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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 Lomi Lomi Salmon, Spam croquettes and smoked ahi poke. Budget around Y3500 for food and drink. [feedback]Tsuruyacho 2-17-1, Soutetsu Iwasaki-Gakuen Bldg B1F. Open 5-11pm (LO) daily. 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 mostly thrash metal, and album covers decorate the walls. [feedback]Tsuruyacho 2-19-8, Paseri Bldg 2F. Open 6pm-2am. Closed Sundays. | |
Cheers (Belgian rest/beer bar). 045-311-7804 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 the bottle, mostly Belgian. Food is a mix of Belgian and British: mussels, frites, fish and chips, shepherd's pie. The basement space is pleasantly decorated, with several nooks and crannies at different levels. [feedback]Tsuruyacho 3-32-14, Shinko Bldg B1F. (from the underground Diamond mall, take exit 12 south, cross under the highway overpass, turn left at Jonathan's; it's on the right after 1/2 block) Open 4pm-midnight. Closed Sundays. | |
Tsuruyacho 1-3. Open 5-10:30pm (LO) daily. Aen (Tonkatsu). 045-317-7580 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 there's even a no-smoking section, so they're a bit different from the average tonkatsu shop. The windows provide a romantic vista of the train tracks of Yokohama station. [feedback]Minami-Saiwai 1-1-1, Yokohama Cial 6F. Open 11am-5, 5-10:30pm daily. | |
Cheap, casual Thai and Vietnamese noodle dishes, plus Asian desserts and tea in the afternoon. [feedback]Minami-Saiwai 1-1-1, Yokohama Cial 6F. Open 11am-5, 5-10:30pm daily. | |
Entertaining pan-Asian dishes at budget prices in a lively izakaya-style setting. [feedback]Minami-Saiwai 1-3-1, More's 9F. Open 5-11:30pm (LO) daily. | |
Peppery chicken wings and other creative chicken cuisine from this popular chain. Note the convenient late-night hours. [feedback]Kita-saiwai 1-1-13, Comfort 178, 7F. Open 5pm-5am daily. | |
Yet another branch of this popular pan-Asian izakaya. [feedback]Kita-saiwai 1-1-13, Comfort 178, 9F. Open 5pm-midnight daily. High-quality budget Italian, nice-size portions and a good wine selection. [feedback]Kita-Saiwai 1-2-7, Yodobashi Camera Multimeda Yokohama B2F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. A well-established, very popular "gaijin bar" with a lively atmosphere. [feedback]Minami-Saiwai 14-2, Nishiguchi Meiwa Building B1F. Open 5pm-1am. | |
Nice southern Italian pizzas, good antipasti and bread. Budget around Y8500 per person. [feedback]Kita-saiwai 2-13-1. (About 5 min. from Yokohama station) Closed Mondays. Zizi (Wine bar). 045-311-6770 A small Italian wine bar with food - the full-course meal is Y3000. [feedback]Sengencho 1-4-9. (About 10 minutes from Yokohama station) Open 6pm-2am. Closed Sundays.
