Restaurant Suiyo
レストラン 翠葉
Innovative in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, 10 min walk from Nara Station
Our analysis
- #3of 7 innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area
- ¥19,354least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Restaurant Suiyo is 3rd of the 7 innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area and 3rd of 10 in Nara. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,354 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥20,600 median of the 8 innovative restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,072 (on Ikyu) is 50% below the ¥12,100 median of 5. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 4 of the 10 innovative restaurants in Nara can be booked online in English. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,072, 69% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,590 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥22,770 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| akordu | #1 | ¥22,385 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Nara | Mon |
| 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 | — |
| Nagomi | — | ¥18,900 | ¥18,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Nara | — |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Restaurant Suiyo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-8231 (+81-50-5600-8231 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
3rd Anniversary Celebration Lunch Course "Shion
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
¥7,590
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
<One Drink Service> Lunch Course "ShionMost booked
From October 1, 2026
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)
- Lunch Course "Shion" Menu
- Appetizer
- Assorted Dishes
- Sweet Grilled Ayu
- Soft-Boiled Egg
- Cream Cheese Pickled in Nara Sake Lees
- Deep-Fried Shrimp
- Spinach with White Miso
- Sweet Boiled Satsuma Sweet Potato
- Chirashi
- Fuki-Yose Chirashi
- Soup
- Seasonal Dobin Mushi
- Dessert
- Dessert and Matcha
¥7,590
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
3rd Anniversary Celebration Dinner Course "Tokigawa
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Duck
- Wagyu
- Matsutake mushroom
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥15,180 more than the one above
<One Drink Service> Dinner Course "TokigawaMost booked
From October 1, 2026
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Caviar
- Duck
- Beef
- Matsutake mushroom
¥22,770
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 54 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming to the store wearing sandals or shorts. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Relaxing space, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | August 2023 |
Getting there
10 min walk (770 m) from Nara Station, Exit 1.
- Leave Nara Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 340 m.
Restaurant Suiyo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
レストラン 翠葉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レストラン 翠葉奈良県奈良市登大路町62 紫翠 ラグジュアリーコレクションホテル 奈良
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 62 Noboriojicho Nara, Nara 630-8213 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Take the bus from JR Nara Station and get off at "Kencho Higashi" bus stop. It is a 3-minute walk from there. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tōdai-ji Temple, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- Nara Park, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Restaurant Suiyo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Restaurant Suiyo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Restaurant Suiyo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Restaurant Suiyo?
Nara Station, about 10 minutes on foot (770 m).
Does Restaurant Suiyo have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming to the store wearing sandals or shorts.
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.