Uga
宇呀
Innovative in Niigata, near Niigata Station
Our analysis
- 71%of high-end restaurants in Niigata have a lower dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 71% of the high-end restaurants in Niigata in this guide. It lists no phone number and no online booking. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Uga
- Uga publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Minatomachi Niigata Gastronomy Course Dinner
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
What is served (9)
- An example from a certain day*
- Amuse-bouches
- Appetizers
- Vegetable Dishes
- Fish Dishes
- Meat Dishes
- Rice
- Dessert
- Petit Fours
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Minatomachi Niigata Gastronomy Course Lunch
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
What is served (9)
- An example from a certain day*
- Amuse-bouches
- Appetizers
- Vegetable Dishes
- Fish Dishes
- Meat Dishes
- Rice
- Dessert
- Petit Fours
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from using strong perfumes or heavily scented fabric softeners, as they may disturb other customers. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | December 2025 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
宇呀新潟県新潟市中央区本町通9-1326
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 9-1326 Honchodori 6 Bancho Chuo-ku Niigata, Niigata 951-8067 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Niigata |
| Directions | It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Niigata Station to Uga. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Uga cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Uga?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Uga?
Niigata Station.
Does Uga have a dress code?
Please refrain from using strong perfumes or heavily scented fabric softeners, as they may disturb other customers.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026). Report a correction.