[2025 Edition] Dining alone at Nagoya Station, lunch recommendations at Dai Nagoya Building [Updated 1/17]

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2025.01.17

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If you want to have a quick lunch by yourself in the Meieki area on your way out for work, Dai Nagoya Building is extremely convenient. Not only is it conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Nagoya Station, but it also has a wide variety of delicious menu items that are perfect for eating alone. Don't forget to make a note of this place as a last resort for solo lunches in emergencies.

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  1. Mallory Pork Steak's "Mt. Fuji [450g] Rice and Soup Set" (2,170 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant B1FMallory Pork Steak

  2. [Chen Mapo Tofu] "Chen Mapo Tofu Lunch" (1,100 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant 3FChen Mapo Tofu

  3. [Naniwa Robata Hakkoku] "Toro Atka mackerel set meal" (1,200 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant 3FNaniwa donkey octagon

  4. Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi's "Lunch Omakase 10 Pieces" (2,640 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant B1FTsukiji man's sushi

  5. [Katsuretsu MATUMURA] "Carefully Selected Pork Fillet Low-Temperature Cutlet" (150g 3,080 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant 3FKatsuretsu MATUMURA

  6. [NEW OLD STYLE Niku Soba Keisuke]'s "Meat-filled Tsukemen" (1,100 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant B1FNEW OLD STYLE Meat Soba Keisuke

  7. [Korean Food & Sake House Daidai] Lunch-only "Bibimbap & Soondubu Set" (1,815 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant 3FKorean rice and liquor daidai

  8. [Ajisen] "Taiwan Ramen" (800 yen) [Eat-in & take-out]

    Restaurant 3FMisen

  9. [Real Grande] "Yakitori Restaurant's Chicken Nanban Set Meal" (1,000 yen) [Eat-in & Take-out]

    Restaurant 3FReal grande

  10. [Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu] "Extremely Boiled Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon" (1,580 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant B1FNagoya Cochin Oyakodon Rooster Shimizu

  11. Aji no Gyutan Kisuke's "Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue Set Meal" (3 slices, 6 pieces, 2,178 yen) [Eat-in & take-out]

    Restaurant B1FAji no Ushitan Kisuke

  12. "Pure White Omelette Rice" from Asakusa Kitchen Omiya (1,595 yen for eat-in, 1,566 yen for take-out)

    Restaurant B1FAsakusa Kitchen Omiya

  13. [MOLNODA] "NO.041" (eat-in 1,790 yen, take-out 1,940 yen), "NO.009" (eat-in 1,350 yen, take-out 1,500 yen)

    Food B1FMOLNODA

  14. "Sanma Noodles" (825 yen) from Creative Chinese Restaurant Kasei [Eat-in]

    Food B1FCreative Chinese Hua Star

  15. "White Tonkotsu Ramen" (780 yen) from Dai Nagoya Ichibanken, a restaurant specializing in aged tonkotsu ramen (eat-in)

    Restaurant B1FDai Nagoya Ichibanken specializing in aged tonkotsu ramen

  16. [Stone-ground soba restaurant Ishizuki] "Shrimp and seasonal vegetables with grated radish tempura" (2,090 yen) [Eat-in]

    Restaurant B1FStone milled soba Ishigetsu

  17. [SOLO PIZZA Napoletana]'s "Margherita Extra" (eat-in 1,280 yen, take-out 1,257 yen)

    Restaurant 1FSOLO PIZZA Napoletana

Mallory Pork Steak's "Mt. Fuji [450g] Rice and Soup Set" (2,170 yen) [Eat-in]

B1F | Mallory Pork Steak | Pork steak specialty store

The "chunk of meat" you dreamed of that day has become a reality! A pork steak specialty store that has been creating a buzz since it opened[Mallory Pork Steak]The name of the mountain is likened to "Choi-kaizan" (200g) to "Olympus" (2kg)8The pork steak, which is prepared in stages, is made from carefully selected pork shoulder loin and cooked at low temperature in a vacuum to give it a tender and juicy finish. The surface is crispy and crispy."The "crispy" texture is also what whets your appetite.

Dai Nagoya Building_Meal for One_Mallory Pork Steak

Photo,450g"Mt. Fuji" (1,790Yen). In addition to the single item, you can also order rice and soup (+380From yen), salad, rice, soup (+480You can get a set of one steak for ¥1,000 and up.2If sharing with more than 2 people, the rice and soup set is+400Salad, rice and soup set is from 100 yen.+500Yen ~.

[Chen Mapo Tofu] "Chen Mapo Tofu Lunch" (1,100 yen) [Eat-in]

3F|Chen Mapo Tofu|Chinese Sichuan cuisine

If you want to try the famous "Chin Mapo Tofu", lunchtime is the best deal! A set of your choice of side dish, rice (free extra large portion), pickled mustard greens, and soup is available at a special price.1,100You can enjoy it for 100 yen. It's certainly spicy, but the rich flavor is even more addictive. The refreshing aroma of the Sichuan peppercorns, which is the secret to the spiciness, stimulates your appetite the more you eat it.

