Nakameguro Naitou
中目黒 ないとう
Also spelled Nakameguro Naito
Kaiseki in Nakameguro & Yutenji, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Naka-Meguro Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 10% above the ¥15,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 367 of the 1,067 kaiseki restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 12 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Nakameguro & Yutenji with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakushoku Fujita | — | ¥12,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Naka-Meguro | Mon |
| Nodoguro Senmon Boan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| Nakameguro Naitou | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| Sushi Okada Nakameguro Honten | — | ¥16,500 | ¥9,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Naka-Meguro | Wed |
| Ryoriya Kameda | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| Cha no Oto | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥24,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Nakameguro Naitou
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5589-3689 (+81-50-5589-3689 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 Tokyo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
8 Seasonal Omakase DishesMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Wagyu
What is served (15)
- 【Example Menu for a Certain Day】
- ▪️ Seasonal Dish
- Uni and Corn Soup
- ▪️ Appetizer
- Sesame Tofu
- ▪️ Fried Dish
- Crab Cream Croquette
- ▪️ Vinegared Dish
- Aomori Mozuku
- ▪️ Soup
- Hamo, Water Shield, Yuzu
- ▪️ Sashimi
- Natural Striped Horse Mackerel
- ▪️ Grilled Dish
- Salt-Grilled Takabe with Man-gaji Pepper
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
9 Seasonal Omakase Dishes
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Crab
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
- Wagyu
What is served (15)
- 【Example Menu for a Certain Day】
- ▪️ Seasonal Dish
- Sea Urchin and Corn Soup
- ▪️ Appetizer
- Sesame Tofu
- ▪️ Fried Dish
- Crab Cream Croquette
- ▪️ Vinegared Dish
- Aomori Mozuku
- ▪️ Soup
- Pike Conger, Water Shield, Yuzu
- ▪️ Sashimi
- Natural Striped Horse Mackerel
- ▪️ Grilled Dish
- Salt-Grilled Horse Mackerel with Man-gaji Pepper
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
10 Seasonal Omakase DishesMost booked
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Business casual (tank tops, shorts, and beach sandals may be refused entry) We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone wearing excessive perfume, cologne, or other fragrances that may interfere with the food or alcohol. |
| 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 Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | November 2016 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Naka-Meguro Station.
Also near: Yūtenji: 11 min · Daikan-yama: 12 min
- Leave Naka-Meguro Station and walk south-west for 240 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Nakameguro Naitou is on your right.
On your right
Look for
中目黒 ないとう
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
中目黒高架下71番
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
中目黒 ないとう東京都目黒区上目黒3-5-20 中目黒高架下71番
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-5-20 Kamimeguro Meguro, Tokyo 153-0051 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Get off at Nakameguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. 5 minutes walk along the tracks towards Yutenji. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakameguro Naitou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Nakameguro Naitou?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nakameguro Naitou?
Naka-Meguro Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Yūtenji Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Nakameguro Naitou have a dress code?
Business casual (tank tops, shorts, and beach sandals may be refused entry) We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone wearing excessive perfume, cologne, or other fragrances that may interfere with the food or alcohol.
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.