Yokohama station
Tiki Tiki - Hawaiian: Yokohama Sta.
Yes it's a real Tiki Lounge, with tropical decor, frilly cocktails and a Polynesian floorshow. The space is huge (300 seats) and ready for parties. The food menu focuses on Hawaiian dishes like...
Thrash Zone - Beer bar: Yokohama Sta.
This cozy little beer bar serves an impressive selection of Japanese craft beers and real ales from microbreweries, including hard-to-find brews like Shinano Brewery's Dragon Ale. The music is...
Cheers - Belgian rest/beer bar: Yokohama Sta.
A quiet, out-of-the-way little bar with a good selection of Belgian and other beers. Draft beers include Baird (an excellent Japanese microbrew), Edelpils and Pedigree; there are also 30 beers by...
Ippudo Yokohama West Exit - Ramen: Yokohama Sta.
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
To The Herbs - Italian: Yokohama Sta.
Tasty, sometimes unusual pizzas and well-constructed pastas at this budget Italian cafe chain. Open all afternoon.
Aen - Tonkatsu: Yokohama Sta.
Nicer than average for a shopping mall restaurant, with organic and natural-leaning Kyushu pork dishes. There's a "mineral salad" and a choice of white rice mixed with grains or brown rice, plus...
Toriyoshi - Yakitori: Yokohama Sta.
Peppery chicken wings and other creative chicken cuisine from this popular chain. Note the convenient late-night hours.
La Verde - Italian: Yokohama Sta.
High-quality budget Italian, nice-size portions and a good wine selection.
Tsukada Nojo - Japanese regional: Yokohama Sta.
First-rate Miyazaki chicken dishes, regional Kyushu fare and local shochu brands are the specialties at this reasonably priced, unpretentious Miyazaki-based izakaya chain. Budget around Y3000-4000...
Tavern, The - British pub: Yokohama Sta.
A well-established, very popular "gaijin bar" with a lively atmosphere.
O Pulecenella - Italian: Yokohama Sta.
Nice southern Italian pizzas, good antipasti and bread. Budget around Y8500 per person.
Zizi - Wine bar: Yokohama Sta.
A small Italian wine bar with food. Full-course dinners are Y3000.
East side
Ippudo (Yokohama Porta) - Ramen: Yokohama Sta.
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
Kurobutaya - Izakaya: Yokohama Sta.
Gourmet Berkshire "black" pork is the specialty here, made into everything from Kyushu-style kakuni stews to homemade sausages to Chinese dumplings. Drinks include shochu, assorted plum wines and...
Yasaiya Mei - Japanese: Yokohama Sta.
Healthy seasonal vegetable-centered cuisine is the concept here, with salads, charcoal- grilled vegetables, tempura and original ishes. One of the specialties is vegetable shabu-shabu (minimum two...
Gallery Cafe - Cafe: Yokohama Sta.
Good coffee, snacks, beer and wine at this stylish cafe inside the Nissan Gallery; there's also some outdoor seating overlooking the water.
Gumbo and Oyster Bar - Seafood: Yokohama Sta.
This popular chain specializes in oysters (both raw and cooked), Cajun-style gumbo and various seafood dishes.
Il Pinolo Levita - Italian: Yokohama Sta.
The prix-fixe menus here (Y4000, Y5800) let you mix and match from a big list of pastas, starters and main dishes while you enjoy the impressive nighttime view. Set lunches are Y2500 to Y7000.
Yebisu - Yakitori: Yokohama Sta.
Good, reliable yakitori and Yebisu beer.
Evoldog Cafe and BBQ - Grill: Yokohama Sta.
Yes, it's Yokohama's first combintaion dog cafe and barbecue restaurant! Use the charcoal brazier on your table to barbecued lamb and chicken, seafood and seasonal vegetables; dinner sets start at...
Issa - Izakaya: Yokohama Sta.
An offbeat izakaya that serves glow-in-the-dark cocktails and interesting, eclectic food - tuna-avocado spring rolls, cheese fondue, paella, Vietnamese pho, grilled Iberico pork. Budget around...
Wolfgang Puck Cafe - International: Yokohama Sta.
This casual-dining restaurant serves creative pizzas and interesting versions of American comfort food - roast chicken, pan-fried catfish, spinach fettucine, shrimp pad thai, plus gourmet burgers.
Aloha Table - Hawaiian: Yokohama Sta.
Experience Hawaiian specialties like locomoco, Kahlua pig, lomi lomi and Spam chow mein either out on the torch-lit terrace or inside the dimly lit dining room, where you'll have a nice view of the...
Kua 'Aina - Sandwiches/burgers: Yokohama Sta.
Good American-style sandwiches and burgers are the draw here, along with Hawaiian microbrew beers.
Atlantic - Seafood: Yokohama Sta.
