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2026.10.21

A Pairing Experience of Fine Wine and Cuisine in a Private Room on a Deepening Autumn Night

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo Utage, the all-private-room restaurant located in front of Yokohama West Exit Station.

The colors of the trees have deepened, and the night breeze now carries a distinct hint of autumn. Today, we’d like to suggest a new way to enjoy pairing drinks and dishes—an experience best savored in the serene privacy of a private room. Let’s share a special moment together, sharpening our senses and nourishing our souls.

 

The Harmony of Grilled Delicacies and Shochu, Highlighting Their Rich, Smoky Flavors

On long autumn nights, you can’t help but crave the aromatic dishes carefully prepared over charcoal or an open flame. At our restaurant, we offer “Grilled Skate Wing,” which bursts with umami with every bite, and “Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Squid,” known for its unique texture. By gently reducing the moisture in these grilled dishes, we concentrate their umami, creating flavors that perfectly complement the taste of your drink. They pair exceptionally well with the “Katana Highball”—a mix of “≪Imo≫ Katana Kanemitsu” sweet potato shochu and soda water. The robust richness of the shochu and the toasty aroma of the grilled dishes blend together on your palate. As you savor them together in the quiet setting of a private room, you’ll rediscover the profound depth of these ingredients. Without worrying about those around you, take your time sipping at your own pace and experience the harmony of aromas and umami.

 

Creative Small Plates and Craft Spirits: Savoring the Delights of Texture

To kick off the meal, small plates that emphasize texture are the key to sparking conversation. “Premium Jellyfish in Vinegar—The Joy of a Crunchy Texture,” as the name suggests, features a delightful crunch, and its refreshing tartness pleasantly stimulates the appetite. Additionally, dishes such as “Scallop Tendons with Ponzu” and “Spicy Sichuan-Style Pickled Mustard Greens and Wood Ear Mushrooms” each offer distinct textures and flavors, making them perfect accompaniments to drinks. To pair with these, “Kino-bi Soda,” with its vibrant aroma, is the ideal choice. Its delicate botanical aroma doesn’t detract from the natural flavors of the small plates; rather, it enhances their unique character. Spending time in the privacy of a private room, sharing these dishes with friends and exploring which combinations you like best, is an experience that truly satisfies the playful spirit of adults.

 

The blissful aftertaste created by heartwarming hot pot dishes and sake

On chilly autumn nights, a piping-hot hot pot dish warms both body and soul. In our “White Offal Hot Pot,” the rich umami flavor of carefully prepared beef offal infuses the broth, blending with the natural sweetness of the vegetables to create a deep, rich flavor. The connoisseur’s way to enjoy this rich flavor is to pair it with “Kubota Hyakuju Tokubetsu Honjozo,” which has a crisp, clean finish. Sipping chilled or room-temperature sake between bites of the hot hot pot resets your palate, allowing you to savor each subsequent bite with even greater clarity. To finish the meal, order an “Extra Portion of Udon” and savor every last drop of the broth. In the serene atmosphere of a private room, as you enjoy the conversation unfolding beyond the rising steam, the time spent immersing yourself in the blissful aftertaste woven by sake and hot pot is sure to be a luxurious way to cap off an autumn evening.

Store Information

All private rooms Rakuzo Utage Yokohama Nishiguchi Ekimae Branch

address (e.g. of house)
〒220-0004
6F Comfort 178, 1-1-13 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Access
3 minutes walk from West Exit of JR Yokohama Station
3 minutes walk from Yokohama Station West Exit of Sotetsu Honsen Line
3 minutes walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station on Keikyu Line
3 min. walk from West Exit of Yokohama Sta. on Minatomirai Line
3 minutes walk from Yokohama Municipal Subway Yokohama Station West Exit
3 minutes walk from West Exit of Yokohama Station on Tokyu Toyoko Line
Phone number
050-2018-8879
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
without a holiday
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
197 seats
Horigotatsu and seating available
Couple seats available, night view
Banquet Max.
60 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 price for a course)
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