Dai Nagoya Building_Meal for One_Chin Mapo Tofu

"Chen Mapo Tofu Lunch" (1,100yen). Weekday11:00~15:00Limited time offer. If you haven't tried the specialty "Chen Mapo Tofu" yet, try it at lunch time. Other dishes on offer include authentic Sichuan Twice-Cooked Pork and Large Chili Shrimp Lunch.

[Naniwa Robata Hakkoku] "Toro Atka mackerel set meal" (1,200 yen) [Eat-in]

3F | Naniwa Robata Hakkoku | Robata

In fact, there aren't many restaurants in the Dai Nagoya Building where you can eat fish for lunch.[Naniwa Robata Star Anise]If you go to this restaurant, choose a grilled fish lunch rather than fried foods such as fried chicken or tonkatsu. Among them, the grilled fish "Toro Atka mackerel" that can only be found at an izakaya is a popular choice with its plump, thick flesh and rich fatty flavor. Other attractive fish lunches include salt-grilled mackerel and a daily boiled fish.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Robata Octagon

"Toro Atka mackerel set meal" (1,200The mega-sized fatty Atka mackerel is visibly fatty and packed with flavor. It's sure to be the perfect partner for rice at lunchtime and alcohol at night.

Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi's "Lunch Omakase 10 Pieces" (2,640 yen) [Eat-in]

B1F|Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi|Stand-up sushi

You can casually experience omakase sushi at lunchtime.[Tsukiji Otokomae Sushi]The lunch-only menu at Tsukiji Otokomazushi is "Lunchtime 10 Pieces". After carefully assessing the availability and quality of the fish, the chef selects 10 pieces that he is confident in that day. At Tsukiji Otokomazushi, which serves authentic Edomae sushi but also has the casual "standing-only" atmosphere, you can quickly pick up some sushi and enjoy a truly manly lunch.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Otokomae Sushi_Lunch selection of 10 pieces

Of course, it's fine to order only the toppings you like, but ordering "Omakase" at a sushi restaurant can make you feel somewhat extravagant.Enjoy encountering new ingredients that you wouldn't normally eat.

[Katsuretsu MATUMURA] "Carefully Selected Pork Fillet Low-Temperature Cutlet" (150g 3,080 yen) [Eat-in]

3F | Katsuretsu MATUMURA|Tonkatsu specialty store

We use carefully selected pork fillets from all over Japan, and fry them slowly and carefully in low-temperature lard.[Cutlets MATUMURA]The bright pink color of the cutlet is proof of the painstaking cooking process. This cutlet, not tonkatsu, brings out the full potential of pork. The deliciousness of the meat and fat that slowly oozes out will take you to a level of luxury.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Matsumura_Carefully selected pork fillet low-temperature cutlet

The standard flow is to first taste it with only Maldon salt, then add aged sudachi ponzu and homemade Worcestershire sauce.A cutlet filled with special attention that the French chef has arrived at after trial and error.

[NEW OLD STYLE Niku Soba Keisuke]'s "Meat-filled Tsukemen" (1,100 yen) [Eat-in]

B1F |NEW OLD STYLE Meat Soba Keisuke |Ramen

The specialty is the "Niku Soba" (beef soba) with its appetizing pork filling that covers the entire bowl.[NEW OLD STYLE Meat Soba Keisuke]"Meat-filled Tsukemen" is a menu item exclusive to the Dai Nagoya Building store. It uses flat noodles that are different from the usual ones, and is topped with a generous amount of pork shogayaki. The dipping sauce, which is sour with vinegar and flavored with fish powder, is rich but has a refreshing aftertaste that will become addictive.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Niku Soba Keisuke_Meat tsukemen

"Meat-filled Tsukemen" (100 yen). If you order less noodles, you can get a seasoned egg topping, which normally costs 120 yen. There is also "Spicy Meat-filled Tsukemen" (1,200 yen), which is ginger pork topped with spicy miso sauce.

[Korean Food & Sake House Daidai] Lunch-only "Bibimbap & Soondubu Set" (1,815 yen) [Eat-in]

3F | Korean Food & Sake Shop Daidai | Korean cuisine

[Korean Food and Drink House Daidai]The signature dish at is "Soondubu (pure tofu)." You can choose the spiciness from 1 to 3, and the soup can be either miso or salt. The combination of the hearty and filling soup "Soondubu" with the most popular Korean rice dish "Bibimbap" is a special set available only during weekday lunch hours. There are also four other lunch sets available, including the "Bibimbap & Cold Noodles Set" (1,815 yen).

