The 10 unmissable restaurants in Near Tokyo, July 2019 (Yokohama, Kamakura) Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Jun 05 2020

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Categories: Kamakura Yokohama Japanese Cuisine

The 10 unmissable restaurants in Near Tokyo, July 2019 (Yokohama, Kamakura)

Planning a trip to Near Tokyo and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every tastes. Discover the best places to eat here, from traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.

See full listings of Japanese Cuisine restaurants found in and around Kamakura and Yokohama.

1. All-You-Can-Eat Lightly-Seared Fatty Meat x Meat Sushi -NIKU NO GONNOSUKE- Yokohama Sotetsu Ekimae branch

The 10 unmissable restaurants in Near Tokyo, July 2019

This restaurant offers various [Japanese meat dishes] bringing out the original savory taste of meat to the maximum with different cooking methods according to the ingredient and part. Fully enjoy the ultimate [kappo (traditional Japanese) meat cuisine] created by a master chef who knows everything about meat. To your surprise, [All-You-Can-Eat with Five Different Meat Sushi], a hot topic, is offered at [1,980 JPY] for a limited time only! Enjoy exquisite meat sushi to your heart's content. The most popular menu among ladies, [Long Horse Yukhoe (steak tartare)], is a very popular Korean gourmet dish! Enjoy its super-long size, 50 cm in total! Do not miss this very instagrammable dynamic dish! [Banquet] Enjoy various banquet courses with all-you-can-drink from 2,980 JPY to 3,980 JPY! They are ideal for various occasions, from casual gatherings with your close friends to company banquets. [Private Room] Relax and enjoy meals in a modern Japanese space respecting privacy.

All-You-Can-Eat Lightly-Seared Fatty Meat x Meat Sushi -NIKU NO GONNOSUKE- Yokohama Sotetsu Ekimae branch

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm) [Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 4:30 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,980 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from the Sotetsu Exit of JR [Yokohama Station]
Address: B1F, Yodobashi Sotetsu Ekimae Bldg., 1-5-27 Minami-Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa (Map)
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2. Yokohama Private Room Meat Bar -GABURI- Yokohama Ekimae branch

Enjoy large excellent meat dishes at [Yokohama Meat Bar GABURI]! The restaurant uses an abundance of high-quality beef, pork, and chicken carefully-selected by the chef. Enjoy high-quality meat dishes and bar menu with safe ingredients. You can also enjoy sharing a wide variety of large meat dishes, including the very destructive [Beef Tomahawk], [1 pound Steak] that is a very dynamic block of meat, grilled chicken steak, and the ultimate [Hamburger Steak of Fermented Aged Meat]! This restaurant is also ideal for parties! Their meat bar courses with all-you-can-drink are from 2,980 JPN! As a special offer, 1 person per group (the party organizer) is treated for free. They can accommodate from 2 to 40 people! Various private rooms, including popular designer's rooms, are available for booking. Please casually inquire with the restaurant!

Yokohama Private Room Meat Bar -GABURI- Yokohama Ekimae branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 0:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,980 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from [Yokohama Station] on JR Lines
Address: 4F, TK Yokohama Nishiguchi Bldg., 1-12-4 Minami-Saiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa (Map)
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3. Sisiliya

Their pizza may be simple, but it offers deep flavors; the acidity of tomato, the mellowness of cheese, and the fragrance of basil strike a delicate balance. This restaurant especially pays attention to the pizza dough-it is the cornerstone of a pizza's taste, after all. Chef Ogasawara has studied the art of making pizza dough with a true passion, developing his flour blend and low-temperature fermentation techniques that gives the pizza the ideal texture and taste. A craftsman must always keep in mind that while they might be baking countless pizzas every day, to the customer, the pizza received is all there is... every single pizza should be truly special. They have been open for more than a decade now and never taken a day off, always preparing the dough and striving to give the same quality to all of the pizzas. Freshly baked pizza is really the best there is. In order to serve the pizzas just a little bit quicker, they have designed the restaurant space with the kitchen in the center, surrounded by counter seats. This slightly unusual layout for a pizzeria is another one of the distinctive features.

