Rakkyo & Star
Kōhoku, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Eight-time Tabelog 100 selection for soup curry in Tsunashima, offering Sapporo-style broths with wide spice customization and a café hybrid format. Weekday reservations available; weekends first-come. JPY 1,000–2,999 depending on service, cash-only, family-friendly counter seating.
About Rakkyo & Star
Rakkyo & Star is a Yokohama venue with a casual dress code and price bands of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024. Details on the restaurant's exact location within Yokohama, seating layout, hours, reservation rules, payment methods, menu structure, take-out service, family amenities, or specific dishes are not available.
Rakkyo & Star is in Yokohama. Its dress code is casual, its price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. It is recognized by Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024, which gives diners a useful signal.
A menu, hours, seat count, chef name, reservation policy, payment rules, allergy accommodations, or take-out and delivery information are not available. These points should be checked directly with the venue before visiting.
How It Stacks Up
For diners comparing options, Rakkyo & Star can be considered alongside other venues such as Chuka Soba Efu, Hikage, Hi, How Are You, Buta Boshi, TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, or more generally against other dining in Yokohama. Comparison data on menus, seating, drinks, scores, or service formats for those peers is not available, so the comparison is broad: Rakkyo & Star is the Yokohama venue in this set recognized by Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024.
If you are planning a visit, the price bands and casual dress code are dependable information; practical details such as opening times, booking, payment, menu availability should be checked directly. For a fuller picture of Yokohama's dining landscape, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 神奈川県横浜市港北区綱島西1-2-9 ゴールデンパーク 1F
- Website
- spicegogo.com
- Phone
- +81455423939
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Rakkyo & Star presents itself as a compact, unfussy spot rooted in Hokkaido’s soup-curry tradition. The listing frames it as a cafe and Yoshoku-style restaurant that imports an authentic Sapporo specialty, so the overall impression is approachable and focused on straightforward, flavorful cooking rather than formality. It emphasizes monthly limited dishes, signaling a playful, rotating menu that keeps regulars engaged. The entry notes a short three-minute walk from Tsunashima Station and a no-smoking policy, which together position the place as convenient and friendly for neighborhood diners seeking a relaxed, food-first experience.
Best For
This venue is best for diners who want an approachable, specialty soup-curry experience without pretension. Its roots in Sapporo-style soup curry and the cafe framing make it a natural stop for locals and visitors looking for a focused, casual meal rather than a fine-dining outing. The short walk from Tsunashima Station makes it practical for commuters or shoppers seeking a quick sit-down meal, and the monthly limited menu gives repeat visitors fresh reasons to return. It suits individuals, pairs, and small groups looking for comforting, distinctive Japanese-Western fusion fare.
Ordering Tips
Keep an eye out for the monthly limited menu, which the listing highlights as a popular draw — ordering one of those rotating dishes is a reliable way to sample what’s current and notable. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on authentic Hokkaido-style soup curry, choose a signature soup-curry option to experience the shop’s specialty. The Tabelog entry references user reviews and photos, so consulting recent posts there can help you gauge portion size and spice level before you go. Note the no-smoking policy when planning your visit if that matters to your party.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, café-like neighborhood curry shop with a warm, cozy feel and a lively but comfortable noise level, focused on relaxed meals rather than formal dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Special Jerk Chicken Soup Curry
- Hokkaido Vegetable Soup Curry
- Bean Curry with Fennel Keema (seasonal plate)
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chuka Soba Efu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Hi, How Are You, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Hikage, 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
- Buta Boshi, 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
Rakkyo & Star holds the strongest Tabelog pedigree among Yokohama's soup curry specialists, with eight consecutive Tabelog 100 selections outpacing any peer in the JPY 1,000–2,999 range. Chuka Soba Efu runs a similar lunch price (JPY 1,000–1,999) but focuses on ramen rather than soup curry, making it a better choice for noodle purists but a weaker option for spice-forward broths. Hikage matches the price tier and offers Japanese comfort food, though it lacks the category specialization and family-friendly layout that Rakkyo & Star delivers with kids' menus and baby chairs. For groups seeking variety over depth, Hi, How Are You provides a broader menu at a comparable cost but without the soup curry focus or Tabelog recognition.
TOTSZEN BAKER'S KITCHEN sits below JPY 999 and serves lighter café fare, useful for quick bites but not a meaningful comp for curry-focused meals. Buta Boshi operates in the same JPY 1,000–1,999 band but centers on pork dishes rather than soup curry, making it a lateral option for diners prioritizing protein variety over spice customization. Rakkyo & Star's weekday reservation system and take-out capability give it an edge in flexibility, while its cash-only policy and weekend walk-in model require more planning than card-friendly peers.
For splurge-worthy soup curry with deeper spice layering, Sapporo remains the benchmark, but within Yokohama's accessible price range, Rakkyo & Star delivers the most consistent execution. Best value goes to lunch service (JPY 1,000–1,999), easiest booking is weekday afternoons, the café hybrid format makes it the most adaptable choice for mixed-appetite groups.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Rakkyo & Star?
Rakkyo & Star is not known to offer a tasting menu. Details include its Yokohama location, casual dress code, JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999 price bands, Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 recognition.
Can Rakkyo & Star accommodate groups?
Is Rakkyo & Star good for solo dining?
The casual dress code and price bands suggest it can be approached as a casual Yokohama dining option, but information on counter seating, table layout, wait times, or reservation rules is not available.
What should I wear to Rakkyo & Star?
Casual dress is appropriate. No formal dress code is indicated.
What are alternatives to Rakkyo & Star?
Among comparable venues, diners may also look at Chuka Soba Efu, Hikage, Hi, How Are You, Buta Boshi, TOTSZEN BAKER’S KITCHEN, or browse other Yokohama dining options more generally. Menu-level comparison details for those venues are not available.
Is Rakkyo & Star worth the price?
Rakkyo & Star's price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Curry - EAST - 2024 recognition is a positive signal, but specific value judgments depend on the current menu and service details, which should be checked directly.
Is Rakkyo & Star good for a special occasion?
Information on the room, service style, booking policy, or amenities for special occasions is not available. Based on the casual dress code, it is safest to treat Rakkyo & Star as a casual Yokohama option unless the venue confirms otherwise.
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