Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima serves innovative new dishes while offering traditional Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.
The current owner Sadaharu Nakajima's grandfather Teijiro Nakajima was the first head chef of Hoshigaoka Saryo, the exclusive high-class restaurant that was opened in 1925 and run by Rosanjin Kitaoji. Teijiro's son branched off and opened Nakajima in Shinjuku. The current owner Sadaharu is his heir, and his hereditary culinary talent is evident in the food. Sadaharu Nakajima and his restaurant has received a great deal of exposure on television, in print, and in other media.
Their specialty dish is the Owan. The owner lavishes his greatest skill on this soup dish, which he considers the embodiment of Japanese cuisine. All the dishes are prepared with great care, and seasoned to precise standards.
This renowned restaurant is a short walk from Shinjiku station but has a relaxed atmosphere that is very different from the bustle of the rest of Shinjuku. This is a perfect place for entertaining guests with delicious Japanese food.
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* The availability of an English version of this page does not guarantee that the restaurant can provide services in English unless otherwise stated. Please be aware that, even if stated, there may still be days when English speaking staff are unavailable.
* Nakajima does not accept lunch reservation, queuing at lunch time is the only possible way to enjoy their lunch menu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
■ Do you have a private dining room?
Private dining room(s) are available.
■ Is there a charge to book a private dining room?
No room charge is required for our private dining room.
■ How many people can the private room(s) accommodate?
Our private dining room can be reserved for a party of 2 to 12 people.
■ What is the arrangement in the private dining room(s)?
We offer both the table and chair (Western style) and the Horigotatsu style (a low table over a recessed floor where you can sit in the same way you would sit in a western style chair).
■ Are shoes allowed in the private dining room(s)?
We ask you to remove shoes in our Horigotatsu private dining room.
■ Can the course be customized for vegetarian, vegan or low calories?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any customizations for vegetarian, vegan or low calories.
■ Are children welcome? If so, is a separate menu for children available?
We do not offer children's menus. This is only possible when children can eat the same course as adults.
■ Does anyone in the restaurant speak other languages?
We have staff that speaks English.
■ Are menus available in other languages?
English menu is available only for beverages.
