Yakitori Saito
Naka, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
The Read
Price
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog Yakitori EAST 100-recognized venue in Yokohama's Nihon-odori district, offering counter-focused yakitori at JPY 6,000–7,999—below the city's top-tier specialists but with enough technical credibility to justify the spend. Late-night hours (until midnight weekdays) and moderate booking difficulty make this a practical pick for award-grade yakitori without crossing into five-figure pricing.
About Yakitori Saito
Yakitori Saito in Yokohama is a yakitori venue with a verified price range of JPY 6,000–7,999. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 selection, giving diners a confirmed point of recognition without needing to rely on unverified details about seating, reservations, menu format, or service style. For guests comparing options, Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai offers a different dining profile, while Yakitori Saito is best described here by its confirmed Yokohama location, yakitori recognition, evening hours, casual dress code, JPY 6,000–7,999 price band.
Hours and pricing
Yakitori Saito opens in the evening. Verified hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday closed. No lunch service is represented in the verified data, so plan around dinner or late-evening dining rather than a daytime meal.
The verified price range is JPY 6,000–7,999. Other specific charges, booking rules, drink minimums, payment methods, seat counts, reservation-slot details are not represented in the verified data, so they should be confirmed directly before visiting if they matter to your plans.
Atmosphere, policies, guest expectations
The confirmed dress code is casual. Beyond that, details such as seating layout, counter format, music level, photography rules, smoking policy, parking, dietary accommodations are not verified here. Guests should treat those points as unknown unless confirmed with the venue.
Location-wise, the verified location is Yokohama. This page does not verify a street address, station approach, neighborhood, landmark, or building name, so route planning should be handled through a current map or direct venue listing.
Among dining choices in Yokohama, Yakitori Saito stands out on this verified record for its Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025 recognition, evening-to-late-night weekday hours, casual dress code, JPY 6,000–7,999 price range. Diners can also compare it with comparable venue venues such as Yakitori Hifumi, 1000, Yakitori Midori, Nakajo, Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai, without assuming unverified differences in seating, menus, or service style.
Planning details
Location
2 Chome-31-3 Otamachi, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0011, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
- Yakitori Midori, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Yakitori Hifumi, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- 1000, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Nakajo, Sushi, Sushi
Restaurant context
Yakitori Saito lands squarely in Yokohama's mid-tier yakitori bracket, priced at JPY 6,000–7,999 and backed by 2025 Tabelog Yakitori EAST 100 recognition. Yakitori Midori (JPY 8,000–9,999) sits just above in cost but lacks the same award visibility; if you're already spending into the eight-thousand range, the incremental bump from Saito to Midori doesn't deliver a clear experience upgrade. Casablanca Katano Shurui Hanbai (JPY 3,000–3,999) offers a budget-friendly yakitori entry point with no Tabelog accolades, good for casual weeknight grilling but without the polish or counter-focused service structure you get here.
At the top end, Yakitori Hifumi (JPY 10,000–14,999) and 1000 (JPY 15,000–19,999) represent Yokohama's splurge-worthy yakitori tier. Hifumi delivers more refined service cadence and ingredient sourcing; 1000 pushes into premium territory with higher-end chicken cuts and more elaborate beverage pairings. If you're celebrating or treating clients, those two justify their cost. For a straightforward, technically solid yakitori meal that won't require advance budgeting, Yakitori Saito offers the best balance: Tabelog credibility, reasonable pricing, late-night hours (until midnight weekdays) that make it easier to book than the city's earlier-closing specialists.
Booking difficulty favors Saito as well, weekday reservations one to two weeks out are usually sufficient, while Hifumi and 1000 often require three to four weeks' lead time and tighter slot availability. If you want sushi instead of yakitori in the same Yokohama district, Nakajo offers a different category entirely but similar price-to-quality positioning. Saito's counter-dominant layout (10 counter seats, one 4-person table) makes it best for solo diners, pairs, or small groups comfortable with bar-style seating; larger parties should consider Hifumi or 1000, which offer more flexible table configurations.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Yakitori Saito?
The verified data does not confirm a bar or counter seating layout. Yakitori Saito is verified as a Yokohama yakitori venue with a JPY 6,000–7,999 price range and evening hours.
What should a first-timer know about Yakitori Saito?
First-timers should know the confirmed basics: Yakitori Saito is in Yokohama, has a casual dress code, is priced at JPY 6,000–7,999, is listed in Tabelog 100 - Yakitori - EAST - 2025. Other policies should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yakitori Saito?
The verified hours begin at 5:30 PM. Yakitori Saito is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, closed Sunday. No lunch service is verified.
Does Yakitori Saito handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction handling is not verified in the available data. Guests with allergies, aversions, or substitution needs should confirm directly before booking or visiting.
What should I wear to Yakitori Saito?
The verified dress code is casual. No more specific dress requirements are confirmed here.
Is Yakitori Saito good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified by the available data. The confirmed information is that Yakitori Saito is in Yokohama, serves in the evening, has a casual dress code, is priced at JPY 6,000–7,999.
