Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
Four seats, award-winning tonkatsu, book ahead.

A four-seat tonkatsu counter in Yokohama's Yamashitacho with a Tabelog Silver award (score 4.35) and a JPY 8,000–9,999 price point. Best for dates or solo dining — the counter format, quiet room, and award credentials make it one of the more considered special-occasion options at this price tier in the city. Book online only; no phone reservations accepted.
Yes — and the answer is more obvious than you might expect for a tonkatsu counter. Yoda earned a Tabelog Award 2026 Silver with a score of 4.35, placing it among Japan's most recognised tonkatsu destinations. At JPY 8,000–9,999 per head for both lunch and dinner, it costs roughly what you'd spend on a mid-tier kaiseki set, but delivers something harder to find: a four-seat counter experience built explicitly around dates and solo dining, flagged on Tabelog as the leading recommended occasions. If you want a quiet, focused meal for two that feels considered rather than casual, Yoda is one of the few tonkatsu addresses in the Yokohama area that justifies that framing.
Yoda opened on 10 April 2021 in the Newport Building on Yamashitacho, Naka Ward — a part of Yokohama that sits between the harbour and Chinatown, close to Nihon Odori Station on the Minato Mirai Line. Three years on, the 2026 Silver award confirms it has moved past the novelty phase and into consistent territory. Tabelog's Silver tier ranks Yoda 158th nationally among Silver-rated restaurants , a meaningful credential in a country where tonkatsu competition at the serious end is intense.
Four seats. That is the entire room. The counter configuration means this is not a venue for groups, business dinners with clients, or family celebrations. It is a venue for pairs or solo diners who want the full attention of the kitchen without the performance of an omakase tasting room. The atmosphere is described as a relaxing space with counter seating , which, given the scale, is not marketing language but a literal description of what you will find. Noise is not a concern here in the way it would be at a larger restaurant. Expect a quiet room, close proximity to the cooking, and little ambient distraction.
Sake (Nihonshu) is available to drink. Beyond that, the venue's full menu and any seasonal offerings require checking the website or Instagram directly, as Yoda explicitly asks guests to confirm current menus through those channels before booking. The restaurant does not accept phone reservations , booking is entirely online.
The service windows are short and specific. Wednesday through Saturday, lunch runs 12:30–14:00 and dinner runs 18:30–20:00. Sunday hours extend slightly: lunch from 11:00–14:00, dinner from 18:00–21:00. Monday and Tuesday are closed. There is no late-night window here , the last Sunday dinner service ends at 21:00, which makes Yoda a considered early-evening choice rather than an after-hours destination. If you are planning around a longer evening in Yokohama, book the early dinner slot and treat a bar or walk along the waterfront as the second act. The service window being only 90 minutes on most evenings also means the kitchen is focused and the pacing will move at its own speed , arrive on time.
Booking is rated Easy. This is a four-seat counter with reservation-only access through an online system, but unlike many small Japanese counters that require weeks of advance planning, Yoda's booking difficulty sits at the accessible end of the spectrum. Check the website and Instagram for current availability. No phone reservations are accepted. Payment on the night can be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners), IC transit cards (Suica and equivalents), iD, QUICPay, or PayPay , a wider range of payment options than many venues at this level.
Yoda is a six-minute walk from Nihon Odori Station on the Minato Mirai Line, and seven minutes from Motomachi-Chukagai Station. There is no parking on site, but paid parking is available in front of the building. If you are spending a day in Yokohama, the location puts you close to Yamashita Park and the waterfront, which makes it a natural anchor for an evening itinerary. For the broader picture of what else is worth doing in the city, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide, our full Yokohama bars guide, our full Yokohama hotels guide, our full Yokohama wineries guide, and our full Yokohama experiences guide.
Within Yokohama's recognised dining tier, Yoda sits in a different category from the sushi counters. Nakajo and Omino Kamiyacho are both sushi destinations that will appeal to the same diner profile , special occasion, small party, serious food focus , but they are not interchangeable with Yoda. If your priority is the cuisine format rather than the occasion type, choose based on whether you want tonkatsu or sushi, not on prestige signals alone. For yakitori at a higher spend, 1000 operates in the JPY 15,000–19,999 range, which is roughly double Yoda's price point. That is a significant premium, and whether it is justified depends entirely on your format preference. Ribatei and Rock'n Three (ramen) are lower-commitment options if you want something more casual in the same city.
For context across Japan's wider serious dining scene, venues like Harutaka in Tokyo, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, HAJIME in Osaka, akordu in Nara, and Goh in Fukuoka operate in entirely different cuisine categories and price bands. Yoda is not competing with them on format, but the Tabelog Silver credential puts it in the same conversation around seriousness of execution. If you are building a Japan itinerary and want to understand how Yoda fits relative to international benchmarks, Le Bernardin in New York City and Lazy Bear in San Francisco are useful reference points for what a focused, small-format counter can achieve when it commits entirely to one thing. Yoda's case is that it has made the same commitment to tonkatsu at a price that remains accessible relative to its award tier.
