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Ranking

The best places to eat in Nara

An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.

Places ranked: 94

LE UN Kaze No Naramachi: French Dining in a Sake Brewery
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LE UN Kaze No Naramachi: French Dining in a Sake Brewery

Nara · Fine Dining

A French restaurant in Nara, set inside a renovated sake brewery at the NIPPONIA HOTEL. It offers tasting menus that pair classical French technique with local Nara ingredients and a focus on sake.

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Men Tokoro To Ichi: Rich Double-Soup Ramen
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Men Tokoro To Ichi: Rich Double-Soup Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A top-rated ramen shop in Kashihara, Nara, celebrated for its rich yet balanced animal-and-fish "double soup" and exceptionally tender chashu. Be prepared to queue for a seat at the 9-person counter.

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Menya K: Acclaimed Tsukemen and Ramen
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Menya K: Acclaimed Tsukemen and Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Nara, best known for its rich chicken-and-fish tsukemen and distinctly chewy, house-made noodles. Expect a queue for what many visitors call one of the city's best noodle bowls.

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Gamushara Nara: Rich, Viscous Tonkotsu Ramen
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Gamushara Nara: Rich, Viscous Tonkotsu Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Yamatokoriyama, serving an intensely rich and viscous pure pork-bone (tonkotsu) broth. Known for its customizable bowls and house-made noodles, it's a top destination for ramen purists.

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Japanese cuisine Tekisui: Private Rooms with Garden Views
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Japanese cuisine Tekisui: Private Rooms with Garden Views

Nara · Café

Enjoy refined Japanese set lunches in a private room overlooking a traditional garden in Nara. Known for its excellent value, Tekisui is a tranquil escape near Nara Park, perfect for a quiet, high-quality meal.

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Houseki Bako: Artisan Kakigori in Nara
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Houseki Bako: Artisan Kakigori in Nara

Nara · Dessert Shop

In Nara's Mochiidonocho district, Houseki Bako (ほうせき箱) is a celebrated destination for artisan kakigori. Visitors come for its famously cloud-like shaved ice, layered with rich fruit sauces and a creamy espuma.

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Ramen Torikaji Ippai: Chicken-Focused Ramen
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Ramen Torikaji Ippai: Chicken-Focused Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Ikoma, Nara, known for its deep chicken broths. Diners queue for its clear shoyu and salt bowls, a unique creamy miso ramen, and exceptionally generous chicken chashu.

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Ramen Senichi: Clear Chicken Broth Ramen
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Ramen Senichi: Clear Chicken Broth Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A popular ramen shop in Tenri, Nara, known for its clean yet deep chicken and soy broth, house-made noodles, and excellent chashu. Expect queues for a high-value bowl.

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SAKURA BURGER: Smoky, House-Made Bacon Burgers
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SAKURA BURGER: Smoky, House-Made Bacon Burgers

Nara · Sandwich Shop

A top-rated burger shop in Nara, famous for its coarse-ground, smoked beef patties and thick, house-made bacon. Located just steps from Kintetsu Nara Station, it's a popular spot for a high-quality, satisfying meal.

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Chuka Soba Oshitani: Refined chicken and seafood ramen
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Chuka Soba Oshitani: Refined chicken and seafood ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A top-rated ramen shop in Nara's Shijooji district, celebrated for its clear, complex broths blending chicken and seafood with aromatic oils. Visitors queue for its signature shio and shoyu bowls and standout seasonal specials.

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Menya Eguchi: Refined Fish and Chicken Broth Ramen
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Menya Eguchi: Refined Fish and Chicken Broth Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Nara, known for its refined fish and chicken broth and house-made noodles. Expect queues for its sought-after tsukemen and chuka soba, served only at lunchtime.

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Una Kiku Nara honten: Edo-Style Unagi in a Historic Setting
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Una Kiku Nara honten: Edo-Style Unagi in a Historic Setting

Nara · Fine Dining

Savour expertly prepared Edo-style unagi in a historic Meiji-era building in Nara's Takabatakecho district. Known for its fluffy, charcoal-grilled eel, this restaurant offers a memorable dining experience combining classic technique with a unique…

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Dango Sho Honten: Classic Kinako Dango in Nara
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Dango Sho Honten: Classic Kinako Dango in Nara

Nara · Dessert Shop

A beloved specialist in Kashihara, Nara, serving just one thing: freshly made kinako dango. Visitors and locals queue for these soft, chewy mochi skewers, best eaten on the spot or taken away in souvenir boxes.

