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Sakatsuya
Sakatsaya, a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) in Nagoya, is located in the South First Street of “Mori no Chikagai” (Forest Underground Mall), connected to “Sakae Chika,” the underground dining district in Sakae, Nagoya’s entertainment hub. Known for its affordable and delicious drinks available from morning, Sakatsaya has pioneered Nagoya’s “senbero” culture - enjoying drinks and snacks for around 1000 yen. It’s also famous for its lunch offerings, often drawing long queues during peak hours, making it one of the most sought-after izakayas in the city.
- Business hours
- Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Saturday 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
- Sunday 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Regular holiday
- January 1st
- Telephone number
- +081-52-951-1140
- How to visit
- A 1 - minute walk from the stairs at Exit 10 near the Fountain of Hope
- Address
- 3 - 5-12 Sakae, Naka - ku, Nagoya - shi, Aichi 460 - 0003, Japan Sakae Mori no Chikagai South Ichibangai
Affordable and Delicious Public Izakaya
The interior is reminiscent of a classic izakaya with a nostalgic Showa-era retro vibe. Despite its quaint atmosphere, the place is clean and feels more like a tidy little eatery from the Showa period.
Though the space is not large, the cozy environment where friends sit shoulder to shoulder adds to the charm of a traditional izakaya.
Nagoya Specialties Galore! Welcoming Locals and Tourists Alike!
Sakatsuya offers a wide range of Nagoya specialties like jakoten, misokatsu, and tebasaki. While it’s a hit with locals, it’s also highly recommended for tourists!
Jakoten is 380 yen for two pieces, and it pairs excellently with drinks.
Here are the beef tendon stew (490 yen) and miso tofu (330 yen). Speaking of Nagoya, it’s all about the red miso.
The beef tendon stew is well-simmered, tender, and delicious!
The miso tofu is also flavorful with red miso, making it a perfect drink companion.
Extensive Menu
The food menu is extensive and very affordable! Don’t assume this place is just for older men. It’s also popular among university students of all genders! The variety and quantity of food options that satisfy even the young make it a popular spot.
Food Menu (Appetizers)
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Potato Croquette | 330 yen |
| Fried Sardines | 380 yen |
| Fried Shumai | 380 yen |
| French Fries | 380 yen |
| Satsuma - age | 380 yen |
| Fried Chikuwa | 380 yen |
| Chicken Wings | 380 yen |
| Spicy Sausage | 440 yen |
| Fried Squid Tentacles | 440 yen |
| Fried Octopus | 440 yen |
| Skewered Cutlets | 440 yen |
| Fried Chicken | 490 yen |
| Miso Skewered Cutlets | 490 yen |
| Shrimp Cutlets | 550 yen |
| Miso Pork Cutlets | 730 yen |
| Fried Shrimp | 730 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Stir - fried Pork and Bean Sprouts | 490 yen |
| Popeye Bacon | 490 yen |
| Pepper Bacon | 490 yen |
| Onion Bacon | 490 yen |
| Stir - fried Pak Choi and Bacon | 490 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Dried Round Fish | 320 yen |
| Grilled Anago | 380 yen |
| Dried Horse Mackerel | 380 yen |
| Dried Pacific Saury | 380 yen |
| Grilled Stingray Fin | 380 yen |
| Grilled Fugu | 480 yen |
| Grilled Scallops | 440 yen |
| Grilled Squid | 490 yen |
| Grilled Cod Roe | 520 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Moro Kyuri | 320 yen |
| Tomato Slices | 380 yen |
| Onion Slices | 380 yen |
| Daikon Salad | 380 yen |
| Homemade Potato Salad | 380 yen |
| Wakame Salad | 440 yen |
| Tuna Salad | 520 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Pickled Herring Roe | 160 yen |
| Pickled Eggplant | 220 yen |
| Pickled Cucumber | 220 yen |
| Jakoten (one piece) | 220 yen |
| Jakoten (two pieces) | 380 yen |
| Rakkyo | 270 yen |
| Natto | 270 yen |
| Cold Tofu | 270 yen |
| Korean Nori | 270 yen |
| Kimchi | 300 yen |
| Pickled Chinese Cabbage | 300 yen |
| Grated Radish with Dried Baby Sardines | 330 yen |
| Miso Tofu | 330 yen |
| Assorted Pickles | 380 yen |
| Raisin Butter | 380 yen |
| Butter Peanuts | 380 yen |
| Nagaimo | 380 yen |
| Edamame | 380 yen |
| Miso Wakame | 380 yen |
| Fresh Chikuwa | 380 yen |
| Mozuku Seaweed | 380 yen |
| Fugu Skin Ponzu | 380 yen |
| Gatsu Ponzu | 380 yen |
| Vinegared Kohada | 380 yen |
| Vinegared Octopus | 380 yen |
| Thick Fried Tofu | 380 yen |
