
Merlion serves Singaporean cuisine in Nagoya, with Tabelog 100 placing it at #69 with 3.5pts in 2024.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-5-26 Yada, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0040, Japan
- Phone
- +81 52-711-0237
- Website
- merlion-1990-211.com

Chicken rice and black rice
Chicken rice anchors the Singaporean cooking, alongside black rice and spicy black fried rice. Local sourcing adds a tighter regional frame to a menu built around named rice dishes.
Tabelog 100 #69 in 2024
Tabelog placed Merlion at #69 with 3.5pts in its 2024 Restaurant ranking. That credential gives readers a concrete external signal when weighing it against other Nagoya dinner plans.
Private dining with beer
Private dining and a beer program make the restaurant workable for small-group plans. Conversational noise, casual dress, and lunch, dinner, and late-night service keep the logistics flexible.
Cuisine and Awards Snapshot
Comparable venues at the same tier for side-by-side context.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlion | Singaporean Cuisine | $$ | , | Higashi |
| Patisserie Vivienne. | Japanese patisserie and cake shop | $$ | , | Shōwa |
| Toyo Ken Nagoya mitsukoshi ten | Yoshoku (Japanese-style Western) & Black Curry | $$ | , | Naka |
| BAR BARNS | Bar / Whiskey & Cocktail Bar | $$ | , | Naka |
| Le Supreme Jeiāru nagoya takashimaya ten | Artisanal bakery & bread shop | $ | , | Nakamura |
| peu frequente | Artisan Bakery & Sandwiches | $ | , | Mizuho |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #69 · No. 69
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - EAST - 2024
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- Cozy
- Classic
- Low Profile Address
- Family
- Group Dining
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Private Event
- Casual Hangout
- Standalone
- Private Dining
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
White-based, relaxed interior with a warm, welcoming atmosphere suited to family meals, dates, and group gatherings.









