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2026.11.11

With the cold snap of November, what’s the best choice for a banquet menu in a private room?

Hello. I’m the PR representative for RAKUZO, the private dining restaurant in Utsunomiya’s Ikegami district.

It’s that time of year when the November winds begin to transform the cityscape into a winter wonderland. As the cold really sets in, gathering around a table with friends in a warm setting is sure to soothe your soul. Today, as we take in the changing seasons, we’d like to share our recommendations for choosing a banquet course that will make your gathering even more memorable.

 

How to Choose a Menu to Enhance Your Winter Celebration

When planning a banquet, it’s crucial to offer a menu that will satisfy all your guests. We offer a variety of set menus consisting of 8 to 9 courses, allowing you to choose the plan that best suits the purpose of your gathering. For example, the “Taste Course,” which lets you enjoy a casual banquet, and the “All-Chicken Course,” where you can fully savor chicken dishes, are perfect for dinners with close friends. For special occasions, the “Carefully Selected Course” and “Four Seasons Kaiseki Course” will create a truly elegant atmosphere. We also offer plans featuring hot pot dishes and luxurious selections, such as the “White Offal Hot Pot Course” and “Taiwanese Offal Hot Pot Course” to ward off the winter chill, as well as the “Sukiyaki Course” and “Japanese-Western Fusion Course.” All of these courses include a 2-hour all-you-can-drink plan, and since the budget is clearly defined, they should provide peace of mind for event organizers.

 

Enjoy Your Time Freely with an All-You-Can-Drink Plan

One of the factors that determines guest satisfaction at a banquet is the variety of the all-you-can-drink plan. We offer two types of plans: the “Standard” plan, featuring approximately 60 varieties, and the “Premium” plan, featuring approximately 100 varieties. By selecting the plan that best suits your guests’ preferences and the atmosphere of the event, you can fine-tune the flavor profile to perfection. For example, you can pair a crisp, clean-tasting drink with rich, fatty dishes, or a full-bodied, aromatic drink with delicate, dashi-based flavors. You can choose the perfect drink from a wide variety of options based on the mood of the day and the progression of the meal. By breaking free from preconceived notions and discovering your own unique pairings, the process itself will elevate your dining experience into something richer and more intellectually stimulating. The ability to enjoy such a high degree of freedom in pairing while maintaining excellent value for money is one of the main reasons our restaurant is so popular.

 

The Special Sense of Togetherness Created by Private Rooms

Our restaurant takes pride in its all-private-room setting, which perfectly showcases our meticulously crafted cuisine. From tables for two to private rooms for eight, sunken hearth rooms, tatami rooms for ten, and private rooms accommodating up to 18 guests, we offer the ideal setting for any occasion. An environment where you can focus on conversation with your loved ones without worrying about prying eyes transforms your dining experience into a deeper, more memorable one. In particular, our private rooms with sunken hearths, where you can stretch out and relax, ensure you won’t feel tired even during long banquets, allowing you to savor the cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. From important business dinners to casual get-togethers with close friends, no matter the occasion, our private spaces are designed to help deepen the bonds between you and your guests. Surrounded by tranquility and serenity in our private rooms, please enjoy our signature course meals to your heart’s content.

Store Information

Private Room Dining RAKUZO Utsunomiya Ikegami

address (e.g. of house)
〒320-0801
3-11 Ikegami-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi
Access
4 minutes walk from East Exit of Tobu-Utsunomiya Station on Tobu-Utsunomiya Line
Phone number
050-2018-8936
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

*Banquets are available even before regular business hours! (Early-bird discounts available)
regular closing day
nil
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
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
115 seats
Banquet Max.
18 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
Wi-Fi
nil

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