Nestled in the rich natural surroundings of Iwata City, Japanese Restaurant Nakaya offers a set meal lunch that uses a variety of fresh, local, seasonal ingredients.
Here, traditional techniques are combined with new sensibilities to offer heartwarming cuisine.
In particular, the Japanese restaurant Nakaya offers simple yet deeply flavored dishes that are worth visiting not only by locals but also by those from far away.
Eel bento boxes using carefully selected domestic eels and daily a la carte dishes that make the most of the local season offer new discoveries and encounters every time you visit.
The chef's passion for regional ingredients and cooking methods will ensure a blissful dining experience.
Basic information about Nakaya Japanese Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant Nakaya, located in Iwata City, offers Japanese cuisine that makes the most of fresh local ingredients.
The store's basic information is located at 1649-1 Uenobe, Iwata City and can be reached at 0539-62-2061.
It is open from 11:30 to 13:30 and from 17:30 to 21:00.
Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday of the last week of the month.
Know how to get there.
Access to Nakaya is about a 7-minute walk from Toyooka Station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railway, about a 5-minute drive from the Shin Iwata Smart I.C. on the New Tomei Expressway, and about a 13-minute drive from the Hamamatsu Hamakita I.C.
The location is another attraction.
Various menus at Nakaya
Lunch Menu
broiled eel served over rice in a lacquered box
Extra high: 2,970 yen
Top: 2310 yen
At Nakaya, we use locally grown eels and serve plump eels with a secret sauce that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 40 years.
In particular, the extra high quality eels are priced at 2,970 yen (including tax) per plate, and the top eels at 2,310 yen (including tax), offering a deep flavor and smooth texture that is well worth the price.
Nakaya's eels are popular with many customers because of their tenderness and the deep flavor of the sauce that is added to the eel.
sashimi set meal
1100 yen Sashimi set meal using seasonal fish.
grilled fish set meal
Seasonal fish is served grilled. Prices are subject to change and are announced on the board in the restaurant.
Japanese Beef Shigureni Set Meal
Shigure-ni is a dish of beef stewed in a sweet and spicy sauce, and this is the main course of the set menu.
set meal with meat, fish or vegetables inside
1,200 yen (price including tax: 1,320 yen)
set meal with pork cutlet
1,200 yen (price including tax: 1,320 yen)
set meal with grilled meat
1,200 yen (price including tax: 1,320 yen)
chicken and pork set meal
1,200 yen (price including tax: 1,320 yen)
Fried shrimp set meal
1,200 yen (price including tax: 1,320 yen)
set meal with miso cutlet
1,300 yen (price including tax: 1,430 yen)
set meal with pork cutlet served in a pot
1,350 yen (price including tax: 1,485 yen)
Shrimp hot pot set meal
1,350 yen (price including tax: 1,485 yen)
bowl of rice topped with slices of katsuobushi
900 yen (price including tax: 990 yen)
The set meal comes with miso soup and a small bowl of cooked food, and the rice bowl also comes with miso soup.
All prices are exclusive of tax, with tax included in parentheses.
These menus are part of the lunch menu offered at Nakaya.
For further information or other menu items, please contact the store directly or check in the store.
A la carte menu
The appeal of Nakaya's a la carte menu
At Nakaya, we are particular about our a la carte menu so that our customers can experience our heartfelt hospitality.
The cuisine, which makes use of fresh local ingredients, changes with the seasons, offering new discoveries and enjoyment each time you visit.
The a la carte menu is posted on a board in the restaurant. In addition to the standard a la carte menu (about 30 different items), there are also a la carte dishes "recommended by the owner" using seasonal ingredients.
These dishes are prepared using ingredients carefully selected by Nakaya's chef, who aims to provide customers with the most delicious ingredients of the day and the season.
Deep-fried white shrimp
Deep-fried Mexicali
Simmered bai clam
ice cream cone
kuromitsu soybean flour ice cream
handmade deep-fried chestnut shibu-peel
weaning ceremony
We are also available for special occasion celebrations.
For 3,500 yen (tax not included), families can also enjoy a celebration course with their children and grandchildren.
The use of the tatami room (private room) is only for guests of course meals.
Seasonal kaiseki courses are also available upon reservation.
