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Smaak

Innovative in Kannai & Isezakicho, Kanagawa, 2 min walk from Bashamichi Station

百名店2025

Our analysis

Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge

Photos posted by the restaurant on Tabelog
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance

Dishes 12

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Inside 6

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Entrance 1

Smaak: the entrance (photo 19 from the restaurant)

In our ranking, Smaak is 1st of the 8 innovative restaurants in Yokohama and 3rd of 18 in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone). Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,750 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥14,400 median of the 10 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,050 (on Tabelog) is 30% below the ¥8,700 median of 8. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 7 of the 18 innovative restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,050, 56% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,655 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥9,680 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.

How we analyze restaurants

How it compares

Innovative restaurants in Yokohama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.

RestaurantRank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone)Dinner fromLunch fromBookingAwardsWalkClosed
Smaak#3¥13,750¥6,050Online in English (Pocket Concierge)Tabelog 100 20252 min, BashamichiMon
Chinese Karyu (Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel)#5¥10,000¥4,500Online in English (TableCheck)Tabelog 100 20218 min, Minatomirai—
Area Yo#8¥18,150¥11,000Online, Japanese only—8 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai—
Matsusaka Gyu Takagi Niku Kappou Ryouri—¥12,100—Online in English (TableCheck)—3 min, Nihon-ōdōri—
Maison HANZOYA—budget ¥15,000–19,999budget ¥10,000–14,999Online, Japanese only—8 min, Shin-YokohamaMon, Tue
Marques—¥14,500¥11,500Online, Japanese only—2 min, Motomachi-ChūkagaiTue

For international visitors

Some support for visitors

Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.

MenuNot listed
StaffNot listed
WebsiteIn English
Payment
Seating and facilitiesPrivate rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi

How to book Smaak

  1. Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
  2. The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
  3. Call 050-5590-5850 (+81-50-5590-5850 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.

Courses and prices

As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.

  1. Tilburg, in the restaurant's photo

    Tilburg

    Lunch · 7 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    What is served (13)

    1. ~ Course Menu ~
    2. Types of Amuse-Bouche
    3. Seaweed, Squid, Wasabi
    4. Sweet Potato, Asian Spices, Spring Roll
    5. Oba, Omelet, Chicken Liver
    6. Appetizers
    7. Horse Mackerel, Cucumber, Sriracha, Lime
    8. Fish Dish
    9. Flounder, Tomato, Basil, Fennel
    10. Dessert
    11. Watermelon, Lemon, Mint, Shochu
    12. Coffee, Tea
    13. Petit Four

    ¥6,050

    per person, tax incl., ≈$40

    Cheapest

  2. Eindhoven, in the restaurant's photo

    Eindhoven

    Lunch · 8 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    What is served (15)

    1. ~ Course Menu ~
    2. Types of Amuse-Bouche
    3. Seaweed, Squid, Wasabi
    4. Sweet Potato, Asian Spices, Spring Roll
    5. Oba, Omelet, Chicken Liver
    6. Appetizers
    7. Horse Mackerel, Cucumber, Sriracha, Lime
    8. Hot Appetizers
    9. Daikon Radish, Kombu, Dried Bonito, Miso
    10. Meat Dish
    11. Venison, Beets, Pomme Dauphine, Ginger Bread
    12. Dessert
    13. Watermelon, Lemon, Mint, Shochu
    14. Coffee, Tea
    15. Petit Four

    ¥8,800

    per person, tax incl., ≈$60

    ¥2,750 more than the one above

  3. Utrecht, in the restaurant's photo

    Utrecht

    Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    What is served (16)

    1. ~ Course Menu ~
    2. Types of Amuse-Bouche
    3. Seaweed, Squid, Wasabi
    4. Sweet Potato, Asian Spices, Spring Roll
    5. Oba, Omelet, Chicken Liver
    6. Appetizers
    7. Horse Mackerel, Cucumber, Sriracha, Lime
    8. Hot Appetizers
    9. Daikon Radish, Kombu, Dried Bonito, Miso
    10. Fish Dish
    11. Flounder, Tomato, Basil, Fennel
    12. Meat Dish
    13. Venison, Beets, Pomme Dauphine, Ginger Bread
    14. Dessert
    15. Watermelon, Lemon, Mint, Shochu
    16. Coffee, Tea

