How much does the akordu menu cost?
From ¥11,000 for the lunch to ¥20,350 for the dinner menu, per person in JPY, including tax, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu, from; including tax, service extra | ¥20,350 | ¥40,700 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | ¥33,000 | ¥66,000 |
| LunchLunch menu, from; including tax, service extra | ¥11,000 | ¥22,000 |
| Lunch with wine | ¥20,900 | ¥41,800 |
Every figure is for one guest and includes Japan's 10% consumption tax. Whether the service charge (usually 10–15%) is included depends on the source: prices from OMAKASE JapanEatinerary and Pocket Concierge include it, while restaurant websites and most other sources add it to the bill. Supplements such as caviar, truffle or matsutake courses are left out. Prices shown in pounds, euros or US dollars use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (dinner and wine). Prices checked 27 October 2026; menus change, so check with akordu before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at akordu?
The lunch, at ¥11,000 per person. That’s ¥9,350 less than the dinner menu.
- Lunch ¥11,000Lunch menu, from; including tax, service extra · ¥9,350 less than the dinner menu
akordu: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does akordu have?
Two. akordu holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 61 two-star restaurants in Japan.
Who is the chef at akordu?
The head chef is Hiroshi Kawashima.
Where does akordu rank on critics’ lists?
akordu is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 510 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 2026
- 83.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Sun 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30From the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 70-1-3-1 Suimoncho, Nara, 630-8208, NaraOpen in Google Maps
Is akordu expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its ¥20,350 dinner menu is the cheapest of the 56 two-star dinner menus in Japan with a published price. The middle price is ¥34,000, so it costs ¥13,650 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| akorduNara | Creative | ¥20,350 | ¥11,000 | ¥12,650 |
| Kikunoi RoanKyoto | Japanese | ¥22,000 | ¥13,200 | – |
| Sushi HarashoOsaka | Sushi | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 | – |
| FlorilègeToranomon, Minato | French | ¥24,000 | ¥12,000 | ¥14,000 |
| Shunsaiten TsuchiyaOsaka | Tempura | ¥24,000 | ¥10,000 | – |
| Sojiki NakahigashiKyoto | Japanese | ¥24,200 | ¥12,100 | – |
| RyuzuRoppongi, Minato | French | ¥26,400 | ¥13,200 | – |
| CronyHigashi-Azabu, Minato | French | ¥28,600 | – | ¥16,500 |
| YugenOsaka | Japanese | ¥28,875 | ¥15,015 | – |
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- Creative, two starsBelcanto Lisbon, Portugal · dinner €295 (about US$330)
- Also two stars in NaraTsukumo Nara, Japan · dinner ¥20,000 (about US$127)
- Also two stars in NaraOryori Hanagaki Nara, Japan · dinner ¥33,000 (about US$210)
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Starred restaurants near akordu
The 6 nearest, all within 950 m.
- NARA NIKON Japanese · 570 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner ¥20,000
- Oryori Hirooka Japanese · 710 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner ¥16,500
- Okada Japanese · 750 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner ¥20,570
- Matsuki Japanese · 750 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner ¥19,800
- VILLA COMMUNICO Creative · 940 m (0.6 mi) away · dinner ¥28,600
- Hoshino Japanese · 950 m (0.6 mi) away · dinner ¥20,000
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Sources Restaurant: akordu.com. Stars: akordu in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and wine and lunch), prices checked 27 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).