East side
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 one or two decent sakes. [See branch review] [feedback]Takashima 2-16-1, Lumine Yokohama 7F. Open 11am-11pm daily. This popular chain specializes in oysters (both raw and cooked), Cajun-style gumbo and various seafood dishes. [feedback]Takashima 2-18-1, Yokohama Sogo 10F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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. [feedback] Takashima 2-18-1, Yokohama Sogo 10F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
Sure, other cafes here in Bay Quarter will let you bring your dog, but Freshness has a dedicated menu for your pooch, including crepes, kabocha milk pudding and special burgers for dogs. There's also a pet boutique, photo studio and boarding facility attached. Dogs are welcome indoors or outside on the terrace. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 2F. Open 11am-9pm daily. | |
Use the charcoal brazier on your table to barbecued lamb and chicken, seafood and seasonal vegetables; dinner sets start at Y3500, and the open bar is an extra Y1500 (90-minute limit). The best seats are out on the terrace overlooking the canal and boat dock. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 2F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
Issa (Izakaya). 045-440-5753 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 Y3500 at dinnertime. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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 lights of Minato-Mirai off in the distance. Budget around Y3000 at dinnertime. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 4F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
Good American-style sandwiches and burgers are the draw here, along with Hawaiian microbrew beers. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 4F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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 Y2800. There's nice outdoor seating, although the pleasantly decorated interior is packed a bit tightly for this price level. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 5F. Open 11am-2:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. | |
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 there's a lot of outdoor seating on the terrace. Budget around Y5000 for dinner with a few drinks. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 5F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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. [feedback]Kinkocho 1-10, Yokohama Bay Quarter 5F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. | |
Yokohama Minato-Mirai
Minato-mirai 2-2-1, Landmark Plaza 1F. Open 10am-9:30pm (LO) daily. | |
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. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-2-1, Landmark Plaza 1F. Open 11am-8pm daily. | |
Konaya (Soba/Udon). 045-228-6221 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). [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-2-1, Landmark Plaza 1F. Open 11am-10pm daily. | |
One of the best (well, one of the only) salad bars in the neighborhood. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-2-1-2, Landmark Plaza 3F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. | |
Kissho (Shabu-shabu). 045-222-5522 Shabu-shabu and kaiseki (from Y8000 at dinnertime). [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-2-1-2, Landmark Plaza 5F. Open 11am-10pm daily. An enormously popular restaurant with reasonable prices, crowded seating, deafening noise and school-cafeteria-quality food. No smoking. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 3rd", B1F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
Reliable curries from a major chain of Indian restaurants. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 3rd", B1F. Open 11am-10pm daily. | |
A large seafood menu, with entrees Y2,000-3,000, appetizers starting around Y1,500. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 2nd", 2F. Open 11am-10pm (LO) daily. | |
A very casual Chinese cafeteria with noodles, dim sum, desserts and tea, and a nice view of the harbor. From the Chanto dining group. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 2nd", 3F. Open 11am-11pm daily. | |
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. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 2nd", 4/5F. Open 11am-10:30pm (LO) daily. | |
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 menu is Y2800, and all main dishes are Y1200. There's some "outdoor" seating facing out onto the shopping mall. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Square "At 2nd", 2F. Open 11am-10pm daily. | |
Burgers, loud music, and visitors from out of town. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Queen's Tower A, 1F. Open 11am-11:30pm daily. | |
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 dinners from Y8000 (or order a la carte). [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3, Pan Pacific Hotel 3F. Open 11:30am-1:40, 5:30-8:30pm daily. | |
Good, fast Thai food in a food court setting. [feedback]Minato-mirai 2-3-2, Queen's East B1F. Open 11am-8pm daily. | |
Spicy J (World cuisine). 045-223-2289 An Asian bistro with a fantatstic view of the Yokohama waterfront. Most dishes run in the Y1,000-2,000 range. [feedback]Minato-mirai 1-1-1, Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel 31. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5:30-10:30pm (LO) daily.
Yokohama Kannai - Motomachi
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. [feedback]Nogecho 2-78. Open 6-11:40pm. Closed Sundays.
Chanto (Izakaya). 045-222-0680 Modern Japanese cuisine in a pleasantly modern setting. [feedback]Sakuragicho 1-1-67, Crossgate 2F. Open 11am-midnight daily. 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. Unfortunately the brewed-on-premises beers aren't quite up to the mark - stick to wine instead. The Mediterranean-style interior is a pleasant oasis amid the office buildings; there's also a cafe and a take-away bakery downstairs. [feedback]Sumiyoshicho 6-68-1. Open 8:30am-10pm (LO). Closed Sundays.
