The east exit of Yokohama Station, there are many sophisticated dining options centered around Minato Mirai, and on the west side there are many reasonably priced izakaya.
So, we will introduce popular izakaya (Japanese style pubs) and dining bars in the Yokohama Station area that are popular among Yokohama locals.
Enjoy Japanese dishes such as yakitori, oden, and sashimi with sake!
ひさご 横浜 / Hisago Yokohama
Located a minute walk from Yokohama Station, "ひさご 横浜 / Hisago Yokohama" is a Japanese-style izakaya that boasts oden stewed in a secret broth for a long time.
At the corner of Fifth Avenue at the west exit, the red lanterns and retro Showa-era atmosphere of the restaurant are very popular among tourists!
Local Guide’s Point of View
In addition to the famous oden, they offer a variety of Japanese dishes such as fresh sashimi and grilled skewers, and more than 10 kinds of sake and shochu imported from all over Japan.
This long-established izakaya has been operating at Yokohama Station for over 55 years and is well worth a visit!
Popular Dishes
1. Assorted Oden
"ひさご 横浜 / Hisago Yokohama"'s specialty is an assortment of oden!
Japanese chef makes soup stock from kombu and dried bonito flakes, and slowly simmers it in a pot to create this delicious dish.
Daikon radish and eggs are especially compatible with sake.
2. Beef Tendon Miso
“Beef Tendon Miso" is a popular dish made by simmering beef tendon in miso paste, which concentrates the flavor of Wagyu beef.
Sake is available from dry to sweet, so why don't you try comparing the different types?
Facilities & Services
You will be very satisfied with the reasonable prices, with lunch being less than 1,000 yen and dinner being less than 2,000 yen.
This izakaya with a popular atmosphere that retains the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era.
There are 41 seats in total, and Individuals are also welcome.
Oden take-out is available.
居酒屋さがみ 横浜 / Izakaya Sagami Yokohama
“居酒屋さがみ 横浜 / Izakaya Sagami Yokohama” located on Fifth Avenue at the West Exit of Yokohama Station.
This popular izakaya offering a popular Japanese food menu including sashimi, yakitori, and kushiyaki skewers directly shipped from the Miura Peninsula.
Chef's recommended sashimi platters and charcoal grill, and it’s good for those who want to enjoy Japanese food with family or a group of friends in the vicinity of Yokohama Station.
Local Guide’s Point of View
They have a wide selection of sake, shochu, sours, and more that go well with seafood and yakitori, and we also have an all-you-can-drink course.
Don't miss out the "Early Bird Special," which offers a discount if you arrive before 6:00 p.m.!
Popular Dishes
1. Fresh fish from Miura! Assorted Sashimi
"居酒屋さがみ 横浜 / Izakaya Sagami Yokohama"'s most popular dish is an assortment of fresh sashimi directly from the Miura Peninsula.
This is in limited quantity, so it’s better to enter the restaurant as early as possible.
2. Specialty! Yakitori Assorted 5-piece
The chef's special "Yakitori Assorted 5-piece" is carefully grilled one by one over charcoal, making it juicy and delicious and very popular among adults and children.
Also recommend the all-you-can-drink option with sake!
Facilities & Services
The restaurant has a total of 114 table and counter seats, and private rooms are available for groups of 10 or more.
Families with children are also welcome.
Be sure to check out the seasonal menu!
伝兵衛 南 / Denbei Minami
“伝兵衛 南 / Denbei Minami", located a 5-minute walk from Yokohama Station.
This izakaya is famous for its charcoal-grilled yakitori.
If you want to enjoy Japanese food and sake in a calm, Japanese-style inn-like atmosphere in Yokohama, this is the place to go!
Local Guide’s Point of View
In addition to the standard Japanese menu of yakitori, kushiyaki skewers, and fried chicken, this izakaya offers a wide variety of limited-edition dishes, such as nabe (hot pot) and refreshing salads, according to the season.