Perhaps the poshest restaurant in the Bay Quarter mall, Atlantic offers a serious seafood menu, with lobster and crab platters, grilled fish and meats. Prix-fixe dinners start at Y6000, lunches at...
Kinkawooka - Grill: Yokohama Sta.
In addition to oysters the kitchen here serves grilled salmon, shrimp, chicken and pork dishes, with oyster-based appetizers and reasonably priced wines. The interior isn't very exciting, but...
Sangendou - Izakaya: Yokohama Sta.
This Yokohama branch of one of our favorite izakaya offers good soba, tofu and grilled chicken along with some nice regional sake choices. Counter and table seating is relatively spacious.
Yokohama Minato-Mirai
Park Cafe Green - Cafe: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Looking out over the Nippon-maru, an historic ship that's the centerpiece of the Yokohama Port Museum, this pleasant cafe serves panini sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and other simple fare. Craft...
Katsusen - Tonkatsu: Yokohama Minato-mirai
The tonkatsu here features the shop's own special brand of Touzan pork, a premium breed with a well-balanced flavor. Dinnertime teishoku meals start at around Y1300. Lunch is served until 5pm.
Tokori - Yakiniku: Yokohama Minato-mirai
The yakiniku served at Tokori features premium Yamagata beef, and you can also enjoy beef tongue, organ meats and beef sashimi. Budget around Y3000 for food at dinnertime, or Y1000 at lunch.
Dog Garden Cafe - Cafe: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Yet another cafe where you can bring your pet; this one also carries a full line of canine fashion and grooming items. The dog menu includes items like pate, pork and beans, and bean risotto.
Keke - Japanese/health food: Yokohama Minato-mirai
A natural-foods buffet with plenty of organic vegetable dishes. Weekend lunch is Y1900, dinner Y2400. Weekdays it's Y1700 and Y2200.
Sizzler - American: Yokohama Minato-mirai
One of the best (well, one of the only) salad bars in the neighborhood.
Konaya - Soba/Udon: Yokohama Minato-mirai
The thick udon noodles here are served in a rich, very tasty curry-flavored broth, and served with shrimp tempura, bananas or mochi (rice cakes).
Kissho - Shabu-shabu: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Shabu-shabu and kaiseki (from Y8000 at dinnertime).
Hard Rock Cafe - Burgers: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Burgers, loud music, and visitors from out of town.
Garlic Jo's - Garlic: Yokohama Minato-mirai
An enormously popular restaurant with reasonable prices, crowded seating, deafening noise and school-cafeteria-quality food. No smoking.
Khazana - Indian: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Reliable curries from a major chain of Indian restaurants.
Ippudo - Ramen: Yokohama Minato-mirai
A branch of the famous Hakata ramen chain, featuring thin, slightly chewy noodles in a pork-based broth ("red" or "white"), with or without extra chashu. You can add your own freshly grated garlic.
Keawjai - Thai: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Good, fast Thai food in a food court setting.
Netsu Retsu Shokudo - Dim sum: Yokohama Minato-mirai
A very casual Chinese cafeteria with noodles, dim sum, desserts and tea, and a nice view of the harbor. From the Chanto dining group.
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Daidaiya - Asian fusion: Yokohama Minato-mirai
This is a spacious two-story branch of this pioneering "nouvelle japonaise" restaurant, with excellent fusion-oriented cooking and a panoramic view of the harbor lights.
Sakaeya - Izakaya: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Excellent charcoal-grilled meats and creative seasonal dishes are the specialties at Sakeya; budget around Y4000 at dinnertime for food and drink.
Roselait - Italian: Yokohama Minato-mirai
A very casual budget pasta joint with charcoal-grilled meats and a big selection of wines by the glass or carafe, with choices from California, Chile, Italy, France and Germany. The 4-course set...
Queen Alice - French: Yokohama Minato-mirai
This hotel branch of one of Tokyo's old-school, well-publicized French restaurants serves traditional cuisine in a very pleasant setting, with semi-private dining areas. Lunch from Y3000; prix-fixe...
Bills - Australian: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Gourmet breakfasts and good cafe fare from Australian celeb chef Bill Granger. Dogs are allowed out on the terrace.
Kua 'Aina - Sandwiches/burgers: Yokohama Minato-mirai
Hawaiian-style burgers and deli sandwiches, plus Kona microbrew beers from Hawaii.
Yokohama Kannai - Motomachi
Le Temps Perdu - Belgian rest/beer bar: Yokohama Sakuragicho
Yokohama's original Belgian beer bar, it's remarkably decrepit and yet not without charm. The menu offers twenty Belgian beers at around Y1000-1200 per bottle.
Bubby's - American: Yokohama Sakuragicho
Gourmet burgers, home-made pies and brunch items from the famous Tribeca, New York, diner.
