Ukai-tei Azamino

Walking up to Azamino Ukai-tei is like entering a European home. This French restaurant is just thirty minutes on the train from Tokyo, in breezy Yokohama. Azamino Ukai-tei's Western architecture is a refreshing touch from the modern, refined outlook of most fine-dining restaurants. The warm, home-like atmosphere complements the cuisine they serve: teppanyaki. There is a variety of course menus available, and all of them have the highest quality of Japanese black beef as their main dish. All the ingredients are cooked right in front of you — the counter is arranged in a circle, creating a mini cooking amphitheatre for those who like to get a good view of the cooking action. Azamino Ukai-tei prioritizes the ingredients' flavors and uses French culinary techniques to accentuate them in the best ways possible. Starting off with bread and olives, a dish with pasta and bamboo shoots follows, resembling the seamless fusion of Japanese and French cuisine, after which you will enjoy delicious griddled steak, and finally a range of desserts you can choose from including cream-filled profiteroles. The circular counter seating is great, but on a good warm day, there is also outdoor seating with the greatest view. Perfect for all sorts of special occasions like family gatherings and romantic dates, Azamino Ukai-tei will not disappoint meat lovers looking for a more refined Japanese beef experience.