toraneko
虎猫 toraneko
Chinese in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 7 min walk from Hisaya-ōdōri Station
Our analysis
- #3of 6 Chinese restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,600
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, toraneko is 3rd of the 6 Chinese restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho and 6th of 15 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 10% above the ¥13,600 median of the 10 Chinese restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2026. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 3 of the 15 Chinese restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Chinese restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koran | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Yabachō | Mon |
| Joe'skitchen | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 6 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Tue, Sun |
| toraneko | #6 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sun |
| Chinese Shinshangan | — | ¥12,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2024 | 1 min, Sakae | — |
| Houran Tei | — | ¥16,445 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sun |
| Chuka Teppan Yaki Sankai | — | ¥8,800 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sofa seating |
How to book toraneko
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-9392 (+81-50-5596-9392 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 Nagoya & Aichi.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course with Approximately 12 Dishes Utilizing Seasonal Ingredients from the Sea, Mountains, and Countryside
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Peking duck
- Wagyu
What is served (10)
- Menu of the Day
- Vegetable-based appetizers
- Peking Duck with seasonal grilled fruits
- Oita Need Wagyu marinated in 8-Year Aged Shaoxing Wine
- Health-boosting medicinal steamed soup
- Spring Rolls with fresh fish from Yanagibashi Market
- Cumin-scented Lamb Mapo Tofu
- Premium Thai Jasmine Rice
- Traditional Almond Tofu made from Apricot Kernels
- Special Chinese Tea from Chikusa Chashinkyu
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Please refrain from entering with excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | September 2025 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Hisaya-ōdōri Station, Exit 1A.
Also near: Takaoka: 8 min · Sakaemachi: 10 min
- Leave Hisaya-ōdōri Station by Exit 1A and walk north for 60 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 270 m.
- Turn left and walk 210 m.
toraneko is on your right.
On your right
Look for
虎猫 toraneko
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
虎猫 toraneko愛知県名古屋市東区泉1-8-36
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-36 Izumi Higashi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 7-minute walk (650m) from Exit 1A of Hisaya Odori Station on the subway. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Chinese EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2026
Questions visitors ask
How much does toraneko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is toraneko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to toraneko?
Hisaya-ōdōri Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Takaoka Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does toraneko have a dress code?
Please refrain from entering with excessive perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.