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Ocha no Ko: Artisan Shaved Ice
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Ocha no Ko: Artisan Shaved Ice

Nara · Café

A tiny tea specialist in Nara, famed for its unique kakigori (shaved ice). Visitors queue for its signature rei-cha ice, made with over 20 grains and teas, and its exceptionally fine, fluffy texture.

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Wa Yamamura: Meticulous Seasonal Kaiseki
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Wa Yamamura: Meticulous Seasonal Kaiseki

Nara · Fine Dining

A husband-and-wife-run kaiseki restaurant in Nara, celebrated for its precise, seasonal cooking and remarkable value. Guests come for the intricate small plates and warm, personal hospitality.

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Menba Rikiou: Hearty, Sumo-Sized Tonkotsu Ramen
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Menba Rikiou: Hearty, Sumo-Sized Tonkotsu Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A ramen shop in Tenri, Nara, run by a former pro-wrestler, known for its rich, hearty tonkotsu broth and signature chicken meatballs. Expect generous portions and a queue for this local favorite.

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Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo: Foamy Pork and Chicken Ramen
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Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo: Foamy Pork and Chicken Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Ikaruga, Nara, known for its signature foamy, emulsified pork and chicken broth. Visitors come for the rich yet airy soup, thick-cut chashu, and excellent value for money.

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Menya Ittoku: Refined Shio Ramen
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Menya Ittoku: Refined Shio Ramen

Nara · Casual Dining

A celebrated ramen shop in Tenri, known for its clear, refined fish and chicken broth. At the small counter, guests finish the exquisite soup with a special rice dish meant to be added at the end.

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Awa Naramachi ten: Yamato Vegetable Kaiseki
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Awa Naramachi ten: Yamato Vegetable Kaiseki

Nara · Casual Dining

A vegetable-focused kaiseki experience in a renovated 140-year-old house in Nara's Naramachi district. The menu showcases rare local Yamato vegetables, from a woven basket starter to a hot-plate finish.

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Nara: Creative Izakaya Omakase
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Nara: Creative Izakaya Omakase

Nara · Izakaya

A family-run izakaya in Nara serving a creative, seasonal omakase course at a friendly counter. Praised for its exceptional value, it offers a deep dive into local produce and sake.

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Kinoko Ryori Soshian: Creative Mushroom Cuisine
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Kinoko Ryori Soshian: Creative Mushroom Cuisine

Nara · Fine Dining

A unique course-only restaurant in a residential part of Ikoma, Nara, dedicated to rare seasonal mushrooms. Guests are shown the day's harvest before it's served in a variety of creative preparations.

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steak&wine Lamp: Teppanyaki with Yamato Beef
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steak&wine Lamp: Teppanyaki with Yamato Beef

Nara · Steakhouse

A teppanyaki restaurant in Kashihara, Nara, specializing in local Yamato beef. Diners come for the live cooking show and the three-cut beef tasting, making it a popular choice for celebratory meals.

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huerto: High-Quality Spanish Kitchen
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huerto: High-Quality Spanish Kitchen

Nara · Casual Dining

A small Spanish kitchen tucked away in an alley in Nara, serving exceptionally well-priced lunch plates and memorable tapas and paella for dinner. It's a local favorite for its quality and value.

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File Niku Senmon Ten Nikuzou: Premium Fillet Yakiniku
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File Niku Senmon Ten Nikuzou: Premium Fillet Yakiniku

Nara · Casual Dining

A yakiniku restaurant in Kashihara, Nara, that specialises exclusively in thick-cut beef fillet. Diners come for top-grade wagyu, including rare Shatoburian, grilled for them at the table by attentive staff on a near-smoke-free roaster.

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Morimoto: Counter-Style Kaiseki
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Morimoto: Counter-Style Kaiseki

Nara · Fine Dining

A small, counter-focused kaiseki restaurant in Kashihara, Nara, prized for its precise seafood preparations and excellent value. Chef Morimoto's personal service makes it a destination for a refined meal outside the major cities.

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Fine Dining 28Casual Dining 37Cafés & Coffee Houses 5Ramen 16Izakaya 6Desserts & Pastry 12No Reservation Needed 40Hard-to-Book Spots 17