    ¥11,550

    per person, tax incl., ≈$80

    ¥2,750 more than the one above

  4. Rotterdam, in the restaurant's photo

    Rotterdam

    Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    What is served (15)

    1. ~ Course Menu ~
    2. Types of Amuse-Bouche
    3. Seaweed, Squid, Wasabi
    4. Sweet Potato, Asian Spices, Spring Roll
    5. Oba, Omelet, Chicken Liver
    6. Appetizers
    7. Horse Mackerel, Cucumber, Sriracha, Lime
    8. Hot Appetizers
    9. Daikon Radish, Kombu, Dried Bonito, Miso
    10. Meat Dish
    11. Venison, Beets, Pomme Dauphine, Ginger Bread
    12. Dessert
    13. Watermelon, Lemon, Mint, Shochu
    14. Coffee, Tea
    15. Petit Four

    ¥13,750

    per person, tax incl., ≈$90

    ¥2,200 more than the one above

  5. Den Haag, in the restaurant's photo

    Den HaagMost booked

    9 dishes · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    ¥16,500

    per person, tax incl., ≈$110

    ¥2,750 more than the one above

  6. Amsterdam, in the restaurant's photo

    AmsterdamMost booked

    10 dishes · 1–6 guests

    • Seasonal ingredients

    ¥19,250

    per person, tax incl., ≈$130

    ¥2,750 more than the one above

The food

Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.

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On Instagram

The restaurant's account: @smaak_japan

Prices

Dinner¥15,000–19,999 per person
Lunch¥6,000–7,999 per person
Diners report spending¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch
Service chargeService charge 10%
Credit cards
Electronic moneyAccepted, QR code payments accepted

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Wednesday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Thursday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Friday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Saturday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Sunday12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Public holidaysOpen

Seats and rooms

Inside

The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.

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Seats58
Private roomsYes, for 4, 6, or 8 people
Private hirePossible
Largest group50 people
SmokingNon smoking Smoking on the same floor
ChildrenChildren under school age (6) are not admitted
Dress codePlease refrain from entering the store wearing light clothing such as beach sandals or running shoes.
SettingBeautiful view, Night view, Ocean view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible
DrinksWine, Particular about wine
ServicesSommelier available
OpenedDecember 2022

Getting there

2 min walk (120 m) from Bashamichi Station, Exit 2a.

Also near: Sakuragichō: 9 min · Unga Park: 10 min

Honcho-dori AvenueMinatomirai-Odori BoulevardOakwood Suites Yokohama21Exit 2aSmaakN50 m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
  1. Leave Bashamichi Station by Exit 2a and walk north for 40 m.
  2. Turn left at Oakwood Suites Yokohama and walk 60 m.
  3. You arrive at Smaak.

    Look for

    横浜北仲ノット

    Written this way on the building

    Floor

    46F

    45 floors up from the street; take the lift

    The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
    The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo

Show this to a taxi driver

神奈川県横浜市中区北仲通5-57-2 横浜北仲ノット 46F

The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it

Location

Address5-57-2 Kitanakadori Naka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0003
Stations
  • Bashamichi, 130 m, about 3 min walk
  • Unga Park, 360 m, about 6 min walk
  • Sakuragichō, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Directions- 1 minute walk from Exit 2A of Bashamichi Station.

Find it in Google MapsOfficial websiteEnglish website

Nearby

Sights within a walk

Luxury hotels nearby

Awards

  • Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025

Questions visitors ask

How much does Smaak cost?

The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.

When is Smaak closed?

It is closed on Mondays.

Can I bring children to Smaak?

Children under school age (6) are not admitted.

What is the nearest station to Smaak?

Bashamichi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Unga Park Station is about 6 minutes away.

Does Smaak have a dress code?

Please refrain from entering the store wearing light clothing such as beach sandals or running shoes.

Sources

Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.