Address: Newport Building 101, 25-16 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama. Hours: Wed–Sat 12:30–14:00 and 18:30–20:00; Sun 11:00–14:00 and 18:00–21:00; closed Mon–Tue. Price: JPY 8,000–9,999 per head. Seats: 4. Booking: online only, no phone reservations. Nearest station: Nihon Odori (6-minute walk). Payment: credit cards, IC cards, iD, QUICPay, PayPay. Non-smoking. No private rooms. No parking on site (paid parking available in front).
At JPY 8,000–9,999 per head, Yoda is priced in the range of entry-level kaiseki or a solid omakase sushi lunch , and it holds a Tabelog Silver with a 4.35 score to back that up. For tonkatsu specifically, this is the upper tier of what you will pay in Japan, but the counter format and award credential suggest the kitchen is operating at a level that justifies it. Compare it to 1000 in Yokohama, which runs JPY 15,000–19,999 for yakitori , Yoda offers a more focused, lower-spend evening that is easier to justify for a first visit.
Yes , Tabelog specifically flags solo dining as a leading recommended occasion at Yoda. A four-seat counter with counter seating is well-suited to a solo diner in Yokohama who wants a proper sit-down meal rather than something quick. The relaxed pace of a short service window and the quiet room make it a comfortable choice for eating alone with intention.
Yes, provided your group is two people or fewer. Dates are the primary recommended occasion on Tabelog, and the counter format , four seats, quiet room, focused kitchen , suits a considered evening for two far better than a group celebration. For a couple celebrating an anniversary or milestone, Yoda's combination of award credentials, price point, and atmosphere makes it one of the more useful special-occasion options at this spend level in Yokohama. If you need a private room or a table for four or more, you will need to look elsewhere.
Yoda's menu details are not confirmed in this record , the restaurant asks guests to check its website and Instagram for the current format before booking. What the data does confirm is that average spend at both lunch and dinner sits in the JPY 8,000–9,999 range, which suggests a set or structured format rather than à la carte. Given the 4.35 Tabelog score and Silver award, the kitchen's consistency is well-documented. Check the current menu via the website before booking to confirm the format suits your expectations.
No dress code is listed for Yoda. Given the counter format, the Yamashitacho neighbourhood setting, and the JPY 8,000–9,999 price point, smart casual is a reasonable default , what you would wear to a serious lunch or an early dinner at a destination restaurant. You do not need to dress for a formal dining room, but arriving in casual wear to a four-seat Tabelog Silver counter would feel out of step with the occasion.
No specific information on dietary restriction handling is available in the current record. Yoda specialises in tonkatsu (pork cutlet), which means the core menu item is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone avoiding pork. For allergy or restriction queries, the venue asks guests to check via the website or Instagram before booking , do this before you confirm a reservation rather than on the night.
For a comparable special-occasion counter experience at a similar or higher price, Nakajo and Omino Kamiyacho are the sushi options to consider. For yakitori at a higher spend, 1000 is the reference point. If you want something lower-commitment, Ribatei is worth checking. For the full picture of what Yokohama offers, see our full Yokohama restaurants guide. If you are also considering Petale De Sakura, that is a different cuisine category but a useful comparison for occasion-led dining in the same city.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nakajo | Sushi | Unknown | — | |
| Omino Kamiyacho | Sushi | Unknown | — | |
| 1000 | Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers) | Unknown | — | |
| Ribatei | Unknown | — | ||
| Rock'n Three | Ramen | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Yoda specialises in tonkatsu, a pork-based dish, which makes it a poor fit for anyone who does not eat pork or meat. There is no menu information in the available record indicating vegetarian, vegan, or allergen-specific options. If dietary flexibility matters to your group, a different Yokohama venue is a safer choice.
At JPY 8,000–9,999 per head, Yoda is priced well above a standard tonkatsu meal — but the Tabelog Award 2026 Silver and a score of 4.35 confirm it is operating at a different level than neighbourhood katsu shops. The value case holds if you are eating tonkatsu specifically; if you want a broader Japanese tasting format at this price, look elsewhere in Yokohama.
Yes — Tabelog lists solo dining as a recommended occasion, and the four-seat counter format suits a single diner well. You will not feel out of place, and there is no minimum party requirement. Book online in advance; walk-ins are not accepted.
Specific menu structure is not documented in the available record, so confirming tasting menu format here is not possible. Check the venue's official site or Instagram for current menu details before booking. What is confirmed: average spend runs JPY 8,000–9,999 for both lunch and dinner.
No dress code is specified in the venue data. Given the counter setting and the location in a commercial building in Naka Ward, neat casual is a reasonable baseline — this is not a formal dining room. Comfort matters more than formality at a four-seat counter.
Yes, with one caveat: the maximum party size is four people, and private rooms are unavailable. For a couple or a small group wanting a focused, award-recognised meal, Yoda's Tabelog Silver 2026 status and 4.35 score make a strong case. For larger celebrations, the format does not fit.
Nakajo and Omino Kamiyacho are both recognised Yokohama dining destinations, but they operate in the sushi category rather than tonkatsu, so the comparison is format-based rather than cuisine-based. If you want tonkatsu at this price point and award level, Yoda has few direct local rivals at the same Tabelog tier in Yokohama. Rock'n Three, Ribatei, and 1000 offer different cuisine formats for comparable special-occasion budgets.
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