Price guide
How Much Does Izakaya Small Plates Cost in Japan?
Updated June 2026 · Prices in Japanese yen (tax-in)
Reference bands
What changes the price
- Pub small plate¥350–¥600
Torikizoku flat ¥390; chain karaage / edamame
- Fried / hearty / specialty¥540–¥1,100
Isomaru octopus karaage ¥549–659; specialty/private-room izakaya run higher
Observed official menu prices
Specific prices published on official menus — examples, not an average or median.
- ¥390 Torikizoku all-items flat ¥390 税込 (raised from ¥370 on 2025-05-01); covers karaage/otsumami
- ¥480 Shirokiya (Monteroza) 若鶏の唐揚げ ¥480 — mid-range chain karaage
- ¥439 Isomaru Suisan 枝豆 ¥439 (store varies ¥362–439); seafood-izakaya otsumami
- ¥549 Isomaru 鶏もも唐揚 4個 ¥549
- ¥659 Isomaru タコの唐揚 ¥659 (store varies ¥549–659) — the たこ唐 trigger item
Good to know
Izakaya à-la-carte varies a lot: budget chains (Torikizoku) run a flat ¥390, seafood izakaya ¥440–660. Many places also add a small お通し (a customary seat charge, ~¥300–500) — that part is normal in Japan.
Quick answers
How much does izakaya small plates usually cost in Japan?
Most are ¥380–¥850, commonly around ¥560.
Is ¥1,050 high for izakaya small plates?
¥1,050 sits above the common range (¥380–¥850). Specialty shops and tourist spots can run more. "High" or "low" here means position vs the typical range — not whether a shop is good or bad.
Limitations & confidence
Real prices vary by shop, season and portion. This is a reference range — not a guarantee, and not a store rating.
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