6 Must-Visit Gourmet Spots in Nagoya and Tokoname| Nagoya Cuisine and Local Food Trip Near the Airport

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• Nishiki Branch | A Nagoya restaurant where you can enjoy Nagoya's specialties all at once.
• Nagoya Big Izakaya Daruma | Enjoy chicken wings, miso katsu, and hitsumabushi to your heart's content
• Kitchen Nagoya Taiko-dori/Chuo-dori | The perfect place to enjoy Nagoya cuisine casually near Nagoya Station.
• Chayatei | Ramen that showcases local seasonings, a true representation of Tokoname.
• Maruha Shokudo Rinku Tokoname| Enjoy ocean views and jumbo fried shrimp
• Tokonameya| A perfect rest stop along a walking path, enjoying Tokoname ware and Japanese sweets.

Nishiki Branch | A Nagoya restaurant where you can enjoy Nagoya's specialties all at once.

If you want to enjoy a truly Nagoya-style flavor in one bowl, we recommend " Nishiki Branch." Their signature dish is their famous curry udon, featuring a sticky, spicy curry broth and thick, chewy noodles.

Furthermore, the restaurant boasts a wide selection of Nagoya specialties, including miso-nikomi udon, miso katsu don, tenmusu, and tebasaki (chicken wings). Open until 3 AM, it's easily accessible after sightseeing or events, making it a perfect place for those new to Nagoya cuisine. There's also a branch at Chubu Centrair International Airport, allowing you to easily enjoy Nagoya food upon arrival or before departure.

Nishiki Branch (Google Maps)

Wakashachiya Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch (Google Maps)

Nagoya Big Izakaya Daruma | Enjoy chicken wings, miso katsu, and hitsumabushi to your heart's content

For those who want to enjoy a variety of Nagoya specialties all in one place, "Nagoya Dai Sakaba Daruma" is the perfect choice. Conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Sakae Station, it features a selection of classic Nagoya dishes such as chicken wings, miso katsu, and hitsumabushi, all available at once. While it has the lively atmosphere of a typical izakaya (Japanese pub), it's also convenient for meals during your travels and is a great place for those who want to fully enjoy Nagoya's nightlife. It's highly recommended for those who want to enjoy a little bit of everything local.

Nagoya Big Bar Daruma (Google Maps)

Kitchen Nagoya Taiko-dori/Chuo-dori | The perfect place to enjoy Nagoya cuisine casually near Nagoya Station.

If you're starting or ending Nagoya sightseeing trip, "Kitchen Nagoya Taiko-dori/Chuo-dori" is a place you'll definitely want to visit. Its convenient location inside Nagoya Station is a major draw. You can easily pop in between other travel and enjoy authentic Nagoya flavors even on a short stay.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of Nagoya specialties, including miso-nikomi udon, miso katsu don, tenmusu, and tebasaki, making it perfect for travelers who are unsure what to eat. Since you can enjoy a variety of Nagoya dishes all in one place, it's also a great introduction to Nagoya Nagoya for first-time visitors.

Its convenient location inside the train station makes it ideal for lunch before sightseeing or a meal before heading home. It's a great spot to include in our top 8 recommendations for those who want to enjoy Nagoya's signature cuisine in a casual setting.

Kitchen Nagoya Taiko-dori (Google Maps)

Kitchen Nagoya, Chuo-dori (Google Maps)

Chayatei | Ramen that showcases local seasonings, a true representation of Tokoname.

One of the first places I'd recommend trying in Tokoname is "Chayatei." Located about a 6-minute walk from Tokoname Station, their signature "Meichu Soba" features a soup made with chicken broth and seafood-based Japanese dashi, incorporating Onizaki seaweed and other locally sourced ingredients.

Using locally sourced ingredients such as soy sauce, tamari soy sauce, mirin, and salt, this ramen offers a sense of "accumulated regional flavors" rather than flashy ones. It's perfect for travelers looking to enjoy a truly local bowl of ramen in Tokoname, a town near the airport.

