Aji no Nakamura
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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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, and wine program is calibrated to seafood, and 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 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. Beyond that, details on menu focus, seating layout, reservation method, or beverage program are not available, so the safest way to judge it is by the confirmed basics: Tokyo location, casual dress code, listed evening hours, and the price range.
Beverage Details to Confirm
Information on Aji no Nakamura's wine, sake, shochu, cocktail, or beer program is not available, and there is no menu detail here that would support a specific pairing recommendation. Treat beverage choices as something to confirm directly with the venue when planning your visit. The price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, which gives diners a clear expectation for the overall spend.
Seating and Visit Planning
Details on Aji no Nakamura's seating count, room types, counter availability, private rooms, family policy, opening year, building style, nearest station, or neighborhood are not available. The location should be stated simply as Tokyo. The dress code is casual, so diners do not need to plan for formal attire.
The schedule is evening-only in the available listing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30–10:30 PM, with Wednesday closed. No lunch hours are listed. 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 like-for-like details on menus, seating, or service format, the most reliable comparison for Aji no Nakamura is its Tokyo location, JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, casual dress code, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST listing.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30–10:30 PM; closed Wednesdays. A phone number, booking channel, payment methods, parking details, exact address, and station access 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
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
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.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−7−10 麻布笄町Ａハウス
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒106-0031 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishiazabu, 4 Chome−7−10 麻布笄町Ａハウス · Directions
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, and 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, and 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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Aji no Nakamura?
Aji no Nakamura is in Tokyo and has a price range of JPY 8,000–9,999. It is listed in Tabelog 100 Izakaya EAST 2025. Hours are 5:30–10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed.
Is Aji no Nakamura good for a special occasion?
Information on private rooms, birthday services, seating layout, or group capacity is not available. For a special occasion, the reliable facts are the Tokyo location, casual dress code, JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, and evening operating hours on the listed open days.
What should I wear to Aji no Nakamura?
The dress code is casual. No additional clothing requirements are listed here.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Aji no Nakamura?
Information on whether Aji no Nakamura offers a tasting menu, à la carte ordering, or another menu format is not available. Confirm the current menu directly with the venue before booking if format matters to you.
Is Aji no Nakamura good for solo dining?
Is Aji no Nakamura worth the price?
The 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, and 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, and K+. There is not enough detail here to make specific claims about how their menus, formats, or service styles compare with Aji no Nakamura.
