Nicon
French in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 14 min walk from Nomachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 14% below the ¥17,500 median of the 6 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 6 of the 12 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on Tabelog and ¥16,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kanazawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanazawa & Ishikawa | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| restaurant ecoutieres | #4 | ¥27,500 | ¥27,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Nanatsuya | — |
| tawara | #5 | ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Nomachi | Sun |
| Bernard | #6 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kanazawa | — |
| Robert Dumas | — | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | Mon |
| Jardin Paul Bocuse | — | ¥9,680 | ¥4,840 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | — | Mon |
| Nicon | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Nomachi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Nicon
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-1787 (+81-50-5570-1787 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 Kanazawa & Ishikawa.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course
8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–7 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Counter seats: No service charge or cover charge. Private rooms: 10% service charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | No extremely casual clothes |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | February 2023 |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,150 m) from Nomachi Station.
- Leave Nomachi Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 170 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto National Highway Route 157 and walk 680 m.
- Turn right at Daily Yamazaki and walk 130 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
Nicon is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
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石川県金沢市大工町12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 12 Daikumachi Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0982 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 15 minutes by car from JR Kanazawa Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, 610 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Nicon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Counter seats: No service charge or cover charge. Private rooms: 10% service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Nicon have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Nicon closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Nicon?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Nicon?
Nomachi Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,150 m).
Does Nicon have a dress code?
No extremely casual clothes
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.