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Bashamichi Taproom - American: Yokohama Sakuragicho
Authentic American-style barbecue is the ambitious specialty at Bashamichi Taproom, along with a great selection of craft beers. The manager and pitmaster here has decades of experience cooking in...
Umaya no Shokutaku - Italian: Yokohama Sakuragicho
Excellent casual Italian snacks to go with your drinks, with flaky thin-crust pizzas and original items like renkon frittata (lotus root fritters) - nicely spiced and not a bit greasy. The...
Gachimaya - Okinawan: Yokohama Kannai
This popular Okinawan spot has an extensive menu of standard Okinawan dishes and a large bar, with awamori and tropical cocktails. Some outdoor seating, facing the park.
Full Monty - British pub: Yokohama Kannai
Serving seventeen different ciders, this rather authentic British pub must have the best selection in town, if not in all of Japan. They also serve beer of course - on a recent visit the pub's eight...
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Sparta - Greek: Yokohama Kannai
This Greek landmark has been serving hearty, home-style food since 1953 (although they moved to a new location in 2010). The bright, spacious dining area includes lots of counter seating as well as...
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Al Ain - Middle Eastern: Yokohama Kannai
Arabic, Lebanese and Moroccan food (set dinners for each, or a la carte) prepared by Lebanese owner/chef Ziad, formerly a chef at the Kuwaiti embassy. From the superb mezze and pita bread to...
Lina's Sandwiches - Sandwiches/deli: Yokohama Nihon-Odori
Good made-to-order sandwiches from the French sandwich chain. Lunch specials are served until 2pm.
Scandia - Danish: Yokohama Nihon-Odori
This well-regarded Danish restaurant has been here since the 1960s, and they serve a good assortment of marinated herring and other seafood dishes, steak tartar and other Scandinavian specialties. ...
Craft Beer Bar - Beer bar: Yokohama Nihon-Odori
This elegant little bar, with room for sixteen people, is a destination for serious beer connoisseurs. You'll find several microbrews from both Minoh Aji brewery in Osaka and Baird Beer in Numazu,...
Retro Cafe - Eclectic: Yokohama Motomachi
A charming 1930's style antique-filled shop (there's even an ancient 78rpm record player) with an eclectic but good food menu and a decent selection of sake.
Three Dog Bakery - Retail: Yokohama Motomachi
Sweet and savory treats for your pooch, including doggy bagels.
Banraitei - Chinese: Yokohama Motomachi
Authentic, down-to-earth Shanghai-style cooking, including inexpensive noodle dishes and fried rice.
Shei-shei - Szechuan: Yokohama Motomachi
Reasonably priced Szechuan noodle and stir-fry dishes; budget around Y3000 for dinner, from Y500 for lunch.
Heichinrou - Chinese: Yokohama Motomachi
Yokohama Chinatown has its share of tourist traps, but century-old Heichinrou is a reliable choice for Cantonese cuisine, with especially good deals at lunchtime. Budget from Y7500 for dinner, with...
Kaseiro Shinkan - Chinese: Yokohama Motomachi
Highly regarded Peking-style Chinese in a glitzy Chinatown setting. Budget around Y7500 at dinner, Y4000 at lunchtime.
Papa Davide - Italian: Yokohama Motomachi
Good, authentic Italian cuisine in a stylish modern dining room. Prix-fixe dinners range Y5,000-10,000, lunch from Y1000.
La Boheme - Italian: Yokohama Motomachi
Inexpensive pastas and Italian wines by the glass, with convenient late-night hours.
Yokohama elsewhere
Spring Valley - Brewpub: Yokohama
While it's not worth a special trip, Spring Valley is a pleasant place to drop in if you're in the neighborhood. If you get here before 5pm you can go on the tour of the huge Kirin brewery next...
Ikea - Swedish: Yokohama
Tasty meatballs, almond cakes and other Swedish delights are served in the restaurant, at quite reasonable prices. The food department also sells an interesting selection of imported Swedish food...
Brasserie La Classe - French: Yokohama
This sprawling cafe-restaurant in Shin-Yokohama's Cubic Plaza is produced by the popular French brasserie-cafe Aux Bacchanales, and it includes a brasserie section, bakery and tea salon. Convenient...
Katsukura - Tonkatsu: Yokohama
One of the best of the tonkatsu chains, Kyoto-based Katsukura offers nice side dishes like yuba (tofu-skin) croquettes and excellent Kyoto-style pickles. And they're open all afternoon if you need a...
Monsoon Cafe - World cuisine: Yokohama
Eclectic Asian cuisine, a lively atmosphere and late-night hours, from the Global Dining Group (Zest, La Boheme).
Costco Kanazawa Seaside - Retail: Yokohama Bayside Marina
The American big-box retailer stocks a lot of imported goods as well as local produce and packaged foods. They also sell wines and liquor at discount prices. Individual membership is Y4200 per...
