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Amatsu: A New Dining Experience in Nagoya

On July 9, 2025, Nagoya will witness the grand opening of Amatsu, a lively public dining establishment by Daiichi Kosho, located on Meieki Hirokoji Street. Amatsu combines the joyful atmosphere of a communal eatery with the charm of traditional town-style Chinese cuisine, offering an all-you-can-drink highball experience via self-service towers installed at each table.

Entrance and Atmosphere

Welcoming guests with a large noren (fabric banner), Amatsu's entrance creates a friendly and accessible vibe, inviting diners of all generations and genders. Inside, the restaurant boasts a warm and clean ambiance, providing a cozy setting for guests to enjoy their meals. The thoughtful design reflects Amatsu’s mission to create a comfortable space for friends and families alike.

Store Information

• - Opening Date: July 9, 2025
• - Location: 4-26-12 Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Aichi Prefecture, Sasajima Building 1F
• - Phone Number: 052-526-3675
• - Access: Just a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Nagoya Station
• - Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 17:00-23:30, Sat-Sun & Holidays 14:00-23:30
• - Closed: No days off
• - Area: 147.4 square meters
• - Number of Seats: 88 (no counter)
• - Parking: Not available
• - Menu Variety: 59 food items / 23 drink options
• - Average Spend per Customer: 2,300 yen
• - Smoking Area: Available

For more details, visit Amatsu's website.

Recommended Dishes

All prices listed include tax.

• - Homemade Grilled Gyoza (7 pieces) - 539 yen

A perfect balance of fragrant garlic and vegetable ground meat, crafted for a delightful taste.

• - Special Shumai (4 pieces) - 539 yen

Juicy shumai filled with coarse ground meat and various ingredients like bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms.

• - Spicy Garlic Chives and Liver - 539 yen

Deep-fried liver topped with spicy seasoned chives, making for an excellent beverage pairing.

• - Sichuan-style Mapo Tofu - 803 yen

Authentic mapo tofu infused with fragrant Sichuan pepper and deep flavors from fermented black beans.

• - Bean Sprout Yakisoba - 649 yen

This specialty stir-fried noodle dish bursts with crunchy bean sprouts and signature pepper seasoning.

• - All-You-Can-Drink Highballs - 550 yen for 60 minutes

Convenience at each table, allowing guests to drink to their heart’s content without waiting.

Amatsu's Journey

Since launching its first outlet in Osaka's Ohatsu Tenjin in March 2022, Amatsu has expanded rapidly, currently operating seven locations. The combination of town-style Chinese dishes and communal dining makes every visit to Amatsu a unique experience. The self-serve highball towers, priced from 550 yen for 60 minutes, ensure that plenty of refreshing drinks flow continuously with minimal wait.

The restaurant's logo features a cloud shaped like gyoza, symbolizing its commitment to soaring high in delivering delicious flavors. The signature dish, Homemade Gyoza, is a blend of coarsely ground pork along with cabbage, bok choy, green onions, garlic, ginger, and a meticulously balanced recipe, ensuring a succulent and juicy sensation.

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