Nara Restaurants(19)

Just 7 minutes’ walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, in a back alley, is a sukiyaki restaurant that is reinventing the Meiji-era culinary form with French-influenced starters and local ingredients exclusive to the Nara locality.

Time, innovation, and flavor converge in an old soy sauce brewery that’s earned a Michelin Green Star. Kuramoto Ryori Maruto Shoyu is revitalizing taste buds while preserving a slice of Nara's history with every perfect dish.

Describing cooking as a “battle against nature”, Chef Furuta Toshihiko sources only the finest ingredients for his Michelin-starred cooking at this highly exclusive Nara restaurant that only serves two parties a day.

Nestled in a renovated traditional farmhouse in Nara, Masala an Takumi defies expectations as a Michelin-approved Indian fusion spot with its smart reinterpretations of spice blends and warm, home-bound hospitality.

Teppanyaki, sushi, and traditional kaiseki menus satisfy a variety of guests at this excellent hotel eatery. The JW Marriott Hotel Nara proudly offers guests a unique dining experience in the heart of one of Japan’s most historic cities.

This Nara specialty restaurant spreads the gospel of the harami. Japanese kuroge wagyu black beef skirt steak is presented in a number of increasingly luxurious ways, incorporating premium ingredients like truffles and caviar.

If the saying holds true: three years to master the art of skewering the unagi, eight for the splitting and a lifetime for the grilling — then the chef of this restaurant is a true devotee.

The no-photography rule doesn’t deter the crowd from flocking to the secretive soba joint, where Seiji Matsushima grows his own buckwheat berries to craft hand-kneaded noodles.

French haute cuisine without the haute price tag — A Votre Sante blends nostalgic countryside charm and moderately priced French fare to Ikoma.

Find the Michelin-featured pizzeria after a hilly journey to Mt. Ikoma, where the chef uses local spring water and less salt content to bake rustic, wood-fired pizza.

Ask and you shall receive — this Michelin-listed kappo once flew the radar but is quickly gaining popularity for its tempura, made-to-order sushi, and grilled items served under the warm hospitality of the owner.

One of the greater pizzerias in Japan hides in the foot of Mt. Nijo in Nara Prefecture, where owner Hironori Noda grows his own vegetables and flies his cheese from Italy to churn authentic Naples-style pizza.

Located in central Nara, just a short walk from the city’s most famous attractions, this kappo counter restaurant offers unbeatable value for fine Japanese course meals. The informal, modern setting and attractive price point make this a must-visit.

Be pleasantly surprised at the tenderness of meat that's so soft, a fork can be used to cut it!

The thick, creamy broth of this Nara noodle shop sets a whole new standard for ramen.

Enjoy the pleasures of French cuisine in the heart of Nara.

Get a taste of Nara through Spanish dishes, while overlooking the blooming trees of Nara Park.

Experience the Japanese essence that's been deeply infused into these meticulously-crafted dishes.

Try your hand at becoming a top grill-master at this authentic charcoal yakiniku store.