| Tuna Sashimi | 440 yen |
| Salami | 440 yen |
| Cheese Crackers | 440 yen |
| Kamaboko | 440 yen |
| Yakisoba | 490 yen |
| Vinegared Mackerel | 490 yen |
| Salted Squid Guts | 490 yen |
| Octopus Wasabi | 490 yen |
| Homemade Roast Pork | 490 yen |
| Beef Tendon Stew | 490 yen |
| Raw Cod Roe | 520 yen |
| Medium Fatty Tuna | 720 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Okonomiyaki | 440 yen |
| Fluffy Grilled Tofu and Nagaimo | 490 yen |
| Sauce - grilled Cabbage | 440 yen |
| Cheese Grilled Tomatoes | 440 yen |
| Garlic Oil Grilled Gizzard with Baguette | 550 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| New Ginger Skewers | 130 yen |
| Ham Cutlet | 130 yen |
| Quail Egg Skewers | 130 yen |
| Onion Skewers | 130 yen |
| Red Wiener Sausage Skewers | 130 yen |
| Bite - sized Skewers | 130 yen |
| Shishamo | 130 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Yudofu | 520 yen |
| Fried Oysters | 730 yen |
Food Menu (Meals)
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Miso Katsu Don (Regular) | 710 yen |
| Skewered Cutlet Set Meal | 710 yen |
| Shrimp Cutlet Set Meal | 710 yen |
| Fried Sardine Set Meal | 710 yen |
| Fried Chicken Set Meal | 770 yen |
| Miso Skewered Cutlet Set Meal | 770 yen |
| Tempura Rice Bowl | 880 yen |
| Shrimp Cutlet Set Meal | 880 yen |
| Fried Shrimp Set Meal | 1040 yen |
| Miso Katsu Don (Large) | 1040 yen |
| Pork Cutlet Set Meal | 1040 yen |
| Miso Pork Cutlet Set Meal | 1040 yen |
| Grated Katsu Set Meal | 1040 yen |
| Premium Tempura Rice Bowl | 1100 yen |
| Tempura Set Meal | 1430 yen |
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am | 660 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Rice Balls (Plum, Salmon, Kelp) | 220 yen |
| Okonomiyaki | 440 yen |
| Yakisoba | 490 yen |
| Spicy Ramen | 550 yen |
The drink menu is also comprehensive and reasonably priced.
Drink Menu
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Draft Beer (Medium Mug) | 420 yen |
| Bottled Beer (Sapporo Black Label, Large Bottle) | 560 yen |
| Bottled Beer (Yebisu, Large Bottle) | 660 yen |
| Sake (Small) | 290 yen |
| Sake (Large) | 540 yen |
| Chilled Sake | 560 yen |
| Torys Highball | 300 yen |
| Sakatsuya Highball (Large Torys Highball) | 350 yen |
| Kaku Highball | 400 yen |
| Sours (Lemon, Plum, Grape, Lime, Cola, Grapefruit) | 390 yen |
| Mojito Cocktail | 400 yen |
| Red Wine (Glass) | 390 yen |
| Barley Shochu (Mugikko) | 430 yen |
| Barley Shochu (Iichiko) | 440 yen |
| Barley Shochu (Yawaraka Mugi) | 470 yen |
| Sweet Potato Shochu (Kobiki) | 400 yen |
| Sweet Potato Shochu (Asahi) | 470 yen |
| Sweet Potato Shochu (Karari Imo) | 530 yen |
| Perilla Shochu (Tantakatan) | 530 yen |
| Awamori (Zuisen) | 530 yen |
| Plum Wine (Chigiri) | 500 yen |
| Lightly Flavored Shochu with Yuzu or Plum | 400 yen |
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Cola | 270 yen |
| Apple Juice | 270 yen |
| Orange Juice | 270 yen |
| Grapefruit Juice | 270 yen |
| Tomato Juice | 270 yen |
| Oolong Tea | 220 yen |
Unforgettable Memories at Sakatsuya Packed with Nagoya’s Heart and Flavors
Sakae district, Nagoya’s largest entertainment area, boasts a massive underground dining complex formed by the interconnected “Sakae Chika,” “Mori no Chikagai” (Forest Underground Mall), and “Central Park Underground Mall.” Amidst this bustling subterranean world, teeming with people daily, sits Sakatsaya, a popular izakaya in a corner of the Forest Underground Mall.
A glass of draft beer at Sakatsuya not only soothes the fatigue of a long day but also lets you savor the history and culture of Nagoya. The fragrant aroma of jakoten, the rich taste of misokatsu, the juiciness of tebasaki—all tell the story of this proud city.
People from all walks of life, from the young to the elderly, gather here, sharing smiles and conversations, embodying the essence of Nagoya. Here, everyone feels a familial warmth. The typical dark and intimidating atmosphere of a traditional public izakaya is completely absent.
Not only locals but also tourists visiting Nagoya should experience the delicious food and drinks, and most importantly, the unique atmosphere at Sakatsuya. To truly understand Nagoya, a visit to Sakatsuya is essential.
Awaiting you is an irreplaceable experience filled with the flavors and heart of this city. Come and taste the true essence of Nagoya at Sakatsuya.
Mori no Chikagai Floor Map (Sakatsuya is located at No. 14)
