Nagano Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Surabaya

When a chef rearrange his schedule just to be in the kitchen in the weekend, you know you’ve found something rare. Chef Hiro-san personally came in on a Saturday and even sent out a complimentary karaage - crisp and perfectly seasoned. That small act alone speaks volumes about Nagano’s quiet pride and dedication.

The sashimi platter? A masterclass. Thick, gleaming cuts of maguro, salmon, hamachi, and amaebi arranged over crushed ice like jewels - fresh, cold, and expertly sliced. The yakiniku set was equally thoughtful, each cut prepped for even grilling without losing texture or aroma.

And don’t skip the cocktail program. My glass, crowned with a sun-dried orange slice, was balanced with umami, aromatic, and sophisticated enough to hold its own beside Tokyo’s better bars.

The panoramic view of Surabaya adds a serene backdrop, but it’s the calm precision of the staff that truly defines the experience. Nagano doesn’t chase attention; it earns loyalty.

Over time, I’ve sent several guests here, one of them, a Spanish friend, fell so in love with the place that the staff still remembers him by name. That’s the magic of Nagano: understated excellence with a memory that lingers.

📍 Nagano – Vasa Hotel Surabaya 🍱 Must-try: Assorted Sashimi, any of the yakiniku set, karaage, house cocktails. 👨‍🍳 Ask for Chef Hiro-san, his touch elevates everything he serves. ✨ A restaurant I recommend without...

We came across Nagano when we were looking for a place to celebrate a birthday. We went for the teppanyaki course and we really had a good meal and good time at Nagano. We had a good chat with Chef Novita while she was preparing all the delicious food for us. We enjoyed every single item from the Teppanyaki Course. Chef Novita was also professional and shared with us on how we can better enjoy the dishes. Throughout the meal, Ardhie, our server also made sure our table was clean and spotless while also clearing our plates promptly. We definitely had a good meal and Surabaya and we will surely be...

Vasa Hotel Surabaya - Nagano Restaurant - AYCE Yakiniku (3 jam) - +/- Rp600.000/pax

Pertama kali nyoba AYCE di hotel, Nagano Restaurant ini bertempat di lantai 5 Vasa Hotel, khusus AYCE nanti diarahkan ke lantai 6. View-nya bagus banget, bisa liat kolam renang.

AYCE Nagano ini cuman ada pas lunch weekend (Sabtu-Minggu, 12:00-15:00). Khusus order daging cuman boleh di 2 jam pertama, 1 jam sisanya masih boleh makan yang lain, pokoknya sampai restonya tutup jam 15:00. Harus booking dulu via WA, dan diminta DP 500k di awal.

Dagingnya premium semua, ada udang, cumi, kakap, salmon, tuna, semuanya premium. Grill-nya juga pake arang, jadi makin smoky. Aku suka juga sama tare-nya, gak terlalu kerasa jahenya, aku kurang demen soalnya kalau tare terlalu berasa jahenya. Dan semua dagingnya itu, dimakan tanpa tare aja udah enak banget 😋😋😋

Di sini juga ada fresh sashimi, sushi, dsb, cuman pas aku nyoba kemarin tu variannya sedikit, mungkin karena yang AYCE cuman 4 orang kali ya.

Dessert trap-nya sih yang paling menarik, segala roti-rotian, ada cookies disiram coklat leleh gitu, cake, mousse, pudding sampai creme brulee. Ada juga banana flambe yang made by order juga, ini sih enak bangeeet 👍 Wajib pesan.

Makanan lainnya liat di daftar menu ya, ada kek nasi goreng, udon, tempura, kare dkk juga, yang dibuat by order.

Cuman, di AYCE-nya ini gak ada minuman sama sekali, air putih pun gak ada, harus order terpisah dan base harga paling murah itu 60k++ Aku siasatin pakai miso atau makan buah aja dulu di awal, pas akhir-akhir baru pesan minuman.

Paling top notch itu sih para pelayannya, wah gercep sana sini, sering banget nanyain apa ada yang kurang, mau minta ambilin apa gitu juga bisa, mau minta tolong grill juga bisa, mantap dah pokoknya pelayanan di resto hotel bintang...