Inakaya Irori
Urawa-ku, Saitama
Restaurant in Saitama, Japan
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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 in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–11 PM
- Location
- 9 Chome-33-22 Tokiwa, Urawa Ward, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan
- Website
- szl3.yaekumo.com
- Phone
- +81 48-824-1991
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.
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
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
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Location
9 Chome-33-22 Tokiwa, Urawa Ward, Saitama, 330-0061, Japan · Directions
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. Inakaya Irori is harder to book than Wataya but easier 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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FAQ
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.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Inakaya Irori?
A tasting-menu format is not provided. The venue is in Saitama and has a 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.
What should I wear to Inakaya Irori?
The dress code is casual. Comfortable casual attire is the safest expectation.