Chayatei

1-98-4 Shinkaicho, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, 479-0837

This restaurant serves delicious ramen and tsukemen. They serve carefully crafted ramen using a variety of condiments (soy sauce, tamari soy sauce, white soy sauce, mirin, salt, etc.) that are locally produced. They offer two types of soup: a combination of animal-based ingredients (pork bones and chicken bones) and Japanese dashi, and chicken bone soup. Their various mazesoba dishes are also popular.

Chayatei (Google MAP)

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Maruha Shokudo Rinku Tokoname| Enjoy ocean views and jumbo fried shrimp

If you want to enjoy the Tokoname atmosphere and seafood that is characteristic of Maruha Shokudo Rinku Tokoname Tokoname Branch." Their specialty is jumbo fried shrimp that is so big it spills out of the plate. You can also enjoy sashimi and grilled fish made with seafood delivered directly from Toyohama Fishing Port, giving you a dining experience befitting a seaside town.

A unique object— a Beckoning Cat holding a fried shrimp—welcomes customers in front of the shop.

The fact that there's also a local souvenir shop on-site makes it a great place to stop by before or after your meal.

Maruha Shokudo (Central Japan International Airport branch)

1-1 Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, 479-0881

Fresh local seafood is delivered directly to us every day from the market near our Toyohama main store! The fried shrimp is also prepared in-house, so you can enjoy it freshly fried and piping hot at any time. We also have a limited menu available only at the Chubu Centrair International Airport store. Outside the window you can see the runway and Ise Bay beyond. On clear evenings, the sunset looks beautiful.

Maruha Shokudo Rinku Tokoname

3-9-5 Rinkucho, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, 479-0882

You can enjoy fresh fish dishes delivered directly from the Toyohama main store while looking out at Ise Bay and planes taking off from Centrair. From sunken Tatsuno rooms to large banquet halls, we can accommodate a variety of banquets and dinners.

Maruha Shokudo Chubu Centrair International Airport Branch (Google Maps)

Maruha Shokudo Tokoname Tokoname Branch (Google Maps)

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Tokonameya| A perfect rest stop along a walking path, enjoying Tokoname ware and Japanese sweets.

For a spot that truly captures the essence of the Pottery Footpath, "Tokonameya" is the perfect choice. Located in a renovated former factory that produced Tokoname ware pipes, you can enjoy "Tokoname sushi) made with local fish, as well as Japanese sweets, matcha, and sencha tea sets.

You can also experience brewing tea in a Tokoname ware teapot, and the charm lies in how it transforms not only the food and sweets themselves, but also the "time spent savoring them using the tableware" into a memorable part of your trip. It's perfect for an article that wants to convey both Tokoname's food culture and pottery culture.

Tokonameya

479-0836 3-111 Sakaemachi , Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture Sakae Town

This cafe offers a wide selection from its menu, including lunch sets to enjoy Tokoname chirashi-zushi made with seasonal freshly-caught fish, matcha tea sets, and Japanese sweets sets all served in Tokoname ware bowls. With the Sencha set, you can enjoy seasonal desserts and tea brewed in a Tokoname-yaki teapot. All of the dishes and cafe items are served in unique Tokoname yaki pottery, which further enhances the food's deliciousness in appearance. The building is an old wooden pipe factory that has been renovated to create a relaxing space. Various Tokoname ware are lined up on the 2nd floor, with the gallery also promoting the charms of Tokoname. You can purchase popular products such as the Shiraoi sake series and plum wine made in partnership with Sawada Sake Brewery.

Tokonameya(Google Maps)

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In Nagoya, you can enjoy the robust flavors unique to the region, such as miso, dashi (broth), and local chicken. In Tokoname, you can enjoy food in a more Tokoname atmosphere, surrounded by the sea, pottery, and old townscape. It's only about 30-40 minutes by train from Nagoya Station to Tokoname Station, and about 5 minutes from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Tokoname Station, making it easy to visit in conjunction with sightseeing in Nagoya. If you want to enjoy both urban gourmet food and local food culture, be sure to visit Nagoya and Tokoname together.

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