Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
Yasui
170Pearl PointsFish, Rice, Sake

About Yasui
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.
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. Beyond those verified points, specific details such as course structure, seating layout, booking lead times, address-level location, and payment rules should be confirmed directly before planning a visit.
What the Verified Price Bands Show
The verified price information for Yasui lists two bands: JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 and JPY 4,000–JPY 4,999. The public facts available here do not verify exact dishes, course counts, menu format, ingredient focus, or whether a particular signature item is served, so it is best to treat the price bands as planning guidance rather than a promise of a specific menu or service period.
Dress code is casual. Other operational details often important for booking, such as seat count, counter or table configuration, private-room availability, payment methods, corkage, children’s policies, and visit duration, are not verified in the available data. Confirm those details with Yasui before relying on them.
How It Fits Among Nagoya Options
For diners comparing Yasui with other options, the most grounded distinction is 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, any more specific comparison of cuisine style, formality, menu structure, or service format would need current confirmation from the venues themselves.
Because neighborhood, station access, and address-level details are not verified here, describe Yasui simply as being in Nagoya. If location convenience matters, check the current map listing or contact the restaurant directly before booking.
Booking and Timing Notes
The verified data does not include a phone number, opening hours, closing days, reservation method, cancellation policy, or 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.
The verified data also does not confirm parking, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, children’s menus, private hire, or payment methods. Treat those as open questions rather than assumptions.
First-timers can use the verified 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 unverified details about dishes, seating, or service style.
Explore more options in our full Nagoya restaurants guide or compare Yasui with other allowed dining options and unnamed Nagoya restaurants based on verified, current information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Yasui?
The verified data does not include booking lead times, reservation method, opening hours, or walk-in policy. Confirm availability directly with Yasui before making plans.
Can Yasui accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private hire, and seating layout are not verified in the available data. If you are booking for a group, confirm the current options directly with Yasui.
What should a first-timer know about Yasui?
Yasui is in Nagoya, has a casual dress code, and has verified 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. Specific dishes, course format, payment rules, and seating details are not verified here.
Can I eat at the bar at Yasui?
Bar or counter seating is not verified in the available data. Contact Yasui directly to confirm the current seating setup.
Is Yasui good for solo dining?
The verified data does not confirm seating format, atmosphere, or solo-diner policies. Solo diners should confirm availability and seating directly with Yasui before booking.
Location
愛知県名古屋市中村区上石川町5-30
Nagoya, Japan
Compare Yasui
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Yasui | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 |
| Ohtani | |
| Otani | |
| Curry Senmon Ten cafe New Delhi | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| tokyo miso style IKEDA | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Taiyo Shokudo | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
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
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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