Nichinan
Shinagawa, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Gotanda izakaya earning five consecutive Tabelog 100 selections for shochu-forward drinks and kushiyaki at JPY 6,000–7,999. The 25-seat counter-and-table room closes weekends, but weeknight booking is easier than Ginza contenders. Private use available for up to twenty; arrive early to secure counter seats.
About Nichinan
Nichinan in Tokyo is listed at JPY 6,000–7,999, with dinner hours from 6–11 PM Monday through Friday and closures on Saturday and Sunday. The verified practical picture is straightforward: this is a weekday-evening option with a casual dress code and a confirmed place on the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 list. Beyond those essentials, details such as specific dishes, seating layout, drinks, booking rules, service style should be confirmed directly with the venue before planning around them.
Because the verified hours are dinner-only, Nichinan is best considered for a weeknight evening rather than lunch or a weekend meal. Travelers comparing Tokyo dining options should note the limited weekly schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 6–11 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. No verified street address, neighborhood, station access, phone policy, seat count, or private-room information is available here, so location guidance should be kept to Tokyo and logistics should be checked before going.
The Izakaya Format and What It Delivers
The confirmed recognition places Nichinan on the Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - EAST - 2025 list. That supports describing it as a recognized Tokyo izakaya, but it does not verify a specific menu, signature dish, chef, drinks program, counter format, table count, or dining sequence. Treat the listing as a useful signal, not as proof of a particular style of meal.
At JPY 6,000–7,999, Nichinan sits in a moderate premium dinner range for Tokyo. The casual dress code keeps expectations relaxed, the weekday-only evening schedule makes it a practical candidate for diners who can plan around Monday-to-Friday service. Claims about lunch, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodation, smoking areas, payment methods, exact scores, or multiple-year award streaks are not verified here and should not be assumed.
Booking, Timing, Practical Constraints
The most important planning constraint is the schedule: Nichinan is open Monday through Friday from 6–11 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday. No verified lunch hours are listed. If your Tokyo itinerary depends on a weekend meal, this venue will not fit the confirmed schedule.
Dress expectations are casual, the verified price range is JPY 6,000–7,999. Reservation method, lead time, walk-in availability, party-size limits, special-occasion policies are not verified in the available data, so confirm those details directly before making firm plans.
For diners comparing options, comparable venue references include Grill F, Hot Spoon Gotanda ten, Oniyanma Gotanda honten, Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Maruha, 食堂とだか, and Nichinan itself, though this page does not verify specific formats, prices, or services for those venues. For a broader view, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-13-6 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan
- Website
- facebook.com/gotanda.nichinan
- Phone
- +81 3-3449-4425
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and bustling izakaya atmosphere with a compact interior that fills up with regulars during dinner hours, creating a cozy but lively drinking-spot feel rather than a quiet sit-down restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- grilled skewers
- shochu
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-13-6 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Grill F, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- 食堂とだか, Notable alternative
- Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Maruha, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Hot Spoon Gotanda ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Oniyanma Gotanda honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Among Gotanda's izakaya options, this venue sits at the intersection of award recognition and weeknight accessibility. Grill F undercuts on price (JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) but operates without the Tabelog 100 credential and offers a simpler grill-focused menu. For diners prioritizing value over accolades, Grill F is the practical choice. Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Maruha pushes the bill to JPY 8,000–9,999 and specializes in yakiniku, grilled meat cuts at the table, rather than skewers and small plates. If your goal is premium beef and a DIY grill experience, Maruha justifies the premium. For shochu enthusiasts who want depth in the drinks program and a counter seat, neither competitor matches the selection here.
Budget izakaya like Hot Spoon Gotanda ten and Oniyanma Gotanda honten operate under JPY 999 per head and prioritize speed and turnover. Both are walk-in friendly and open seven days a week, making them the fallback when the award-listed spots are fully booked. The trade-off is atmosphere and ingredient quality: you're paying for convenience, not craft. For travelers who need a reliable weeknight option with credential backing and room to linger, the JPY 6,000–7,999 tier here splits the difference between budget efficiency and splurge-tier yakiniku. The weekend closure is the main logistical hurdle; weekday diners willing to book three weeks out will find easier access than most Tabelog 100 peers.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nichinan good for a special occasion?
Nichinan may suit diners looking for a casual Tokyo dinner in the JPY 6,000–7,999 range, but special-occasion services are not verified. The confirmed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6–11 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
What are alternatives to Nichinan in Tokyo?
comparable venue references include Grill F, Hot Spoon Gotanda ten, Oniyanma Gotanda honten, Sumibi Yakiniku Horumon Maruha, 食堂とだか. This page does not verify their formats, prices, or services, so compare current details directly before deciding.
