Nakameguro Wakasa
中目黒 若狭
Korean in Nakameguro & Yutenji, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Naka-Meguro Station
Our analysis
- #1of 12 Korean restaurants in Tokyo
- ¥22,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Nakameguro Wakasa is 1st of the 12 Korean restaurants in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥22,000 (on its website), 47% above the ¥15,000 median of the 7 Korean restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 6 of the 12 Korean restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Korean restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakameguro Wakasa | #1 | ¥22,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Naka-Meguro | Sun |
| Yakiniku Ginza Cobau Private Dining | #2 | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Ginza | — |
| Yakiniku Oboshimeshi | #3 | ¥25,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Akasaka-mitsuke | — |
| Yugen Tei Ginza | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 1 min, Ginza | — |
| Queue | — | ¥17,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Roppongi | — |
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 | Credit cards |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Nakameguro Wakasa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5593-4911 (+81-50-5593-4911 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 Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
伊勢海老のカンジャンセウコース
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
Cheapest
Omakase course
但馬牛のおまかせコース
¥27,500
per person, +10% service charge, ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from excessive perfume. If you arrive in casual attire such as beach sandals, we may have to refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | April 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Naka-Meguro Station.
Also near: Daikan-yama: 8 min · Ebisu (Exit 4): 13 min
- Leave Naka-Meguro Station and walk north for 70 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Aobaya and walk 60 m.
Nakameguro Wakasa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
中目黒 若狭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
中目黒 若狭東京都目黒区上目黒1-15-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-15-12 Kamimeguro Meguro, Tokyo 153-0051 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Nakameguro Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Asian/Ethnic TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nakameguro Wakasa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Nakameguro Wakasa closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Nakameguro Wakasa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nakameguro Wakasa?
Naka-Meguro Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Daikan-yama Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Nakameguro Wakasa have a dress code?
Please refrain from excessive perfume. If you arrive in casual attire such as beach sandals, we may have to refuse entry. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.