Ranking
An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.
Places ranked: 154
Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A beloved crepe stand in Kamakura, serving classic French crepes for over fifty years. Known for its signature texture—crisp on the outside, chewy within—it's a must-try local snack, especially the simple lemon-sugar and butter-sugar varieties.
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Kanagawa · Steakhouse
In a historic Western-style mansion in Yamato, Kanagawa, Yokohama Ukai Tei offers a dramatic teppanyaki experience. It's a destination for its table-side rituals, like the salt-crusted abalone, and its expertly prepared 'Ukai Tokusen-gyu' steaks.
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Kanagawa · Fine Dining
A focused kappo restaurant in Yokohama's Kamitanmachi district, specializing in seasonal courses of wild-caught 'tora fugu' (tiger pufferfish). Visitors come for the complete multi-course experience, from thick-cut sashimi to a tableside hire-zake…
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A celebrated gyoza specialist in Yokohama's Hoshikawa district, famous for its handmade dumplings with a chewy-crisp skin and a juicy, vegetable-forward filling. It's a top choice for a quick, high-quality, and affordable meal.
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A celebrated tantanmen specialist in Oppama, Yokosuka, drawing crowds for its intensely aromatic bowls. The key is Japanese sansho pepper, stone-milled fresh in-house daily for a unique floral, numbing spice.
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Kanagawa · Izakaya
A celebrated izakaya in Kamakura pairing an extensive, rotating sake list with impeccably fresh local seafood. It's a destination for those seeking a ritualised tasting experience over a casual meal, located on the 2nd floor of the Ueyama Building.
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Kanagawa · Fine Dining
A characterful Korean restaurant in Kawasaki, famed for its huge Maesawa beef harami steaks. The owner-hostess grills the premium, never-frozen meat at your table, creating a memorable performance.
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Kanagawa · Pâtisserie
A small bakery in Yokohama's Rokkakubashi district, famous for its uniquely dense and chewy bagels. With a wide range of daily flavours and excellent value, it's a local favourite for breakfast and brunch, often selling out by midday.
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Kanagawa · Bar
A one-chef creative bistro in Yokohama's Nanashimacho district, known for its generous set courses and unusual flavour pairings. Expect strict house rules, self-serve drinks, and exceptional value for money.
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
In Yokohama's Tsurumi district, a former sumo wrestler runs this intimate izakaya famed for its charcoal-grilled skewers. Visitors come for the signature rich kikuabura (fatty pork) and unagi (eel), alongside expertly prepared low-temperature meats.
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Kanagawa · Bistro
A French bistro in Katasekaigan, near Enoshima, serving expertly prepared charcuterie and classic dishes with creative flair. Known for its house-made pâté and generous portions, it offers restaurant-quality cooking at bistro prices.
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Kanagawa · Fine Dining
A family-run seafood restaurant in Odawara, famous for its kinmedai shabu-shabu course. Diners come for the theatrical live-fish sashimi platter and the rich golden broth, enjoyed in private rooms with sea views.
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Kanagawa · Bistro
In a converted house in Kamakura's Hase district, Subrideo Restaurare builds entire multi-course meals around cheese. Visit for its theatrical service and generous, inventive dishes that celebrate regional and aged cheeses.
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A celebrated Sri Lankan restaurant in Yamato, Kanagawa, serving authentic home cooking. Visitors come for the complex spice of its signature three-curry plate and rich chicken biryani, both offering excellent value.
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Kanagawa · Steakhouse
A celebrated specialist in Hiratsuka serving kamaage udon, handmade and boiled to order. Visitors come for the uniquely chewy, aromatic noodles served straight from the pot, but should expect a queue as part of the experience.
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Kanagawa · Ice Cream Parlor
A beloved soft-serve shop in Zushi, known for its light, milky ice cream made from fresh morning milk. A local favourite for its classic milk flavour and inventive weekly specials. Note: The shop has announced it will close permanently on October…
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Kanagawa · Pizzeria
A seaside pizzeria in Hayama serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas from a wood-fired oven. Go for the excellent local seafood toppings and the stunning views over Sagami Bay from its terrace seats.
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Kanagawa · Casual Dining
A small, counter-only ramen shop in the Tsurumi district of Yokohama, celebrated for its signature soupless tantanmen. Diners queue for the exceptionally chewy house-made noodles and a unique two-stage experience, where a hot broth is added midway…
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Kanagawa · Delicatessen (Deli)
A renowned butcher shop in Hakone's Sengokuhara area, famous for its melt-in-the-mouth "Monjiro" roast beef and high-quality prepared foods like croquettes and char siu, perfect for a special hotel meal or souvenir.
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Kanagawa · Fine Dining
Experience modern Peruvian cuisine through monthly tasting courses in Kawasaki. Run by a chef trained in Peru, REY is praised for its sharp ceviche, tender chicken stew, and warm, personal service.
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