Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
Chinatown, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical late-evening option in Newcastle for diners who want teppanyaki theatre rather than a quiet meal. It suits birthdays, dates, small groups better than business dinners, with easy booking listed and service running into the evening. Choose it for the grill-side format, not for confirmed awards or named chef credentials.
About Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant is a Newcastle Upon Tyne venue with opening hours that cover midday and evening periods most days. It opens from 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM Monday to Friday, runs 12–11 PM on Saturday, opens 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
Plan around the opening hours and smart-casual dress code
The schedule is central to planning. Weekdays and Sunday are split between a midday window and an evening window, while Saturday has a continuous 12–11 PM opening period. That makes Saturday the simplest day for flexible timing, while other days require attention to the afternoon closure between the two service periods.
For details such as price, named dishes, chef information, awards, seating, booking difficulty, dietary accommodations, takeaway, delivery, or a specific menu format, check directly with the restaurant before planning around them.
How it fits into a Newcastle Upon Tyne shortlist
Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant is easiest to shortlist when its hours and smart-casual setting suit the plan. If you need a later evening window, the 11 PM closing time is the key practical detail to note.
For comparison, venues to consider include Blackfriars, My Delhi Newcastle, Turtle Bay Newcastle, Slug & Lettuce - Central Newcastle, Lubber Kitchen. The right choice depends on the mood, timing, setting you want, so compare current menus, availability, booking requirements directly before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 35-39 Bath Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SP, United Kingdom
- Website
- fujiyama.restaurant
- Phone
- +441912330189
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fujiyama frames dining as performative: the flat iron griddle sits at the centre of the room and the cook stages each move in full view of the table. The experience feels intimate because the chef’s timing and technique are visible to every seat, and the meal unfolds in sequence on a shared surface. There's a classical quality to the format too — teppanyaki's mid-century origins and established menu logic give the room a traditional thread even as the spectacle draws a crowd. Overall it reads as a focused, theatre-driven dining room rather than a typical pan-Asian bar.
Best For
This is a venue built around shared theatrical dining, so it suits groups and occasions where watching the cook is part of the point. Because teppanyaki arranges proteins and vegetables in an intentional sequence on a communal griddle, the format works well for families, celebratory tables and gatherings that value interaction as much as flavour. In Newcastle’s landscape, Fujiyama also feels like a deliberate alternative to the city’s sushi and ramen offerings — a specialised option for diners seeking a hands-on, chef-centred meal rather than a conventional plated service.
Ordering Tips
Choose the teppanyaki format and sit where you can see the griddle: the menu logic is built around proteins and vegetables cooked in sequence on a shared surface, so visibility enhances the experience. Opt for a selection of different proteins or shared plates to get the full range of the cook’s sequence rather than ordering a single isolated dish. Treat the meal as communal theatre — pacing and timing are part of the service — and plan to go with others if you want variety across the griddle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fun and lively atmosphere with entertaining chefs performing at communal hotplate tables, creating an energetic and memorable experience.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
35-39 Bath Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SP, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a calmer, more traditional Newcastle meal, book Blackfriars instead. If the priority is a casual dinner with stronger value signals, My Delhi Newcastle is the more practical fallback.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Newcastle
Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant is the experience-led choice in this group: the reason to book is the teppanyaki format, especially for celebrations that need energy. Blackfriars is the better pick for a more traditional, heritage-led meal, while Fujiyama works harder for groups who want the cooking itself to be part of the night.
For value-focused casual dining, My Delhi Newcastle is the stronger cross-shop if spice, informality, lower-stakes booking matter more than table-side theatre. Turtle Bay Newcastle and Slug & Lettuce - Central Newcastle are more drinks-led, so they fit bigger social groups that care less about the meal format.
Lubber Kitchen is the alternative to check if the priority is a more food-led independent feel. Fujiyama is easier to justify when the brief is simple: a lively Japanese dinner with a clear visual hook and less booking pressure than a high-demand special-occasion table.
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Compare Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| Blackfriars | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| My Delhi Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| Turtle Bay Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| Slug & Lettuce - Central Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
| Lubber Kitchen | Newcastle Upon Tyne | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant?
Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant is in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The hours are 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM Monday to Friday, 12–11 PM on Saturday, 12–2 PM and 6–11 PM on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
How far ahead should I book Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant?
Is Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant good for a special occasion?
For occasion-specific features, pricing, private dining, or menu format, check directly with the restaurant. It may still suit your plans if the Newcastle Upon Tyne location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours work for your group.
What are alternatives to Fujiyama Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Venues to compare include My Delhi Newcastle, Turtle Bay Newcastle, Blackfriars, Slug & Lettuce - Central Newcastle, Lubber Kitchen. Check each venue's current hours, menus, availability before choosing.
