下１階, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 80-8262-5991

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About Sushi Isao

Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 counter serving Tokai-region seafood at JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner, JPY 10,000–14,999 lunch. Two counter stations, 16 seats, one minute from Takaoka Station. Strict no-perfume policy, private rooms available. Best for diners seeking local catch over Tokyo imports, priced below Italian peers.

Sushi Isao in Nagoya is listed with dinner pricing at JPY 20,000–29,999 and lunch pricing at JPY 10,000–14,999. It is also identified as a Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. For visitors comparing premium dining options in Nagoya, the verified essentials are straightforward: expect a higher-end price bracket, daily lunch and dinner hours, a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those points, details such as seating layout, specific dishes, sourcing, booking method, service format should be confirmed directly before you go.

Verified Essentials Before You Book

Publicly verified information for Sushi Isao is limited, so it is best not to assume a particular counter layout, menu structure, chef-led format, seafood sourcing approach, or room configuration. What can be stated with confidence is that Sushi Isao is in Nagoya, operates at lunch and dinner, sits in a premium price range: JPY 10,000–14,999 for lunch and JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner. The listed dress code is smart casual. If you are planning around dietary needs, seating preferences, or a specific style of meal, confirm those details directly with the restaurant before booking.

What the Tabelog 100 Placement Signals

Sushi Isao appears on the Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 list, which makes it a notable name for diners considering Nagoya. The verified schedule is consistent across the week: 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–11 PM from Monday through Sunday. The verified price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 for lunch and JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner. Other specifics sometimes attached to restaurant listings, such as exact seat counts, payment methods, private rooms, transportation notes, scores, or house policies beyond smart-casual dress, are not confirmed here and should not be treated as verified. Travelers comparing Sushi Isao with other options such as Gyutei, Toriryori Jun, Kappo Hosono, Baci, or Bottegon should choose based on the most current confirmed information for each venue. For more options, consult our full Nagoya restaurants guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Sushi Isao?

Specific dishes and menu format are not verified here. Sushi Isao is listed in a premium price range, with lunch at JPY 10,000–14,999 and dinner at JPY 20,000–29,999. Confirm the current menu and ordering style directly before visiting.

Is Sushi Isao worth the price?

Sushi Isao’s verified pricing is JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner and JPY 10,000–14,999 for lunch. It is also listed as a Tabelog 100 Sushi EAST 2025 selection. Whether it is worth the price depends on your interest in a premium meal in Nagoya and the current details confirmed at booking.

Can Sushi Isao accommodate groups?

Group capacity, private-room availability, seat count are not verified here. If you are visiting with a group, check the venue's official channels to confirm whether your party size can be accommodated.

What should a first-timer know about Sushi Isao?

Sushi Isao is in Nagoya, has a smart-casual dress code, is listed with daily hours of 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–11 PM. Lunch is listed at JPY 10,000–14,999 and dinner at JPY 20,000–29,999. Confirm current availability and any house policies before you go.

What are alternatives to Sushi Isao?

Other venues to compare include Gyutei, Toriryori Jun, Kappo Hosono, Baci, Bottegon. Check the current details for each venue before deciding, since service style, menu, pricing can vary.

Location

Japan, 〒461-0001 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Izumi, 2 Chome−28−24 東和高岳ビル地下１階

Nagoya, Japan

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Gyutei, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Toriryori Jun, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Kappo Hosono, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Baci, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
Bottegon, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

At JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner, Sushi Isao sits above beef kappo Gyutei (JPY 10,000–14,999) and chicken specialist Toriryori Jun (JPY 8,000–9,999), both of which offer kaiseki-adjacent formats at lower spend. Kappo Hosono matches Gyutei's pricing and provides broader seasonal variety, but the format is less focused on sushi. If you want counter-seat nigiri and are willing to pay a premium for Tokai-region sourcing, this venue justifies the gap. The lunch menu (JPY 10,000–14,999) brings pricing in line with Gyutei and Kappo Hosono while maintaining the same counter experience.

Against Nagoya's Italian options, Sushi Isao undercuts both Baci and Bottegon (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner), though the comparison is category-dependent. Baci and Bottegon offer wine-pairing depth and coursed Italian menus; Sushi Isao delivers omakase rice and raw fish at a faster cadence. If you prefer sake over wine and want the counter theater, sushi wins. If you need a private room for six or eight and want flexibility beyond raw fish, Bottegon's broader menu and room options may suit better. For booking ease, Sushi Isao accepts reservations through Tabelog without the multi-month lead time Tokyo counters demand, expect to secure a seat within a week or two. Gyutei and Toriryori Jun are slightly easier to book and offer better value for mid-tier kaiseki; Sushi Isao is the call when sushi is non-negotiable and local sourcing matters more than Tokyo pedigree.