Tabelog ratingNegi Nabe Senmon Ten Haruichi (ねぎ鍋専門店はるいち) is a restaurant built around a single, humble ingredient: the Japanese green onion, or *negi*. Here, the vegetable is the main attraction. The signature dish is *negi nabe*, a hot pot featuring sweet, tender green onions harvested that same morning, which you can enjoy with unlimited refills.
Guests consistently praise this novel concept. The onions are served plain, then wrapped in thin slices of high-quality Kagoshima black pork and cooked in the bubbling broth. The experience is typically ordered as a course, which includes attractive starters and a satisfying finish, such as fine Gotō udon noodles added to the remaining broth or a coffee-flavoured daifuku dessert. Many reviewers report returning, often booking one of the private rooms, some of which offer a view of the nearby river.
However, the experience is not without its flaws. A significant number of visitors report inconsistent service, describing staff as rushed or brusque. Billing errors, such as extra drinks being added to the final check, have been mentioned often enough that it's wise to review your bill carefully. Other, less frequent complaints include cramped counter seating and occasional hygiene issues like dirty glasses.
Reviewers in 2024-2026 paid between ¥4,000 and ¥4,800 for the popular Kagoshima black pork course. With a few drinks, a typical dinner bill comes to around ¥5,000–¥6,000 per person. While it offers good value for its unique focus on high-quality, farm-fresh ingredients, it may feel less convincing to those who prioritize polished service.
- Getting There: The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Watanabe-dori Subway Station.
- Reservations: Recommended, as the restaurant often fills up. Be aware that a two-hour seating limit is usually enforced.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: There are 63 seats across three floors, including counter seating and private rooms for groups of 2 to 30 people.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.