DN_Solo meal_Daidai_Bibimbap & Soondubu set

Even if you choose level 1 spiciness, you can still enjoy the deliciousness of "Soondubu." If you're having lunch on a weekday, we recommend the "Bibimbap & Soondubu Set" (1,815 yen).

[Ajisen] "Taiwan Ramen" (800 yen) [Eat-in & take-out]

3F | Ajisen | Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine

The birthplace of "Taiwan Ramen," a unique ramen that Nagoya is proud of nationwide[Ajisen]This bowl of ramen is topped with a special minced meat seasoned with chili peppers and garlic, and although it is spicy, it is even more delicious, and has a memorable taste that will make you stop eating. If you want to reduce the spiciness, you can either ask for "American" when ordering, or order the "Taiwan Ramen with Egg" (850 yen) topped with a raw egg.

Dai Nagoya Building_Eating alone_Ajisen_Taiwanese ramen

The "Taiwan Ramen" (800 yen), which does not actually exist in Taiwan, is a completely original dish of [Ajisen]. It is now counted as a "Nagoya meal" along with Hitsumabushi and Miso Katsu.

[Real Grande] "Yakitori Restaurant's Chicken Nanban Set Meal" (1,000 yen) [Eat-in & Take-out]

3F | Real Grande | Charcoal grilled chicken and fried chicken

Yakitori & Fried Chicken Izakaya[Real guard]Among the lunch menu items, the intriguing "Yakitori-ya's Chicken Nanban Set Meal" is a Nanban-style arrangement of the signature fried chicken. The set includes salad, pickles, miso soup, rice, and grated yam. You can have one free refill of rice. You'll surely enjoy the ultimate combination of Nanban sauce and tartar sauce, which will make you want to eat more rice.

Dai Nagoya Building_Eating alone_Real Grande_Yakitori restaurant's chicken nanban set meal

The lunch menu at Real Garande is served in a plate style with side dishes arranged on one plate. If you order the "Yakitori-ya no Chicken Nanban Teishoku" (1,000 yen) as a takeaway, it will become the "Chicken Nanban Bento" (700 yen).

[Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu] "Extremely Boiled Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon" (1,580 yen) [Eat-in]

B1F | Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu |Oyakodon

Nakameguro Mizutaki specialty restaurant "Mizutaki Shimizu" brushed up the popular Oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) that was a popular final dish, and made it into a specialty restaurant.[Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon Tori Shimizu]The chicken, eggs, and even the broth used to cook the rice are all made with Nagoya Cochin chicken, resulting in a dish called "Gokuni." The originality of the dish, topped off with Hatcho miso sauce and shichimi pepper, is truly impressive.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Tori Shimizu_Extremely stewed Nagoya Cochin chicken and egg bowl

The chicken tsukudani made with Nagoya Cochin chicken, the special Hatcho miso sauce, and shichimi pepper add a new flavor to the oyakodon. Please try this one-of-a-kind oyakodon.

Aji no Gyutan Kisuke's "Charcoal Grilled Beef Tongue Set Meal" (3 slices, 6 pieces, 2,178 yen) [Eat-in & take-out]

B1F | Ajino Gyutan Kisuke |Beef tongue specialty store

Founded in 50, this long-established restaurant has made charcoal-grilled beef tongue a Sendai specialty.[Ajino Gyutan Kisuke]The taste of Nagoya. Savor the happiness of being able to taste the "crispy and juicy" authentic charcoal-grilled beef tongue, carefully prepared by craftsmen one by one, without having to go to Sendai. You can choose your seasoning from salt, sauce, or miso. The set meal comes with oxtail soup, pickles, miso nanban, and rice.

Dai Nagoya Building_Meal for one_Beef tongue Kisuke_Beef tongue charcoal grilled set meal

Take your time to enjoy the texture, aroma, and layered flavors of charcoal-grilled beef tongue. If you order takeout, you can get the "Charcoal-grilled Beef Tongue Bento" (3 slices, 6 pieces, 1,922 yen) with rice and miso nanban.

"Pure White Omelette Rice" from Asakusa Kitchen Omiya (1,595 yen for eat-in, 1,566 yen for take-out)

B1F | Asakusa Kitchen Omiya | Western food

[Asakusa Kitchen Omiya]The "Pure White Omurice" is widely known as a unique omurice dish that was created by the chef. They use "white eggs" laid by chickens raised on rice, so even the chicken rice inside is pure white. The original sauce, full of cheese, betrays the image of existing omurice in a good way. This "photogenic" omurice, where milk, cheese, and eggs create a new flavor, is worth a try.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Kitchen Omiya_Pure white omelet rice

If you eat omurice at [Asakusa Kitchen Omiya], you should definitely try the "Pure White Omurice" (1,595 yen for eat-in, 1,566 yen for take-out). When it is brought to you, you will be surprised by how white it is, which is even more than you would expect.

