Aichun
Naka, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
A 56-seat Chinese restaurant in Yokohama's Motomachi-Chukagai district, renovated in 2023 and recognized in Tabelog 100 for 2023, 2024, and 2026. Lunch and dinner both run JPY 1,000-1,999, with course-menu reservations available and walk-in à la carte ordering welcome. Cash-only, family-friendly, and six minutes from Motomachi-Chukagai Station.
About Aichun
Aichun is a Yokohama venue with a price band of JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. Its schedule covers both midday and evening service on most open days: Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Monday is closed.
What to Know Before You Go
Aichun sits in an everyday dining price band.
How the Menu Anchors Value
The price range is JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999. That makes Aichun a relatively accessible Yokohama option on price alone. The hours indicate a midday service window and an evening service window from Tuesday through Sunday, with a slightly earlier Sunday evening close.
Aichun appears on the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 list. Diners comparing Aichun with other named options should treat those comparisons cautiously unless evaluating the same types of details for each venue. Comparable venue names include Goku Chasou, Keitokuchin, Kinryo, Kyo Chubo, and Saiko Shinkan, while other Yokohama dining can be considered more generally.
For a broader look at Yokohama's dining scene, use Aichun's schedule and price band as the practical starting point: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Saturday for 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM; open Sunday for 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM; priced at JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Location
- 138 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/_aichyuin_
- Phone
- +81 45-641-6245
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling Chinatown dining room with simple décor, closely set tables, and a warm, down‑to‑earth atmosphere suited to families and groups sharing hearty Cantonese dishes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
Signature Dishes
- Beef belly stew
- Beef brisket rice
- Gomoku fried rice
- Chahan (fried rice)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 138 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–7:30 PM
Location
138 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kinryo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Keitokuchin, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
- Goku Chasou, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Kyo Chubo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Saiko Shinkan, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000-1,999 for both lunch and dinner, Aichun sits in the middle of Yokohama's Tabelog 100 Chinese restaurant tier, cheaper than Keitokuchin (JPY 3,000-3,999 dinner) and far below Saiko Shinkan (JPY 6,000-7,999), but carrying the same award credibility. If you're optimizing for repeat-visit value rather than a one-time splurge, this is the clearest choice, Kinryo matches the price range but leans Cantonese dim sum, while Goku Chasou climbs slightly higher (JPY 2,000-2,999 dinner) without adding meaningful differentiation in format or execution.
Booking difficulty here is easy compared to higher-tier spots, reservations are course-menu only, but walk-ins work for à la carte ordering during lunch and dinner windows. That flexibility gives you an advantage over Saiko Shinkan, where advance booking is essential, and Keitokuchin, where peak-hour slots fill fast. For groups, the third-floor large room at Aichun solves the private-dining cost problem most comparable spots create, Kyo Chubo (JPY 1,000-1,999) caps party size more tightly, and Kinryo's dim sum setup doesn't scale well past four diners. If you're weighing celebration-worthy options, Saiko Shinkan justifies its price for technique-focused tasting menus, but for a reliable neighborhood Chinese spot with award recognition and no private-room surcharges, Aichun holds the value position in the district.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aichun good for solo dining?
Aichun's price range is JPY 1,000–1,999.
Is lunch or dinner better at Aichun?
Aichun has midday and evening hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Is Aichun good for a special occasion?
Aichun's price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, and it appears on the Tabelog 100 Chinese cuisine EAST 2026 list.
What are alternatives to Aichun in Yokohama?
Other named venues that may be considered alongside Aichun include Goku Chasou, Keitokuchin, Kinryo, Kyo Chubo, and Saiko Shinkan. Compare their locations, prices, awards, and service details directly when planning.
