ITADAKI NARA
EAT | DRINK | RELAX
NABE. HOTPOTS. STEWS
KITSUNE
DESCRIPTION:
Located within the newly-built Shika Saru building, Kitsune is a stylish suki-yaki restaurant part of the the "sio" group. The interior is modern and sleek, There are a few private rooms available to add to the VIP experience.
BREW PARK:
The suki-yaki will be prepared to perfection right in front of you. With a mix of tradition and innovation, you can enjoy sukiyaki in various forms, such as seasonal courses and hearty bento boxes filled with premium meat - and if you are not too keen on raw egg, alternative serving styles are available. You can make a reservation in English via their webpage.
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ACCESS:
Located inside the Shika Saru Kitsune Building in Naramachi, a 2-minute walk from out facility.
Creativity, attention to detail, VIP suki-yaki
Kitsune Full course
¥14,000
Address: 22 Ganriincho, Nara, 630-8221
Tel: 0742-27-5023
Hours:
Lunch: 11:-00 - 15:00
Dinner: 17:00 - 21:00
Course last order: 19:00
Menu item last order: 20:00​
Closed: Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:
Tucked away in a charming backstreet off one of the city's busiest roads sits a Shabu-shabu Matsuya, a stylish little restaurant that speciaizes in fresh meat and vegetables at very low prices. The interior is minimalistic with an undersated charm with a single high counter with about 7 seats. The staff work in close proximatey behind the counter and their friendly demeanour add to the experience.
MENU DETAILS:
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ACCESS:
Located off Yasuragi-no-Michi, very close to Henn na Hotel Nara
Address: 30 Higashiterabayashi-cho, Nara, 630-8362
Tel: 0742-23-4166
Hours: 17:00 - 22:00
Closed: Mon & Tue
SHABU-SHABU MATSUYAMA
Craft beer made with quality local ingredients
Beer
¥..........
Regular Size Beer: ¥970
Tall Size Beer: ¥1,280
DESCRIPTION:
Naramachi Brewery is located deep in Naramachi in a quiet residential street and is an extremely stylish hidden oasis from the hustle & bustle of the touristy areas. That said, a large portion of the brewery's clientele is foreign - beer aficionados who have sort out Naramachi Brewery to sample their renowned beers.
MENU DETAILS:
Typically 7 or 8 varieties on tap with their standard brews such as stout, weizen, pale ale naramachi ale and a selection of special brews and seasonal creations. The food menu includes a few pizzas, some fried food and tapas-style light snacks.
ACCESS:
Located on Sanjo-dori Street, less than 8 mins from either Kintetsu or JR Nara Station.
Address: 34 Shimosanjo-cho, Nara, 630-8236 Nara
Tel: 0742-26-3987
Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
* Last order is 30 mins prior to closing
Closed: Irregular
MOTSUIKI
A quiet oasis for beer aficionados
OCHAKEYA
Craft Beer x Meat x Pizza = human connection
DESCRIPTION:
YAMATO Craft Beer Table is affiliated with Kintetsu Railway and has several locations in the city. They are prolific in their creation of original beers and offer 10 craft beers on tap at any given time. As they are located right at the entrance of Nara Kintetsu Station, you are always guaranteed to meet with a lively atmosphere, a good mix of locals and tourists and of course, an amazing selection of craft beers and a food menu to match.
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MENU DETAILS:
Their food menu ranges from light finger food, to izakaya favourites to quality meats. A good place to start is with their "nomi-kurabe" beer tasting set which includes a selection of their founding beers: Pale Ale, IPA, Saison and Stout. Their spare ribes slow-cooked in beer are worth the trip alone.
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ACCESS:
At the top of Higashimuki Shopping Arcade, 1 minute from Kintetsu Nara Station.