[MOLNODA] "NO.041" (eat-in 1,790 yen, take-out 1,940 yen), "NO.009" (eat-in 1,350 yen, take-out 1,500 yen)

B1F|MOLNODA|Custom gourmet bowl

We offer 100 types of gourmet bowls with a combination of ingredients that will satisfy various "food desires" with a focus on meat and vegetables. You will be able to find a bowl that suits your mood and stomach condition of the day. Whether you are on a vegetable-based diet or you want to eat your fill, we will satisfy your food desires.[MOLNODA]The gourmet bowls at are the epitome of solo dining at the Dai Nagoya Building.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Morunoda_NO041_NO009

Enjoy the pleasure of eating in a bowl and the fun of finding a bowl that suits your taste. Try a new eating lifestyle with MOLNODA's gourmet bowls. "NO.1" (009 yen for eat-in, 1,350 yen for take-out) on the right of the photo is topped with avocado.

"Sanma Noodles" (825 yen) from Creative Chinese Restaurant Kasei [Eat-in]

B1F|Creative Chinese Restaurant Kasei|Chinese cuisine

A Chinese restaurant where Chinese chefs serve authentic Chinese cuisine[Creative Chinese Restaurant Huaxing]The specialty of the restaurant is the local ramen "Sanma Noodles" that originated in Yokohama. It is a soy sauce-based ramen topped with plenty of meat and vegetable sauce, so it stays hot until the very end. The name is said to come from "san" (raw), which means a crunchy texture, and "ma" (horse), which means to put on top.

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Kasei_Sanma noodles

"Sanma Noodles" (825 yen) originally developed from a meal prepared by chefs. [Creative Chinese Kasei] is a rare restaurant in Nagoya where you can enjoy this local ramen, originally from Yokohama.

"White Tonkotsu Ramen" (780 yen) from Dai Nagoya Ichibanken, a restaurant specializing in aged tonkotsu ramen (eat-in)

B1F|Aged Tonkotsu Ramen Specialty Dai Nagoya Ichibanken|Ramen, dumplings, fried chicken

Enjoy the ever-evolving classic taste that is worthy of being called "The Tonkotsu Ramen"[O-Nagoya Ichibanken, a restaurant specializing in aged pork bone ramen]The cloudy soup, which is simmered for 24 hours, is not only rich but also has a sharp taste. The noodles are available in the classic thin "Hakata noodles" and the chewy "Chinese noodles," and you can order "refills" for both, so you can enjoy two types of noodles in one bowl. Which one do you prefer?

Dai Nagoya Building_Solo meal_Ichibanken_White pork bone

First, start with the basic "Shiro Tonkotsu" (780 yen). For Hakata noodles, choose the hardness of the noodles from five types: "Harigane," "Very Hard," "Hard," "Normal," and "Soft."

[Stone-ground soba restaurant Ishizuki] "Shrimp and seasonal vegetables with grated radish tempura" (2,090 yen) [Eat-in]

B1F | Stone-ground soba noodles, Ishizuki | Soba noodles

[Stone-ground soba noodles, Ishizuki]The soba noodles served at this restaurant are made with buckwheat flour ground in a stone mill every morning, making them "nihachi soba." The "seiro" (bamboo steamer), which allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of soba noodles as they are, and the "oroshi tempura seiro" (bamboo steamer), which comes with a tempura platter of shrimp and seasonal vegetables, are popular staples. The broth has a good balance of spiciness and sweetness, and is also very flavorful. It's perfect for when you want to feel a little luxurious even when dining alone.

DN_Solo meal_Ishizuki_Shrimp and seasonal vegetables with grated radish tempura

“Tenseiro” can be said to be a staple of soba restaurant menus.One of the pleasures is the content of the tempura that changes depending on the season.Tempura tells us about the changing seasons.

[SOLO PIZZA Napoletana]'s "Margherita Extra" (eat-in 1,280 yen, take-out 1,257 yen)

1F|SOLO PIZZA Napoletana|Peatzeria

Spreading the appeal of authentic Italian Neapolitan pizza throughout Japan[SOLO PIZZA Napoletana]The specialty of is "Margherita Extra". "Margherita Extra" is made by finishing "Margherita" with high-quality buffalo mozzarella, and is a "world-class" taste that has won the Japan Neapolitan Pizza Maker World Championship. Because it is a casual food pizza, choose the real thing.

DN_Meal for One_Solo Pizza_Margherita Extra

The "Margherita Extra" (1,280 yen) is the introductory pizza at SOLO PIZZA Napoletana, and is the perfect choice if you're unsure which pizza to get! If you order it as a takeaway, the price is 1,257 yen.

▶The Dai-Nagoya Building has a wide variety of bento boxes for lunch.Recommended lunch box articles here.

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