Prices are 4,000 yen, 4,500 yen, and 6,000 yen per person (tax not included) and include an appetizer, appetizer, sashimi, grilled snack, fried dish, takimono or small pot, rice, and dessert.
The dishes and dishes containers will vary depending on the season, so you can enjoy the surprises of the moment.
Full take-out menu
Nakaya offers a diverse lineup of takeout menus, including "Makunouchi Bento" and "Shoku no Miyako Tamatebako.
For example, the "Makunouchi Bento" offered at 1,296 yen (tax included) is a well-balanced bento box with plenty of seasonal ingredients.
On the other hand, the "Shoku no Miyako Tamatebako," which can be enjoyed for 2,052 yen (tax included), is a dish that incorporates many local Shizuoka ingredients and offers a taste of the local area.
We can also make reservations for a specific time, so you can use our service even when you are in a hurry.
Delivery service is also available under certain conditions, please call for details.
Feel Local at Lunch at Nakaya Japanese Restaurant
Serves dishes that make the most of local ingredients
The owner, Mr. Fukada, trained in Kyoto and has been practicing his skills in his hometown.
Today, he has been selected as a Fujinokuni Shoku-no-Tsukkuri Worker.
Fukada-san takes care of seasonal ingredients produced by the rich land of Iwata City and prepares them with all his heart and soul.
Fresh local ingredients cannot be tasted as they are, but are sublimed into a plate of art through the chef's unique skill and sensitivity.
Taste the season with our seasonal kaiseki courses.
Seasonal kaiseki courses are reasonably priced at 4,000 yen, 4,500 yen, and 6,000 yen per person (tax not included), and feature a wide variety of seasonal ingredients.
From appetizers to desserts, a wide variety of dishes are served, and one can feel the changing of the seasons in each dish.
To complement the food, guests can also enjoy local Shizuoka sake such as "Isojumma," a locally brewed sake.
Maximize the appeal of local ingredients
Local Iwata City ingredients are unique to the area.
For example, dishes using ingredients unique to the region, such as Iwata's famous "ebiimo" (shrimp potatoes) and "hamo" (pike conger) from the Sea of Enshu, offer a taste unique to Nakaya that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
These ingredients are nurtured by the local climate and weather, and have their own unique flavors and textures.
Enjoy Nakaya's cuisine with local sake
At Nakaya, you can enjoy local Shizuoka sake with your hearty meal.
Here, we select local sake that Shizuoka is proud of, with an emphasis on the marriage of the sake with the food.
The time spent tasting local sake along with delicious food will surely be a special moment.
Shizuoka's Local Sake and Its Attractiveness
Local sake produced in Shizuoka Prefecture is characterized by a wide variety of flavors born from its rich natural environment.
For example, "Isoboast" is characterized by its fresh aroma and sharp taste, making it a perfect match for seafood.
Shitaizumi" is a type of rice with a strong umami taste, and goes well with Nakaya's eel dishes.
Enjoy the harmony of food and local sake
Each dish and local sake at Nakaya exudes the warmth of a handmade meal.
The rich flavor of the local sake complements the plumpness of the eel and the sweetness of the seasonal vegetables.
For example, in the pairing of eel and "Isoboast," the richness of the eel's fat and the refreshing taste of Isoboast enhance each other, creating a new flavor.
Types of Local Sake and How to Enjoy Them
Nakaya offers a wide selection of Shizuoka's local sake, including "Isoban" and "Shidaisen".
Understanding the personality and characteristics of each local sake and enjoying the combination with food will make mealtime even richer.
The lineup of locally brewed sake, which changes with the seasons, is also something new to discover each time you visit, ensuring that you will never get bored.
Both the food and the local sake are served with care, so please take your time and enjoy your meal.
We sincerely hope that your time at Nakaya will be a special moment for you.
Enjoy Nakaya's cuisine with local sake
Dining at Nakaya is a time of heartfelt relaxation and pleasure, accompanied by a glass of Shizuoka's local sake.
The unique flavors of Shizuoka's famous local sake such as "Shidaisen," "Kunika," "Koyoromo," "Aoi Tenga," and "Hatsukasumi" will be served in harmony with Nakaya's cuisine.
