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2026.09.16

The Perfect Pairing: Discover the Ultimate Culinary Experience in a Private Room

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo Utage Shin-Yokohama, a restaurant featuring all-private-room seating.

As the Mid-Autumn Moon illuminates the night sky, we hope you are all doing well. As autumn deepens, there are more and more evenings when we find ourselves wanting to linger in a serene setting and savor the harmony of fine wine and exquisite cuisine. Today, from our extensive menu, we’d like to introduce some of our restaurant’s unique pairings, focusing on the “perfect pairing” that brings out the best in each wine.

 

Delicious, aromatic grilled delicacies and the rich depth of whiskey

The toasty aroma of grilled dishes pairs exceptionally well with the oak barrel notes of whiskey. In particular, “Grilled Sea Bass Fins” are known for their umami flavor that intensifies with each bite—be sure to pair them with a “Chivas Regal Mizunara Highball.” The delicate, sweet aroma from the Mizunara oak barrel envelops the concentrated umami of the stingray fin, further enhancing each other’s flavors. Furthermore, with dishes featuring prominent herbal notes—such as “Grilled Coarsely Ground Basil Sausage”—the robust depth of the “Jack Daniel’s Highball” holds its own, creating a wonderful pairing that brings out the best in both flavors. Take your time to savor the interplay of these aromas in the tranquil setting of a private room.

 

A Refreshing Soda Mix That Balances the Richness of Fried Foods

The best way to enjoy the savory richness of fried foods—the true delight of the dish—in a lighter way is to pair them with a carbonated beverage that adds a refreshing fizz. “Fried Chicken Gizzards with Silver Skin” is appealing for its unique crunchy texture and rich flavor, but pairing it with “Midori Gin Soda” allows the refreshing aroma of Japanese botanicals to cleanse the palate. Additionally, for dishes like “Okonomiyaki Croquettes,” where the flavor of the sauce takes center stage, the crisp, clean finish of a “Bacardi Highball” pairs exceptionally well. The refreshing fizz of the carbonation, which seems to cool the heat of the fried food, makes each subsequent bite feel even fresher—an essential element for enjoying your meal to the very end without ever getting bored.

 

The Harmony of Dessert and Fruit Liqueur That Enhances the Aftertaste of a Meal

To round out your meal, we invite you to enjoy the luxurious experience of pairing a sweet treat with a drink. The rich, bittersweet flavor of our “Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake” pairs perfectly with “Kishu Umeshu” served on the rocks. The plum wine’s tartness and sweetness blend with the chocolate’s bitterness, creating a deep, lingering aftertaste that feels just like savoring a premium bonbon. Furthermore, for traditional Japanese sweets like “Matcha Warabi Mochi and Matcha Ice Cream,” the floral aroma of “Shizuoka White Strawberry Liqueur” harmonizes surprisingly well. Spending time in the privacy of a private room, undisturbed by anyone, discovering your own ultimate pairing is truly a luxurious pastime for adults.

Store Information

All private rooms Rakuzo Utage Shin-Yokohama

address (e.g. of house)
〒222-0033
3F YK-8 Building, 2-3-10 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access
3 minutes walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station North Exit
Yokohama Municipal Subway Shin-Yokohama Station, Exit 4, 2 min. walk
Phone number
050-2018-8882
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)
Average budget
4,000 yen (regular average)/4,300 yen (banquet average)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay, Discover
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-Pay, au PAY, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, Suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
iD, QUICPay

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
104 seats
Zashiki seating available, sunken kotatsu seating available, seating available
Couple seats available; sofa seating available
Banquet Max.
100 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
None (please use nearby parking)
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the course price).
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