Meals here are mainly under 1000yen. Also, check out the for some really good cheap options in the middle of the day   Kaitenzushi (inexpensive sushi on a conveyer belt)   ‘Kappa Zushi’ and ‘Sushi-ro’ These two rival chains offer all kinds of sushi at just 100 yen a plate! Although it is incredibly cheap, it is still really good quality- especially when compared to some sushi in western countries. Would the Japanese would ever allow any sub-quality sushi to be served up in their homeland? No chance! To keep costs down these brilliant restaurants tend to be a bit out of town on main roads, so you’ll probably need to drive there or take a long walk/cycle. They are always busy, which shows how good the value is, but the fast, efficient service and large number of seats means you won’t have to wait all that long. One more warning- they do tend to offer some things that are a little higher in terms of calories- including deserts, katsu-sushi and tempura sushi. It is up to you to take thehealthy option if you want to!     Other Japanese Cheap food Co-co Icihiban- This a Japanese curry restaurant, with many outlets in Nagoya. It is probably the best quality of the cheap eateries in japan. A decent quality green salad costs just 180yen, and a half sized curry costs just 380yen (with a free soft drink). It is then up to you if you want to add cutlets to your dish. They will fry just about anything in breadcrumbs! (Japanese)   Matsuya– super cheap noodles and meat, under 500yen.   Sugakiya– super cheap noodles, under 500yen.   Yoshinoya– super cheap noodles and meat, under 500yen.   Oshou- This a chain of cheap Chinese restaurants. A bowl of fried rice is only 360yen. You can recognize them by the white sign with red letters. They also do takeaway service.   More options- most big railway stations and shopping malls have cheap noodle, katsu and ramen restaurants. If there is plastic food displayed in the window, it is usually a sign that the meal will cost less than1,000yen.   Delivery Food There are many pizza chains in Nagoya, but few of them can actually create a decent pizza and the prices are so high that this shouldn’t really be in the cheap eating section. Some of the Japanese chains offer bizarre pizza toppings (the worst being chocolate!). (052-915-5330) (052-933-6877) (052-917-1555) (052-757-0023) (Italian stone baked pizza). (052-757-4671)   Fast Food  So you came all the way to japan and you still want to eat junk food? Have a look at the list below. – They rule the junk food world in Japan with an iron fist. They are everywhere- it’s impossible to not find them. They give a free coffee refill, and the staff actually look happy. – various locations. – There are about 5 Subway shops in Nagoya. Three are in the centre of Sakae. One is in the underground shopping mall (Chunichi building). The other is opposite the main Maruzen book store. One is to the North of the TV tower, in the ‘Blossa’ center Mosburger– a Japanese fast food outlet-bit more expensive. Lotteria- Hamburger chain- really cheap. First Kitchen– Hamburger chain- really cheap. – one shop in Nagoya. Wendy’s– are no longer operating in Japan   Family Restaurants These places are usually off main roads, and have ‘drink bar’ service (unlimited soft drinks and coffee). They also tend to be open 24 hours. The most common dish is the hamburg ‘steak’, although they do serve real steaks as well. When they say family restaurants they mean exactly that- expect lots of noisy kids in the early hours.   – steaks, etc   – steaks, etc   steaks, etc. It has a TOTALLY different menu to the American version, so if you are expecting Philly Melts, T-bone steak and big apple pies then prepare to be disappointed. Denny’s Japan has lower calorie soups, steaks with rice and ‘hamburg’ steaks. Everything is lower in calories, including the desserts.   – Cheap Italian food. Pizzas for under 500 yen, and it really isn’t that bad quality either!   – Chinese food. Big menu.   Coffee