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Nomisan
Traditional Japanese family kitchenJapanese-ownedDonburiFamily-runMezzocammino
Nomisan is a warmly family-run Japanese restaurant in Rome's EUR neighbourhood, where Japanese chef Chikako Masuda — born near Mount Fuji — cooks alongside her Italian husband and their Italian-Japanese daughters.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- EUR / Mezzocammino
- Chef
- Chikako Masuda
- Owner
- Chikako Masuda / Massimo Patrignani
Plate № 155
About
Nomisan is one of Rome's most personal Japanese dining experiences: a family restaurant conceived and run by chef Chikako Masuda, born in Shimoda near Mount Fuji, alongside her Italian husband Massimo Patrignani and their daughters. Praised by Gambero Rosso in 2025, the menu covers authentic Japanese home cooking in full breadth — sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, chirashi, katsudon and tonkatsu — all prepared with the care of a family kitchen rather than a commercial operation. The peripheral EUR/Mezzocammino location means it primarily serves locals and knowing visitors willing to travel, which keeps the atmosphere refreshingly unpretentious.
Neighborhood & visiting
Nomisan sits in EUR / Mezzocammino, one of Rome's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Rare Japanese family-owned restaurant where the kitchen is led by a Japanese chef born near Mount Fuji
- Gambero Rosso-praised 2025 — Rome's best-kept Japanese secret
- Full traditional menu: sushi, ramen, donburi, tempura and more
- Genuine home-cooking warmth and value — a true neighbourhood gem far from the tourist trail
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Frequently asked
About Nomisan
- Is Nomisan an authentic traditional japanese family kitchen restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Nomisan is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese family kitchen in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Nomisan located?
- Nomisan is located at Viale Gianluigi Bonelli 237, 00127 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the EUR / Mezzocammino neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Nomisan?
- Nomisan accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Nomisan?
- Nomisan sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese family kitchen of this format in Rome.
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