Restaurant

Kata

A 10-minute walk from Takasaki Station, this restaurant without a sign is tucked away in a quiet residential area. It serves a fixed menu with sushi as the main dish, and the chef prepares the sushi at the counter in front of you.

Opening hours: 18:00-, 19:00- (weekdays) / 17:00-, or 18:00- (weekends)

Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is mandatory.

Pricing: ¥17,600 (fixed menu) + drink (craft beer, sake, and wine)

https://kata225.com/

Cafe Takasaki JIMAN

Cafe Takasaki Jiman is conveniently located within the OPA shopping mall, just a 2-minute walk from Takasaki Station. It serves a variety of dishes and desserts made with local ingredients, among them Takasaki soul food “YAKIMANJYU” (skewered steamed buns coated with sweetened miso), all at reasonable prices. The cafe’s sister shop is located on the mall’s first floor.

Opening hours: 11:00-23:00

Closed on OPA holidays

Pricing: from ¥880 Lunch

http://cafetj.com/

Brasil Grill

Conveniently located within walking distance of Takasaki station, this lively restaurant serves delicious and authentic Brazilian cuisine and is run by Brazilian staff. The mixed churrasco is especially recommended.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:00 (Tue-Fri) / 18:00-22:00, 18:00-23:00 (Fri & Sat)

Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Pricing: around ¥3,000 Dinner

https://www.dan-b.com/brazilgrill/

Chotto Shita Cafe

The name of “Chotto Shita Cafe” means “cafe of little something”. Located in a renovated private house, it serves handmade, wholesome meals and sweets. It is found in the nature-rich Nanmoku village, and is a great place to spend some quiet, relaxing time.

Opening hours: 11:00-15:00

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays

Pricing: from ¥950 Lunch Plate

http://nanmoku.patieco.com/

Pompette

Pompette is a wine bar within a short walk of Takasaki station. It serves mainly French wines, cheese and bistro dishes with vegetables harvested from local farm. The sommelier will help you choose the best wine to match your chosen dish from its well stocked wine cellar.

Opening hours: 17:00-01:00

Closed on Tuesdays

Pricing: Appropriately expensive

https://www.instagram.com/pompette_takasaki/

Takasaki KouenTei / Queen’s Garden

Takasaki Kouen Tei (literally “park harbour”) is a small Russian restaurant located at the south entrance of Takasaki Park, specializing in borscht and jarred mushrooms. The restaurant has just two tables, giving it the atmosphere of a private space, from where you can look out at the park to a soundtrack of chirping birds.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:30 / 16:00-21:00

Irregular holidays

Due to the limited number of seats, reservation is recommended.

Pricing: ¥1,850 Lunch Course

Take Out is available.

https://www.dan-b.com/kouentei/

HOSHI NO ITALICO

Hoshi no ITALICO is a small and casual restaurant with 15 seats. It offers delicious Italian food at reasonable prices in an unpretentious and at-home atmosphere.

Opening hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-22:00

Closed on Thursdays and the third Wednesday of the month

Pricing: ¥1,500 Lunch Plate

https://www.facebook.com/hoshinoitalico/