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    Inakaya Irori, Restaurant in Saitama
    Restaurant300Points
    Tabelog 2025

    Inakaya Irori

    Urawa-ku, Saitama

    Restaurant in Saitama, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    A Tabelog 100 izakaya (2025, 2024, 2022) in Urawa Ward delivering grilled and raw seasonal fish with shochu pairings at JPY 5,000–5,999 per head. Counter seats for six provide grill views; sunken tables handle small groups. Smoking permitted; book two weeks ahead for weekend slots.

    About Inakaya Irori

    Inakaya Irori is a Saitama venue with a dinner price range of JPY 5,000–5,999. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM, Sunday from 5–10 PM, and closed Monday. Dress is casual, making it an approachable option for an evening meal in Saitama.

    The venue is listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025. Details such as seating layout, booking lead times, menu items, drinks selection, smoking policy, and service format are not provided, so diners should confirm practical details directly before visiting.

    Dinner Pricing and Recognition

    At JPY 5,000–5,999, Inakaya Irori sits in a mid-range dinner bracket. Specific dishes, cuisine details, course structure, beverage pairings, and allergy accommodations are not established, so the safest expectation is simply a casual dinner venue in Saitama at the stated price range.

    Its Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 listing is the clearest available recognition. Claims about additional award years, exact ratings, rankings, reviewer visits, or particular specialties should be confirmed through an official source.

    Planning a Visit

    Inakaya Irori is closed on Monday. It opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closing at 11 PM from Tuesday through Saturday and at 10 PM on Sunday. No lunch hours are listed, so plan around dinner service only.

    Confirm reservations, seating, payment policies, menu availability, and any dietary needs directly with the venue before making firm plans. The dress code is casual.

    For visitors comparing options, Inakaya Irori can be considered alongside other allowed dining references such as Wataya, Kuni Toroku Bunkazai Nikiya, Acacier Kitaurawa honten, Ramen Kanekatsu, and goden, or simply weighed against other unnamed dining in Saitama. The most concrete reasons to consider Inakaya Irori are its Saitama location, casual dress code, dinner hours, JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST listing.

    Venue detailsCozy
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextSaitama, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    9 Chome-33-22 Tokiwa, Urawa Ward, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan
    Website
    szl3.yaekumo.com
    Phone
    +81 48-824-1991
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    The interior is a small, retro-style Japanese space centered on a sunken irori hearth, where guests remove their shoes and sit in a calm, slightly tucked‑away environment that feels cozy and local rather than flashy, ideal for lingering over food and drinks.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyClassicHidden Gem

    Best For

    After WorkGroup DiningCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • niku-jaga style beef tendon stew
    • assorted sashimi platter
    • handmade croquettes
    • kama-mayo grilled fish collar
    • assorted pickles and small plates
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    9 Chome-33-22 Tokiwa, Urawa Ward, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan
    Planning details

    Location

    9 Chome-33-22 Tokiwa, Urawa Ward, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan · Directions

    +81 48-824-1991

    szl3.yaekumo.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Acacier Kitaurawa honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Ramen Kanekatsu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • goden, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
    • Kuni Toroku Bunkazai Nikiya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    • Wataya, 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

    Inakaya Irori's JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner price places it between Saitama's budget ramen and casual spots (Ramen Kanekatsu and Acacier Kitaurawa honten both run JPY 1,000–1,999) and the prefecture's kaiseki-tier addresses. Wataya, at JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, offers broader Japanese cuisine scope but less fish specialization. Kuni Toroku Bunkazai Nikiya enters JPY 10,000–14,999 territory for a registered cultural-property setting and formal kaiseki structure, Inakaya Irori's counter grill simplicity costs half that and suits diners prioritizing ingredient quality over ceremony.

    For value seekers comfortable with smoke and shochu, Inakaya Irori delivers Tabelog-validated fish at a price that leaves budget for drinks. Booking difficulty sits higher than Wataya but lower than Nikiya; weeknight slots open more readily than Friday or Saturday reservations. If you want Saitama izakaya with editorial recognition and mid-tier pricing, this address earns its triple Tabelog nod. If you require a smoke-free environment or prefer kaiseki plating, shift to Nikiya or exit the prefecture for Tokyo options.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Inakaya Irori good for a special occasion?

    It may suit a casual dinner occasion in Saitama. The dress code is casual, and the dinner price range is JPY 5,000–5,999. Specific details about atmosphere, seating, menu style, or occasion-focused service are not provided.

    How far ahead should I book Inakaya Irori?

    Specific booking lead times and reservation methods are not provided. The venue is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–11 PM and Sunday from 5–10 PM, and closed Monday, so confirm availability directly before visiting.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Inakaya Irori?

    A tasting-menu format is not provided. The confirmed information is limited to Saitama location, casual dress code, dinner hours, a JPY 5,000–5,999 price range, and a Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 listing.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Inakaya Irori?

    Plan for dinner. Hours list service from 5–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 5–10 PM Sunday, with Monday closed. No lunch service is listed.

    What should I wear to Inakaya Irori?

    The dress code is casual. Comfortable casual attire is the safest expectation.