Popular Dishes
1. Charcoal Grilled Beef Sagari Skewer
The beef sagari meat is marinated in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce the day before, then skewered by the chef and carefully grilled over charcoal for 15 minutes before being served.
You will come back for the juicy yakitori!
2. Assorted Yakitori and Karaage
Fried jidori chicken is a dish that both adults and children alike love, with its crispy skin and delicious flavor from the tender meat.
Recommend the all-you-can-drink course, which includes sake and shochu!
Facilities & Services
The spacious restaurant has a total of 108 seats.
Families and groups can enjoy Japanese food and sake in a traditional Japanese atmosphere with kotatsu seating!
しげ吉 横浜一番街店 / Shigekichi Yokohama Ichibangai
On your way back from sightseeing around Yokohama Station, why not try "Wagyu Shumai" at "しげ吉 横浜一番街店 / Shigekichi Yokohama Ichibangai"?
This is an izakaya located 5 minutes from the west exit, and they’re specializing in shumai, opened by "しげ吉 / Shigekichi", a popular Wagyu beef yakiniku restaurant.
Local Guide’s Point of View
The bright interior, where you can feel the warmth of wood, has counter seats for individuals and table seats for families and small groups.
Enjoy standard Chinese dishes with beer, shochu, and sours!
Popular Dishes
1. Wagyu Shumai
"しげ吉 横浜一番街店 / Shigekichi Yokohama Ichibangai"'s most popular menu is the juicy "Wagyu Shumai" made with premium A-5 Japanese Wagyu beef.
The new menu also includes chicken shumai, dashi shumai, fried shumai, curry shumai, and kimchee shumai.
2. Blue Mackerel (Scomber australasicus)
This is a popular dish of mackerel stewed in a pot until tender and topped with a special green onion sauce.
It also goes great with sours and highballs made with Setouchi lemon!
Facilities & Services
Families with children are recommended to sit outside on the terrace where you can enjoy the nice breeze on sunny days.
At the counter seats, you can enjoy a relaxing time eating and drinking for one person or couple.
とり一 横浜 / Toriichi Yokohama
Conveniently located 1 minute from the West Exit of Yokohama Station, “とり一 横浜 / Toriichi Yokohama” is a casual Japanese-style izakaya.
They serve yakitori and kushiyaki at reasonable prices.
Local Guide’s Point of View
Recommended for those who want to enjoy Japanese dining with friends and family around Yokohama Station.
On the 1st, 11th, and 21st of every month, they hold a "Torinoichi" is held, where individual yakitori items are even cheaper and the restaurant is crowded with customers!
Popular Dishes
1. Assorted Yakitori 10 pieces
They always have more than 20 kinds of yakitori and kushiyaki skewers available, so repeat customers will never get bored.
First-timers can try the popular 10-piece yakitori set!
Each skewer is carefully grilled by the chef.
2. Fried Chicken Marinated in Salt Sauce
The fried chicken is a juicy dish with salt sauce.
This goes well with beer and shochu sour.
And with the 60-minute all-you-can-drink option, you can choose from more than 20 types of sake!
Facilities & Services
The restaurant is located on the second and third floors and seats 69 in total.
In addition to counter seating, there are 70 table seats for parties.
Families with children are welcome, and an English menu is available.
Features of Izakaya near Yokohama Station
Located a 5-minute walk from the Yokohama West Exit, “Yokohama Nishiguchi Ichibangai” is a fun area to eat and drink, with a wide variety of izakaya.
Yokohama is only 30 minutes from central Tokyo and has a beautiful harbor, parks, and many historical buildings.
On your way home from sightseeing in Yokohama, please enjoy Japanese food at an izakaya and have a wonderful time!
Written by Joanna
From Chicago
Lived in Japan for 8 years
I work for a digital publishing company in Shinbashi.
Public relations specialist
Hobbies: Board Games, Eating out
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