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2026.09.23

Signs of Fall: Unexpected Flavor Combinations Discovered in a Private Room

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo Utage, the Nagoya Taiko-dori Exit branch, where every seat is in a private room.

With the arrival of autumn, the trees in the city are gradually beginning to change color. In this post, we’d like to share some tips on how to make the most of your dining experience by exploring unexpected combinations and new flavor discoveries from our diverse menu, which is the pride of our restaurant.

 

The Unexpected Harmony Created by Small Plates of Vegetables

Our vegetable dishes hold surprises that go far beyond being mere palate cleansers. For example, our “Tartar Potato Salad” combines rich tartar sauce with potatoes to create a depth of flavor that completely redefines the traditional concept of potato salad. Similarly, our “Bacon and Cheese Pizza-Style Potato Salad” blends the saltiness of the cheese with the savory umami of the bacon, delivering a sense of satisfaction almost as if you were eating pizza. Furthermore, the “Water Eggplant Sashimi” has a crisp, refreshing texture that cleanses the palate and builds anticipation for the next dish. These vegetable dishes are perfect for savoring little by little while enjoying a leisurely conversation in the privacy of a private room. Thanks to cooking methods that bring out the unique characteristics of each ingredient, you’ll rediscover the natural sweetness and texture of the vegetables.

 

A New Combination of Meat and Vegetables That Redefines the Concept of Skewered Dishes

Yakitori and skewered dishes are classic menu items, but at our restaurant, we put a lot of thought into the combinations of ingredients. Our “Yamagata Pork Belly Skewer with Salt and Wasabi” features pork belly with a rich, sweet fatiness, and the refreshing spiciness of wasabi creates a surprisingly light aftertaste. Additionally, the “Yamagata Pork Pork Belly Skewer with Kimchi Sauce” features the tartness and spiciness of kimchi that enhances the pork’s umami, creating a dish that truly whets the appetite. Furthermore, the “Large Skewer of Salt-Grilled Daisen Chicken Thigh Meat with Wasabi” features wasabi that elegantly complements the juicy juices of this rare cut of chicken. Our skilled chefs carefully adjust the heat to bring out the maximum umami from each ingredient. Taking your time in a private room to pick up each skewer and carefully savor the distinct textures and aromas of each cut is truly a culinary exploration.

 

A Perfect Way to End the Night for Adults in a Private Room

To round out your evening, we offer a diverse menu from which you can choose based on your appetite and mood. The “Cherry Shrimp and Squid Tempura Rice Bowl—Served with Dashi Broth” offers a two-step dining experience: first, enjoy the crispy texture of the tempura, and then, for the final touch, pour the dashi broth over it to savor it in the style of ochazuke. Additionally, the “Spicy Tantan Garlic Chive Yakisoba” stimulates the appetite with the aroma of garlic chives and a spicy kick, providing a pleasant, refreshing finish to your evening of drinking. Pairing it with “Today’s Fish Bone Soup” adds a deep, concentrated umami flavor from the seafood that will warm you right to the core. In an environment where every seat is in a private room, you can relax without worrying about those around you and slowly reflect on the highlights of today’s gathering while sharing these exquisite finishing dishes. Round out your special evening with a meal that makes no compromises until the very end.

Store Information

All private rooms, Rakuzo Utage, Nagoya Taikodori Exit Branch

address (e.g. of house)
〒453-0015
Nagoya Mitani Building 4F, 15-2, Tsubaki-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Access
1 minute walk from JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
1 minute walk from Shinkansen Exit of Nagoya Station on the Aonami Line
Phone number
050-2018-8967
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
nil
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay, Discover
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-Pay, au PAY, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, Suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
iD, QUICPay

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
190 seats
Seating, sunken kotatsu, night view
Banquet Max.
60 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the price for a course)
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