kibi
薪焼きび
Innovative in Shin-Sakae, Aichi, 5 min walk from Shinsakae-machi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 8 innovative restaurants in Shin-Sakae
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,800
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
In our ranking, kibi is 2nd of the 8 innovative restaurants in Shin-Sakae and 11th of 38 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), 11% below the ¥16,800 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Tabelog) is 25% above the ¥8,800 median of 17. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 10 of the 38 innovative restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until midnight). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Shin-Sakae with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a.ligne | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
| kibi | #11 | ¥15,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| Sincerita Taku | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Takaoka | Sun |
| le Lotus | — | ¥19,800 | ¥11,550 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Takaoka | — |
| Bottegon | — | ¥18,150 | ¥5,445 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Takaoka | — |
| Baci | — | ¥18,150 | ¥9,800 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Takaoka | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book kibi
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5589-3250 (+81-50-5589-3250 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course (Service Charge, Tax Included
Lunch · 10 dishes · 1 hr 45 min at the table
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Sea urchin
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (8)
- Course Example*
- Tokushima Corn "Amamam Musume" Chilled Soup
- Mie Sea Bream with Wood-Smoked Sauce
- Hokkaido Abalone with New Onion Sauce
- Wagyu and Sea Urchin Sushi Rolls (Bite-sized)
- Aichi Sunflower Farm Grilled Vegetable Salad
- Wagyu Top Sirloin and Roast with Wood-Grilled Hitsumabushi
- Yamanashi Peach "Hikawa Shiroho" Compote
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Short Course (Service Charge, Tax Included)
6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- 【Grilled & Smoked】 Chicken Breast and Winter Melon Soup
- 【Grilled】 Chiba Bonito with Kecak Sauce
- 【Grilled】 Yamaguchi Fresh Squid and Ginkgo with Shiso Pesto
- 【Grilled & Charcoal Grilled】 Sendai Black Wagyu Ribeye Salad
- 【Grilled】 Pasta - Seasonal Mushroom Spaghetti -
- 【Grilled】 Mont Blanc
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,000 more than the one above
Course (Service Charge, Tax Included)
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Salmon roe
What is served (7)
- 【Grilled & Smoked】 Chicken Breast and Winter Melon Soup
- 【Grilled】 Chiba Bonito with Kecak Sauce
- 【Grilled】 Yamaguchi Fresh Squid and Ginkgo with Shiso Pesto
- 【Grilled & Charcoal】 Sendai Wagyu Ribeye Salad
- 【Charcoal】 Mie Sweet Sea Bream Grilled with Scales
- 【Grilled】 Pasta - Seasonal Mushroom Spaghetti -
- 【Grilled】 Mont Blanc
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Kibi, our innovative dining establishment, please note that a service fee may be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:30–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area in the building. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please use perfume and strongly scented hair products within reasonable limits. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | June 2022 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Shinsakae-machi Station.
Also near: Takaoka: 7 min · Sakaemachi (Exit 4): 11 min
- Leave Shinsakae-machi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Bear left and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
kibi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
薪焼きび
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
日興ビルヂング
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
薪焼きび愛知県名古屋市中区東桜2-22-18 日興ビルヂング B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-22-18 Higashisakura Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Shin-Eimachi Station Exit 1. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Nagoya, 800 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does kibi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Kibi, our innovative dining establishment, please note that a service fee may be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is kibi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to kibi?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to kibi?
Shinsakae-machi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Takaoka Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does kibi have a dress code?
Please use perfume and strongly scented hair products within reasonable limits.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.