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Tou-no-chaya
塔の茶屋
3.49
（44 reviews）JPY 3,000JPY 3,000
Kaiseki
Nara-shi, Nara, Japan
214
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Reservation Rules
Reservations open at : 3 months in advance
Reservations close at : 1 day 1 hours 0 minutes in advance
Latest Information
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Real-time reservation
Cuisine
Budget
JPY 3,000JPY 3,000
Hours
Address
Nearby stations
Seating Options
Table
A renowned restaurant for tea porridge bento that captures the essence of Nara
Tower Teahouse is a charming establishment where you can savor the traditional Nara breakfast of tea porridge. The rich flavor of green tea harmonizes beautifully with the sweetness of the rice, evoking a sense of nostalgia. Additionally, the colorful and meticulously prepared side dishes enhance the overall quality of the meal. You can enjoy a pleasant time in the serene atmosphere of the restaurant.
Highlights
Ratings
3.49（44 reviews）
4.5~5.0
3.5~4.4
2.5~3.4
1.0~2.4
Food
3.99
Service
3.28
Ambience
3.86
Value
3.36
Abroad User ratings3.56(2 reviews)
Food
4.50
Service
5.00
Ambience
4.50
Value
5.00
Reviews
4.8
Food
5
Service
5
Ambience
5
Value
4.5
Visited time: 10, 2026 Lunch
Reservations
I visited as the main attraction of Naramachi tourism. The tea porridge was made with green tea instead of hojicha, and it was very light and easy to enjoy. Each side dish was carefully prepared in a large bowl, and they all had a great flavor. Additionally, we were taken to a private room where I could enjoy a meal slowly with my husband. I would like to visit again.
4.0
Food
4
Service
4
Ambience
4
Value
3
Visited time: 5, 2025 Lunch
Reservations
Price per person: JPY 2,970
It was a last-minute reservation, and I was a bit anxious when it was confirmed the day before. The taste was very delicious. The green tea porridge was beautiful, and the bento was filled with various dishes like a treasure box. The staff were also very kind, which made me happy.
5.0
Food
4.5
Service
4.5
Ambience
5
Value
5
Visited time: 8, 2024 Lunch
Reservations
It was my second visit, and I was able to enjoy green tea porridge, which is rarely seen even in Nara, while also savoring a variety of ingredients in small portions. It was a meal that satisfied not only my taste buds but also my eyes. Although it was lunchtime, both the restaurant and the surroundings were quiet, and I felt truly relaxed. I would like to visit again as a special treat for myself.
4.5
Food
5
Service
4
Ambience
4
Value
4
Visited time: 6, 2024 Lunch
Reservations
We arrived earlier than our reservation time, but they were kind enough to let us in. I was very satisfied with the careful work and seasoning of each ingredient, as well as the colorful and beautiful presentation of the dishes. The warabi mochi was the first time in my life that I had ever felt the texture of a rice cake. Handmade is really amazing!
4.9
Food
4.5
Service
4
Ambience
4.6
Value
4
Visited time: 8, 2023 Lunch
Reservations
Price per person: JPY 2,750
The bowl was filled with many dishes, each one elaborate and delicious.
The tea porridge was also available cold in the summer, which was very tasty since it was a hot season.
The tea porridge is generally made with hojicha (roasted green tea), but this one is made with tian cha (sweet tea), which is a beautiful green color with a slightly different taste, but it was delicious.
4.0
Food
4
Service
3
Ambience
4
Value
3
Visited time: 5, 2026 Lunch
Reservations
I had tea porridge for the first time. It was light and delicious. All the colorful dishes were also very tasty. The interior was cozy, with two tatami rooms and about three tables. I visited on a Sunday afternoon, but it was fully booked with reservations.
5.0
Food
4.5
Service
4.5
Ambience
4
Value
5
Visited time: 7, 2025 Lunch
Reservations
I arrived earlier than my reservation time, but I was very grateful to be allowed to enter during the hot hours. The dishes were numerous and very delicious. I definitely want to visit this restaurant again. Thank you very much.
5.0
Food
5
Service
5
Ambience
5
Value
5
Visited time: 5, 2025 Lunch
Reservations
Price per person: JPY 3,000
I arrived earlier than the reserved time, but thank you for your pleasant response. The tea porridge bento that I requested was beautifully presented and truly delicious. I will definitely want to stop by again when I visit Nara.
5.0
Visited time: 4, 2022 Lunch
Reservations
Price per person: JPY 2,560
I am so glad that I was introduced to your restaurant by Yo-Yon 8-chan and immediately made a reservation through Auto Reserve!
Each dish was carefully prepared.
I was very impressed and finished my meal!
I was also very satisfied with the service and attention to detail of the restaurant staff. It was a great souvenir of my visit to Nara!
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Menu
all day
11:30-14:30 (Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, PH)
Courses
rice gruel containing tea and rice gruel served over charcoal with miso or soy sauce
JPY 3,190
Mini Kaiseki (until 16:00)
JPY 4,840
About
Restaurant name
Tou-no-chaya
Reservations
Accepts reservations・Real-time reservation
Cuisine
Phone number
Address
Nearby stations
Hours
Sunday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Monday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Thursday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Friday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Saturday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Public holiday
11:30~14:30
(L.O.14:00)
Accepts reservations
11:30~14:00
Budget
JPY 3,000JPY 3,000
Seating Options
Table
Smoking
Smoking
Opening date
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