Yokohama Ukaitei
Tsukimino, Yamato
Restaurant in Yamato, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Yokohama Ukaitei is the Yamato choice for a special-occasion meal, not the value pick. Its Tabelog 100 recognition gives it stronger credibility than many local alternatives, while easier booking makes it less stressful than a typical destination restaurant. Choose it for a polished lunch or dinner; choose Men Tei Tsumugi or Maison Givree for lower-cost plans.
About Yokohama Ukaitei
Yokohama Ukaitei is a Yamato venue to consider when you want to plan around verified basics rather than assumptions. The confirmed details include smart-casual dress expectations, lunch and dinner hours from Wednesday through Sunday, recognition in Tabelog 100 #80 for 2025 with 3.7 points.
The main decision point is fit. If you are comparing different kinds of dining, Yokohama Ukaitei sits alongside options such as Maison Givree, Men Tei Tsumugi, CINNAMON GARDEN as a separate choice to evaluate by occasion, schedule, the experience you want.
Plan around the verified details
For a first-timer, the safest recommendation is to use the verified hours as the starting point. Yokohama Ukaitei is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday listed as closed. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 #80 recognition is a confirmed detail to note if you want a Yamato venue with public recognition.
Because detailed menu, pricing, beverage, dietary information are not verified here, do not build the plan around assumptions about a specific format or program. Treat the venue as a smart-casual Yamato option and confirm any important needs directly before you go.
Plan ahead, but do not overcomplicate the booking
The verified schedule gives diners several usable windows: Wednesday to Friday lunch from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, plus Saturday and Sunday lunch from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Yamato diners building a broader plan can cross-check options in our full Yamato restaurants guide, then decide whether Yokohama Ukaitei fits the schedule.
Lunch may suit a daytime schedule, while dinner works if the meal is the focus of the evening. If you are still comparing options, look at other named venues such as Pentai or Men Tei Tsumugi, then choose based on your timing and preferences rather than assuming unverified details about menu style or price.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Chome-5-2 Tsukimino, Yamato, Kanagawa 242-0002, Japan
- Website
- ukai.co.jp
- Phone
- +81462765252
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yokohama Ukaitei reads as an intimate, quietly refined teppanyaki house tucked into a residential corner of Yamato. It prioritizes technical precision and seasonal sourcing over theatrical spectacle: the chef stands at an open iron griddle, working in direct proximity with guests so the cooking itself becomes the primary performance. The tone is classic and restrained, closer in spirit to kaiseki than to casual yakiniku, and the setting’s placement outside Tokyo’s high-profile dining streets gives it a hidden-gem quality. Expect a composed, low-key atmosphere where ingredient quality and technique are the draws.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for considered evenings—special occasions, date nights and business dinners all suit its measured pacing and premium ingredients. The menu structure emphasizes courses centered on top-tier Wagyu and seasonally selected seafood and vegetables, so the meal unfolds deliberately rather than quickly. Because the format is counter-focused and the chef’s work is integral to the experience, the setting favors smaller party sizes and attentive, sit-down dining. Guests come here to appreciate sourcing, texture and the subtleties of teppanyaki technique.
Ordering Tips
Order into the structured teppanyaki course approach rather than looking for à la carte rapid plates; the venue’s strength is its course pacing and the way seasonal ingredients are showcased alongside premium Wagyu — the Japanese Black Beef Steak is a signature example. Focus on the sequence of seasonal seafood and vegetable courses that frame the beef to get the full narrative of sourcing and technique the kitchen is aiming to present. Because the chefs cook directly at the counter, let the progression unfold and treat the service as a composed tasting experience.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Maison Givree, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Nakamizo, Notable alternative
- CINNAMON GARDEN, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Men Tei Tsumugi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Pentai, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
How it compares in Yamato
Yokohama Ukaitei is the celebration choice in this Yamato group. Maison Givree sits in a lower JPY 1,000–1,999 range, so it makes more sense for a lighter spend or a casual add-on. Men Tei Tsumugi and Pentai also read as lower-cost, easier everyday choices rather than occasion anchors.
CINNAMON GARDEN, at JPY 2,000–2,999, is the more budget-conscious sit-down alternative if the group wants dinner without pushing into a more formal meal. Nakamizo is harder to position on price from the available details, so use it as a secondary comparison rather than the main cross-shop. For quality signal, Yokohama Ukaitei has the clearest recognition marker in the set.
The practical recommendation is simple: book Yokohama Ukaitei when ambience and occasion quality matter more than price. Choose Maison Givree for a low-pressure spend, Men Tei Tsumugi for a casual meal, CINNAMON GARDEN for a mid-range alternative, Pentai when convenience beats ceremony.
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Compare Yokohama Ukaitei
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Ukaitei | Yamato | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #80 | ; |
| Maison Givree | Yamato | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Nakamizo | Yamato | No published awards | ; |
| CINNAMON GARDEN | Yamato | No published awards | JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999 |
| Men Tei Tsumugi | Yamato | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| Pentai | Yamato | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Yokohama Ukaitei?
Yokohama Ukaitei is in Yamato. The verified details include smart-casual dress, Wednesday-to-Sunday lunch and dinner hours, a 2025 Tabelog 100 #80 ranking with 3.7 points.
Is Yokohama Ukaitei good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned meal in Yamato, especially because the venue has smart-casual dress guidance and confirmed public recognition. Confirm any specific needs directly before visiting.
What are alternatives to Yokohama Ukaitei?
If you want to compare other options, consider Maison Givree, Nakamizo, CINNAMON GARDEN, Men Tei Tsumugi, or Pentai, then choose based on your schedule and preferences.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yokohama Ukaitei?
Lunch is available Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Dinner is available Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Choose based on the timing that best fits your plan.
