Rome · Izakaya · casual
Ie Koji
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Opened in 2024 by Kobe-born chef Koji Nakai, Ie Koji is recognised by Gambero Rosso as one of Rome's very few true izakaya. The menu spans soba, ramen, katsu sando, homemade tofu and sashimi, with an all-sake wine list.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Prati
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Koji Nakai
Plate № 104
About
Koji Nakai opened Ie Koji — 'ie' meaning 'house' in Japanese — in 2024 as a more casual companion to his Nakai restaurant and the Kiwami omakase room. Reporter Gourmet praised it as a restaurant that 'won over Romans' with its authentic izakaya spirit: an all-sake wine list (no grapes anywhere on the menu), homemade tofu, hand-rolled soba, and crowd-favourite katsu sando made with proper Japanese-style deep-fried cutlet. Gambero Rosso acknowledged it as one of Rome's rare genuine izakaya — a category the guide had struggled to recognise in the Italian capital until Nakai's opening.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ie Koji sits in Prati, one of Rome's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Gambero Rosso recognised as one of Rome's very few authentic izakaya
- All-sake wine list — no conventional wine, fully committed to Japanese drinking culture
- Homemade tofu and hand-rolled soba made fresh on premises
- The most accessible format in Koji Nakai's growing Rome restaurant group
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Frequently asked
About Ie Koji
- Is Ie Koji an authentic japanese izakaya restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Ie Koji is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese izakaya in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Ie Koji located?
- Ie Koji is located at Via Antonio Bragadin, 13, 00136 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the Prati neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ie Koji?
- Ie Koji does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Rome we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ie Koji?
- Ie Koji sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese izakaya of this format in Rome.
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