The Appeal of Shizuoka's Local Sake, Shidaisen
Shitaizumi" is a brand of local Shizuoka sake that has many fans.
It is characterized by a slightly dry and crisp taste with a strong sense of rice flavor.
The eels are perfectly balanced with the fat of the eel, and when enjoyed together, they enhance each other's flavor.
Local climate felt at "Kokoka
Kokka" has a fruity aroma and a refreshing aftertaste.
It goes especially well with Nakaya's vegetable dishes and light appetizers, and can be enjoyed as a pre-meal drink.
Delicate taste of "Koyoromo
Koyoromo" is characterized by a delicate and refined taste, with an elegant sweetness and mild aroma.
We especially recommend pairing it with white fish dishes and light simmered dishes.
The strong personality of "Aoi Tenka
Aoi Tenka" has a strong, rich flavor and goes well with meat dishes and dishes with a robust flavor, such as broiled eel.
It enhances and adds depth to the flavor of the food.
Elegant time with "Hatsukasumi
Hatsukasumi" is characterized by its soft and elegant flavor, and is especially recommended for women.
Enjoy a relaxing time with Nakaya's seasonal kaiseki cuisine.
At Nakaya, we serve these local sakes with our cuisine.
Add a touch of seasonal color to your celebration with a Japanese-style meal!
The weaning ceremony meal is available for 3,500 yen per person (tax not included, 3,850 yen tax included).
Celebrate your child's important milestone with Nakaya's hearty cuisine.
We also offer celebratory banquet seating for 4,500 yen, 5,000 yen, and 6,000 yen per person (tax not included) to make your celebration even more colorful and festive.
Peaceful memorial services with heartfelt hospitality
Nakaya will wholeheartedly assist you during your memorial service.
You may use the tatami room to spend time remembering the deceased in a quiet and tranquil space.
The perfect space and menu for tea ceremonies and women's parties.
For tea ceremonies and women's gatherings, a "Japanese food set meal" is available for 3,200 yen per person (tax not included, 3,520 yen tax included).
The "Japanese Food Plate" is also available for 2,000 yen per person (tax not included, 2,200 yen tax included).
It is perfect for a dinner with close friends or a small meeting.
Welcome and farewell parties and New Year's Eve parties are also available at Nakaya.
For welcome and farewell parties and New Year's Eve parties, we offer seasonal kaiseki courses.
The restaurant offers dishes that reflect the changing seasons at prices of 4,000 yen, 4,500 yen, and 6,000 yen per person (tax not included).
Priority for use of the tatami rooms is given to guests for banquets, kaiseki courses, and Japanese-style meals.
We also handle boxed lunches and catering services.
We also provide boxed lunches and catering services so that our customers can enjoy the taste of Nakaya for meals outside the home.
The price of the Irodori (sashimi) is 2,200 yen per person (tax not included, 2,376 yen tax included), and the special and top unaju are 2,600 yen and 2,000 yen, respectively.
The "Makunouchi Bento" is priced at 1,200 yen (tax not included, 1,296 yen tax included), and the "Shoku no Miyako Tamatebako" is priced at 1,900 yen (tax not included, 2,052 yen tax included).
summary
It has become a gourmet spot loved by locals and visited by people from far and wide.
Eel bento boxes using carefully selected domestic eels and daily a la carte dishes that make the most of the local season offer new discoveries and encounters every time you visit.
The owner's passion for local ingredients and cooking methods is evident in his cuisine, and we are sure that you will enjoy a blissful time with him.
Experience a heartwarming time with delicious food at Nakaya Japanese Restaurant.
- Japanese Restaurant Nakaya is located in Uenobe, Iwata City.
- Closed on Tuesdays and the last Wednesday of the month, with consecutive holidays during the last week of the month.
- Access: 7-minute walk from Tenryu Hamanako Railway Toyooka Station, 5-minute drive from Shin Iwata Smart I.C. on the New Tomei Expressway.
- Unaju bento boxed lunches are offered for 2052 yen (tax included).
- Local seasonal dishes are served, and the restaurant strives to create dishes that convey the deliciousness of locally grown ingredients.
- A selection of Shizuoka sake available at the restaurant (Isohajime, Shidaisen, Kunika, etc.)
