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Nagoya Sakae's Must-Eat Crab Restaurant
How about enjoying a variety of fresh crab dishes in Sakae, Nagoya's largest downtown area? You can also find Kanihonke, a famous restaurant known as the first crab cuisine restaurant, in Nagoya. It is a crab restaurant loved by travelers for its unique taste and cooking methods that are completely different from the seafood you usually taste.
Visit this place, located a 7-minute walk from Sakae Station, and experience the reason for its popularity yourself!

Experience Japan's First Crab Cuisine
in Nagoya
Introducing Kani Honke's Nagoya Sakae Central branch, renowned as Japan's pioneering crab specialty restaurant. You can savor the flavors of this popular Sapporo establishment, boasting over 50 years of tradition, right here in Nagoya. With 14 branches across Japan, it's a celebrated dining destination, popular among locals for its commitment to health and freshness, offering the finest Hokkaido crab.
Kani Honke is easily spotted from afar with its unique signage featuring a giant moving king crab leg! Reserve your table with ease, without the hassle of phone bookings.
KANI HONKE: A True Crab Aficionado


Kani Honke's founder, Tatsuo Hiyoki, is not only known as the 'Father of Crab Cuisine' in Japan but also dedicated to showcasing traditional Japanese crafts to the world. This influence creates a warm, rustic ambiance reminiscent of visiting a traditional Japanese countryside fishing village.
The restaurant offers plenty to marvel at, including a large crab aquarium on the first floor, a majestic golden shachihoko statue on the 6th floor, and unique underwater-themed decor in the basement, making your dining experience feel like an immersion into the world of crab.
Savor Crab in Diverse Culinary Styles

Kani Honke elevates crab beyond simple steaming, incorporating it into dishes like tofu, omelets, and hot pots. Depending on the course, you can indulge in exquisite sashimi made from the freshest crab.
With a dedicated menu for children, it's the perfect dining destination for the entire family.
Course Menu Highlights

[Lunch Limited Courses]
1. Standard Lunch Course
Crab leg tofu, crab salad, steamed crab, crab roll sushi, grilled crab leg, Japanese butter crab ball, crab soup, ice cream
2. Classic Lunch Course
Crab leg tofu, crab salad , Japanese butter crab ball, steamed crab, grilled crab leg, crab roll sushi, crab soup, ice cream
3. Premium Lunch Course
Crab leg tofu, crab salad, shrimp salad, grilled crab leg, crab roll sushi, crab leg tempura, crab leg seafood, crab soup, ice cream
4. Deluxe Lunch Course
Appetizer, crab leg tofu, king crab and tuna platter, seasonal vegetable stew, shrimp salad, crab leg tempura, crab salad, crab soup, fruit yogurt
[Regular Courses]
1. Standard Course
Appetizer, seasonal vegetable stew, Flying Dragon Head (crab and shrimp fritter), crab leg tempura, king crab and tuna platter, steamed crab, crab roll sushi, crab soup, fruit yogurt
2. Classic Course
Appetizer, king crab and tuna platter, crab salad, crab shumai, Japanese butter crab ball, king crab leg, crab tempura, seasonal vegetable stew, crab roll sushi, crab soup, fruit yogurt.
3. Premium Course
Appetizer, crab leg tofu, grilled king crab, crab roe dish, king crab and medium fatty tuna platter, Japanese butter crab ball, crab leg rice pot, crab soup, fruit yogurt
4. Deluxe Course
Appetizer, crab roe tofu, king crab and medium fatty tuna platter, Kyoto-style black cod, crab leg tempura, special crab, crab ball with seaweed, crab roll sushi, crab soup, fruit yogurt
5. Super Deluxe Course
Appetizer, crab roe tofu, king crab and medium fatty tuna platter, Teppanyaki emperor crab (with butter), special crab, grilled emperor crab, emperor crab leg, emperor crab sushi, crab roll sushi, crab soup, special fruit yogurt
6. Standard Crab Hot Pot Course
Appetizer, crab leg tofu, king crab hot pot, steamed king crab, mixed grain rice, Japanese butter crab ball, pickled vegetables, fruit yogurt
7. Classic Crab Hot Pot Course
Appetizer, crab leg tofu, king crab hot pot, steamed king crab, crab roe dish, cod fish grilled, mixed grain rice, pickled vegetables, fruit yogurt
8. Premium Crab Hot Pot Course
Appetizer, crab leg tofu, king crab hot pot, king crab and medium fatty tuna platter, crab ball with seaweed, crab shumai, mixed grain rice, pickles, fruit yogurt
9. Deluxe Crab Hot Pot Course
Appetizer, crab roe tofu, Teppanyaki king crab (with butter), snow crab hot pot, king crab and medium fatty tuna platter, special crab, crab shumai, mixed grain rice, pickles, special fruit yogurt
[Kids Courses]
1. Standard Kids Set
Crab omelet roll, crab sushi roll, Japanese fried butter crab ball, orange juice, dessert
2. Classic Kids Set
Crab omelet roll, grilled crab leg, crab sushi roll, Japanese butter crab ball, orange juice, dessert
Menu Composition (From 2026.10.01~)
Takasago Course
Takarabune Course
Zuisho Course
Shokaku Course
Kaniko Course
Kinnomai Course
Ginnomai Course
Kitanomai Course
Naminomai Course
Pirika Course (For Children)
For detailed menu information, please refer to the official website.
* Menu items are for reference only and actual servings may vary based on restaurant availability.
Address :
Sapporo Kanihonke Sakae Central Branch
3 Chome-8-28 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008 Japan
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Available reservation times :
Lunch
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Please visit at the specified time. Please note that your reservation may be canceled if you are more than 15 minutes late.
* Closed only on January 1st, but please refer to the official website for business days in case of unforeseen circumstances.
〒450-0003 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Nakamura-ku, Meiekiminami, 1 Chome−17−20 Japan
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