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    Tabelog 2025

    Namake

    Ōta, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    A Kamata stand-up bar earning Tabelog Tachinomi 100 recognition for seafood and tripe at JPY 3,000–3,999 per head. Walk-in ground floor or bookable second-floor seating for groups. Ingredient sourcing justifies the price, though the standing format is non-negotiable for solo and pair diners.

    About Namake

    Namake is a casual Tokyo venue with a price range of JPY 3,000–3,999 and 3–9 PM hours on operating days. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 recognition for the tachinomi category, which gives the venue a clear point of interest for diners comparing casual options. For specific menu details, booking policies, seating arrangements, payment information, check directly before visiting.

    Casual Tokyo Dining at JPY 3,000–3,999

    The most reliable way to frame Namake is as a casual Tokyo option in the JPY 3,000–3,999 bracket. That price range places it above ultra-budget meals while still keeping it within an approachable casual-dining tier. The schedule is afternoon-to-evening rather than lunch-focused: Namake is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 3 PM to 9 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

    For cuisine, signature dishes, reservation systems, seating count, drinks programs, or payment policies, check directly before visiting. Key planning details include the casual dress code, the Tokyo location, the price range, the operating hours listed above.

    How Namake Fits Tokyo Dining Research

    For diners comparing casual venues, Namake is best considered alongside other options by price, schedule, practical details rather than by menu assumptions. Our full Tokyo restaurants guide covers more dining across the city. Comparison points include Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto, Grill Suzukou, Hatsunezushi, CIVITAS, Maruyama Shokudo, though each should be evaluated on its own details rather than assumed to match Namake's category or service style.

    Namake's Tabelog 100 - Tachinomi - 2025 listing is the main published recognition to note. The listing can help justify adding it to a shortlist, but it should not be used to infer specifics such as exact dishes, chef background, seat count, reservation rules, or a particular beverage program.

    For broader planning, see our full Tokyo bars guide and our full Tokyo hotels guide. If you are deciding whether Namake fits your itinerary, use the essentials: Tokyo location, casual dress, JPY 3,000–3,999 pricing, 3–9 PM hours on operating days, closures on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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    Planning details

    Location
    7 Chome-50-7 Nishikamata, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0051, Japan
    Website
    instagram.com/namake_kamata?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
    Phone
    +81 3-6424-4970
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Loud, crowded standing-bar atmosphere with people packed around counters, bright casual lighting and a classic Tokyo neighborhood izakaya feel geared toward quick drinks and snacks rather than lingering meals.

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    Vibe

    LivelyCozyHidden Gem

    Best For

    After WorkCasual HangoutGroup Dining

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Planning details

    Location

    7 Chome-50-7 Nishikamata, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0051, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-6424-4970

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    Also Consider

    • Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • CIVITAS, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • Hatsunezushi, Sushi, Sushi
    • Grill Suzukou, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Maruyama Shokudo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    Restaurant context

    At JPY 3,000–3,999, Namake sits above ultra-budget competitors like CIVITAS (under JPY 1,000) but well below table-service izakayas offering similar seafood. The Tabelog Tachinomi 100 placement signals ingredient quality you won't find at Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto or Grill Suzukou, both in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with narrower menus. For sushi specifically, Hatsunezushi delivers counter-quality fish but costs more and requires advance booking, Namake's walk-in accessibility and standing format trade formality for spontaneity and lower pricing.

    If you want seating without the standing-bar compromise, Maruyama Shokudo offers sit-down service at a similar JPY 1,000–1,999 price, though the menu skews toward home-style cooking rather than seafood specialization. Namake makes sense for diners who prioritize ingredient quality over seating comfort and prefer Kamata's neighborhood feel to central Tokyo's polish. Groups of three or more should book the second floor for the all-you-can-drink package at JPY 3,500; solo diners and pairs face the standing-only ground floor unless they're willing to pay JPY 300 for a small chair. For booking ease, Namake's walk-in ground floor beats reservation-dependent spots, though the lack of credit card acceptance requires cash planning.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Namake good for a special occasion?

    Namake is a casual Tokyo venue in the JPY 3,000–3,999 range. Whether it suits a special occasion depends on your expectations; check directly for seating, service style, or private-room details. For comparison, review Maruyama Shokudo or other dining options.

    Can Namake accommodate groups?

    Ask the venue directly about group accommodation. Namake is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is open 3–9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed.

    How far ahead should I book Namake?

    Before visiting, confirm directly with the venue if reservations are needed. Namake's hours are 3–9 PM Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Is Namake good for solo dining?

    Namake may be considered for solo dining if the price range, Tokyo location, casual dress code, 3–9 PM operating window fit your plans. For seating, counter, walk-in, or service-format details, check directly before visiting.

    What are alternatives to Namake?

    Other venues that may be useful comparison points include Hatsunezushi, Grill Suzukou, Niboshi Tsukemen Miyamoto, CIVITAS, Maruyama Shokudo. Compare them using details such as price, hours, location, booking requirements rather than assuming they share Namake's format.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Namake?

    Check directly with Namake about tasting-menu availability. The price range is JPY 3,000–3,999, but specific menu formats and dishes should be reviewed before visiting.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Namake?

    Namake's hours are 3–9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with closures on Tuesday and Wednesday.