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. [feedback]Horaicho 2-5-1. (on the north side of Ohdori Park, about 2 1/2 blocks from the JR station) Open 11:30am-1:30, 5-10pm (LO) daily. | |
This Greek landmark has been serving hearty, home-style food since 1953 (although they moved to a new location in 2001). Mostly counter seating, with one small private room in the back. [feedback]Horaicho 2-6-7. (from the station walk along Odori Park 3 blocks, turn R and walk 1 block) Open 5pm-1am daily. | |
 Al Ain (Middle Eastern). 045-251-6199 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 delicious grilled meats and perfect cous cous to the sweet baklava and other desserts, you're assured of a complete Middle Eastern experience. If that isn't enough, order a hookah with a bowl of apple-flavored tobacco to share with everyone else at your table while you watch the belly dancing (Friday and Saturday nights from 8:30). [feedback]Yayoicho 2-17, Stalk Tower Ohdori-Koen Bldg. B1F. (along Ohdori Koen, about 3 min. west of Isezaki Chojamachi subway station exit 6, at Yayoicho 2-chome crossing, underneath a Family Mart) Open 6-11:30pm (LO). Closed Sundays. | |
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, along with many other Japanese craft beers. There are also thirty single-malt Scotch whiskies, and a small sausage-oriented food menu. [feedback]Otacho 2-31-3, Copo Sunrise Otacho 1F. Open 4-11:30pm (noon-10pm weekends). Closed Mondays. 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. Dinner and drinks run around Y8000 per person, or you can go all out and try the all-you-can-eat smorgasbord for Y9000 per person. No lunch on Sundays. [feedback]Kaigandori 1-1, Yokohama Boeki Kyokai Bldg 2F. Open 11am-11pm (LO) daily. 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. [feedback]Ishikawacho 1-21. Open 5pm-2am. Closed Mondays. | |
Sweet and savory treats for your pooch, including doggy bagels. [feedback]Motomachi 2-87-9. Open 11am-8pm daily. | |
AKA "Tom's Srilanka Restaurant", this place has a homey feel and a cute resident terrier. The chef's special course is either Y6000 or Y7000 for two, but most dishes on the a la carte menu are under Y1500. Lunch till 3pm. [feedback]Motomachi 2-88-1, Motomachi Siete Bldg 2F. Open 11:30am-9pm daily. A California wine-tasting bar with daytime hours. Light snacks are available to go with your wines by the glass. [feedback]Motomachi 4-161, 2F. (behind Union Market and above Miami Beachcomber) Open 11:30am-7:30pm. Closed Mondays. Authentic, down-to-earth Shanghai-style cooking, including inexpensive noodle dishes and fried rice. [feedback]Yamashitacho 126. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-9:30pm. Closed Thursdays. Reasonably priced Szechuan noodle and stir-fry dishes; budget around Y3000 for dinner, from Y500 for lunch. [feedback]Yamashitacho 138. Open 11:30am-2:30, 5-8:30pm (LO) daily. 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 banquet menus up to around Y50,000 per person for those extra-special occasions. [feedback]Yamashitacho 149. Open 11am-10:15pm (LO) daily. Highly regarded Peking-style Chinese in a glitzy Chinatown setting. Budget around Y7500 at dinner, Y4000 at lunchtime. [feedback]Yamashitacho 164. Open 11:30am-9pm (LO) daily. A tiny tea shop in Yokohama Chinatown serving over 40 different Chinese teas. If you've got the time and the inclination, the owner is happy to explain the various choices on the menu. There's also a small retail shop next door selling leaf tea (150 kinds), teacups and tea accessories. [feedback]Yamashitacho 220. Open 11am-8pm (LO). Closed Mondays.
Yokohama elsewhere
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 door. The microbrews include "Spring Valley," a light lager virtually identical to Kirin Lager, an okay dunkel and a changing seasonal special. They offer the usual sausages and stews on the menu. There's also a large noisy restaurant called "Beer Port" right next door, where they offer many different varieties of Kirin on tap. (10-minute walk from Namamugi station on Keihin-Kyuko line. Brewery tour 10am-5pm, except Mondays; 045-503-8250 for info). [feedback]Yokohama-shi, Namamugi 1-17-1, Kirin Yokohama Beer Village. Open 11am-9:30pm (LO). Closed Mondays (Oct. - May). 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 early-morning hours start at 8am. [feedback]Yokohama-shi, Kohoku-ku, Shin-Yokohama 2-100-45, Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama 10F. Open 8am-11pm daily. | |
Ramen for serious connoisseurs, with branches of eight of the best ramen shops from throughout Japan. [See FULL REVIEW.] [feedback]Yokohama-shi, Kohoku-ku, Shin-Yokohama 2-14-21. (3 minutes from JR Shin-Yokohama station) Open 11am-10pm (last admission) daily. | |
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