Nanban Ginen Tei
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog-recognized yoshoku specialist in Ginza offering Japanese-style Western dishes at manageable lunch pricing (JPY 5,000–5,999). The 50-seat room handles groups easily, reservations are straightforward, and Bronze Tabelog Awards (2017, 2018) signal consistent execution. Lunch delivers better value than dinner; expect counter and table seating in a relaxed, conversational atmosphere.
About Nanban Ginen Tei
Nanban Ginen Tei in Tokyo is a practical entry for diners comparing a lunch price of JPY 5,000–5,999 with a dinner price of JPY 10,000–14,999. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, closed Sunday, and lists a casual dress code. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025.
For timing, the hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM; Sunday is closed.
Lunch vs. Dinner: Budget and Ambition
Lunch is JPY 5,000–5,999, while dinner is JPY 10,000–14,999. That makes lunch the lower-cost way to visit Nanban Ginen Tei, while dinner sits in a higher price band. Dishes, courses, tasting-menu structure, or whether the menu differs between services are not specified, so compare the two primarily by budget and schedule rather than by menu details.
Groups and Private Dining
Seat count, room layout, counter seating, private rooms, or group capacity are not confirmed. If you are planning a party, confirm arrangements directly before going. For diners comparing other Tokyo options, GINZA OKUDA may be another venue to consider, while Nanban Ginen Tei is defined by its Tokyo location, price bands, hours, casual dress code, and 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST listing.
How It Fits Into a Tokyo Dining Itinerary
Nanban Ginen Tei is in Tokyo and appears in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 list. Beyond that recognition, detailed claims about rankings, scores, past award years, signature dishes, service style, or its exact neighborhood positioning are not available. It can be compared with other Tokyo dining rooms such as Tempura Kondo, or with comparable venue references including GINZA OKUDA, SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten, SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, and スリオラ, but those comparisons do not imply similarities in menu, price, or format.
In a Tokyo itinerary, Nanban Ginen Tei is easiest to evaluate on basics: lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, dinner Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Sunday closure, casual dress, lunch pricing of JPY 5,000–5,999, and dinner pricing of JPY 10,000–14,999. Details such as take-out, beverage program, payment methods, exact address, and historical background are not available and should be checked directly if they matter to your visit.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−4−4-8 Carioca
- Website
- nambanginentei.com
- Phone
- +81 3-3573-1991
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and slightly old-fashioned, with the feel of a classic Western restaurant in Ginza: soft lighting, white-tablecloth formality in a compact room, and a calm, unhurried atmosphere suited to relaxed meals and regulars.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Crab cream croquette
- Minute steak
- Assorted small hors d’oeuvres
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−4−4-8 Carioca
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−4−4-8 Carioca · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- GINZA OKUDA, Kaiseki, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- スリオラ, Notable alternative
- Tempura Kondo, Tempura, ¥¥¥
- SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Nanban Ginen Tei lands in the middle of Ginza's yoshoku tier, priced below kaiseki formality and above casual cafes. At JPY 5,000–5,999 for lunch, it undercuts GINZA OKUDA's ¥¥¥¥ kaiseki experience but delivers more substance than SEABIRD COLONY Ginza honten at JPY 1,000–1,999. If you're comparing yoshoku kitchens, this spot trades polish for reliability, five Tabelog 100 placements (2020, 2022, 2023, 2025) and two Bronze Awards (2017, 2018) signal consistent technique rather than cutting-edge innovation. スリオラ is another option if you're weighing Ginza yoshoku, though pricing and format details vary; call ahead to compare. For a tighter focus on a single technique, Tempura Kondo at ¥¥¥ offers lunch at a similar price point with tempura as the sole category.
If you're looking for a quicker, less formal Ginza stop, SAMBOA BAR Ginza ten at JPY 2,000–2,999 covers drinks and small plates without the sit-down commitment. Nanban Ginen Tei fits the profile of a group-friendly lunch destination where booking is easy and the room (50 seats, no private dining) accommodates parties of four to eight without special arrangements. If privacy matters more than value, GINZA OKUDA's segmented layout is a better fit, though at a higher price. For diners prioritizing yoshoku genre correctness over scene-setting, Nanban Ginen Tei delivers predictable satisfaction with minimal booking friction.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Nanban Ginen Tei?
Nanban Ginen Tei is in Tokyo. It offers lunch pricing of JPY 5,000–5,999, dinner pricing of JPY 10,000–14,999, a casual dress code, and hours Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, with Sunday closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nanban Ginen Tei?
Lunch is the lower price band at JPY 5,000–5,999, while dinner is JPY 10,000–14,999. Menu differences between lunch and dinner are not specified, so choose based on budget and schedule.
What should I wear to Nanban Ginen Tei?
The dress code is casual. No more specific clothing requirements are available.
