Maruto 1689
Innovative in Tenri & Tawaramoto, Nara, near Kasanui Station
Our analysis
- #5of 10 innovative restaurants in Nara
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,900
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Maruto 1689 is 5th of the 10 innovative restaurants in Nara. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), 28% below the ¥20,900 median of the 8 innovative restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,700 (on Ikyu) is 36% below the ¥12,100 median of 5. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 4 of the 10 innovative restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 49% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Nara with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Communico | #2 | ¥31,460 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | — | — |
| Restaurant Suiyo | #3 | ¥19,354 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Diningroom in the Naramachi | #4 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | — |
| Maruto 1689 | #5 | ¥15,000 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | Wed |
| Nagomi | — | ¥18,900 | ¥18,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Nara | — |
| Aperçu | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Tomio | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Maruto 1689
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 0744-32-2064 (+81-744-32-2064 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 Nara.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【TAGA】全8品 マルト醤油の新たな可能性を体験出来るイノベーティブ料理
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- マルト醤油の新たな可能性を体験出来るイノベーティブ料理
- アミューズ
- 大豆
- 小麦
- 醤油
- 鰹 パプリカもろみ
- 鱧 きゅうりのサルサ
- 三輪素麺 飛鳥鍋仕立て
- 大和ポークのカツレツ もろみバルサミコ
- ティラミス マルト醤油づくし
- 茶菓子 食後のお飲み物
¥7,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Dinner course
【 FUJI】全9品 マルト醤油の新たな可能性を体験出来るイノベーティブ料理
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Wagyu
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- アミューズ
- 大豆
- 小麦
- 醤油
- サンマのテリーヌ 焼き茄子ともろみのサラダ
- 大和肉鶏のつくね もろみ甜麺醤
- 三輪素麺 飛鳥鍋仕立て
- 鰻の炭火焼き 胡瓜の摺り流し 万願寺唐辛子のサルサ
- 大和牛の熟成もろみ漬け 炭火焼き
- ティラミス マルト醤油づくし
- お茶菓子 食後のお飲み物
¥15,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥7,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge Information for Kura Moto Ryori Maruto Shoyu At Kura Moto Ryori Maruto Shoyu, we would like to inform our guests that a service charge will be added to your bill. This charge is intended to ensure that our staff is compensated for their dedicated service. Thank you for your understanding and support. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:15, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 21 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Take-out |
| Opened | April 2021 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
奈良県磯城郡田原本町伊与戸170
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 170 Iyodo Tawaramoto Shiki-gun, Nara 636-0243 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kasanui |
| Directions | - From the Handai Intersection on National Route 24, proceed east for 5 minutes by car. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Maruto 1689 is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Maruto 1689 in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Maruto 1689 cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Information for Kura Moto Ryori Maruto Shoyu At Kura Moto Ryori Maruto Shoyu, we would like to inform our guests that a service charge will be added to your bill. This charge is intended to ensure that our staff is compensated for their dedicated service. Thank you for your understanding and support.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Maruto 1689 closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Maruto 1689?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Maruto 1689?
Kasanui Station.
Is Maruto 1689 in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Maruto 1689 is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.