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    Tabelog 2025

    Aji no Nakamura

    Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Nishiazabu izakaya (Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2024, 2025) serving fish-focused dishes at JPY 8,000–9,999 per head. The sake, shochu, wine program is calibrated to seafood, the 63-seat layout includes counter seating and tatami semi-private rooms. Reservations required; seven minutes from Hiroo Station.

    About Aji no Nakamura

    Aji no Nakamura is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 8,000–9,999 and evening hours on most days of the week. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025, which is the clearest confirmed recognition available here. Beyond that, Pearl does not have verified details on menu focus, seating layout, reservation method, or beverage program, so the safest way to judge it is by the confirmed basics: Tokyo location, casual dress code, listed evening hours, the verified price range.

    Beverage Details to Confirm

    Pearl does not have verified information on Aji no Nakamura's wine, sake, shochu, cocktail, or beer program, there is no confirmed menu detail available here that would support a specific pairing recommendation. Treat beverage choices as something to confirm directly with the venue when planning your visit. What is verified is the price range: JPY 8,000–9,999, which gives diners a clear expectation for the overall spend.

    Seating and Visit Planning

    Pearl does not have verified information on Aji no Nakamura's seating count, room types, counter availability, private rooms, family policy, opening year, building style, nearest station, or neighborhood. The confirmed location should be stated simply as Tokyo. The verified dress code is casual, so diners do not need to plan for formal attire based on the data available here.

    The verified schedule is evening-only in the available listing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5:30–10:30 PM, with Wednesday closed. No lunch hours are verified. If timing matters, use those evening hours as the reliable planning window and confirm any last-order or holiday changes directly before visiting.

    For comparison planning, Pearl can point you to other allowed venue pages such as hakunei, Waketokuyama, and Chiune, as well as Azabu Kogaiken Hiroo honten and K+. Without verified like-for-like details on menus, seating, or service format, the most reliable comparison for Aji no Nakamura is its confirmed Tokyo location, JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, casual dress code, 2025 Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST listing.

    Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 5:30–10:30 PM; closed Wednesdays. The verified information does not include a phone number, booking channel, payment methods, parking details, exact address, or station access, so those should be checked directly with the venue or a current booking platform before you go.

    Quick reference: Tokyo | JPY 8,000–9,999 | Casual dress code | Evening hours listed from 5:30–10:30 PM except Wednesday closure | Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025

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    Planning details

    Location
    Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−7−10 麻布笄町Ａハウス
    Website
    instagram.com/ajinonakamura/?hl=ja
    Phone
    +81 3-6434-1007
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    The restaurant is described as a calm, adult hideout with warm lighting, contemporary yet classic Japanese design, and a relaxed pace that pairs comforting food and sake with a cozy, elegant izakaya feel.[1][4][5][6][8][9]

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    CozyElegantHidden Gem

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    Private DiningStandalone

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable Seafood

    At the Table

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

    Signature Dishes

    • Seasonal omakase course
    • Wagyu dishes
    • Donabe rice (e.g., white asparagus donabe rice)
    • Seasonal sashimi and grilled fish
    Planning details

    Location

    Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−7−10 麻布笄町Ａハウス · Directions

    +81 3-6434-1007

    instagram.com/ajinonakamura/?hl=ja

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Chiune, Innovative, Innovative
    • hakunei, Contemporary, ¥¥¥¥
    • Azabu Kogaiken Hiroo honten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Waketokuyama, Japanese, ¥¥¥
    • K+, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    Aji no Nakamura sits in the mid-tier izakaya bracket at JPY 8,000–9,999 per head, making it more accessible than hakunei (¥¥¥¥) but pricier than Azabu Kogaiken Hiroo honten (JPY 2,000–2,999). The Tabelog 100 recognition (2024, 2025) puts it ahead of most neighborhood izakaya on curation and consistency, the fish-forward menu with a serious drinks program justifies the price gap. If you want à la carte flexibility rather than a set tasting menu, this is a better pick than hakunei. If budget matters more than awards, Azabu Kogaiken offers similar izakaya comfort at half the cost.

    Waketokuyama (Japanese, ¥¥¥) is the closest peer on price and format, it offers comparable fish quality with slightly easier booking. For diners prioritizing innovation over tradition, Chiune and K+ push technique and creative plating further but lack the izakaya casualness that defines Aji no Nakamura. If you want semi-private tatami seating and a drinks list that matches seafood pairing, Aji no Nakamura is the stronger choice. If you're chasing the lowest price or easiest walk-in availability, Azabu Kogaiken is the fallback.

    Booking difficulty is moderate: weekends fill first, but weekday early slots (Monday or Thursday at 5:30 PM) are usually available within a week. That makes it easier to secure than hakunei or Chiune, where reservations often require weeks of advance planning. For the price and the Tabelog pedigree, this is a solid mid-tier pick if fish and sake are the priority.

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    VenuePriceBooking DifficultyAwards
    Aji no NakamuraJPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999Easy
    Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 · #30
    ChiuneUnknown
    2026 Tabelog Silver · #162026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #77Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #42025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #752025 Tabelog Silver2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #512023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #49
    hakunei¥¥¥¥Unknown
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
    Azabu Kogaiken Hiroo hontenJPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999UnknownNo published awards
    Waketokuyama¥¥¥Unknown
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4532024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4322024 Michelin 1 Star
    K+UnknownNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Aji no Nakamura?

    Aji no Nakamura is in Tokyo and has a verified price range of JPY 8,000–9,999. It is listed in Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025. Verified hours are 5:30–10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday closed.

    Is Aji no Nakamura good for a special occasion?

    Pearl does not have verified information on private rooms, birthday services, seating layout, or group capacity. For a special occasion, the reliable facts are the Tokyo location, casual dress code, JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, evening operating hours on the listed open days.

    What should I wear to Aji no Nakamura?

    The verified dress code is casual. No additional clothing requirements are confirmed here.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Aji no Nakamura?

    Pearl does not have verified information on whether Aji no Nakamura offers a tasting menu, à la carte ordering, or another menu format. Confirm the current menu directly with the venue before booking if format matters to you.

    Is Aji no Nakamura good for solo dining?

    Pearl does not have verified information on counter seating, seat count, or solo-dining setup. Solo diners should confirm availability and seating arrangements directly before visiting.

    Is Aji no Nakamura worth the price?

    The verified price range is JPY 8,000–9,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your expectations, but the confirmed facts are that Aji no Nakamura is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, operates during listed evening hours, appears in Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025.

    What are alternatives to Aji no Nakamura in Tokyo?

    For comparison within Pearl's allowed venue set, consider the pages for Chiune, hakunei, Waketokuyama, Azabu Kogaiken Hiroo honten, K+. Pearl does not have enough verified detail here to make specific claims about how their menus, formats, or service styles compare with Aji no Nakamura.