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Kanakana

Savor a weekly meal set in a laid-back machiya café.

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Naramachi is home to many machiya townhouses dating from the Edo through Meiji periods and has recently become a lively area filled with stylish cafés and shops. One of the pioneers of the area is Kanakana. This traditional-house café occupies a renovated machiya over 100 years old, and stepping inside evokes a sense of nostalgia. In addition to tables, there is tatami seating where guests remove their shoes and dine at low tables.

Available throughout the day, the most popular item is the weekly “Kanakana Gohan” meal set, which comes with a main dish, several small side dishes, dessert, and a drink. Although primarily based on Japanese cuisine, the menu offers a wide variety of flavors, including rich shrimp curry made with shrimp miso and Brazilian dishes.

There is often a line at lunchtime, so visiting a little later for a café break is also recommended. The simple yet charming cakes and seasonal parfaits are excellent as well, making Kanakana an essential stop while exploring Naramachi.

Highlights

  • Lunchtime is often busy, so try to arrive early.
  • Remove your shoes and rest your feet after sightseeing in the tatami seating area.
  • The “Kanakana Gohan” meal set, featuring a different menu each week, is the most popular choice.
  • Among the wide selection of sweets, be sure to check out the seasonal offerings.

Photos

  • The comforting and nourishing “Kanakana Gohan” meal set

    The comforting and nourishing “Kanakana Gohan” meal set

  • Rich shrimp curry packed with the flavor of shrimp

    Rich shrimp curry packed with the flavor of shrimp

  • Popular baked custard pudding with a smooth, creamy texture

    Popular baked custard pudding with a smooth, creamy texture

  • Some items, including the pure-white cheesecake, are available to go

    Some items, including the pure-white cheesecake, are available to go

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have any vegetarian options?
A

Our only vegetarian option is the doria with mushroom sauce.

Q

May I take photos of the food?
A

You are more than welcome to photograph the food.

Q

Are electrical outlets available for charging devices?
A

Charging is generally not available.

Q

Is takeout available?
A

Meals are not available for takeout. Drinks and cakes are available to go.

Reviews

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    The signature Kanakana set meal and Japanese-style set menus change with the seasons and ingredients, so it's always something different every time I visit.

Details

Name in Japanese
カナカナ
Postal Code
630-8382
Address
13 Kunodocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Phone
0742-22-3214
Closed on
Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
Hours
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last order at 6:30 p.m.)
Access
About a 2-minute walk from the Fukuchiin-cho bus stop on the Nara Kotsu Bus
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa