10 Great Restaurants in Yokohama

There are plenty of excellent restaurants in Yokohama, offering both regional and international flavor. If you’re looking for authentic Yokohama dishes, try the Kiyoken pork dumplings (shiumai) which have satisfied locals for generations. Or, if Japanese classics like ramen, skewered chicken, grilled eels, or deep-fried pork cutlets (tonkatsu) take your fancy, you’ll find a wealth of great restaurants to choose from.
For international dishes served Yokohama-style, there are restaurants specialising in Hawaiian cuisine or delicious fusions of French and Japanese. There’s plenty of venues both big and small that showcase the all-important sushi that Japan is so renowned for, and even western comfort food in abundance. Our list below will head you in the right direction to satisfy your tastes.

1. Sushi Tenzushi Yokohama

A sushi bar a cut above the rest

Good for: Food, Luxury

Just a 5-minute walk from Yokohama Station, you’ll find a sushi restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and sophisticated ambience, Tenzushi. At the helm of the kitchen is a chef with Michelin-star experience, meaning the sushi on offer is of the finest quality and the restaurant is often used for special occasions where guests need to be impressed.
The dining experience is refined here with a choice of counter seating or private rooms that offer beautiful views of Yokohama’s nightscape. The head chef selects the freshest seafood from the market each morning. This restaurant is renowned for white fish sushi, using classic toppings like squid and tuna. Alongside your sushi, treat yourself to side dishes such as caviar or king crab.

Location: 2-17-8 Yokohama Trust Bld., 7-B, Nishi Ward, Kanagawa, Yokohama 220-0005, Japan

Open: Daily from 11 am to 2.30 pm and 4 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +81 (0)505-492-0507

2. Ribatei (Liberty)

A sacred spot for yakitori lovers

Good for: Food, History

Ribatei, or Liberty, is a long-running restaurant dating back to the 1940s that specializes in yakitori, grilled chicken skewers. It only serves the chef’s selection course, which starts with assorted pickled vegetables on a bed of rice bran. This is followed by a crowd-pleasing selection of yakitori. The restaurant only uses the high-quality meat of Shamo chickens from Kanagawa.
Ribatei’s palate-cleansing dishes are original and creative. Make sure you leave space for the curry powder fried rice that’s served at the end of every meal. There’s also a wide range of drinks to enjoy during your meal, including Japanese sake and wine. This hideaway restaurant is located between Hinodecho Station and Kannai Station. Note that reservations are not available.

Location: 1st floor, Inoue Kyodo Building, 3-2 Nakadori, Fukutomicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0043, Japan

Open: Thursday–Tuesday from 5 pm to 10 pm (closed on Wednesdays)

Phone: +81 (0)452-51-7676

3. Yakiniku Doraku Tennocho

Japanese barbeque at its most mouth-watering

Good for: Food, Budget

Yakiniku Doraku Tennocho is just a 1-minute walk from Yokohama’s Tennocho Station. The owner himself is in charge of buying fresh ingredients, such as whole black Wagyu cows. The restaurant’s decor is modern and stylish. Private rooms are available for couples, groups, and families, featuring a sunken kotatsu (heated space for your legs that’s built into the floor). It can accommodate groups of up to 25 people for parties.
Here, you can enjoy tender, delicious Japanese barbecue (called yakiniku) at reasonable prices, including additional options like stone-baked Korean bibimbap and makgeolli (rice wine). The spicy, salted beef tongue is particularly alluring. There’s also a variety of course meals with all-you-can-eat or all-you-can-drink options.

Location: B1 2-47-6 Tennocho, Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-0003, Japan

Open: Monday–Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 4 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +81 (0)453-34-2941

4. Kiyoken Alibaba

The best of beer and buffet

Good for: Food, Budget

Alibaba is a popular restaurant developed by Kiyoken, the famous seller of kiyoken no shiumai (Chinese pork dumplings). Opt for the lunch buffet to enjoy all-you-can-eat Japanese, western, and Chinese dishes, as well as desserts. And don’t forget to sample the restaurant’s famous pork dumplings. The all-you-can-drink menu is very generous, with wines available on weekends and holidays.
There’s also a cooking station where roast beef, fried pork (tonkatsu), ramen, and fried noodles (yakisoba) are made to order. The roast chicken and spicy Sichuan tofu are also must-tries at Alibaba. At dinnertime, dishes like sausages, pasta, pizza, and rice bowls go well with draft beer.

Location: B1F Kiyoken Honten, 2-13-12 Takashima, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0011, Japan

Open: Monday–Friday from 11.30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday–Sunday 11.30 am to 3.30 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm

Phone: +81 (0)454-41-8720

5. Sakurai Chuka Soba-ten

Hand-made ramen that’s worth the wait

Good for: Food, Budget

Sakurai Chuka Soba-ten is a renowned ramen restaurant that’s within a 3-minute walk of Hodogaya Station. Since opening in 2017, it has attracted crowds of ramen lovers with its house-made noodles and locally produced ingredients.
Each ingredient, from roasted pork (chashu) to pickled bamboo shoots (menma), is rich in flavor and expertly prepared. The soup is made by simmering whole Shamo chicken bones, while the noodles are made with 100% Japanese flour. Two of the most popular dishes are the ramen with chargrilled pork shoulder and the spicy ramen with a shoyu (soy sauce) base. Arrive with plenty of time before you want to eat as you may need to wait in line at this busy restaurant.

Location: 1st floor, Inemura Building, 53 Iwaicho, Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 240-0023, Japan

Open: Thursday–Tuesday from 11 am to 2.30 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm (closed on Wednesdays)

Phone: +81 (0)453-15-2058

6. Yokohama Nodaiwa

Grilled eel like you’ve never known

Good for: Food, Luxury

Yokohama Nodaiwa lies on the banks of the Aratama River, about an 8-minute walk from Yokohama Station. From May to December you can enjoy rare wild eels. Kabayaki is grilled eel covered with an exquisite sauce made with sugar and soy. Eel has a surprisingly delicate taste, the meat is so soft, it practically melts in your mouth. You can order it with or without rice. Shirayaki (grilled eel without sauce) is also a popular choice.
If you want to try these dishes, Yokohama Nodaiwa offers course meals that include both. These also come with assorted appetisers, side dishes, and dessert. Skewered chicken and eel are best enjoyed with Japanese alcohol. Dine like a local by hiring a private room.

Location: 2-3-19 Kitasaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0004, Japan

Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and 5 pm to 8.30 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Phone: +81 (0)453-20-3224

7. Katsuretsu-an Bashamichi Main Store

Divine pork cutlets with a secret sauce

Good for: Food

Katsuretsu-an Bashamichi, established in 1927, has several branches, with its main restaurant located near Kannai Station. It serves Japanese-style pork cutlets (tonkatsu) using a secret sauce made with fruits and vegetables. The accompanying clam soup is also a must-try as it uses a paste made from carefully selected soybeans. The restaurant also makes its own sauces, including mayonnaise and ponzu sauce.
The restaurant offers a wide variety of pork cutlet dishes, in the form of set menus, sandwiches, and lunch boxes. There are also other dishes like fried shrimps and skewers available. The 2nd and 3rd floors of the restaurant have traditional Japanese tatami mats on the floors and walls decorated with the artwork of Shiko Munakata, a woodblock printmaker.

Location: 5-58-2 Tokiwacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0014, Japan

Open: Daily from 11 am to 9.30 pm

Phone: +81 (0)45-681-4411

8. Aloha Table

Hawaiian cuisine with stunning city views

Good for: Food

Aloha Table is great if you’re looking for a tropical feel in Yokohama. It’s located on the banks of the Katabira River with stunning views across to the Minatomirai district from its terrace seats. The dining area is decorated with a large work of art by Heather Brown, an artist living in Hawaii, making it a great photo spot.
The Aloha Table serves tasty and vibrant authentic Hawaiian dishes like pancakes, loco moco (rice topped with hamburger patty, gravy, and a fried egg), garlic shrimp, fried chicken, poke, pork chops, and acai bowls. The drink menu is also Hawaiian inspired, including freshly squeezed pineapple juice, Kona coffee, and Maitai. If visiting in summer, you’ll be treated to their Hawaiian barbeque.

Location: Yokohama Bay Quarter 4F, 1-10 Kinkocho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0056, Japan

Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Phone: +81 (0)454-50-7356

9. Chai Fleurs Yokohama

A delicious French and Japanese fusion

Good for: Food, Luxury

Chai Fleurs Yokohama is located in a quiet residential area along a row of cherry trees, just 10 minutes from Yokohama Station. Its concept is a fusion of Japanese and French cuisine, with options such as a 9-dish hor d’oeuvres proving popular. There’s Japanese tradition everywhere, including elegant tableware by Okura Art China and Arita. The food is designed to be easily enjoyed using chopsticks.
Dishes are made with seasonal fresh ingredients delivered directly from local farmers. The menu ranges from a reasonably priced weekday lunch menu to the chef’s special dinner course, which you need to book in advance, and an a la carte menu. The wine list is extensive as 400 varieties are kept on hand at any time.

Location: 2-12-26 Kitasaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0004, Japan

Open: Thursday–Tuesday from 11.30 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm (closed on Wednesdays and every other Tuesday)

Phone: +81 (0)453-42-6292

10. Zeal

A lounge bar with a smart-casual vibe

Good for: Food, Nightlife

Zeal is a lounge bar located within a 5-minute walk of the West Exit of Yokohama Station. Suitable for all occasions, its all-you-can-drink party course lasts for 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a wide range of dishes. Along with meat dishes served with house-made sauce, there are salads, pastas, and pizzas to choose from. Its all-you-can-drink menu has over 50 types of beverages.
The soft lighting, chic interior, and fish tank over its bar counter create a casual but sophisticated atmosphere. Zeal also has a nearby annex that’s a bit like a private house, it can accommodate up to 200 people and has equipment such as karaoke sets and projector screens.

Location: 1st floor, Kinzoku Building, 2-16-22 Minamisaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0005, Japan

Open: Monday–Thursday from 6 pm to 1 am, Friday–Saturday from 6 pm to 3 am, Sunday from 6 pm to midnight

Phone: +81 (0)453-11-3613

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