Ukai-tei Azamino
Aoba, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
The Read
Dress
Formal
Why go
Ukai-tei Azamino is worth booking when the meal needs to feel planned, calm, occasion-ready in northern Yokohama. It is easier to book than a high-pressure destination table, but less suited to a quick, price-led meal than nearby ramen or casual options.
About Ukai-tei Azamino
Ukai-tei Azamino is a Yokohama restaurant with a formal dress code and verified midday and evening hours on its open days. With limited verified public details beyond schedule, dress code, recognition, the safest way to plan is to check current details directly rather than rely on assumptions about format, menu, or availability.
The verified schedule is Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM. The restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Confirm current availability directly before making plans.
Yokohama's more deliberate meal choice
For a reader choosing a meal in or around Yokohama, the main tradeoff is time versus intent. Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Kosuga, Ramen Garaku, Honoka Azami no may be useful cross-shops when the plan calls for a different kind of meal. Ukai-tei Azamino is the option to consider when formal dress and a planned midday or evening meal fit the occasion.
The clearest verified trust signal is its Tabelog 100 #85 placement in 2025 with a 3.6-point score. That does not mean every diner should choose it over other Yokohama options; it means the restaurant has enough outside recognition to justify considering it for a more intentional plan. For broader planning, use our full Yokohama restaurants guide before building the rest of the day around it.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose this when you want a formal, planned meal in Yokohama and the restaurant's verified midday or evening hours work for your group. Skip it if the plan is casual, flexible, or built around details that are not verified here, such as a specific menu format, seating style, or dish. You can also compare Atelier UKAI Tama puraaza or Un Petit Paquet rather than treating Ukai-tei Azamino as the default answer for every outing.
If the itinerary extends beyond the meal, keep the rest simple: compare Ukai-tei Azamino with other dining options, including the named alternatives above, then confirm the current schedule and any visit details directly with the venue before committing.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ukai-tei Azamino presents a restrained, quietly serious teppanyaki experience rooted in suburban Yokohama rather than tourist bustle. The room favors ingredient-led refinement over theatrical showmanship: chefs cook on the flat iron in full view, but the narrative is about provenance and quality rather than spectacle. Local loyalty replaces walk-in traffic, so the atmosphere feels intimate and measured, with service and pacing that match the premium ingredients on the grill. It reads as a place for diners who value disciplined sourcing and carefully executed preparations in an unflashy, elegant setting.
Best For
This is a destination for dinner and special evenings when the meal itself is the occasion. Ukai-tei Azamino specializes in high-grade domestic beef and seasonal seafood and vegetables cooked teppanyaki-style, so it naturally suits date nights, business dinners and milestone celebrations that center on top-tier ingredients. Because the restaurant prioritizes provenance and cooking accuracy, guests who appreciate traceable Wagyu and meticulous preparation will find the offering especially rewarding. The suburban location means regulars and those willing to travel make up much of the room.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant's strengths: choose dishes that showcase the sourcing discipline, notably the Japanese Black Beef Teppanyaki and seasonal seafood and vegetable preparations. Expect the emphasis to be on ingredient quality and exacting cookery rather than theatrical embellishments—ask about the provenance of cuts and seasonal suppliers if provenance matters to you. Portions and preparations are oriented toward tasting the primary ingredient, so order deliberately rather than chasing dramatic presentations.
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-14-3 Azaminominami, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 225-0012, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If price is the main filter, book Ramen Garaku or Honoka Azami no. If the plan is more about sweets than a full restaurant meal, choose Atelier UKAI Tama puraaza or Un Petit Paquet.
Restaurant context
How Ukai-tei Azamino compares in Yokohama
Choose Ukai-tei Azamino when the meal needs more ceremony than a quick local stop. Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Kosuga sits in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 range and is the better value play for a focused noodle meal, while Ramen Garaku is the lower-spend option at under JPY 999.
For casual neighborhood eating, Honoka Azami no is easier to justify on price, also listed under JPY 999. For sweets or a lighter stop, Atelier UKAI Tama puraaza and Un Petit Paquet make more sense than treating Ukai-tei Azamino as a dessert-led booking.
The practical recommendation: book Ukai-tei Azamino for a deliberate lunch or dinner in Aoba Ward, cross-shop Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Kosuga for value, use Ramen Garaku or Honoka Azami no when speed and low spend matter more than setting.
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Compare Ukai-tei Azamino
| Venue | Location | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukai-tei Azamino | Yokohama | Tabelog 100 - Steak / Teppanyaki - EAST - 2025 · #85 | , |
| Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Kosuga | Yokohama | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| Ramen Garaku | Yokohama | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Honoka Azami no | Yokohama | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
| Atelier UKAI Tama puraaza | Yokohama | No published awards | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 |
| Un Petit Paquet | Yokohama | No published awards | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Ukai-tei Azamino?
Do not count on bar seating unless the venue confirms it directly, because verified details here cover the city, schedule, dress code, recognition rather than seating format. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Ukai-tei Azamino good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if you want a formal planned meal in Yokohama and are comfortable visiting within the venue's midday or evening hours. Confirm current policies directly before going alone.
How far ahead should I book Ukai-tei Azamino?
Plan ahead if you want to visit within the verified schedule. The restaurant is open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Its Tabelog 100 #85 (2025): 3.6pts listing is a useful reason not to rely on last-minute timing.
Is Ukai-tei Azamino good for a special occasion?
It can be a sensible special-occasion pick if your plan is a formal meal in Yokohama and the limited weekly schedule works for your group. The Tabelog 100 #85 (2025): 3.6pts recognition gives it a verified trust signal, but confirm current details directly before planning around the visit.
What are alternatives to Ukai-tei Azamino?
For a different dining plan, consider Shirakawa Teuchi Chuka Soba Kosuga, Ramen Garaku, or Honoka Azami no. Atelier UKAI Tama puraaza and Un Petit Paquet may also be relevant cross-shops depending on what kind of outing you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ukai-tei Azamino?
Both midday and evening hours are verified on open days: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Choose the slot that fits your Yokohama plans, confirm current availability before going.
What should I order at Ukai-tei Azamino?
Specific dishes and menu formats are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu details before deciding what to order.
