Kitchen Umagoya
Yumura, Kofu
Restaurant in Kofu, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Why go
Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu specialist in Yumura with seven consecutive selections (2017–2026). Lunch runs JPY 2,000–2,999, dinner JPY 1,000–1,999. Open Thursday–Sunday only, with limited parking and a no-children policy for those unable to finish full portions. Cash only, no reservations, walk-ins welcome.
About Kitchen Umagoya
Kitchen Umagoya is a Kofu venue with a narrow operating schedule and modest listed price bands. Its hours are Thursday lunch, Friday through Sunday lunch and dinner, and it is closed from Monday through Wednesday. The listed price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999.
The venue is listed in the Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu 2026 category. Beyond that recognition, details such as seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, parking, menu items, and service rules should be checked directly before planning a visit.
The Tonkatsu Note
The public hook is Kitchen Umagoya's placement in the Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu 2026 list. Individual cuts, suppliers, cooking methods, drinks, and a detailed menu format are not specified. For diners comparing options, the clearest practical facts are the Kofu location, the limited weekly schedule, and the JPY 1,000–2,999 price span.
How It Stacks Against Other Options
Kitchen Umagoya is one option to consider when planning dining in Kofu, especially if the Tabelog tonkatsu recognition is relevant to your itinerary. Other venues to compare include Chuka Soba Uezu, Torikado, Yakiniku ATSU, Yakitori 58, and chainizu dainingu masamune. For the broader dining scene, compare current hours and availability directly before choosing.
Hours & Access: Kitchen Umagoya is in Kofu. Hours are Monday closed, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–7:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–7:30 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–7:30 PM. Group Policy: Specific group, child, and seating policies are not listed. Dress: No specific dress code is listed. Scene: Expect a Kofu dining stop with limited opening windows rather than a venue with extensive service details.
Verdict: consider Kitchen Umagoya if you are in Kofu and can plan around its Thursday–Sunday operating windows. The strongest reasons to shortlist it are its Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu 2026 listing, its Kofu location, and its JPY 1,000–2,999 price range. If you need confirmed reservations, payment options, seating details, parking, dietary information, or a full menu in advance, verify those directly before going. Explore more options in our full Kofu restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Chome-6-22 Yumura, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0073, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/yamanashi/A1901/A190101/19000291
- Phone
- +81 55-252-7215
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, unpretentious neighborhood tonkatsu restaurant with simple tatami seating and shared tables, non‑smoking and likely bustling but orderly during short lunch and dinner services.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tonkatsu (pork cutlet)
- Kurobuta aged tenderloin cutlet
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-6-22 Yumura, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0073, Japan
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-6-22 Yumura, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0073, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- chainizu dainingu masamune, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Yakitori 58, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Torikado, Yakitori, Yakitori
- Chuka Soba Uezu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Yakiniku ATSU, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Kitchen Umagoya holds Kofu's only Tabelog 100 designation in the tonkatsu category, positioning it above general yakitori and yakiniku competitors in the city. Chainizu Dainingu Masamune charges three to five times more (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner versus JPY 1,000–1,999 here) and delivers Chinese-influenced kaiseki with multiple courses, book there if you want variety and are willing to spend. Yakitori 58 at JPY 5,000–5,999 suits groups who prefer skewers and sake over a single fried-pork main; it's a better social-drinking venue than Kitchen Umagoya's shared-table, no-photography dining room. Yakiniku ATSU handles Korean-style grilled beef with tableside cooking, choose it for meat variety and interactive prep rather than craft frying technique.
For tonkatsu purists, Kitchen Umagoya is the clear specialist in Kofu, but Tokyo-based diners should weigh the 90-minute train journey against established capital options like Tonki (Meguro), Marugo (Yotsuya), or Butagumi (Nishi-Azabu), all of which hold similar or stronger reputations and offer daily service. The Yumura location works if you're already touring Yamanashi's wineries or staying near Mount Fuji; otherwise, the Thursday–Sunday schedule and cash-only policy add friction that Tokyo alternatives avoid.
Value-conscious diners will appreciate the JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch pricing, which undercuts most Tabelog 100 peers by 30–50%. The trade-off is a stripped-down experience: no reservations, shared seating when busy, and a strict no-children policy for partial eaters. If you want tonkatsu without the fuss and can visit Thursday–Sunday, Kitchen Umagoya delivers award-recognized craft at a lower price than urban equivalents. If you need flexibility or prefer multi-course dining, Chainizu Dainingu Masamune or a Tokyo specialist makes more sense.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kitchen Umagoya good for a special occasion?
Kitchen Umagoya is in Kofu, has listed price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and keeps a limited weekly schedule. Specifics such as reservations, seating, private rooms, payment methods, and service style should be checked directly before planning a special occasion.
Is Kitchen Umagoya worth the price?
The listed price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Kitchen Umagoya is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu 2026 category. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in that recognition and whether its limited Kofu hours fit your plans.
What are alternatives to Kitchen Umagoya?
Other venues to consider include Chuka Soba Uezu, Torikado, Yakiniku ATSU, Yakitori 58, and chainizu dainingu masamune. Compare directly before choosing.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Kitchen Umagoya?
A tasting menu is not listed. The confirmed details are the Kofu location, the listed price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, the Tabelog 100 Tonkatsu 2026 listing, and the posted weekly hours.
What should a first-timer know about Kitchen Umagoya?
Plan around the limited schedule. Kitchen Umagoya is closed Monday through Wednesday, opens Thursday 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, and opens Friday through Sunday for 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–7:30 PM. Details such as reservations, payment methods, parking, photography rules, and seating should be checked directly.
Is Kitchen Umagoya good for solo dining?
If you are visiting alone, the most reliable planning details are the Kofu location, the hours, and the JPY 1,000–2,999 listed price span.