Sisiliya

Open: [Weekdays/Saturdays/holidays/days before holidays] Normal hours: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:30 am).
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,200 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by foot upon alighting at Kannai station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Negishi line and the Blue line, or 5 minutes by foot upon alighting at Nihon-odori station on the Minatomirai line
Address: 1F Wado Building, 1-7 Aioicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Map)
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4. Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama

Their roast duck breast blends carefully roasted Challans duck with the subtle acidity of an espresso sauce made with Lavazza coffee beans. The rich bitterness of the espresso sauce enhances the flavors of the duck meat. The accompanying pasta brings out the flavors of the sauce, and the sauce complements the pasta. This synergistic effect is chef Sato's credo. From lemon-kneaded dough to stuffed pasta, they always have roughly 10 different kinds of fresh homemade pasta on offer. Their staff is young, mostly in their twenties. The owner asks them to "play with all their heart" and offer a truly heartfelt service to the customers, giving special attention to detail and attitude. Their dining space does not try to mimic Italy, but would rather place the emphasis on simplicity and cleanliness. They still have some posters of Sardinian festivals and a few Italian decorative objects, for a casual touch of exoticism.

Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday/holidays/days before holidays] Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm )/ Dinner: 6:00 pm -11:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm).
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Access: After alighting from Yokohama station on various JR lines, go west from the plaza in front of the east exit, and turn right before the "Hiranuma-1-chome" intersection.
Address: Monteverde Yokohama 101, Hiranuma 1-40-17, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Map)
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5. Brasserie Artisan

When this restaurant uses T-bone steak for the dish, which is rarely used in French cuisine, they let it mature for a minimum of 30 days, then swiftly sear the meat until the surface is browned to bring out the best of its aroma. A jus de viande sauce and salt further bring out the flavors of the meat. This restaurant serves mainly fish-based dishes. However, they still retain a focus on dishes based on well-aged meat. They use beef cut such as T-bone and rib eye steak, bavette or aitchbone, carefully left to mature in the pantry to bring out the meat's fragrant umami-filled flavor. Making full use of French cooking techniques, they always try to keep it simple and to reach new levels of perfection. When it comes to service, they offer the best service they can without imposing themselves on the customers. The restaurant has tables and counter seats, as well as sofas. They are a brasserie as the name implies and provide a place to enjoy food in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, perfect for eating with friends or even for a date.

Brasserie Artisan

Open: [Monday/Wednesday-Sunday/holidays/days before holidays] Lunch: 11:30 am -3:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm)/ Dinner: 6:00 pm -11:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm).
Closed: Tuesdays
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: Exit from the left of exit 5 of Motomachi-Chukagai station on the Minatomirai line, then turn left on the first corner after passing GAP, and we will be located underground in the building to your left
Address: La Supiga Motomachi 001, Motomachi 1-31, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

6. Ristorante La Tenda Rossa

Italian-grown artichoke Ripieno consists of hollowed-out artichokes stuffed with salted pork meat (guanciale) and vegetables, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, covered in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried. This deceptively simple dish requires long and delicate preparation. The chef, a meat-lover himself, puts a special emphasis on his meat dishes. They always stock six types of quality meat, including beef from the Aubrac region in France, long acclaimed for the taste of its red meat, Bigorre pork, which is often considered the ancestor of Iberico pork, and Ezo deer meat from Hokkaido. Pleasing the customers is what matters the most. Even if your favorite dish is not on the menu, feel free to request it; as long as they have the ingredients in stock, they'll do their best to meet your demands. Some of their regular customers order without even looking at the menu! The restaurant's 70 seats are always filled with satisfied guests. A bustling, vibrant atmosphere, with a lively service and warm hospitality, also enhances the taste of dishes just like an Italian trattoria!

