Yakitori Hifumi
Naka, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 19-seat omakase yakitori counter in Yokohama's Naka Ward, recognized on Tabelog's 2025 yakitori EAST 100 list. Courses run ¥10,000–¥14,999 with a strict single-format policy, making it a solid choice for diners who value grilling precision over menu customization.
About Yakitori Hifumi
Yakitori Hifumi is a Yokohama venue with evening hours and a price range of ¥10,000 to ¥14,999. It is open Monday through Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM and closed on Sunday. The dress code is casual.
The restaurant is in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025. Specific details such as seating layout, reservation rules, menu format, beverage program, allergy policies, service charges, and payment methods are not available.
Omakase Counter or Private Room?
Yakitori Hifumi's seating and service arrangements (counter seating, private rooms, or omakase-only format) are not specified. Diners should plan based on these details: Yokohama location, evening service, casual dress, and a ¥10,000 to ¥14,999 price range.
Compared with other dining options, Yakitori Hifumi sits in a premium range given its price band. The Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 listing provides recognition, but Michelin status, exact ranking, score, or additional awards are not available.
Getting In and What to Expect
For planning, the hours are Monday through Saturday, 6 PM to 10 PM, with Sunday closed. Specific booking channels, phone numbers, cancellation policies, minimum party sizes, and late-arrival rules are not available.
The location is Yokohama. Specific street address, building, station access, nearby parking, public-holiday closures, beverage selections, and payment methods are not available.
For travelers exploring Yokohama's dining scene, Yakitori Hifumi is best framed by its essentials: Yokohama, casual dress, dinner hours, a ¥10,000 to ¥14,999 price range, and Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition. Diners comparing options can also look at Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai or Nakajo, while keeping in mind that their formats, prices, or locations are not available.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 6–10 PM · Tuesday: 6–10 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒231-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Aioicho, 2 Chome−52 Kaneko Bld., ５階
- Website
- res-reserve.com/ja/restaurants/yakitori-123
- Phone
- +81 70-1381-0123
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yakitori Hifumi presents itself as a neighborhood izakaya in Kannai that focuses on yakitori and kushiyaki. The listing emphasizes “Speciality Yakitori,” and the place reads like a casual, compact tavern rather than a formal dining room. It’s the kind of spot that appears on Tabelog with user photos and reviews: a local eatery where diners come for grilled-skewer fare and a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The venue is a five-minute walk from Kannai Station and has sectionalized smoking, making it a convenient, straightforward spot for an evening out.
Best For
This venue is best suited to casual evening dining and groups who want a straightforward yakitori experience near Kannai Station. The presence of private rooms makes it appropriate for small gatherings or diners seeking a bit more privacy, while the izakaya format keeps the overall tone informal. Because the listing specifically invites patrons to enjoy “Speciality Yakitori” tonight, it reads as a dinner-focused address favored by locals and visitors looking for grilled-skewer fare in a compact, tavern-like setting.
Ordering Tips
Yakitori is the focus, so plan to order skewers as a central part of the meal. If you prefer a private space, book one of the private rooms in advance since the venue advertises them. Note the mention of sectionalized smoking and ask about seating if smoke-free seating is important to you. Check the Tabelog listing for user photos and reviews before you go to get a sense of portion sizes, pricing, and the most-popular items.
Venue details
Ambiance
Small, quietly bustling yakitori counter with warm lighting, a simple classic interior, and a focus on watching the chef grill skewers right in front of guests; more like a refined yakitori bar than a casual izakaya.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Counter dining, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Beer
Signature Dishes
- Omakase yakitori course
- Grilled pheasant skewers
- Chicken tsukune
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒231-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Aioicho, 2 Chome−52 Kaneko Bld., ５階
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 6–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 6–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 6–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Japan, 〒231-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Aioicho, 2 Chome−52 Kaneko Bld., ５階 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- 1000, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Yakitori Saito, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Nakajo, Sushi, Sushi
- Yakitori Midori, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
Yakitori Hifumi sits in the middle of Yokohama's omakase yakitori spectrum. 1000 charges ¥15,000 to ¥19,999 for a comparable format, delivering marginally higher ingredient quality at a steeper price. Yakitori Midori offers a similar counter experience at ¥8,000 to ¥9,999, making it a better value for diners testing the omakase format for the first time. For those prioritizing affordability over Tabelog credentials, Yakitori Saito at ¥6,000 to ¥7,999 provides dependable grilling without the reservation pressure.
Booking difficulty varies: Yakitori Hifumi requires advance planning but remains easier to secure than Tokyo's top counters. Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai operates at the budget end (¥3,000 to ¥3,999) and offers walk-in availability, though it lacks the omakase structure and award recognition. Diners seeking sushi instead of yakitori should explore Nakajo, which occupies a similar quality tier within a different cuisine category.
Choose Yakitori Hifumi if the Tabelog recognition and omakase-only format appeal, and the ¥10,000–¥14,999 price point fits your budget. Opt for Yakitori Midori for a lower-cost introduction to the format, or 1000 if you're willing to spend more for incremental refinement. For casual yakitori without reservations, Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai handles spontaneous visits, though the experience lacks the structured course progression found at omakase-focused counters.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Yakitori Hifumi?
Specific reservation timing, booking channels, phone numbers, cancellation rules, and seat counts are not available. Planning details include that Yakitori Hifumi is in Yokohama, open Monday through Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM, and closed Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakitori Hifumi?
Dinner is the service window. Yakitori Hifumi is open Monday through Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM and closed Sunday. No lunch service is available.
What are alternatives to Yakitori Hifumi?
Other dining may suit diners looking for a different price point or format. Named peer options that can be considered separately include Yakitori Saito and Yakitori Midori, but their prices, locations, service styles, or booking flexibility are not available.
Is Yakitori Hifumi worth the price?
Yakitori Hifumi’s price range is ¥10,000–¥14,999, and it is in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025. Whether it is worth the price depends on what you value, but its details place it as a premium Yokohama option with recognized standing in the yakitori category.
