In front of Nagoya station, which is famous as a food battleground, there has been a rush of new buildings under construction for several years now.
New restaurants have been opening one after another in the area.
I’ll introduce you some of the recommended restaurants for lunch around Nagoya Station, including popular Nagoya dishes and restaurants where you can enjoy drinking from noon.
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“Hitsumabushi” Nagoya Bincho Dainagoya Building
“Hitsumabushi” is one of the most popular dishes in Nagoya.
The crispy skin of the eel is very delicious.
You can enjoy it many times in one meal by eating it as it is or changing the taste with condiments.
The soup is refreshing and goes right into your stomach.
The restaurant is crowded even on weekdays, so make sure to visit well in advance.
Hitsumabushi: 3,400 yen
Hitsumabushi Nagoya Binchou, Dainagoya Building
Address
3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Business hours
11:00 – 15:00 (14:30 LO 14:30) 17:00 – 21:00 (20:00 LO)
Day off
Same as the Dainagoya Building.
Avarage Cost
4,000-4,999 yen (night) 3,000-3,999 yen (day)
“Ankake Spaghetti” at Ma Maison Eska
It is a shop of “Ankake spaghetti“, one of Nagoya’s specialties.
Ankake Spaghetti is spaghetti dressed with a thick starchy sauce.
It is conveniently located in the Eska underground mall near the Shinkansen station.
Some people may be surprised at the unique flavor of the peppery tomato-based sauce at first.
Even so, as you eat it, you’ll be hooked on the spicy an(sauce) and somehow you’ll be hooked.
You must try this spaghetti at least once.
Miso Katsu Ankake Spa (S size): 1,000 yen
Address
6-9 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture(map
Business Hours
11:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Day Off
equivalent to Eska
Avarage Cost
From nighttime to 999 yen
“Miso Nikomi Udon” Yamamotoya Honten (Eska)
You’ll get addicted to the hard udon noodles once you get hooked.
The noodles are simmered slowly in an earthenware pot, and then dipped in the sweet and spicy, thick miso soup that people in Nagoya love.
This is a shop that serves “Miso Nikomi Udon“, one of Nagoya’s specialties, and is located in the Eska underground shopping mall.
The udon noodles are so chewy that there are pros and cons.
The first time you try it, you may be surprised at how hard it is.
The hot stewed udon noodles are a must-try when the weather turns cold.
Miso noodle soup with miso: 1,230 yen (1,353 yen tax included)
Udon Noodle Yamamoto-ya Honten Eska
Address
6-9 Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture(map
Business hours
10:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Day Off
No regular holidays (in accordance with Eska)
Avarage Cost
2,000-2,999 yen (night) 1,000-1,999 yen (day)
“Fried bar ma ma Maison” KITTE Nagoya
The Tonkatsu Lunch is recommended here.
The outside is crispy and delicious.
Of course, the Nagoya-style “Misokatsu” is also available.
Try it with a good drink.
Yawaraka(soft) Miso Fillet and Cutlet Lunch (120g): 1,080 yen
Fried Baru Ma Maison KITTE Nagoya
Address
1-1-1 KITTE Nagoya B1F, 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Business Hours
11:00 – 23:00 (LO 22:30)
Day Off
KITTE Nagoya
Avarage Cost
2,000 – 2,999 yen (night) 2,000 – 2,999 yen (day) – 999 yen
CRAFT BEER KOYOEN
This is a restaurant where you can drink craft beer brewed at the “Koyouen” beer garden in Nagoya City.
Lunch is mainly Tonteki(pig meat) and hamburgers, but snacks for lunch are also available.
Why not order the Marriage Plate, which comes with a variety of snacks, and find your favorite beer?
Marriage Plate for Craft Beer: 750 yen
Address
JP Tower Nagoya B1F, 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Business Hours
11:00-23:00(L.O. 22:30)
Day Off
Same as JP Tower (closed on New Year’s Day until 6pm on the 31st) *Closes at 10pm on February 24th.
Avarage Cost
3,000 – 3,999 yen (night) 3,000 – 3,999 yen (day) – 999 yen
“Sanshoku-Senshu Miejin” KITTE Nagoya
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy the cuisine of Mie Prefecture, which is next to Aichi Prefecture.
You can enjoy a variety of dishes made with premium ingredients depending on the season, such as “Tekone mabushi” using tuna from Mie Prefecture, “Shigure mabushi” using Matsusaka beef of Mie, etc.
The drinks are also available, including “Nagashima Beer Garden” directly from Nagashima Beer Garden, “Nabana no Sato Nagashima Beer”.
There is a wide selection of drinks such as “Nagashima Beer” directly delivered from Nagashima Beer Garden and “Beer for Ise-Shima Summit Taki Jiman“, so you can spend a very satisfying time from lunch.
Sanchez-Senshu Miejin KITTE Nagoya
Address
JP Tower Nagoya B1F, 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Business Hours
11:00-23:00(L.O. 22:30)
Day Off
open every day of the year
Avarage Cost
4,000-4,999 yen (night) 1,000-1,999 yen (day)
“Fish & Sushi” Shimono Isshiki Global Gate
This is a fish shop operated by a fishmonger directly.
The menu includes seafood bowls, sushi and fish set menus.
If you order the “Jo-Zushi(Sushi) Lunch“, nine pieces of sushi are served on a beautiful plate.
They have a selection of Japanese sake from all over Japan, allowing you to enjoy both delicious fish and sake at the same time.
Jo-Zushi(Sushi) Lunch (9 pieces): 1,850 yen
Fish and Sushi Shimono Isshiki Global Gate
Address
Global Gate 3F, 4-60-12 Hiraiike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Business Hours
Lunch 11:00 – 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) Dinner 17:00 – 22:30 (L.O. 22:00)
Day Off
None
Avarage Cost
4,000-4,999 yen (night) 1,000-1,999 yen (day)
THE CORNER Hamburger & Saloon GLOBAL GATE
A popular hamburger restaurant in Nagoya’s Nishi-ku has opened inside the Global Gate.
There are several side dishes to choose from, so you can customize your burger.
You can also change your drink of choice to a beer for an additional 350 yen.
A good burger and a beer go hand in hand!
Burger set (standard): 1,200 yen
THE CORNER Hamburger & Saloon GLOBAL GATE
Address
Global Gate 1F, 4-60-12 Hiraiike-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Business Hours
11:00 – 23:00 (Food L.O. 22:00 / Drink L.O. 22:30) [Sun & Holidays] 11:00 – 21:00 (Food L.O. 20:00 / Drink L.O. 20:30)
Day Off
No regular holidays (same as Global Gate)
Avarage Cost
2,000-2,999 yen (night) 1,000-1,999 yen (day)
Have you decided what to eat?
I’ve introduced some recommended lunches in the Nagoya Station area.
There are many restaurants around the station, so you are sure to find your favorite one.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Nagoya, and have a delicious lunch.