Nichinan
Portsmouth, NH · Japanese
Tier 2 · Provenance-Transparent What the tiers mean
Wagyu from $27 on the menu we read
Why it's listed
A modern Japanese room inside Hotel Thaxter on Middle Street in downtown Portsmouth, open for dinner seven nights a week. Its dinner card names A5 Miyazaki Beef on three separate items: a two piece Wagyu nigiri at $27 with marinated enoki and shishito jam, a $22 Wagyu Gyoza, and a $48 Seared Wagyu chef's set. The prefecture and the grade are printed on each item's own description line, which is complete provenance for a Japanese offering. The kitchen also runs an omakase that is not published on the menu and is arranged by email. No importer or producer is named for the beef.
Authenticity flags
- The A5 Miyazaki beef is served in small formats only, as a two piece nigiri, a gyoza and a seared chef's set. There is no Wagyu steak on the card, so this is not the place to come for one.
- The menu names the prefecture and the grade but not the farm, the importer or an individual identification number, so the beef cannot be traced to a specific animal from the menu alone. Ask if that level of paperwork matters to you.
Wagyu on the menu
- Japanese
- Brand / Prefecture
- Miyazaki
- Grade
- A5
- Producer
- Not listed
| Origin | Brand / Prefecture | Grade | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Miyazaki | A5 | Not listed |
Menu rotates This kitchen changes its menu, so the cuts above may vary by night. Confirm with the venue before booking around a particular one.
The experience
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Evidence on file
“NIGIRI section, two pieces each: 'WAGYU' at 27, described on its own line as 'A5 Miyazaki Beef' with 'Marinated Enoki Mushrooms', 'Nori' and 'Shishito Jam'.”
nichinanrestaurant.com “SMALL PLATES section: 'WAGYU GYOZA' at 22, described as 'A5 Miyazaki Beef' with 'Cabbage', 'Shiitake Mushroom' and 'Kabayaki Sauce'.”
nichinanrestaurant.com “SMALL PLATES section: 'SEARED WAGYU' at 48, described as 'A5 Miyazaki Beef' and marked as a Chef's Set.”
nichinanrestaurant.com
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“'under the direction of Chef Dylan Felch, our menu features beloved dishes including Crispy Miso Eggplant, signature sushi rolls, Karaage, Pork Belly Steamed Buns, and Wagyu Gyoza.'”
nichinanrestaurant.com “Footer of the same menu page: 'Contact us at hello@nichinanrestaurant.com to inquire about an Omakase experience.' The location block reads '15 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801', 'Located Inside Hotel Thaxter', '603.956.3036'. Hours: 'Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm'...”
nichinanrestaurant.com
Quoted from the sources checked when this listing was verified.
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Common questions
- Does Nichinan serve real Wagyu?
- Yes, and it says where the beef comes from. Nichinan in Portsmouth, NH publishes enough detail on its own materials to identify the Wagyu it sells, which is the standard this directory calls verified, last checked on August 18, 2026. That means a named Japanese brand or prefecture with its grade, an American breed status with a named producer, or an Australian producer with a marbling score.
- What kind of Wagyu does Nichinan serve?
- Its menu discloses Miyazaki A5. Each of those is taken from the venue's own current materials rather than from a review or a listing site, and the evidence behind it is quoted further down this page.
- How was Nichinan verified?
- By reading the venue's own current material, its menu, its site or its ordering system, and quoting the line that names the beef. Reviews, aggregator copies and press mentions are not accepted as the source, because they go stale silently. Verification is assisted by AI and every claim is stored with the page it came from, last confirmed on August 18, 2026.