
Nakamizo
Chuo-Rinko, Yamato
Restaurant in Yamato, Japan
The Read
Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Nakamizo is a practical Yamato pick for diners who want an easy local meal in Chuorinkan rather than a destination restaurant with a documented chef, awards, or menu format. Consider it for convenience; cross-shop Maison Givree, Men Tei Tsumugi, or CINNAMON GARDEN if price clarity or a more defined food identity matters.
About Nakamizo
For diners considering Nakamizo in Yamato, the key planning details are direct: it is closed on Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM; open Friday from 12–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM; open Saturday from 5–9:30 PM; and open Sunday from 12–2 PM and 5–7 PM. Dress code is casual. Consider it a practical Yamato option, especially when the schedule and location fit your plans.
The decision is simple: consider Nakamizo when the hours and Yamato location fit your plan. If you need a confirmed cuisine, price point, signature dish, or special-occasion format before choosing, compare other options first or check the venue directly for current details.
Choose it for Yamato convenience, not an over-specified brief
Nakamizo belongs on the shortlist when you want a Yamato meal with casual dress and workable evening hours. If the meal is part of a broader local plan, start with Our full Yamato restaurants guide and compare other dining options before committing.
For broader planning, keep expectations practical. Nakamizo is easiest to judge by schedule fit and direct confirmation rather than by a detailed public dossier.
Cross-shop if you need a clearer food identity
If your brief depends on a specific style of food, a published price signal, or a more defined occasion, compare Nakamizo with other options such as Maison Givree, Men Tei Tsumugi, CINNAMON GARDEN, Sagamihara Keyaki, or Yokohama Ukaitei. Otherwise, treat Nakamizo as a Yamato choice where the planning anchors are its hours and casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒242-0007 Kanagawa, Yamato, Chuorinkan, 5 Chome−6−1 チャイルドシティ
- Website
- sushi-nakamizo.owst.jp
- Phone
- +81462764466
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nakamizo reads as the kind of quietly assured neighbourhood restaurant that wins a following by doing a few things extremely well rather than by making a lot of noise. It sits in a residential quarter of Yamato and caters to repeat local customers, so its personality is unshowy and restrained. The writing emphasizes craft, consistency and discretion: you won’t find theatrical gestures here, but you will find a place that values precision and steady standards. The overall impression is of a modest, dependable spot that rewards those who seek substantive cooking over spectacle.
Best For
This is a place best suited to diners who value reliable, quietly serious cooking and who prefer neighbourhood haunts to tourist destinations. Nakamizo suits local regulars and people who appreciate consistent technique and modest presentation rather than a media-friendly draw. It’s a good choice for low-key evenings where the focus is on the food and the company, and for visitors who want an authentic, residential-restaurant experience rather than a showcase meal in a major culinary district.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, white-themed interior.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒242-0007 Kanagawa, Yamato, Chuorinkan, 5 Chome−6−1 チャイルドシティ
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒242-0007 Kanagawa, Yamato, Chuorinkan, 5 Chome−6−1 チャイルドシティ · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Maison Givree, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Yokohama Ukaitei, Notable alternative
- CINNAMON GARDEN, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Men Tei Tsumugi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Sagamihara Keyaki, 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
How it compares in Yamato
Nakamizo is the lower-commitment choice if the priority is an easy local booking in Chuorinkan. Maison Givree is easier to evaluate on value because its listed spend sits around JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, while Men Tei Tsumugi also gives a clearer casual-price signal. Choose those first when budget certainty matters.
CINNAMON GARDEN sits a step higher on listed spend at JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, so it is the better cross-shop for diners who want a more defined meal brief and are comfortable paying a little more. Yokohama Ukaitei is the one to consider when the occasion needs more polish, though it is less of a casual neighborhood substitute.
Sagamihara Keyaki works as the value comparison outside the immediate Yamato set, with a listed JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range. In short: Nakamizo for convenience, Maison Givree or Men Tei Tsumugi for clearer low-spend planning, CINNAMON GARDEN for a more defined casual meal, and Yokohama Ukaitei when the outing needs a stronger occasion feel.
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Around this place
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Compare Nakamizo
| Venue | Location | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamizo | Yamato | , | No published awards |
| Maison Givree | Yamato | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Tabelog 100 - Sweets - EAST - 2023 · #10 |
| Yokohama Ukaitei | Yamato | , | No published awards |
| CINNAMON GARDEN | Yamato | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999 | Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024 · #73 |
| Men Tei Tsumugi | Yamato | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 · #46 |
| Sagamihara Keyaki | Sagamihara | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 · #85 |
How Nakamizo Yamato compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nakamizo good for a special occasion?
Nakamizo can be considered for a low-key Yamato meal. If you need a clearer destination brief, compare it with options such as Yokohama Ukaitei or CINNAMON GARDEN, or confirm current details directly with the venue.
Can Nakamizo accommodate groups?
For groups, confirm seating or private-room suitability directly with Nakamizo. Plan around the listed hours: Tuesday through Thursday 5–9:30 PM, Friday 12–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Saturday 5–9:30 PM, and Sunday 12–2 PM and 5–7 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nakamizo?
Dinner offers more scheduling options: Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9:30 PM, plus Sunday from 5–7 PM. Lunch is more limited, running Friday and Sunday from 12–2 PM. Choose based on the time window that best fits your Yamato plan.
How far ahead should I book Nakamizo?
What should I order at Nakamizo?
Check the venue's current channels or ask the staff for the latest recommendations when you visit.
What are alternatives to Nakamizo?
For comparison, consider options such as Men Tei Tsumugi, Maison Givree, CINNAMON GARDEN, Sagamihara Keyaki, or Yokohama Ukaitei, depending on your route and dining brief. Pick Nakamizo when its Yamato location, casual dress code, and listed hours fit your plans.
Is Nakamizo good for solo dining?
A solo visit may be practical if the hours work for you. If counter seating or service format matters, confirm current availability directly with the venue.






