カワサキ
Aoi-ku, Shizuoka
Restaurant in Shizuoka, Japan
Book with PearlWhy go
カワサキ is a sensible Shizuoka shortlist pick for diners who value recognition and are comfortable with fewer published planning details. Its Tabelog 100 #30 placement in 2025 gives it a stronger quality signal than many local alternatives, but groups needing confirmed pricing, format, or private-room specifics should compare it carefully before committing.
About カワサキ
カワサキ is a Shizuoka restaurant with a notable recognition point: Tabelog 100 #30 in 2025, listed with 4pts. For travelers or locals comparing dining options, that gives it a clear accolade to weigh in the decision.
Practical details are simple but useful. カワサキ serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with hours listed as 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM, it is closed on Sunday. Check cuisine, pricing, seating, private rooms, menu format, dietary handling directly before making plans.
Book for a focused Shizuoka meal, not a fully mapped private-dining plan
カワサキ is easiest to evaluate as a focused Shizuoka booking backed by a Tabelog 100 placement. For a specific room layout, group capacity, menu structure, or service style, check directly with the restaurant.
Timing is the most concrete planning lever. Lunch is available Monday through Saturday from 12–2 PM, while dinner is available Monday through Saturday from 6–11 PM. Sunday is closed, so do not build a Sunday dining plan around it. If the occasion requires specific private-room details, dietary arrangements, or a precise budget in advance, compare the practical fit with ハラグチ ル・レストラン, Taihei, Go, Blue Label, OUBAITOURI before deciding.
Who should choose it over the obvious peers
Choose カワサキ when the Tabelog 100 #30 placement in 2025 is an important part of the decision. If your priority is a different mood, format, or planning style, it is worth comparing it with OUBAITOURI, Taihei, Go, Blue Label, ハラグチ ル・レストラン, while confirming current details directly with each venue.
For broader planning, use Our full Shizuoka restaurants guide alongside other Shizuoka travel resources. Restaurant research can also include Blue Label, Go, OUBAITOURI, Taihei, カワサキ, and ハラグチ ル・レストラン.
If the trip continues beyond Shizuoka, keep the comparison broad and check each venue separately. カワサキ's key planning anchors are simple: Shizuoka location, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Sunday closure, a Tabelog 100 #30 placement in 2025.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒420-0034 Shizuoka, Aoi Ward, Tokiwacho, 1 Chome−8-5 ２F
- Website
- kawasaki-y.com
- Phone
- +81542720066
The take
The Take
The Vibe
カワサキ presents itself as a tucked-away, insider favorite on the second floor of a building in Aoi Ward. The modest exterior and staircase approach set expectations for a restaurant that cultivates regulars rather than relying on street-level visibility. Its cooking sits at the intersection of local Shizuoka traditions and French technique, drawing on mountain produce, tea-country ingredients and coastal seafood while foregrounding game — wild boar, venison and pheasant — that gives the menu a distinct regional identity. The overall feel is quietly refined and characterful, rewarding diners who seek purposeful, locally rooted cuisine.
Best For
This is a place geared toward evening dining: thoughtful, ingredient-driven menus that suit date nights, business dinners and special occasions. The location in the administrative heart of the city and the emphasis on serious cooking attract both local regulars and food travelers willing to seek it out. Menus that lean on game and seasonal produce feel best experienced over a relaxed dinner seated at table, when the pacing and attentiveness of the service allow the regional combinations and richer flavors to register fully.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the restaurant's signature game dishes and seasonally driven plates. Highlight items such as the game meat ramen with gibier consommé and preparations of wild boar, venison or pheasant to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s strengths. Look for dishes that incorporate local mountain produce and tea-country ingredients to experience how the chef blends regional elements with French technique. Given the restaurant’s reputation and upstairs, reservation-minded format, plan to reserve ahead and treat the meal as a deliberate evening tasting rather than a quick stop.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate, refined French dining in a historic red-brick building with warm, professional service and a focus on seasonal ingredients and natural flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Game meat ramen with gibier consommé
- Wild boar
- Venison
- Pheasant
- Organic seasonal vegetables
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒420-0034 Shizuoka, Aoi Ward, Tokiwacho, 1 Chome−8-5 ２F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Choose OUBAITOURI when value and a visible price range matter more than award recognition. Choose Taihei or Go when the group needs a mid-range plan that is easier to budget in advance.
For a higher spend, compare Blue Label. For diners who want to understand the broader local field before choosing, ハラグチ ル・レストラン is the other Shizuoka name to check.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Shizuoka
カワサキ is the recognition-led choice in this set: its Tabelog 100 #30 placement in 2025 gives it a clearer quality signal than peers with only price information available. That makes it a stronger fit for a food-focused traveler choosing one serious meal in Shizuoka, while OUBAITOURI is the better value play on paper at JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999.
For diners who want cost clarity before booking, Taihei and Go are easier to plan around, both listed at JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999. Blue Label sits higher at JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, so it makes more sense when the budget allows for a pricier night and the room or mood matters as much as the meal.
ハラグチ ル・レストラン is the peer to check if the occasion needs a more clearly defined restaurant style before booking. For small-party dining with an award signal, start with カワサキ; for groups managing budget or expectations tightly, cross-shop the listed-price venues first.
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Compare カワサキ
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| カワサキ | Shizuoka | Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 · #30 | ; |
| ハラグチ ル・レストラン | Shizuoka | No published awards | ; |
| Taihei | Shizuoka | Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 · #50 | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 View spending breakdown |
| Go | Shizuoka | Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - EAST - 2025 · #68 | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 |
| Blue Label | Shizuoka | Tabelog 100 - Bar - 2022 · #28 | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 |
| OUBAITOURI | Shizuoka | Tabelog 100 - Chinese cuisine - EAST - 2026 · #3 | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 |
How カワサキ Shizuoka compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to カワサキ?
Go neat and understated. A clean, polished outfit is the safest general choice for a recognized Shizuoka restaurant.
What are alternatives to カワサキ?
For comparison, look at ハラグチ ル・レストラン, Taihei, Go, Blue Label, OUBAITOURI, while confirming current details directly. カワサキ's clearest distinction is its Tabelog 100 #30 (2025): 4pts result.
Does カワサキ handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to confirm any dietary restrictions before you go, especially if the request is strict.
What should a first-timer know about カワサキ?
Treat it as a focused Shizuoka booking. The useful anchors are Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Sunday closure, the Tabelog 100 #30 (2025): 4pts placement.
Is lunch or dinner better at カワサキ?
Both are available from Monday through Saturday: lunch is 12–2 PM and dinner is 6–11 PM. Sunday is closed, so the better choice depends on your schedule.
Is カワサキ good for a special occasion?
It can be a strong candidate if the Tabelog 100 #30 (2025): 4pts placement matters to you. For occasions that require specific room setup, group capacity, or detailed menu planning, check directly before committing.
