Yasui
Nakamura, Nagoya
Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A residential kaiseki specialist near Iwatsuka Station offering fish-forward seasonal courses and clay-pot rice. Lunch at JPY 4,400 delivers most of what makes the Tabelog 100-recognized kitchen worth visiting, while dinner courses (JPY 7,700–JPY 16,500) layer in more intricate preparations for those wanting the full range.
About Yasui
Yasui is a Nagoya venue with a casual dress code and published price bands of JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025. Before planning a visit, confirm details such as course structure, seating layout, booking lead times, address-level location, and payment rules directly with the restaurant.
What the Price Bands Show
Yasui lists two price bands: JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. Treat the price bands as planning guidance rather than a promise of exact dishes, course counts, menu format, ingredient focus, signature items, or service period.
Dress code is casual. Confirm other operational details important for booking, such as seat count, counter or table configuration, private-room availability, payment methods, corkage, children’s policies, and visit duration, with Yasui before relying on them.
How It Fits Among Nagoya Options
For diners comparing Yasui with other options, the key points are its Nagoya location, its listed price range, casual dress code, and its Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 recognition. Compared with Ohtani and other dining rooms, more specific comparisons of cuisine style, formality, menu structure, or service format should be checked with the venues themselves.
Booking and Timing Notes
Before booking, check the current phone number, opening hours, closing days, reservation method, cancellation policy, and typical booking lead time. Plan to confirm availability, price band, and any course or seating preferences directly with Yasui through an official or current booking channel.
Also check parking, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, children’s menus, private hire, and payment methods before assuming they are available.
First-timers can use the listed price bands and casual dress code as a starting point: budget around the listed ranges, dress casually, and confirm the current format before committing. The Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 listing is a useful recognition point, but it should not be used to infer details about dishes, seating, or service style.
Explore more options in our full Nagoya restaurants guide or compare Yasui with other dining options and Nagoya restaurants based on current information.
Planning details
- Location
- 愛知県名古屋市中村区上石川町5-30
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/aichi/A2301/A230113/23052408
- Phone
- +81524110825
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, stylish yet relaxed house-restaurant with counter and sofa seating, non-smoking, and a quiet, unhurried atmosphere suited to dates and small gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal kaiseki-style course menu
- Clay pot–cooked rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 愛知県名古屋市中村区上石川町5-30
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ohtani, Notable alternative
- Otani, Notable alternative
- Curry Senmon Ten cafe New Delhi, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- tokyo miso style IKEDA, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Taiyo Shokudo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Among Nagoya's Tabelog 100 Japanese cuisine specialists, Yasui occupies a practical middle ground: easier to book than Ohtani or Otani, with dinner pricing (JPY 7,700–JPY 16,500) that sits below the top-tier kappo counters but above casual neighborhood options. The lunch service at JPY 4,400 offers better value per course than most central Nagoya kaiseki spots at similar spends, though the residential Nakamura-ku location adds 15–20 minutes of transit time from Nagoya Station compared to downtown alternatives.
For diners prioritizing fish-forward menus and clay-pot rice over meat-heavy kaiseki, Yasui delivers a more focused experience than broader Japanese fusion venues. The 15-seat capacity keeps the room quieter than larger competitors, and the two-to-three-week booking window gives more flexibility than spots requiring a month or longer. If you're splitting a group dinner and want easier access to affordable sake pairings, the BYO corkage policy (advance notice required) provides cost control that stricter peers don't allow.
Compared to budget-tier options like Curry Senmon Ten cafe New Delhi (under JPY 999) or tokyo miso style IKEDA (also under JPY 999), Yasui operates in a different category, full kaiseki service versus quick-turn casual formats. For the Tabelog 100 credential and seasonal course structure, the lunch price remains competitive within Nagoya's mid-tier Japanese dining scene.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Yasui?
Booking lead times, reservation method, opening hours, and walk-in policy should be checked directly with Yasui before making plans.
Can Yasui accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Yasui?
Yasui is in Nagoya, has a casual dress code, and lists price bands of JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025. Check specific dishes, course format, payment rules, and seating details before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Yasui?
Contact Yasui directly to confirm whether bar or counter seating is available.