Ristorante La Tenda Rossa

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday/holidays/days before holidays] Lunch: 11:45 am -3:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm). [Tuesday-Saturday/days before holidays] Dinner: 5:30 pm -10:30 pm (last order 9:30 pm). [Sundays/holidays] Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm).
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,400 JPY
Access: 2 minutes by foot upon alighting from Bashamichi station on the Minatomirai line
Address: Kannai Kitahara Real Estate Building 1F, Ota-cho 6-75, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Map)
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7. SALONE 2007

All the dishes fill the mouth with exquisite tastes, aromas, and textures. This restaurant serves only the freshest ingredients, such as Wagyu Japanese beef and May Queen potatoes, and the most highlighted main dish is the Barubari duck from Aomori. They prepare it with domestically produced traditional Italian vegetables such as Cima di Rapa, Radicchio Treviso or Cavolo Nero, which are just as good as those grown in Italy. The menu only states the overall concept of the dish and the ingredients used, to let the customers use their imagination to picture the dish and preserve an element of surprise. The dish served can be as expected, or very different from what they had imagined, and this discovery can be quite amusing and to the benefit of the customer. They want you to enjoy a pleasant, relaxed dining experience, and they also offer a selection of Natural wines to go with the dishes and can recommend the best pairing to enhance your dinner.

SALONE 2007

Open: [Weekdays/Saturdays/holidays/days before holidays] Lunch: 12:00 pm -3:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm)/ Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm).
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,500 JPY
Access: Convenient if you take the escalator or elevator to ground level, after exiting from exit 4 of Motomachi-Chukagai station on the Minatomirai line.
Address: B1F, Yamashita-cho 36-1, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Map)
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8. KAKA'AKO Dining and Cafe

This restaurant is very particular with the Five Star Shrimp, which features authentic flavors derived from the garlic shrimp at the famous Five Star Shrimp food truck. The ingredients are sourced differently depending on the season, but they are always served in the shell, Hawaiian-style. The shrimp are fried so the shells are crispy enough to eat, making a delightful dish that has a great taste and texture. The restaurant interior, starting with the art on the walls, is carefully designed to create an atmosphere that feels like Hawaii. The staff also dresses in Hawaiian-style clothing, which is just one of many things that create an enjoyable Hawaiian atmosphere.

KAKA'AKO Dining and Cafe

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Exit 4 at Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line. Soon after crossing the Bankoku bridge, it is on the 2nd floor of MARINE & WALK YOKOHAMA, on your right.
Address: 2F Marine & Walk Yokohama, 1-3-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Map)
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9. Sumiyaki Shokunin

At this popular BBQ restaurant, located 5 minutes walk from Center Minami Station on Yokohama Municipal Subway, you can enjoy their original aged beef cooked slowly of low temperature. They carefully select female Japanese black beef of A4 / A5 ranks regardless of the production site and serve as a thickly-cut beef to be able to enjoy chewing. It is also strongly recommended to order rare parts such as aitchbone and tri-tip, depending on the day. Chateaubriand is difficult to be perfectly grilled, so they offer a grilling service by staff as well. It is their wish to satisfy both your appetite and mind with the delicious meat. Aiming to be a restaurant where the guests can have fun while enjoying a delicious meal, they are making efforts to give the best service.

Sumiyaki Shokunin

Open: 5:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from Center Minami Station on Yokohama Municipal Subway
Address: 1F, Raffine Blanc, 26-25, Chigasakichuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

10. Kawasaki Amore - A4 rank Japanese beef and rich cheese served in a private room

Kawasaki Amore - A4 rank Japanese beef and rich cheese served in a private room cuisine

In their gorgeous space decorated with glittering chandeliers, you can enjoy a pleasant time surrounded by large portion meat dishes. Sticking to A4-rank domestic Japanese beef, they serve various exquisite dishes bringing out the original savory tastes of the ingredients, such as moist and tender [Roast Beef] and an exquisite meat sauce that has a condensed savory taste with [Amore's Special Pasta]. Large and small private rooms for 2 - 90 people are available for various occasions such as a date, party, and girl's party. This attractive restaurant, serving dishes at reasonable prices, is ideal for special events.

Kawasaki Amore - A4 rank Japanese beef and rich cheese served in a private room

Open: Dinner 4:30 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from the central east exit of Kawasaki Station on JR Tokaido Main Line. On 2F of Kanai Bldg. in front of the station
Address: 2F, Kanai Bldg., 2-1, Ekimae Honcho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki city, Kanagawa (Map)
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